Rupert Murdoch loses legal bid to overhaul family trust
Rupert Murdoch has failed in his attempt to give his eldest son control of his media empire, according to US reports. The court case saw the 93-year-old media mogul reportedly…
Power-hungry Canadian province tees up $6 billion of wind farms
(Bloomberg) — Canada’s third-most populous province is giving the go-ahead to wind farms worth as much as C$6 billion ($4.2 billion). Recommended Videos The electricity company BC Hydro, owned by…
Toronto’s World Cup office growing with tournament kickoff nearly 500 days away
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. With Jan. 27 marking 500 days…
Killer whales bring back wearing salmon hats, but it’s not for fashion
Stop trying to make dead salmon hats happen. It’s probably not a thing. Recommended Videos People have been buzzing for weeks because scientists and a whale watcher this fall on…
The Onion’s bid to buy Infowars goes before a judge
A bid by The Onion satirical news outlet to buy Alex Jones’ conspiracy theory platform Infowars returned Monday to a Texas courtroom, where a judge heard arguments on whether a…
Philippine volcano eruption sends villagers fleeing for safety as homes are blanketed in ash
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A plume of hot ash and gases up to 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) high forced residents to seek shelter after a volcano in the Philippines erupted…
easyJet warning over key detail that must be correct when booking a flight
EasyJet has issued a warning to passengers about the importance of ensuring their booking name matches their passport. The issue was highlighted when a customer queried whether using a chosen…
Taylor Swift and Bitcoin named among the most popular Alexa queries of 2024
Taylor Swift’s height, the value of Bitcoin and the network of influencer MrBeast have been named among the most-asked questions of Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa, in the UK this year.
Next Holyrood election about hope and SNP will be ready, says Swinney
The Holyrood election in 2026 will be about hope, the First Minister has said, as he pledged that the SNP will be ready to fight it. By the time Scots…
Safety warning as drivers use rural roads to avoid jams
More than half of drivers are diverting from motorways to rural roads – which are generally more dangerous – to avoid congestion, a survey has indicated. The poll of 2,000…