Is RFK Jr truly independent?
A leaked video of a call with Donald Trump has reopened a debate on where the Kennedy scion stands ahead of the November US election. Supporters of independent US presidential…
‘Last of the few’ pilot celebrates 105th birthday
An Irishman who is the last known surviving fighter pilot from the Battle of Britain has celebrated his 105th birthday at a ceremony in Dublin. Group Captain John “Paddy” Hemingway,…
2 Vancouver parks picked as World Cup training sites to get field upgrades
The City of Vancouver has announced plans to upgrade two playing fields ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The city said Tuesday that fields at Killarney Park and Memorial…
PERIL IN PARADISE: Mafia, rivals turn tourist hotspot into war zone
Behind the palm trees, tropical breezes and sandy beaches a bloody battle for control of the drug rackets on the Canary Islands is unfolding in the shadows. On one side,…
‘Mini heatwave’ due to hit UK – but rain still a threat in Northern Ireland
Parts of the UK are set to experience a mini heatwave, with temperatures across Northern Ireland expected to climb into the low twenties. Yellow heat health alerts have been issued…
B.C. caps foreign post-secondary student enrolment
British Columbia’s government introduced new guidelines for public post-secondary education institutions, capping the number of international students at 30 per cent of their total enrolment. In a statement, the provincial…
New chief of defence staff: Jennie Carignan takes helm during tumultuous period for Canadian Forces
Jennie Carignan takes the helm of the Canadian Armed Forces on Thursday during one of the most tumultuous periods faced by the military in recent memory. Lt.-Gen. Carignan will be…
Nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw, poll finds
Nearly two-thirds of Democrats say President Joe Biden should withdraw from the presidential race and let his party nominate a different candidate, according to a new poll, sharply undercutting his…
Former Windsor councillor included in $850K South Asian Centre fraud lawsuit
The South Asian Centre of Windsor alleges that its former president “wrongfully” withdrew funds meant for the charity in an $850,000 lawsuit that also accuses a former city councillor of…
Chimney sweep captures moment ‘rambunctious’ seagull falls from an old flue
A chimney sweep was met with surprise when he “battled” a “rambunctious” seagull after it became stuck in a disused chimney flue. Neil Jarrett, 48, Gosport in Hampshire, filmed the…