Tory leadership race: Suella Braverman breaks silence | Politics | News
The race to be crowned the new leader of the Conservative Party is under way and key contender Suella Braverman has broken her silence. Mrs Braverman was one of few success stories for the Tories after a dismal night at the ballot box on Thursday, having defended her Fareham and Waterlooville seat with a respectable […]
John Wayne infuriated James Caan – ‘Robert Mitchem had to stop me punching Duke’ | Films | Entertainment
James Caan was 27 when cast as knife-throwing gambler Mississippi in Howard Hawks’ first remake of Rio Bravo, El Dorado. Co-starring opposite John Wayne and Robert Mitchum in the 1966 Western was a massive deal and over the years he’s shared some shocking stories of the shenanigans and at times fiery altercations he had with […]
Did the Supreme Court really just give U.S. presidents the power to assassinate opponents?
All the focus on Joe Biden’s political future this week overshadowed one of the more jaw-dropping allegations in American political history. Did the U.S. Supreme Court really just give presidents the right to murder their political opponents? Liberal justices argue it did. In their dissent in the historic presidential immunity case, Trump v. United States, […]
Andrea Bocelli wows Hyde Park under sodden skies – Review | Music | Entertainment
Never let the challenge of an English summer get in the way of belting out a good aria. That was the motto of arguably the world’s best – and most popular tenor Andrea Bocelli when he appeared at BST Hyde Park. Under grey skies and with the occasional brisk shower, the celebrated Italian singer decided […]
Besting hardliner, reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential runoff election
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian won Iran’s runoff presidential election Saturday, besting hardliner Saeed Jalili by promising to reach out to the West and ease enforcement of the country’s mandatory headscarf law after years of sanctions and protests squeezing the Islamic Republic. Pezeshkian promised no radical changes to Iran’s Shia theocracy in his campaign and long has […]
B*Witched now – from Netflix acting success to depression and Girls Aloud | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV
Gogglebox: Abbie and Georgia haven’t heard of B*Witched B*Witched dominated the charts in 1998 as the first four singles from their eponymous debut album went to number one. However, just four years later in 2002 the Irish girlband, comprised of Lindsay Armaou and twin sisters Edele and Keavy Lynch and Sinéad O’Carroll disbanded. However, ITV […]
What you can do to bring down the temperature when discussing the Israel-Hamas war
Thousands of kilometres from the Israel-Hamas war, the conflict is sparking intense emotions and volatile scenarios in Canada on campuses, within workplaces and and even in confrontations with strangers on the street. At the University of Toronto, a court injunction was needed to remove a pro-Palestinian encampment this week as negotiations between protesters and the […]
Amazon will soon offer big reason to ditch your Fire TV Stick and Kindle
Owners of gadgets such as Fire TV Sticks, Echo speakers and Kindle e-Readers might want to consider switching to something new this month. Amazon recently confirmed the launch of yet another Prime Day sale and it’s almost certain that its own-brand devices will be slashed in price. Previous Prime Day events have seen things dropped […]
From super-sized sunnies to beach-ready bags: 51 accessories to make your summer sizzle | Accessories
Thanks to the erratic weather you may not be feeling very summery but I hate to break it to you: this is it. We’re not going to get to press play again on June 2024 so you better start leaning into July. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy […]
Gold stolen in Toronto airport heist now likely overseas, police admit
Peel Regional Police have quietly conceded that millions in gold stolen from Toronto Pearson Airport in April 2023 was likely quickly smuggled out of Canada to the Middle East or South Asia. “We believe a large portion has gone overseas to markets that are flush with gold,” lead investigator Det. Sgt. Mike Mavity told members of […]