Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is facing a life sentence for allegedly conspiring with foreign forces and publishing seditious materials. His son, Sebastian Lai, says Canada has an ongoing role in supporting his father and reminding others what democracy looks like in the region. Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.7388163 CBC | World News
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Marcos-Duterte spectacle shines harsh light on dynastic politics of Philippines
A simmering monthslong feud between the president and vice-president of Philippines, each part of separate political dynasties, erupted over the weekend with an apparent public death threat. CBC | World News
Read More »Discovery of ancient doughnut shaped tools sheds light on early wheel invention
The discovery has been published in the recent study in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Talia Yashuv and Leore Grosman of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Brit tourist covered in poo falls through ceiling in Thailand red light district
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT – Staff said they heard groans and banging but thought nothing of it – until Paul Hadfield’s legs came crashing through the ceiling Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Man Utd ‘in talks’ over £8m Ruben Amorim appointment as City target ‘gives green light’
Man Utd are reportedly working to appoint Ruben Amorim as Erik ten Hag’s replacement. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Keir Starmer ‘gave green light’ for reparation demand with one controversial move
A senior Tory MP has blasted Keir Starmer and said it’s partly his fault for the demands resurfacing at CHOGM. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »I’m a baker – here’s my perfectly light and fluffy cream cheese frosting recipe
Cream cheese frosting is perfect for decorating any sweet treat, including carrot cake, cinnamon buns and cupcakes. Here’s how I make my super quick and simple recipe. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Houseplants that love winter and low light conditions – they ‘can’t be killed’
Houseplants often require lots of maintenance, including watering, feeding and repotting. Here are some “indestructible” indoor plants which “can’t be killed”. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »This 237-million-year-old fossil from Brazil could shed light on rise of dinosaurs
Scientists in Brazil have announced the discovery of one of the world’s oldest fossils believed to belong to an ancient reptile dating back some 237 million years that could help explain the rise of the dinosaurs. CBC | World News
Read More »Starlink satellites create light pollution and disrupt radio frequencies. And it’s getting worse
In 2020, SpaceX agreed to work with the international astronomical community, which was facing research problems due to the brightness of the company’s Starlink satellites. But the problems just keep mounting, frustrating astronomers. CBC | World News
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