A deadly mass shooting in British Columbia is likely to increase scrutiny of whether Canada’s gun laws should be toughened. Source link
James Milner – Has Premier League record pursuit become a problem for Brighton?
Should Milner equal Barry’s record on Wednesday evening, he will do so having played significantly fewer minutes than Barry did over his career. In total, Barry spent 54,439 minutes on the pitch compared to 40,408 for Milner. However, it is about what you do with that time playing and Milner has certainly contributed plenty when […]
Andrew sent Epstein UK briefing on Afghan investments, document suggests
The briefing which includes “high value commercial opportunities” in Helmand province, appears in the Epstein files. Source link
Her sons were killed by Islamist militants. She's among thousands who had to flee
Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing. Source link
BBC in Tehran as Iran marks 47th anniversary of Islamic revolution
Authorities in Iran have put on a show of strength to mark the 47th anniversary of the Islamic revolution, weeks after they used unprecedented force to put down anti-government protests. The BBC is visiting Tehran for the first time since the crackdown, during which at least 6,490 protesters were killed across the country, according to […]
Winter Olympics: Sturla Holm Laegreid apologises after confession
On Wednesday, Norway’s state broadcaster NRK shared a statement by Laegreid in which he apologised both to his ex-girlfriend and Botn. “I deeply regret bringing up this personal story on what was a day of celebration for Norwegian biathlon,” Laegreid told NRK – Norway’s state broadcaster. “I am not quite myself these days, and I […]
More than 180 survivors engaged in Harrods abuse redress scheme
The late Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexual harassment during his time as owner. Source link
Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family
Police have released audio of a call between emergency services and a 13-year-old Australian boy who swam for hours to get help for his family after they were swept out to sea. In the call, Austin Appelbee says his siblings – brother Beau, 12, and sister Grace eight – and their mother were still in […]
Woman who murdered, cut up and buried partner jailed
Anna Podedworna is sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murdering Izabela Zablocka. Source link
Thomas Frank sacking: Tottenham appointment a gamble that ended in failure
Former chairman Daniel Levy was a permanent lightning rod for the anger of Spurs fans. When he departed in September, it was welcomed by the majority but left Frank more in the firing line – and with a shield removed. Frank was – justifiably – a hugely popular figure at Brentford, not just for his […]