Protesters clash with police in Australia after suspected killer of Indigenous girl arrested

Hundreds of protesters clashed with Australian emergency services workers in a remote town following the arrest of a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old Indigenous girl, police said on Friday.
Pentagon procurement post reveals Canada quietly locked into HIMARS deal

A U.S. contract notice shows Canada is included in a $1.1-billion High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) production deal, suggesting Ottawa finalized the purchase months ago without making any announcement. The silence clashes with promises to buy less American equipment, even as the Armed Forces pushes for the Ukraine-tested system to fill a critical long-range strike gap.
How to survive if you’re suffering through Canada’s 'longer and more severe' allergy seasons

Seasonal allergies are getting worse in Canada, with longer and stronger pollen seasons, largely thanks to climate change. Here's a primer on the hardest-hit cities, the latest science and what treatments can help you survive another allergen-filled spring and summer.
How the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act may give Trump's GOP a possible lifeline

The conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court has effectively neutralized a hugely significant piece of voting rights legislation designed to ensure African-American representation in Washington, and the resulting consequences could be wide-reaching and election-changing.
How Quebec funds disadvantaged schools — and why some say it can hurt kids in need

For nearly 30 years, Quebec has used a system to determine which schools should get extra funding and help based on how disadvantaged they are compared to others. But critics say that system is flawed, outdated and can cause harm to young students.
Edmonton Oilers eliminated from NHL playoffs after 5-2 loss in Game 6 to Anaheim Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers have been eliminated from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after a 5-2 Game 6 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Boston Fleet score 2 minutes apart to edge out Ottawa Charge in Game 1 of playoffs

Alina Müller and Jamie Lee Rattray scored less than two minutes apart late in the second period, and the Boston Fleet beat the Ottawa Charge 2-1 on Thursday night to begin a best-of-five semifinal.
#TheMoment a polar bear passed through a N.L. town

Kristie Hurley tells The National about the moment she saw a polar bear strolling past her parents' house in St. Anthony, N.L.
Formal offer made to relocate Vancouver Whitecaps to Las Vegas: report

A report says that a formal offer has been submitted to relocate the Vancouver Whitecaps, the city's Major League Soccer team, to Las Vegas. The report, in The Athletic, cited multiple sources with knowledge of the situation as well as a statement from billionaire Grant Gustavson.
Complainant in Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sørensen's sexual assault case reveals identity

The woman who has alleged Canadian-Danish figure skater Nikolaj Sørensen sexually assaulted her has publicly identified herself, saying she hopes doing so will help create a safer environment in the sport.