Rwanda-backed M23 strengthens its control over DRC’s Goma
Kenya has announced a virtual crisis summit, but Congolese state media says President Felix Tshisekedi will not attend. Rebels from the March 23 Movement (M23) patrol the Gisenyi border point,…
Death of three-year-old at family farm was ‘tragic accident’, father tells jury
The death of a three-year-old boy at a family farm was a “tragic accident” that “has ruined my life”, the boy’s father has told a jury. Albie Speakman suffered catastrophic…
Nova Scotia says it’s making the ‘biggest increase’ to its minimum wage ever
The Nova Scotia government says it’s making the “biggest increase” to the minimum wage in the province’s history this year. Labour minister Nolan Young made the declaration in a news…
‘I can fit in this car’: Plus-size rapper Dank Demoss sues after Lyft driver refuses ride
Plus-sized rapper Dank Demoss is suing Lyft after one of the rideshare company’s drivers told her she couldn’t fit inside his car. “You telling me I can’t get in your…
Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw train with squad but not included against FCSB
Marcus Rashford joined his team-mates as Luke Shaw returned to group training on the eve of Manchester United’s Europa League game against FCSB but neither made the trip to Romania.…
Linamar receives federal funding to strengthen electric vehicle manufacturing sector
The federal government is investing in Guelph, Ont.’s electric vehicle manufacturing sector. On Tuesday, a $169-million funding announcement was made to support Linamar’s Innovation Driving Green Technology Project. Guelph MP…
Hotel California a change of scenery for Toronto Marlies
Frame the Toronto Marlies current road trip this way: They’re seeing way more palm trees in January than around Syracuse or Utica. The Maple Leafs’ farm team is getting a…
Britain’s Princess Beatrice gives birth to second daughter
LONDON — Britain’s Princes Beatrice gave birth to her second child last week, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday. Recommended Videos The palace said 36-year-old Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi…
‘I’m a doctor – drop one inch of belly fat in four weeks by making simple change to diet’
As January comes to a close, some have already seen their New Year’s resolutions falter, slipping back into old habits. But BBC Food has come forward with some inspiration, sharing…
Royal Shakespeare Company excited to stage Roald Dahl’s ‘inspirational’ BFG
Royal Shakespeare Company’s co-artistic director has shared his excitement at staging Roald Dahl’s “really inspirational” children’s novel The BFG as part of their upcoming programme.