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An English rugby team's stadium plan sparks concern for beavers, bats and UNESCO designation
Though Bath Rugby won a legal case that went all the way to Britain’s Supreme Court, its plan to boost the Recreation Ground, or The Rec — its “spiritual home” since 1894 — faces more hurdles.
Thousands rush to St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis' funeral, a ceremony he helped reimagine
As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend the funeral, which Francis choreographed himself when he revised and simplified the Vatican’s rites and rituals last year. His aim was to emphasize the ...
What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis
His funeral is being held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. Francis will then be buried, according to his will: in a simple underground tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica. The church is home to his ...
Dozens arrested as the investigation that saw Istanbul's mayor jailed deepens
ISTANBUL (AP) — Police in Istanbul detained 47 people Saturday in dawn raids linked to a corruption investigation that saw the city’s mayor imprisoned last month, leading to Turkey’s largest protests ...
Iran and the US prepare for expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program
MUSCAT, Oman (AP) — Iran and the United States prepared Saturday to start in-depth negotiations in Oman over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, talks that likely will hinge on the Islamic ...
Oilers score 4 goals in third period to beat Kings 7-4, trail series 2-1
It is the fourth straight year that the two teams have met in the first round of the playoffs, with Edmonton winning in seven games in 2022, six games in 2023 and five games in 2024. … Edmonton has ...
Indian military says Pakistani troops fired at positions along border in disputed Kashmir overnight
The Indian army said in a statement on Saturday that soldiers from multiple Pakistani army posts overnight opened fire at Indian troops “all across the Line of Control” in Kashmir. “Indian troops ...
WHL playoffs: Tigers tame Hurricanes 5-2 in East championship series opener
MEDICINE HAT — Ryder Ritchie and Oasiz Wiesblatt each had a goal and two assists as the Medicine Hat Tigers defeated the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-2 in the opening game of the Western Hockey ...
'It's surreal': Canadiens beat Capitals in electric Game 3 at the Bell Centre
The Montreal Canadiens ran over the Capitals in an electric Game 3 on Friday, cutting Washington’s lead to 2-1 in the first-round, best-of-seven playoff series. “Insane. I still can’t believe it,” ...
New tribal national park in North Dakota aims to preserve rugged and scenic landscape
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A new tribal national park in North Dakota’s rugged Badlands is opening a little-seen area of the dramatic landscape to hikers and other outdoors enthusiasts, part of a Native ...
Canada levels Latvia 7-1 at U18 men's worlds
ALLEN — Ryan Roobroeck scored twice, Xavier Villeneuve had a goal and assist, and Canada whipped Latvia 7-1 in the under-18 men’s world hockey championship on Friday at the Credit Union of Texas Event ...