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Carney says his government starts in a moment of crisis in Canada-U.S. relations

Carney says his government starts in a moment of crisis in Canada-U.S. relations

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday morning, along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on "meeting the moment" and facing down the threat posed by U.S.
Nova Scotia identifies five areas for development of offshore wind

Nova Scotia identifies five areas for development of offshore wind

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has identified five areas that it deems suitable for the development of offshore wind farms.
Wombats are cute, furry marsupials - that shouldn't be picked up

Wombats are cute, furry marsupials - that shouldn't be picked up

Wombats are furry, nocturnal marsupials found only in Australia.
Hit by storms and disease, Florida's citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive

Hit by storms and disease, Florida's citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive

LAKE WALES, Fla. (AP) — As Trevor Murphy pulls up to his dad's 20-acre (8-hectare) grove in one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, he points to the cookie-cutter, one-story homes encroaching on the orange trees from all sides.
Olympic candidate Coe backs athletes calling for climate issues to be a priority in global sports

Olympic candidate Coe backs athletes calling for climate issues to be a priority in global sports

GENEVA (AP) — The impact of climate change on the global sports calendar will be a priority issue for Sebastian Coe if he wins the IOC's presidential election, the former runner said Friday “If I’m successful next week that is very high in my in-tray
Peruvian farmer’s case against German energy giant RWE could reshape global climate accountability

Peruvian farmer’s case against German energy giant RWE could reshape global climate accountability

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — As a crucial climate lawsuit heads to trial in Germany next week, experts say the case brought by Peruvian farmer Saul Luciano Lliuya against German energy giant RWE could set a significant precedent in the fight to hold major
American who snatched a baby wombat from its mother leaves Australia

American who snatched a baby wombat from its mother leaves Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An American influencer left Australia on Friday after the government announced it was reviewing her visa over a video she posted of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother.
Italy's Florence and Pisa on alert as heavy rains bring floods to Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna regions

Italy's Florence and Pisa on alert as heavy rains bring floods to Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna regions

ROME (AP) — Heavy rains hit the Italian regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna on Friday, pushing the main rivers in the regions above alert levels for flooding.
Some Trudeau cabinet ministers out as Carney prepares to reveal a shorter bench

Some Trudeau cabinet ministers out as Carney prepares to reveal a shorter bench

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will be sworn in officially as prime minister and reveal the makeup of his first cabinet Friday morning — a team one government source said will not include Jean-Yves Duclos.
The Asian elephant population in Cambodia is more robust than previously thought, a study finds

The Asian elephant population in Cambodia is more robust than previously thought, a study finds

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A genetic study of Asian elephants in northern Cambodia published Thursday reveals a larger and more robust population than previously thought, raising hopes the endangered species could slowly recover.
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