Memorial for LGBT veterans to be built at National Memorial Arboretum
A memorial for LGBT veterans will be built at the National Memorial Arboretum, the Ministry of Defence has announced, 25 years to the day since the “gay ban” in the…
Can a new president change Lebanon’s fortunes?
After a two-year political deadlock, Lebanon has a president. The election of army chief Joseph Aoun by parliament has been welcomed from Washington to Tehran. He takes the helm of…
UK must ‘engage confidently with China’ on trade, says Reeves
The UK “must engage confidently with China” in trade, Rachel Reeves has suggested, as she arrived in Beijing amid market turbulence at home. The Chancellor has said “choosing not to…
Canada, G7 leaders, denounce Venezuela’s suppression of political opposition
OTTAWA — Canada is joining its closest allies in denouncing Venezuela’s crackdown on democracy — the first G7 foreign policy statement since Canada began chairing the group this year. Recommended…
MANDEL: ‘Incorrigible’ speeding menace gets third chance at parole
Perhaps the third time will be the charm – but we doubt it. Over the objections of his parole officer and the local police, the ever-optimistic Parole Board of Canada…
Cops arrest man accused of violent sex assaults in Durham
A suspect wanted for violent sexual assaults in Oshawa and Ajax this week is now in police custody. Durham Regional Police said officers responded shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday for…
Mississauga pair charged with drug and other criminal offences
A woman and man face numerous criminal offences after police conducted search warrants at Mississauga residences late last month. Peel Regional Police said officers from the 11 Community Incident Response…
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts clears concussion protocol and will start wild-card game against Green Bay
PHILADELPHIA —- Out of NFL concussion protocol, Jalen Hurts is ready to roll for the Eagles. With Hurts cleared, the NFC East champion Eagles (14-3) are close to full strength…
Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts during World Series banned from all MLB games
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball has banned two fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any…
‘More fearful than ever!’ Streeting warns of ‘mosque massacre’ in Britain as grooming gangs rhetoric risks inciting mass violence
Wes Streeting has issued a warning that language over grooming gangs risks vilifying entire communities and could lead to people committing acts of terror. The Health Secretary cited the 2019…