War in Ukraine today: latest news, 31 August 2026 (photo)

Legal aid lawyers begin weeklong strike in regions of Quebec

• Legal aid lawyers in Quebec strike for equal pay to Crown prosecutors.
• Strike demands equal pay after collective agreement expired three years ago.
• 230 criminal and youth cases delayed in Quebec City.

2h ago ·winnipegfreepress.com

Arsenal edge past troubled Aston Villa 1-0 as Saka scores only goal

Victory lifts Arsenal to six points along with Man City, Hull City and Chelsea, while Villa remain without a point.

2h ago ·aljazeera.com

Flash flooding causes major damage to the Grand Canyon’s critical water pipeline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The sole pipeline that supplies water for millions of Grand Canyon visitors was badly damaged by weekend flash flooding, setting up a tricky repair scenario and upending a yearslong…

2h ago ·apnews.com

Judge says Smucker’s lawsuit against Trader Joe’s over frozen sandwiches can proceed.

A federal judge has ruled that J.M. Smucker can proceed with a lawsuit against Trader Joe’s over frozen sandwiches that Smucker claims are too similar to its Uncrustables.

• J.M. Smucker's lawsuit against Trader Joe's continues in federal court.
• Trader Joe's argues its sandwiches are "squircles" with rounded edges.
• Judge John Adams rules Smucker's brand is recognizable despite packaging change.

2h ago ·apnews.com