‘Solidarity’ with Gary Lineker: Reaction as BBC removes presenter
Support pours in for former England captain Gary Lineker, removed by BBC over tweets on UK government’s refugee policy.
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Best picture spotlight: Which film will win big at 2023’s Oscars?
Ten nominees are vying for one of filmmaking’s top honours — but what are their strengths and weaknesses? Find out.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 381
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 381st day, we take a look at the main developments.
CSIS warns ‘smart city’ technology can open door to attacks, foreign interference
Taking the necessary steps to address the security threats of smart cities will require informed discussion and consultation at all levels of government, the CSIS report says.
Football’s Gary Lineker booted by BBC over refugee policy tweets
Lineker was removed as presenter of BBC’s Match of the Day show after criticising UK government’s asylum-seeker policy.
Brit businessman, 41, charged with raping British Airways flight attendant in five-star Barbados hotel
A BRIT businessman has been charged with raping a British Airways flight attendant at a five-star hotel in Barbados.
Daniel Johnson, 41, is accused of attacking the woman during a stopover between flights on the Caribbean island.
Daniel Johnson, …
Cops closing in on ‘Peaky Blinders’ robbers who stole £26.5million worth of gems
THE net is closing in on a gang dubbed the “Peaky Blinders” after scores of high-value jewellery heists.
Flat-capped robbers stole £26.5million worth of gems at a fine art fair last summer.
Four of the five robber wore flat caps like the Peaky Bl…
New hope, new home found in B.C. after escaping ravages of war in Ukraine
A Ukrainian refugee who recently landed in West Kelowna reflects on the perilous path they took from the front lines of the Russian war to their peaceful new home in Canada.
Colombia, ELN rebels hail progress in second round of peace talks
ELN official says two sides took ‘first steps’ towards a temporary ceasefire as negotiations in Mexico City conclude.
I heard about Rishi’s ‘stop the boats deal’ and I have abandoned my plan to get to the UK
IN a squalid migrant camp on the French coast, Afghan Khiyal Gul had been waiting eagerly for a flimsy dinghy to take him to the UK.
The builder, 41, had told me on Thursday: “I will try to reach the UK when the weather improves, hopefully in two or…