Church must ‘kneel in penitence’, Archbishop of York to say in Christmas sermon
The Archbishop of York is expected to highlight the need for actions over words as he delivers a Christmas Day sermon at a challenging time during which the Church of…
How smartphones powered the AI boom in 2024
The generative AI boom continued at pace in 2024, with smartphones becoming a key battleground for the technology’s development as Samsung, Google and Apple all introduced new AI tools to…
How to get the NHS help you need over the Christmas period when GPs are closed
Falling ill over the festive period is never pleasant. But what if you require medical attention during the festive break? Many GP surgeries are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day…
Who is Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell?
As Archbishop of York for the past four years, Stephen Cottrell has been the Church of England’s second-in-command. But in less than a fortnight he will take temporary charge, in…
‘Green Christmas’ to be mild and dry with no snow or frost expected – Met Office
A “dry and cloudy” Christmas Day is expected across most of the UK with “no snow or frost” likely, the Met Office has said. The King, Queen and other members…
Two dead in gang attack on journalists covering Haiti hospital reopening
Haiti’s online media association has confirmed that two reporters were killed and others were wounded in a gang attack on Tuesday on the reopening of Port-au-Prince’s biggest public hospital. Street…
Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour Global News Contest
Get ready for high-flying fun as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters make their victorious return to the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) in Penticton! Enter to win four tickets! This is…
Farage willing to work with Lord Mandelson to secure Trump trade deal
Nigel Farage has said he would be willing to help incoming ambassador to the US Lord Mandelson negotiate with the Trump administration. Labour peer Lord Mandelson has indicated he believes…
Edmonton remand homicide victim was soldier discharged with mental health issues
The man killed at an Edmonton jail last week was a young military veteran struggling with mental health issues, his grieving girlfriend says. Recommended Videos Nathaniel Burchat, 25, died in…
Kurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in tense offensive
QAMISHLI, Syria — The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said Tuesday they have launched a counter-offensive against the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near Syria’s northern border with…