Why is Canada scrambling to counter Russia, China in the Arctic?
Canada has unveiled a new Arctic strategy to counter what it describes as threats from geopolitical rivals. It’s only the latest move in a growing contest for the region. Canada…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019
Here are the key developments on the 1,019th day of the Russia-Ukraine war. A volunteer paramedic attends to a wounded Ukrainian soldier during an evacuation in a medical bus to…
What we know about mystery disease that has killed 143 people
A mystery disease recently struck the south-western corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), killing between 67 and 143 people over two weeks. The disease was reported to cause…
Jay-Z accused in lawsuit of raping 13-year-old girl with ‘Diddy’ in 2000
The billionaire musician, who is married to superstar Beyonce, denies ‘heinous’ allegations, calling it a ‘blackmail attempt’. Artists Jay-Z, left, and Diddy attend an event in Los Angeles, California, home…
Cold weather to come after 96mph Storm Darragh killed two
More settled but cooler conditions will greet much of the UK this week as the clean-up operation from Storm Darragh gets under way. Winds will gradually ease with noticeably less…
Three takeaways as Flames can’t find solutions on the road against Stars
The final scoreline probably made the Calgary Flames’ loss to the Dallas Stars look worse than it was. There’s not much positive spin you can put on a 6-2 defeat,…
Amazon shoppers say teeth ‘appear whiter’ in days ready for party season with £13 powder
Shoppers have been heaping praise on a fast and affordable teeth whitening solution that could come in handy ahead of the festive season. Those in search of a brighter smile…
NI traffic alerts: Co Down road closed due to ‘faulty electrical pole’
Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland. Read more Belfast traffic chaos as city centre grinds to a halt with Sunday shoppers Meet the Belfast chef…
Revealed: South Yorkshire Police lost ‘key evidence’ in sex abuse and fraud investigation
Tina, not her real name, has carried the scars of child abuse for her whole life. A survivor of the Rotherham grooming gangs scandal, she was targeted by ruthless predators…
New laws could be introduced to provide blood tests for drivers caught in collisions without permission
The Government could introduce changes to laws requiring drivers’ consent for blood tests following fatal road collisions, Commons Leader Lucy Powell has indicated. The potential legal reform comes after a…