British voters head to the polls, with Labour expected to knock Conservatives out of power
British voters are picking a new government Thursday in a parliamentary election that is widely expected to bring the Labour Party to power against a gloomy backdrop of economic malaise, mounting distrust in institutions and a fraying social fabric. A jaded electorate is delivering its verdict on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party, which has […]
Hurricane Beryl roars toward Mexico after leaving destruction in Jamaica and eastern Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl ripped off roofs in Jamaica, jumbled fishing boats in Barbados and damaged or destroyed 95 per cent of homes on a pair of islands in St. Vincent and the Grenadines before rumbling toward the Cayman Islands and taking aim at Mexico’s Caribbean coast after leaving at least 10 dead in its wake. “It’s terrible. Everything’s […]
Years-long visa backlog in U.S. sees some paying hundreds of dollars for faster access
When Nathan Chen decided he wanted to see what he calls the “real America,” he didn’t realize how long it could take. The international student from China is living and studying in Halifax. It’s the first time he’s ever visited North America, and he’s eager to explore. As is required for many non-Canadian citizens, […]
A Boston transit rider was frustrated by a late train. She asked the city to give them googly eyes
As It Happens6:08A Boston transit rider was frustrated by a late train. She asked the city to give them googly eyes No, this isn’t a Thomas the Tank Engine reboot. The trains in Boston now have googly eyes. Why? For fun, of course. “We’re not really trying to fix the trains. We’re trying to add […]
New Microsoft update shows end of Windows 10 may have started early
It’s been a long time coming but we might finally be seeing the first signs that Windows 10 is losing its lead over Windows 11. As most PC owners are now well aware, Windows 10 will lose all support from next year leaving millions that still use this ageing operating system exposed to unpatched threats […]
Royal Family LIVE: Harry to ‘lash out’ when William is King | Royal | News
Prince Harry could utilise his memoirs to try and “turn around” the public’s negative view of him after his older brother, Prince William, ascends to the throne, a royal commentator has claimed. The Duke of Sussex sent shockwaves around the world when he released his memoir, Spare, back in January 2023, which included a number […]
New LG TV arrives in UK with clever upgrade Samsung and Sky can’t match
Samsung and Sky (with its Glass device) might be two of the most popular TV platforms for consumers but they can’t match a clever new feature now found on LG’s latest screens. The all-new OLED evo M4 series is available now in the UK and apart from one cable supplying the power they are completely […]
Prince Harry and Meghan LIVE: Harry ‘will never apologise’ | Royal | News
In startling claims on the state of relations between Prince Harry and his family, a royal insider has claimed Meghan Markle could be blocking reconciliation efforts. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s relationship with the Royal Family has been frosty since before they announced plans to quit their roles, as they detailed in several interviews […]
Man Jay Slater stayed with at Airbnb on why he won’t speak to ex-cop | UK | News
One of the two men who let Jay Slater stay at an Airbnb the night before he went missing is refusing to speak to former British detective Mark Williams-Thomas and claims “I haven’t done anything wrong.” Ayub Qassim said he invited Jay back to his holiday home after a rave in Tenerife just hours before the 19-year-old […]
Man Utd: Erik ten Hag has already named target ‘one of Europe’s best’ as deal ‘green-lit’ | Football | Sport
Manchester United are being operated by an entirely new recruitment team this summer, led by Omar Berrada, Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox. Still, the club’s first signing of the INEOS era could very blatantly be an Erik ten Hag one. Matthijs de Ligt appears to be edging closer to a long-linked switch to Old Trafford. […]