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Report shows RBC the world's biggest fossil fuel financier
A report from a coalition of environmental groups shows that Royal Bank of Canada was the biggest fossil fuel financier in the world last year after providing over US$42 billion in funding. The annual...
Apr 13, 2023

Expelled to reinstated: Pearson returns to Tennessee House
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The second of two Black Democrats kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House followed his colleague back to work at the Capitol on Thursday, a week after they were banish...
Apr 13, 2023

Bayern drops Mané for 'misconduct' after Man City game
MUNICH (AP) - Bayern Munich has dropped Sadio Man from its squad for the team's next game and will fine the Senegal forward following reports in German media that he struck teammate Leroy San after Tu...
Apr 13, 2023

Women's tennis tour ends Peng Shuai-inspired China boycott
The women's professional tennis tour will bring its events back to China later this year, announcing on Thursday the end of a boycott instituted in late 2021 over concerns about the safety of former p...
Apr 13, 2023

Women's tennis tour ends Peng Shuai-inspired China boycott
The women's professional tennis tour will bring its events back to China later this year, announcing on Thursday the end of a boycott instituted in late 2021 over concerns about the safety of former p...
Apr 13, 2023

Norway expels 15 Russian diplomats suspected of spying
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Norway's government said Thursday that it was expelling 15 Russian diplomats from the country, saying they were suspected of spying while working at the Russian Embassy in O...
Apr 13, 2023

Official: Russia may discuss swap involving WSJ reporter
MOSCOW (AP) - Russia may be willing to discuss a potential prisoner swap involving jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich with the U.S. after a court delivers its verdict, a top Russian ...
Apr 13, 2023

In The News for April 13: Which Canadian bank was 2022's biggest fossil fuel backer?
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Thursday, April 13, 2023 ... What we are watch...
Apr 13, 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to visit Saskatchewan today to promote Liberal budget
REGINA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Saskatchewan today to sell the Liberal government's new budget. Trudeau is to visit a Regina grocery store and meet with families and employees to dis...
Apr 13, 2023

Funeral today for Quebec provincial police officer killed on the job last month
TROIS-RIVIRES, Que. - Police officers and first responders from across North America are expected to participate in a funeral procession today for a Quebec provincial police officer killed while on du...
Apr 13, 2023