White House disputes Iranian state TV reports of terms of deal to end war

Iran's state TV said it had obtained a draft of an initial unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding with the United States, but its report was quickly rejected as a "complete fabrication" by the White House.
Uganda orders 'immediate' closure of border with Congo as rare Ebola cases surge

Ugandan authorities on Wednesday ordered the closure of the border with Congo "with immediate effect" as cases surge there of a rare type of Ebola, and as others emerge at home.
Quebec politicians fight for right to have Canadiens watch party in the Outaouais

Provincial politicians in Quebec have unanimously backed a motion calling for the National Hockey League to allow public Montreal Canadiens watch parties in the Outaouais.
B.C. residents asked to report excessively loud boats to help shape rules for next year

Regulations on noisy boat engines and exhaust are expected, and advocates are urging people to report noisy boats this year to shape next year's enforcement.
Canada negotiating to buy Saab's GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft

Canada has entered into negotiations with Saab to buy its GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday.
5 people found alive after a week trapped in a cave in central Laos

Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are missing.
Man killed in bear attack identified as MMA fighter Hrishikesh Koloth from India

The man killed in a rare fatal bear attack in northern Saskatchewan on May 8 wanted to be an MMA fighter. Originally from Kerala, India, Hrishikesh Koloth, 27, was working at a uranium exploration site in northern Saskatchewan when he was attacked by the bear.
Trump's scandal-plagued pick wins Texas Senate primary run-off — and Democrats see an opening

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ousted four-term U.S. Senator John Cornyn on Tuesday, riding President Donald Trump's endorsement to a lopsided victory for the Republican Senate nomination.

