Judge rules against billionaire who wanted off Canada’s sanctions list
The Federal Court has dismissed the appeal of a billionaire who challenged sanctions Canada imposed on him in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In ruling against Igor Makarov, who…
Ken Dryden: If you remember anything from these Olympics, make it Djokovic-Alcaraz
It was a Sunday afternoon. The sun was shining. It was Paris. It was the end of the first week of Olympic competitions, of what had felt like a week…
Willie Brown denies Trump claim they ‘went down’ in helicopter together
Former president Donald Trump related a dramatic story of a near-death experience he said he shared with Willie Brown, a former mayor of San Francisco, during a Thursday news conference.…
What Ukraine’s assault on Russia could mean for EU gas supplies
Assault on key gas hub Sudzha highlights Europe’s continued reliance on Russian energy – but why is it still buying Russian gas during a major conflict? A Gazprom worker walks…
Sandwich shop launches £1 ‘seagull insurance’ to offer free replacement if ‘super aggressive’ birds steal your food
A sandwich shop is offering “seagull insurance” to customers in Scotland amid “super aggressive and scary” gulls who steal up to 30 toasties a day. The Cheesy Toast Shack in…
China files WTO complaint against EU over tariffs on electric vehicles
The Chinese government said it has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over European Union tariffs on electric vehicles made in China.
Police launch manhunt for ‘violent’ patient who escaped from care facility in London
An urgent appeal has been launched for a “violent” patient who could be at risk to women after he escaped from a care facility. Police are urging people not to…
Hargreaves Lansdown finally agrees to £5.4bn private equity takeover
Hargreaves Lansdown has finally received a formal bid from potential private equity buyers that the management is ready to recommend to shareholders. The offer of £11.10 per share, along with…
Winnipeg metro infrastructure hearing postponed due to large crowd, misconceptions
A public meeting scheduled for Niverville, Man., on Thursday afternoon was abruptly postponed after an overwhelming response made it impossible for the event to safely take place, organizers say. The…
Israeli troops launch new assault into Gaza’s Khan Younis
Israeli troops have launched a new assault into the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, targeting Hamas fighters who the military claims still operate there despite repeated offensives. It comes…