How young people are changing the world of politics
It is still a golden age for older politicians. According to the Pew Research Center, the median age of current national leaders is 62, and in most countries, leaders are…
Man, 58, denies drowning 70-year-old woman in west London
A 58-year-old man has denied drowning a 70-year-old woman in west London. Clifford Cowen, of Kensington Park Gardens, Notting Hill, west London, denied murdering Rita Fleming on June 23 this…
Just Stop Oil soup vandals imprisoned for ‘idiotic’ criminal damage on ‘priceless’ Van Gogh painting
Two Just Stop Oil activists have been imprisoned for what the judge described as “idiotic” criminal damage on the “priceless” Van Gogh painting Sunflowers. Describing their behaviour as “extreme, disproportionate,…
Man’s $4M lawsuit alleges St. Thomas police used excessive force
A man has launched a $4-million lawsuit against St. Thomas police, alleging officers unlawfully detained him and used excessive force when arresting him two years ago. William Bonwick, an inmate…
Raging holidaymaker ‘ripped off’ by lemon sorbet costing £25
A stunned holidaymaker claims he was ‘ripped off’ after being charged £25 for two scoops of lemon sorbet. Bailey Turvey travelled to the Amalfi Coast in Italy on a four-day…
Israel bombs compound of Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital, killing one person
Assault targets area sheltering displaced Palestinians, destroying 18 tents and injuring seven people. Palestinians examine tents destroyed in an Israeli attack around the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah, central…
Tottenham to check on Son Heung-min ahead of Man Utd clash
Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou has admitted a late call will be made on the fitness of captain Son Heung-min ahead of Sunday’s trip to Manchester United. Son started Thursday’s…
British ambassador to Argentina STORMS out of meeting after MP wore t-shirt saying the ‘Falklands are Argentinian’
The British ambassador to Argentina stormed out of a meeting after a local politician wore a shirt claiming the Falklands are Argentinian. Agustina Propato was labelled a troublemaker after upsetting…
Maggie Smith, legendary ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Downtown Abbey’ star, dies at 89
Dame Maggie Smith, best-known for her roles in the Harry Potter franchise and Downton Abbey, has died. She was 89 years old. The prolific star’s family issued a statement about…
Third man charged in $3M auto theft targeting classic car dealer
A third man has been charged in an alleged auto theft ring that targeted a Southwestern Ontario classic car dealer. A Lambton County resident reported multiple vehicles stolen in late…