Furious passengers go on hunger strike after luxury Antarctica cruise trip is abandoned
Furious passengers aboard a luxury Antarctic cruise ship have launched a hunger strike after engine problems forced the cancellation of their dream voyage. The protest began after Swan Hellenic’s SH…
See 1st photos of Notre Dame Cathedral’s restoration, 5 years after blaze
Half a decade after a fire ripped through Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, damaging large portions of the 860-year-old Gothic-style building, the world is getting a look at the painstaking…
Trudeau defends $250 rebates, accuses Tories and NDP of turning their backs on working people
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended his government’s decision to dole out $250 cheques to working Canadians, arguing that many of them have been left out of targeted programs…
Kendrick Lamar secures second number-one album in UK chart with GNX
US rapper Kendrick Lamar has secured his second number-one album in the UK chart with GNX. The 12-track record was a surprise release featuring contributions from American R&B star SZA…
Voting continues in Irish General Election
Voting in the Irish General Election continued into Friday evening after a quick campaign that focused on the country’s most pressing issues. Turnout tipped across 40% in some areas by…
Muslim charities face discrimination as Palestinians are desperate for aid
The practice of ‘de-risking’ by financial institutions has had a disproportionate impact on Muslim and immigrant-owned businesses, and they are being cut off from access to essential banking services. Charities…
There was no need to create Ulster Banner storm… who does Commonwealths NI chief Conal Heatley think he is?
When I was privileged to receive my MBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle in 2022, I remember his words clearly.
Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree left stunned after drastic weather leaves their Chateau unrecognisable
Dick and Angel Strawbridge have returned home to their French Chateau to find it transformed into a stunning winter wonderland following a dramatic snowstorm. The former Escape to the Chateau…
Judd Trump lashes out at snooker rivals after crushing UK Championship victory
World number one Judd Trump delivered a masterclass in attacking snooker to reach the UK Championship semi-finals, dispatching Zhang Anda 6-2 at York’s Barbican. The 35-year-old, seeking his first UK…
Trudeau noncommittal on expanding rebate beyond ’working Canadians’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau does not appear willing to budge on his plan to send a $250 rebate to “hardworking Canadians,” despite pressure from the opposition to give…