Tackling the vibe-cession, vibe-crisis, vibe-crime-wave: The imagined thoughts of Chrystia Freeland
This week, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Canada is locked in a “vibe-cession.” The country is suffering from any number of materially bad economic indicators, from falling per-capita GDP to…
Chris Selley: Thankfully Australia’s trying a children’s social-media ban… before we do
“Is Ontario’s school cellphone ban actually going well?” a recent Toronto Star headline asked. There are “some reasons to think so,” the author explained, which is of course good news.…
Three great reads for the gearhead on your gift list
For those looking to give someone who is a fan of the printed word, interested in all things wheeled a gift this Christmas, here are three suggestions that could be…
Namibia faces election chaos as voting extended after ‘irregularities’
Opposition seeking to upend decades of governing Swapo dominance urges voters to stay the course and cast ballots. Tensions are mounting in Namibia after a controversial extension of presidential and…
Phillip Schofield comes under fire from iconic musician over ‘awful’ joke during 90s presenting gig
Former pop sensation Chesney Hawkes has branded Phillip Schofield a “b*****d” over a brutal television joke from 1991 that has haunted him for decades. The 53-year-old singer has finally spoken…
Female staff threatened with knife during NI village shop robbery
Two female staff members were threatened with a knife during a robbery in Co Down. Detectives are investigating the armed robbery at the premises in Magheralin on Friday evening. Police…
Met Office update as snow forecast for UK in just days
A burst of snow is set to hit the nation, after a month of colder temperatures. Met Office experts suggest rain on Monday will transition to sleet and snow on…
NI traffic alerts: Co Antrim road closed due to ‘ongoing incident’
Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland. Read more Three men accused of attempting to kidnap woman at NI garage forecourt Boxer who says Commonwealth Games…
The best cookbooks of 2024, from the limitlessness of pasta to a world of cookies
This year’s best cookbooks go deep on single subjects as varied as cookies, pasta and candied fruit. They use shared ingredients to tell the story of Caribbean cuisine and teach…
John Swinney and Gordon Brown at Alex Salmond memorial
Political leaders are among those who have gathered in Edinburgh to pay tribute to former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond. First Minister John Swinney and former prime minister Gordon Brown…