MPs in historic vote for assisted dying in England and Wales
Assisted dying could be legalised in England and Wales after a historic vote saw proposed legislation clear its first hurdle in Parliament. A majority of MPs supported a Bill that…
Second term for WTO chief as Trump’s return looms over trade body’s future
The head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) said she is “eager” to work with the US President-elect and his trade team, while taking a wait-and-see stance about Donald Trump’s…
‘A penalty kick with no goalkeeper’: Irish rap trio Kneecap win legal case against Government’s decision to block funding
Irish language rap group Kneecap have said their legal battle against the previous Conservative Government was a “penalty kick with no goalkeeper”, as the High Court ruled in their favour.
Novak Djokovic reveals Andy Murray was stunned by coaching offer as tennis icon provides retirement update
Novak Djokovic has revealed Andy Murray was left stunned after he approached the Briton about coaching him at the 2025 Australian Open. The move was confirmed last weekend, with many…
Quebec weighing under 16 social media ban following Australia’s world-first law
As Australia moves to ban social media for children under 16, Quebec is debating whether to follow suit. The provincial government decided last spring to study the possibility of setting…
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur who bought banana art for $6.2 million eats the fruit in Hong Kong
HONG KONG — A cryptocurrency entrepreneur who bought a piece of conceptual art consisting of a simple banana, duct-taped to a wall, for $6.2 million last week ate the fruit…
Wife fatally stabbed doting husband in sleepy West Country village
A woman has been found guilty of murdering her loving husband in a sleepy village in the West Country. Henri Kekkonen, 41, was fatally stabbed in the neck by his…
The festive illumination trail at a country estate just 30 minutes from the city centre
Bristol is not shy of festive light trails and illuminations – you can check out our lists here and here to read about more of them. And, just a 30…
Galal Yafai: I don’t care how I get the win as long as I beat Sunny Edwards
Galal Yafai is ready to go the distance if needed when he takes on Sunny Edwards for the WBC interim flyweight title in Birmingham on Saturday night. Yafai, who won…
CHARLEBOIS: The hidden costs of feds’ food tax holiday
It’s official. Starting Dec. 14, the federal government’s two-month GST/HST holiday will temporarily reduce the tax to 0%, offering Canadians a reprieve until Feb. 15. Recommended Videos While this initiative…