Apple changes Gulf of Mexico’s name on maps
Apple has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its maps after an order by President Donald Trump was made official by the US Geographic Names…
Liberals would be tied with Conservatives with Carney as leader: poll
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that if Mark Carney wins the Liberal leadership race, he would erase the massive lead the Conservatives have enjoyed for the past year and…
Second teen charged after threats of violence against schools, Ontario police say
Ontario Provincial Police say a second teenager has been arrested in connection with multiple threats of violence against schools in Canada and the United States. Police say the threats began…
President Daniel Noboa questions first-round results of Ecuador’s election
The right-wing incumbent is set to face his left-leaning rival, Luisa Gonzalez, in a second round of voting in April. President Daniel Noboa holds up his ballot before voting on…
Belfast hotel launches ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ £1,000 cocktail
A Belfast hotel has launched a £1,000 cocktail which it described as a “once-in-a-lifetime experience”. The pricey tipple at the Merchant Hotel has been described as a “masterpiece of Irish…
Airbnb issues warning over holiday scams fuelled by AI and social media
Holidaymakers have been warned to be vigilant of scams as they book trips away, as new research says nearly two thirds of people struggle to identify AI-generated images of properties.
Spanish island town brings in ‘nightmare’ car hire ban with resident-only roads
The scenic Spanish town of Soller in Majorca has imposed a ban on rental cars, allowing only residents to drive within the town centre. Often considered among the prettiest towns…
Mike Tindall guest-edits Beano for 45th anniversary of character Bananaman
Former rugby player Mike Tindall has guest-edited an edition of Beano celebrating the 45th anniversary of the hapless superhero character Bananaman.
Barnardo’s receives largest donation in charity’s 160-year history
Children’s charity Barnardo’s is celebrating a historic milestone after receiving an £18 million donation, the largest single donation in its 160-year history. Barnardo’s said the “extraordinary” donation will fund the…
Your Amazon Echo just unlocked a free upgrade to get your baby to sleep faster, here’s how it works
Your Amazon Echo just unlocked a clever new feature that’s designed to help children fall asleep faster. This free upgrade is available across Alexa-powered devices in the UK today. The…