US hands $500m military aid boost to Philippines amid China tensions
US taking ‘bold steps’ to strengthen alliance says defence chief as Washington bids for increased regional influence. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Philippine Army Chief of Staff Romeo…
Third child dies in Southport dance class knife attack
A nine-year-old girl has become the third child to die after a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club. Merseyside Police said the youngster died in the early hours…
In Paris, men’s triathlon postponed over Seine water quality
Concerns about water quality in the Seine River led Paris Olympics organizers to postpone the men’s triathlon Tuesday, with officials hoping the swimming portion of the race will be able…
What does $1M get you in London, Ont.? A lot more house than it used to
Sales of homes priced at more than $1 million have nosedived in London, with 2024 shaping up to be the slowest year since this segment of the market peaked during…
BBC commentator John Hunt’s daughters Louise and Hannah ‘died of crossbow bolt injuries and wife Carol died of stab wounds’
Carol Hunt, the wife of BBC racing commentator John Hunt, died from stab wounds while two of their daughters, Hannah and Louise, died from crossbow bolt injuries in an attack…
Drone footage shows progress of five-star venue on north coast
New footage has been released of Dunluce Lodge showing the progress of the build of the first five-star venue on the north coast. It’s thought the £16.5 million hotel will…
Tesla forced to recall 1.8 million electric vehicles over fears software issue may lead to accidents
Tesla has been forced to issue a recall notice impacting more than 1.8 million electric vehicles due to a risk with the bonnet. In total, 1.85 million vehicles are being…
Olympics | Down’s Jack McMillan leads Great Britain into 4x200m freestyle Final
Co Down’s Jack McMillan was on top form to help Great Britain qualify for tonight’s 4x200m freestyle Final as they set the fastest time of the afternoon heats at the…
‘Shameless’ radicaliser Anjem Choudary jailed for life after being convicted of directing terror group
Notorious hate preacher Anjem Choudary has been jailed for life after being convicted of directing a banned terrorist organisation. Choudary, 59, was found guilty of running Al-Muhajiroun in a “caretaker…
How this motorcycle wound up atop a telephone pole
Take a look at the picture above. Yes, that’s a motorcycle up an electrical pole. Tangled in high-voltage electrical wires, no less. Now, if you’re a die-hard biker with a…