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Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a 'minor stroke' but can still play

Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a 'minor stroke' but can still play

LONDON (AP) — Brian May, the lead guitarist of British rock band Queen, revealed Wednesday that he had a “minor stroke” last week, which caused him to temporarily lose control over his arm.
Questions swirl around attempted jailbreak in Congo as families of victims demand accountability

Questions swirl around attempted jailbreak in Congo as families of victims demand accountability

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Families of those killed in what authorities called an attempted jailbreak in Congo's biggest prison are demanding answers from the government as activists denounce what they say are inhumane conditions in the nation's overcrow
Luca Guadagnino and Daniel Craig present ‘Queer’ to Venice Film Festival

Luca Guadagnino and Daniel Craig present ‘Queer’ to Venice Film Festival

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Venice Film Festival regular Luca Guadagnino was back on the Lido to debut his new Daniel Craig film “Queer” on Tuesday night.
Canadiens' Caufield will wear No. 13 to honour Johnny Gaudreau

Canadiens' Caufield will wear No. 13 to honour Johnny Gaudreau

MONTREAL — American-born forward Cole Caufield, shaken by last week's tragic death of his hockey hero Johnny Gaudreau, will be switching jersey numbers this season with the Montreal Canadiens. The 23-year-old Caufield will wear No. 13 instead of No.
Transport minister asks for report, reforms after Via Rail passengers stranded

Transport minister asks for report, reforms after Via Rail passengers stranded

OTTAWA — A tourist visiting Canada is questioning the safety of Via Rail after he says his phone was snatched from him by an employee when he was documenting a train delay that left passengers stranded as they ran out of food, water and working toile
Racial profiling by Montreal police a 'systemic problem,' judge rules in class action

Racial profiling by Montreal police a 'systemic problem,' judge rules in class action

MONTREAL — Racial profiling is a systemic problem in the Montreal police force and profiling victims deserve compensation, a Quebec Superior Court judge ruled on Tuesday in a class-action lawsuit.
Quebec man accused in March 2023 truck attack returns to court in December

Quebec man accused in March 2023 truck attack returns to court in December

A Quebec man charged with killing three men with his truck will return to court in early December to learn when he will stand trial. Steeve Gagnon faces a total of 14 counts stemming from the alleged attack in Amqui, Que.
Pierre Fitzgibbon, Quebec political heavyweight, is stepping down as economy minister

Pierre Fitzgibbon, Quebec political heavyweight, is stepping down as economy minister

QUÉBEC — Businessman-turned-politician Pierre Fitzgibbon, economy minister and a central figure in the right-leaning Coalition Avenir Québec government, is stepping down.
Pendrith, Conners, Hughes named to International Team for upcoming Presidents Cup

Pendrith, Conners, Hughes named to International Team for upcoming Presidents Cup

This year's Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club will be the most Canadian version of the international men's golf event, ever.
NDP to have 'tough conversations' about its deal with Liberals at coming retreat: MP

NDP to have 'tough conversations' about its deal with Liberals at coming retreat: MP

OTTAWA — The NDP's supply and confidence deal with the Liberals in Ottawa will get heavy scrutiny when leader Jagmeet Singh meets with his caucus in Montreal next week, with the Liberals' decision last month to force binding arbitration to end a work
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