Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath has spoken publicly for the first time about leaving what she describes as an abusive relationship, saying she decided to break her silence after years of keeping the experience private. In an open letter shared on Wednesday, Horwath said...
A member of the Alberta Prosperity Project has resigned from the group after using a racial slur during an event focused on a proposed constitution for an independent Alberta. The incident occurred at an event on Thursday where the group presented a draft document...
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed 11 people, according to Lebanese authorities, marking one of the deadliest days of violence since an agreement aimed at reducing hostilities was announced in June. Lebanese officials said civilians were among those...
A major earthquake has struck Indonesia's Flores island, killing at least 47 people as rescue teams continue searching damaged buildings for survivors. The magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck shortly before 05:00 local time on Saturday, according to Indonesia's...
Scientists have developed a new type of magnetometer that uses a levitating magnet to detect extremely weak magnetic fields, including signals produced by electrical activity in the human brain. The approach could offer a simpler alternative to some of the highly...
A popular bathing spot in Oxford has been affected by a thick layer of bright green duckweed following an unusually warm and dry summer. The water at the River Cherwell in University Parks was initially believed to have been covered by an algal bloom, prompting...
Taiwan has criticised China's attempt to introduce traffic control measures for ships travelling through the Taiwan Strait during Typhoon Dolphin, calling the move "ridiculous". Taipei said Beijing does not have the authority to restrict access to what it considers...
Typhoon Dolphin has struck Japan's southern Okinawa prefecture, bringing powerful winds that injured six people and disrupted electricity supplies across the region. More than 50,000 buildings lost power as the storm moved across Okinawa on Saturday, according to...
As another summer heatwave approaches, many workers are facing a familiar problem: how to stay cool on the commute without looking too casual at work. Choosing an appropriate summer outfit can be surprisingly complicated. Shorts, strappy tops and sandals may provide...
A museum in Lancashire has launched a national appeal to find a rare housecoat believed to be among the earliest surviving pieces from the celebrated Horrockses Fashions brand. The search comes ahead of a major exhibition at the Harris Museum in Preston, which will...
