Delay in changes to Brexit parcel rules for Northern Ireland
Changes to the rules for sending parcels between Northern Ireland and Great Britain due to kick in from the end of this month are being delayed. The Windsor Framework changes…
Mark Allen hits superb 147 on same table he said should be ‘burnt’ in British Open last-32 tie
Antrim’s Mark Allen produced a maximum break on the same table he said should be “burnt” earlier in the week during his third round match against Belgian teen Ben Mertens…
Police appeal in west Belfast after reports of teenage girl being ‘dragged towards derelict house’
Police and community groups in west Belfast have urged local parents and young people to ‘be vigilant’ after reports of an attack on a teenage girl on Wednesday night. It…
Belfast drag queen ‘excited’ to star in UK edition of RuPaul’s Drag Race
Drag queen Charra Tea was hoping to make Northern Ireland proud during her first appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK last night. Charra Tea, AKA James Martin, is a drag…
Big city housing starts near highest levels in 34 years. Is it enough?
A robust pace of homebuilding in the first half of 2024 won’t be sufficient to restore housing affordability, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. The CMHC said in…
Can semaglutide help reduce opioid overdoses? What new study suggests
Semaglutide, the key component in popular medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, may potentially help treat and prevent opioid overdoses, new research suggests. A U.S. peer-reviewed study published on Wednesday in…
Live Nation announces new Rogers Stadium with capacity of 50K in Toronto
Live Nation says it will build an open-air music venue with a capacity of 50,000 in Toronto’s north end. Live Nation Canada executive Erik Hoffman says the new Rogers Stadium…
NASA downplays role in development of Titan submersible that imploded
OceanGate co-founder Stockton Rush said the carbon fibre hull used in an experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic was developed with help of NASA…
Cyclist slapped victim’s head in ‘racially aggravated assault’ in Bristol
An unknown cyclist reportedly slapped a person on the back of the head before making gestures with his hands in Bristol. Avon and Somerset Police have launched a public appeal…
New York City mayor charged with taking bribes, illegal campaign funds
US prosecutors indict Mayor Eric Adams on federal charges that he solicited bribes from Turkish businessmen and officials. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has denied the allegations, saying he…