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January 6, 2026
Curfew imposed in southern Nepal border city after mosque vandalism sparks protests
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A curfew was imposed on a key border city in southern Nepal after Hindu and Muslim groups began protesting against e...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Slovenia will hold parliamentary election on March 22
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia's president on Tuesday set a parliamentary election in the European Union country for March 22.
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
A Toronto man was nearly beaten to death in Sri Lanka. Authorities now say the attack was ordered in Canada
Thambirajah Kandiah, former president of Scarborough's Sri Ayyappan Hindu Temple, has been identified by Sri Lankan police as the fifth and...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
A Toronto man was nearly beaten to death in Sri Lanka. Authorities now says the attack was ordered in Canada
Thambirajah Kandiah, former president of Scarborough's Sri Ayyappan Hindu Temple, has been identified by Sri Lankan police as the fifth and...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
When it comes to Venezuela's Maduro, Trump's past rhetoric on drugs haunts him
Despite Trump’s tough talk, public health experts are concerned that drastic changes under the Trump administration could undermine efforts...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Swiss bar where fatal New Year's blaze broke out had last fire safety inspection in 2019
Fire safety inspections hadn't been carried out since 2019 at the Swiss bar where a fire that broke out at a New Year's party left 40 people...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Fire safety inspections lapsed for years at Swiss bar where 40 died in New Year's blaze
Fire safety inspections hadn't been carried out since 2019 at the Swiss bar where a fire at a New Year's party left 40 people dead and over...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Swiss bar where fatal New Year's fire broke out had last safety inspection in 2019
GENEVA (AP) — Fire safety inspections hadn't been carried out for several years at the bar where a fire that broke out at a New Year's party...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Photos show daring ladder stunts performed by Tokyo's rescue team at New Year's Fire Brigade Review
TOKYO, Japan (AP) — Members of the rescue team perform ladder stunts during the annual New Year’s Fire Brigade Review Tuesday, in Tokyo.
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Flash floods in Indonesia kill at least 16 people and sweep away homes
MANADO, Indonesia (AP) — Flash floods triggered by torrential rain killed at least 16 people in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province, officia...
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January 6, 2026
George Conway, persistent Trump critic, is running for Congress in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — George Conway, who was once married to a former adviser to the president before becoming a prominent anti-Trump voice, annou...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
‘I’m literally going to snap her neck’: Toronto livestreamer loses bid to get dog back in viral animal abuse case
Lionel Howse was arrested after clips from his Kick streaming channel were posted on the Reddit community r/LivestreamFail last summer.
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
These new, potent drugs in Toronto are throwing overdose responses for a loop
The high prevalence of animal tranquilizers in street opioids has forced a shift from the usual overdose response and can increase the risk...
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January 6, 2026
Why does winter weather seem to throw the Finch West LRT off track?
Repeated service disruptions during snow and freezing rain over its first month of operations have added to riders’ woes.
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January 6, 2026
How much Taylor Swift cost Toronto — and what it means for FIFA World Cup
A briefing note to city councillors rounds up the final costs and revenue from Taylor Swift’s six-night run at the Rogers Centre.
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
These international students in Canada didn't submit test scores because they weren't asked to. Now, their work permits are refused
Immigration Department portal didn’t mention that the test showing language proficiency was needed. “It may sound stupid, but I trusted the...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
For 20 years, this man has been locked in ‘seclusion’ at an Ontario psychiatric hospital. ‘Somebody has to care,’ his lawyer says
Camelot Hamblett has lived in near-total isolation in a locked room in a psychiatric hospital for nearly half his life.
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Pope closes 2025 Holy Year and signals his pontificate can now begin in earnest
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed out the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year, capping a yearlong celebration of Christianity that saw...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Pope Leo XIV closes 2025 Holy Year with critique of consumerism and xenophobia
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed out the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year by denouncing today's consumerist and anti-foreigner sen...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
In Paris, Carney set to talk about Canada's role in eventual Ukraine ceasefire
PARIS - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Paris today meeting with Ukraine's other allies to talk about the role Canada might play in securin...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Man to appear in court in connection with shootout involving police in Nunavik
MONTREAL - A 36-year-old northern Quebec man is scheduled to appear in court today in connection with a Dec. 20 exchange of gunfire with Nun...
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January 6, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada to build forces to support peace in Ukraine
PARIS - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will continue to build up its military might in the coming years, in part so it's able to pla...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Trump administration's capture of Maduro raises unease about the international legal framework
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — From the smoldering wreckage of two catastrophic world wars in the last century, nations came together to buil...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences...
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January 6, 2026
The most interesting tech AP saw on Day 1 of CES
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sure, Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audi...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
The most interesting tech we saw on day one of CES
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sure, Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audi...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Venus Williams loses in Auckland but shows she's still competitive at 45
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Venus Williams has lost her first singles match of 2026 to fifth-seeded Magda Linette at the WTA Tour tournam...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Fifth anniversary of Jan. 6 brings fresh division to the Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Five years ago outside the White House, the outgoing president Donald Trump told a crowd of his supporters to head to the...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
The Democratic leadership is reconvening the now defunct Jan. 6 committee to hear from police, elected officials and Americans about what th...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Progress for Ukraine talks in Paris is uncertain with US focus on Venezuela and Greenland tension
PARIS (AP) — Leaders of Ukraine’s allies gathered Tuesday in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country’s security after any...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Progress for Ukraine talks in Paris uncertain with US focus on Venezuela and Greenland tension
PARIS (AP) — Ukraine’s allies are meeting Tuesday in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country’s security after a potential...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Ukraine's allies meet in Paris but progress is uncertain with US focus on Venezuela and Greenland
PARIS (AP) — Ukraine’s allies met Tuesday in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country’s security after any potential peace...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Progress for Ukraine talks in Paris uncertain with US focus shifting to Venezuela
PARIS (AP) — Ukraine’s allies are meeting Tuesday in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country’s security after a potential...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
These numbers tell the story of the Los Angeles wildfires, one year later
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A year after twin infernos tore across opposite ends of Los Angeles County, the scars are still visible. Thousands of hom...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity to be sentenced for using forged signatures
PHOENIX (AP) — A former Republican lawmaker who questioned the integrity of Arizona’s elections and served as a leader for the conservative...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Former Uvalde officer accused of not protecting students during 2022 shooting goes on trial
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Families of students killed in the Uvalde, Texas, school massacre are among those who could testify at the tria...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Trump and House Republicans are meeting to talk about their election-year agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will gather with House Republicans on Tuesday to ensure they’re aligned on their agenda at the star...
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January 6, 2026
A snowmobiler dies after an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — An avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada on Monday buried a snowmobiler in snow and killed him, authorities said.
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Tuberville files paperwork to enter Alabama governor's race
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville filed paperwork Monday to officially enter the 2026 race for Alabama governor, say...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Ethics watchdog: Top aide to Georgia's Mike Collins improperly hired girlfriend as intern
ATLANTA (AP) — A congressional ethics watchdog said in a report released Monday that there's substantial reason to believe the former chief...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Strong earthquake hits western Japan but no risk of tsunami, officials say
TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake hit western Japan on Tuesday but there was no danger of a tsunami, officials said.
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Earthquake shakes western Japan but causes no major damage or tsunami
TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake shook western Japan on Tuesday, but no major damage or life-threatening injuries were reported.
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Strong earthquake hits western Japan but no risk of tsunami
TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake hit western Japan on Tuesday but there was no danger of a tsunami.
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Rubio, Hegseth brief congressional leaders as questions mount over next steps in Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials briefed leaders in Congress late Monday on the striking military op...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Yuri Fulmer running to lead B.C. Conservatives, website reveals
VICTORIA - Vancouver entrepreneur Yuri Fulmer is running for the leadership of the Conservative Party of B.C., with his campaign website goi...
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January 6, 2026
Filmores Hotel announces 'final curtain' at strip club, with another chapter to come
The building and an adjacent parking lot were sold in 2020 for a combined $51.5 million to Menkes Development, under the corporate name Menf...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Filmores Hotel announces 'final curtain' at strip club, with another chapter to come
The building and an adjacent parking lot were sold in 2020 for a combined $51.5 million to Menkes Development, under the corporate name Menf...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Federal aviation notice warned of slackline before deadly helicopter crash in Arizona
Federal aviation records show that a week before a fatal helicopter crash, a notice was issued that a tightrope would be stretched across a...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026
Windshield washer fluid recalled due to lack of child-resistant packaging
Certain containers of McDade Auto -40 Windshield Washer Solvent have failed to meet child-resistant packaging requirements, prompting a nati...
The Toronto Star
January 6, 2026