New York City mayor charged with taking bribes, illegal campaign funds
US prosecutors indict Mayor Eric Adams on federal charges that he solicited bribes from Turkish businessmen and officials. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has denied the allegations, saying he…
Disability rights groups launching Charter challenge against MAID law
A coalition of disability rights groups says it is launching a Charter challenge against a part of Canada’s law on medical assistance in dying. The group, which also includes two…
‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Helene bears down on north Florida’s Big Bend
Helene is advancing across the Gulf of Mexico towards Florida, but has been downgraded to a Category 3 storm at US landfall, expected Thursday evening. A satellite image shows Hurricane…
Meghan Markle facing ‘immense challenges’ as staff ‘fleeing due to devastating environment’
Meghan Markle is facing “immense challenges” as her staff are “fleeing due to a devastating environment”, according to a PR expert. The Hollywood Reporter quoted an unnamed current senior staffer…
NDP MP introduces bill to criminalize residential school denialism
OTTAWA — An NDP MP has introduced a bill that would criminalize residential school denialism, saying it would help stop harm caused toward survivors, their families and communities. If the…
Ed Miliband orders armed police to guard gas terminals over threat of radical eco-zealot protests
Armed police are set to protect key natural gas processing terminals across Britain amid fears of eco-protests and foreign attacks. The new plans, pushed through by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband,…
Ontario PC MPP on phone call to donate organ to stranger: ‘It was an incredibly powerful moment’
One phone call, four words and Will and Joni Bouma knew some lives were about to dramatically change. “The call was from the hospital and they said ‘we found a…
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul could be OFF after stunning admission made on live TV
Mike Tyson is facing a ban from boxing after his admission over taking drugs before he takes on Jake Paul. Tyson will face the YouTuber-turned-boxer on November 15 at the…
Oklahoma executes man despite board recommending his life be spared
McALESTER, Okla. — Oklahoma executed a man Thursday for his role in the 1992 shooting death of a convenience store owner after the governor rejected a recommendation from the state’s…
Land in village near Salisbury snapped up by housebuilder Bargate Homes
A plot of land in a south Wiltshire village has been acquired by a housebuilder for an undisclosed sum. Hampshire-headquartered Bargate Homes and parent company VIVID have snapped up the…