Poilievre barred from speaking in House for not withdrawing remark about Joly
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was not allowed to speak in the House of Commons Tuesday as his public feud with Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly spilled into a…
Residents urged to leave as Hurricane Milton strengthens
People streamed out of the Tampa Bay region on Tuesday as Hurricane Milton strengthened on its approach to Florida. After weakening slightly, Milton regained strength on Tuesday afternoon to become…
Live: Israel hits Lebanon’s Beirut, Bekaa Valley; Gaza deaths near 42,000
Lebanese state-run media report “massive destruction” after overnight Israeli air strikes destroyed four residential buildings in a southern Beirut suburb. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Lebanon that it…
‘The Office’ star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis
In a bid to raise awareness for breast cancer awareness month, Jenna Fischer has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. “October is breast cancer awareness month. I…
Unsustainable fishing ‘putting pressure on UK crab and lobster populations’
Unsustainable fishing practices could be putting pressure on the UK’s crab and lobster populations, conservationists have warned. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) said they could be flagship species for sustainable…
82% of pensioners below or just above poverty line ‘to lose winter fuel payment’
Four in every five pensioners living below or just above the poverty line will lose the winter fuel payment under planned benefit cuts, according to a charity.
Initiative to support workers following closure of Tata Steel blast furnaces
A new initiative is being launched to support workers affected by the closure of blast furnaces at the country’s biggest steelworks.
MPs to debate Renters’ Rights Bill including end to ‘cruel’ no fault evictions
Proposed protections for tenants are due to be debated in Parliament as the Housing Secretary pledged her commitment to abolishing “cruel” no fault evictions. The Renters’ Rights Bill will have…
Number of Scots facing hunger and hardship at record levels, study finds
The number of people in Scotland facing hunger and hardship has reached record levels, according to a report. Research by the anti-poverty charity Trussell found that 670,000 Scots – including…
Natural England boss to call for new approach to nature as economic asset
The chairman of Natural England is set to call for a whole new approach to nature as an asset that underpins the UK’s economic health. Tony Juniper will warn that…