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Comedians performing at Saudi Arabia comedy festival called out for 'whitewashing' country's regime

Comedians performing at Saudi Arabia comedy festival called out for ‘whitewashing’ country’s regime

Some of the world’s biggest comedians, including Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., Pete Davidson and Kevin Hart, are performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival — but not everyone is laughing. Some other comics and the non-profit group Human Rights Watch, have criticized those performing, noting the country’s record of human rights abuses.

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These American cities are bracing for a federal troop surge

These American cities are bracing for a federal troop surge

U.S. President Donald Trump has called the expansion of federal immigration agents and National Guard troops into Chicago, Memphis, Tenn., and Portland, Ore., necessary, blasting Democrats for crime and lax immigration policies. Here’s the latest from on the ground in the three cities expecting to see more federal law enforcement in the coming days.

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

Jordan Omstead

Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed father of 3, spurred calls for tougher laws

A driver in a head-on crash that killed a father…

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Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

April 27, 2026

Abdulhamid Ibrahim

City of Toronto unveils plans for ‘World in a City’ FIFA fan festival

TORONTO — It will be a one-and-done festival, but one…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

$25k reward offered for info on suspect in robberies, mall shooting: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police have announced a $25,000 reward for…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

16-year-old dead, suspect arrested after alleged stabbing in Windsor, Ont.: police

Police in Windsor, Ont., say a 16-year-old boy is dead…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

Six-year-old girl dead after falling from apartment window: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a six-year-old girl is dead…

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National

April 27, 2026

In the news today: New affordability poll, Online harms rally, Ontario housing

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press…

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Business, Construction, Environment, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Real Estate, Social

April 27, 2026

Sharif Hassan

A major housing development is in the works east of Toronto, but some are crying foul

The City of Pickering is set to vote next month…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

Allison Jones

Ford apologizes after personal insults in legislature, Liberal MPP says

TORONTO — An Ontario Liberal member of provincial parliament says…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

Teen boy wanted in fatal Ontario mall shooting turns himself in, police say

HAMILTON — Police say a 14-year-old boy wanted in a…

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