An expressway under Ontario’s Highway 401? Ford touts idea with few details
The Ontario government is announcing plans to explore whether tunnelling under a major highway, an idea Premier Doug Ford first mused about when he was a Toronto city councillor, is…
As an era ends, Oakland comes to grips with Athletics departure
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Athletics had long ago carved out a Jekyll-and-Hyde legacy as one of Major League Baseball’s most successful — and sad-sack — franchises. Under their belts: nine…
Escalation in Israel-Hezbollah war ‘deeply troubling’, Swinney says
Scotland’s First Minister has said the escalation of violence in the Israel-Hezbollah war is “deeply troubling” and that any Scots caught up in the “awful conflict” should have safe passage…
B&M shoppers rave about £6 makeup set that rivals Charlotte Tilbury’s £141 collection
B&M might just be the saving grace for beauty fans this Christmas. With luxury brands often costing an arm and a leg, it’s no surprise that savvy shoppers are turning…
Gravestone of teen killed in crash vandalised with words ‘you next’
The gravestone of a teenager who was killed in a crash in Northumberland has been vandalised with the words “tick tock” and “you next”. Bethany Fisher died at the scene…
Leave Lebanon now, Starmer urges British citizens as conflict continues
Sir Keir Starmer has repeated calls for British citizens to leave Lebanon “immediately” as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues. The Prime Minister, who is visiting New York for…
Israel activates reserve troops in response to rising tensions with Hezbollah
The Israeli military says it is activating reserve troops in response to rising tensions with the Hezbollah militant group. The announcement on Wednesday indicates that Israel is planning even tougher…
Connexus: helping firms bring in top talent alongside HR expertise
Just a year ago, experienced HR and recruitment specialist Jane Millar spotted a gap in the market – and decided she needed to fill it. Firms across NI, particularly those…
Removal of racist posters cannot be left to police to do alone, says Long
Removal of anti-immigration posters must not be left to the police to deal with alone, the Justice Minister has said. Naomi Long said there was a need for all statutory…
Two thirds of NI bosses have ‘concerns’ over ethical challenges of AI
More than two thirds of Northern Ireland business chiefs have concerns over the potential ethical challenges of using artificial intelligence. But two thirds said that understanding and implementing Gen AI…