Middle East crisis live: death toll rises in southern Lebanese city as Israeli army urges residents to evacuate | Middle East and north Africa
Death toll from Israeli attack on Tyre rises to 7, Lebanon’s health ministry says Lebanon’s health ministry has increased the death toll from the Israeli attack on the southern city of Tyre from five to seven, and revised the number of people injured from 10 to 17 (see earlier post at 07.51 for more details). […]
Randy Ambrosie to retire in 2025 after 7 years as CFL commissioner
In November, CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie will hand off the Grey Cup for the final time. Ambrosie made the surprising announcement Saturday that he will retire sometime in 2025. The 61-year-old Winnipeg native will formally step down once his successor has been found. “I feel like I’m jumping out at a point where I’ve helped […]
Here’s where hope lives for Kamala Harris: In the suburbs
Donald Trump’s supporters are confident, even cocky, that he’s winning. Election forecasts show him as a slight favourite in the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5. Yet if Kamala Harris pulls off a victory, it will happen, in no small part, because of places like Montgomery County, a prosperous, fast-growing suburb outside Philadelphia. The county, […]
McDonald’s fan shares ordering tip for ‘guaranteed’ fresh burgers
Characterised by its glowing golden arches, McDonald’s is globally renowned for its lineup of burgers and iconic salty fries. And one TikTok user claims to have found a way to elevate the fast-food experience even further. The self-proclaimed ‘Maccies’ aficionado has divulged his secret to ensure a “guaranteed fresh, warm burger every time you visit […]
Erik ten Hag sacked by Manchester United: news and reaction – live | Manchester United
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature All eyes on Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The big decision is made, now for an even bigger decision. Though was it Big Sir Jim’s call? Share Should Ten Hag have been sacked despite this famous victory? Hindsight suggests it absolutely should have […]
Roughriders drop regular season finale 27-12 to visiting Stampeders
A day of hope turned into a day of despair for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday. The day began with the Riders having an outside chance of finishing first in the CFL’s West Division, but a 28-27 victory by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers over the Montreal Alouettes ended that hope. Then the Riders took to […]
Japan in rare post-election uncertainty after ruling coalition suffers heavy losses in snap vote
The makeup of Japan’s future government was in flux on Monday after voters punished Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s scandal-tainted coalition in a weekend snap election, leaving no party with a clear mandate to lead the world’s fourth-largest economy. The uncertainty sent the yen currency to a three-month low as analysts prepared for days, or possibly […]
14 dog breeds at risk of ‘life-threatening’ health problems
“Pedigree dogs have been bred to emphasise certain physical features,” noted the experts at the RSPCA. Yet, the role of selective breeding has caused a number of problems for the dog and its owners. Most Bulldog and French Bulldog breeds have been bred to have large heads (too large in comparison to their small hips), […]
‘I grew up with it’: readers on the enduring appeal of Microsoft Excel | Microsoft
“I’m a boring man,” says Mike Elwin, an energy management consultant from Warrington. “My friends think it’s ridiculous how much I use Microsoft Excel. But it’s a dead handy tool.” Elwin, 56, has long used Excel to organise his life – from mapping finances, to plotting medical test results, to monitoring his household energy use. […]
Gilles, Poirier win 5th straight ice dance title at Skate Canada International
After winning world championship silver last March, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier got a jump-start on their preparation for the following season. So far, it’s paying off for Canada’s top ice dancers. Gilles and Poirier scored 214.84 total points in their first event of the season to win a fifth straight gold medal at Skate […]