In a jam-packed press conference at a swanky downtown hotel, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that the league had awarded its 14th team to the City of Toronto. Mayor Olivia Chow proclaimed May 23, 2024 as WNBA Day in Toronto, another cherry on this massively delectable metaphoric cake. CBC | Sports News
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Nigel Farage fumes at ex-BBC producer ‘I’m asking you a question’ amid Ofcom ruling fury
The Reform UK Honorary President said he “cannot for the life of me see what was wrong” with the station’s People’s Forum with Rishi Sunak. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Shooting of PM blamed on ‘lone wolf’ amid tensions in polarized Slovakia
The Slovak interior minister says a “lone wolf” has been charged in the shooting that seriously wounded Prime Minister Robert Fico and prompted soul-searching among leaders in the deeply divided society. CBC | World News
Read More »Meghan Markle ‘broke dress code’ in Nigeria amid concerns she ‘bared too much skin’
An expert has suggested Meghan Markle’s outfits in Nigeria could have broken royal protocols. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Israel issues new evacuation orders for Rafah amid expanding offensive in packed city
Israel ordered new evacuations in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah on Saturday, forcing tens of thousands more people to move as it prepares to expand its military operation closer to the heavily populated central area, in defiance of growing pressure amid the war from the U.S. and others. CBC | World News
Read More »Britain leads epic NATO war games on border with Russia amid warnings of ‘urgent’ threat
Exercise Swift Response includes 13,000 troops from 17 nations carrying out six coordinated airborne operations between eight countries over the space of one week. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Ship carrying Olympic torch arrives in Marseille amid fanfare, high security
Excitement is building in the southern French city of Marseille, where a majestic three-mast ship carrying the Olympic torch arrived from Greece ahead of a welcoming ceremony at sunset Wednesday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »UK airport chaos LIVE: ‘Thousands’ of passengers stuck in queues amid reports of outage
Stansted, Heathrow and Manchester Airports are all reportedly affected. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »UN accuses Israel of denying aid access amid ‘full-blown famine’ in north Gaza
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Read More »Britain warned to boost defence spending and build Iron Dome amid rocketing WW3 fears
US national security adviser General HR McMaster urged Britain to boost defence spending to 4 percent. Daily Express :: News Feed
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