World’s oldest person dies in Japan aged 116
Tomiko Itooka died on December 29 at a care home in Ashiya, Hyogo prefecture, in central Japan. Tomiko Itooka celebrates her 116th birthday in the city of Ashiya Tomiko Itooka,…
Gers fans goaded by Celtic for hijacking song synonymous with Scottish independence
Scottish nationalists and Celtic supporters have mocked ‘true blue’ pro-Union Rangers fans for adapting a song that became a battle-cry of the campaign to sever Scotland’s links with Britain.
Charges stayed for Saskatchewan officer accused of negligence after in-custody death
Charges have been dropped against a Saskatchewan police officer accused of negligence in the death of a man in custody. Prince Albert police Sgt. Tyson Morash was charged with criminal…
Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel Washington will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington will be awarded the nation’s highest civilian honour on Saturday in a White House…
Jimmy Carter’s 6-day state funeral begins with a motorcade through south Georgia
PLAINS, Ga. — Jimmy Carter ‘s long public goodbye began Saturday in south Georgia where the 39th U.S. president’s life began more than 100 years ago. A motorcade with Carter’s…
Soldier who died by suicide in Las Vegas spoke of pain, trauma after Afghanistan
The highly decorated Special Forces soldier who died by suicide in a Cybertruck explosion on New Year’s Day confided to a former girlfriend who had served as an Army nurse…
Jimmy Carter’s state funeral set to begin. Here is what to know
Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter begin Saturday in Georgia, where he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. The first events reflect Carter’s…
Maya Jama opens up about her childhood in Bristol – and the tragic reason she left the city
Bristol-born Maya Jama has become something of a household name, taking over from Laura Whitmore as the host of Love Island in 2023, as well as presenting her own radio…
Debenhams’ £70 air fryer that ‘cooks food to perfection’ is so good fans ditch ovens
Debenhams shoppers have heaped praise on an air fryer that’s so impressive they “hardly use the oven” anymore. The Tower Vortx 6L Air Fryer, which stands out thanks to its…
SALTZMAN: Five easy ways to be tech-wise in 2025
Lose weight. Quit smoking. Save more. Sure, these are all popular and sincere New Year’s Resolutions – and we looked at a couple in last week’s column (and how apps…