Meet Fatima Sana – Pakistan’s new fast-bowling cricket captain
From playing tape-ball cricket on Karachi’s streets to leading Pakistan at the World Cup, 22-year-old Fatima Sana’s rise has been swift. Fatima Sana will be Pakistan’s youngest captain at an…
Glass company admits charge after employee died in workplace accident
A grieving family watched on as a Co Down glass manufacturing company admitted breaching health and safety regulations over the tragic death of an employee.
Cristiano Ronaldo announces surprising U-turn after scoring 904th career goal in Al-Nassr win
Cristiano Ronaldo has long been known for wanting the world’s biggest personal accolades. But the Al-Nassr star has now seemingly performed a U-turn by admitting they no longer hold the…
Minimum wage increases in four provinces, including Manitoba
The minimum wage in four provinces is going up today. The rate in Ontario is rising by 65 cents to $17.20 an hour, an increase tied to inflation. Saskatchewan’s minimum…
Israel warns Lebanese to stay out of way of ground operations
The Israel Defence Forces warned residents of Southern Lebanon on Tuesday not to venture south of the Litani River, hours after IDF tanks rolled across the border to begin a…
Spirit Halloween slams ‘irrelevant’ ‘Saturday Night Live’ after premiere sketch
Spirit Halloween has taken to social media to slam Saturday Night Live as “irrelevant” after the sketch comedy series spoofed the costume retailer. During a fake commercial featuring Heidi Gardner,…
Woman extradited to NI from US denies £130k theft and fraud charges
An alleged con woman extradited to Northern Ireland from the US to face fraud charges today denied the offences.
Judd Trump to begin NI Open defence against Indian No.1 as local hero Mark Allen handed tough draw
Reigning Northern Ireland Open champion Judd Trump will begin the defence of his title against Indian number one Ishpreet Singh Chadha as Mark Allen has been handed a tough opening…
Coffee v tea: New study shows which increases risk of stroke and which reduces it
Drinking more than four cups of coffee a day increases the chances of a stroke by a third, while frequent fizzy drinks double the risk, new Irish research has revealed.
Dickenson wants ‘focus’, ‘impact’ from Stampeders in return to field
The Calgary Stampeders are looking for something — anything — to spark them late in what’s been a struggle of a CFL season. Cue new players. A bunch more, in…