LeBron goes No. 1 in All-Star draft, and Barkley goes for international flair with his squad
LeBron James got drafted No. 1 — again. And while the NBA considers one day having a U.S. vs. the World format for its midseason showcase, there will be a…
Steeves parks frustration as he goes about breaking Marlies records
With his next goal, Alex Steeves will set the Toronto Marlies franchise record for most in team history. The 25-year-old forward goes into the Marlies’ home game on Friday night…
CRIME SCENE: Social-media friendship allegedly turns violent during in-person meetup
Safe to say he has been unfriended. Toronto Police said they made an arrest in an assault investigation after officers responded to a call on Dec. 14 at about 4…
ASAP Rocky prosecutors rest case in LA court for double assault charges
Los Angeles County prosecutors have rested their case in the trial of ASAP Rocky, re a multi-million record-selling rapper is charged with firing a gun at a former friend on…
‘I stood in the rain watching my house burn – the images will never go away’
A mum-of-five was left homeless after her house was destroyed in a blaze caused by a common household appliance. Mandy Ebury told how she was left standing in the rain…
Reform chairman suggests party could win ‘350 to 400 seats’ at next election
The chairman of Reform UK has predicted the party could win “350 to 400 Members of Parliament” at the next general election. Zia Yusuf also told the BBC he does…
Trial offers hope to patients with deadly brain tumours
The first patients with a deadly and incurable form of brain cancer have been enrolled on a trial that could pave the way for personalised treatments for the disease. The…
LIVE: Trump sanctions ICC, as countries warn Gaza plan will cause chaos
Palestinian men stand atop a destroyed building in Jabalia, north Gaza, on February 6, 2025 US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order authorising economic and travel sanctions against…
What the papers say – February 7
Britain’s economic woes and growing fears over “stagflation” continue to dominate headlines on Friday. The Financial Times, Independent and the Daily Telegraph lead on the Bank of England cutting interest…
Federal government commits more than $160 million to Jasper recovery
The fire-ravaged town of Jasper, Alta., has received two pieces of critical funding from the federal and provincial governments as it attempts to stabilize in the wake of last summer’s…