Race hate crimes hit a record level in August, PSNI reveals
There was a significant increase in racially-motivated crimes in August, when anti-immigrant disorder broke out in Belfast.
‘I want to escape NI’: Minority communities share their distress as hate attacks surge
A Sudanese family that came to Northern Ireland in search of a better life is now seeking to “escape” after racist abuse escalated to violence.
Coroner raps PSNI for failings in probe into Co Down woman’s death
A coroner has criticised police for a series of failings in its investigation into the case of a woman who died in unexplained circumstances.
South Korea’s opposition parties submit motion to impeach president Yoon
South Korea’s opposition parties on Wednesday submitted a motion to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol, hours after he ended a short-lived martial law that prompted troops to encircle parliament before…
Ollie Pope to keep gloves for second Test against New Zeland
Ollie Pope will remain England’s stand-in wicketkeeper for the second Test against New Zealand, with Jacob Bethell retained at number three on an unchanged side. The tourists were forced to…
The Take: Why is Biden going to Angola?
The US aims to grow its influence in sub-Saharan Africa. US President Joe Biden stands with Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco at the Presidential Palace in Luanda, Angola, December…
Raptors learning to close out close games
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are getting sharper in the fourth quarter, and it’s getting them into the win column. Scottie Barnes had seven points, RJ Barrett added six, and…
Hidden Game: Laine and Suzuki lead OT win against Islanders
This edition of the Hidden Game is dedicated to the hidden first period between the Canadiens and New York Islanders. The two teams combined for 12 shots — seven from…
Slumping Winnipeg Jets fall to Blues 4-1 for 4th straight loss
After getting off to one of the hottest starts in NHL history, the Winnipeg Jets are crashing back to earth. Returning home from a six-game road trip, Winnipeg looked lifeless…
POLL OF THE DAY: Should British Steel be renationalised? VOTE NOW
Labour is considering plans to renationalise British Steel amid a growing row with Chinese owners over dwindling UK investment. Margaret Thatcher’s administration had privatised the firm back in 1988 –…