Venezuelan troops have barricaded a bridge on the country’s western border with Colombia in an attempt to block the delivery of humanitarian aid, and stop what Nicolas Maduro claims is a prelude to a full invasion. Juan Guaido, the self-declared interim president, has welcomed an offer from the United States of $20 million (£15m) of…
Donald Trump praised Kim Jong-un as a “great leader” on Wednesday and talked up North Korea’s “unlimited” economic potential as the pair begun their two-day summit in Vietnam. The US and North Korean leaders shared a 10-second handshake, warm words and a laugh while posing for the camera as they met for only the…
OTTAWA — Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling certain No Name brand Chicken Nuggets due to possible salmonella contamination. The nuggets were sold in 907 gram packages (UPC code 0 60383 89685 0) and should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased. In addition to affiliated independent stores, Loblaw says the…
A California man who spent 39 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of murder is to receive $21million (£16 million) compensation. Craig Coley was jailed for the murder of Rhonda Wicht, 24, and her son Donald, aged four, in 1978. Mr Coley, who is now 71, was freed and pardoned by California’s governor, Jerry…
Oh no! Everyone’s most anticipated game of 2019 – which is obviously Untitled Goose Game – is coming out a little later than anticipated. Originally intended for release in early 2019, Untitled Goose Game has been delayed to the vague time of “later” in 2019. Developer House House explained this is due to “circumstances beyond…
MONTREAL — Bombardier is suing Mitsubishi Aircraft in the United States over alleged trade secret misappropriation. The Quebec aerospace company alleges some of its own former employees passed on documents containing trade secrets to Mitsubishi before going to work for the company. The 92-page legal complaint filed in a Seattle court on Friday also targets…
Dr. Fern Riddell is a historian with a PhD in sex, suffrage and entertainment in the Victorian and Edwardian era. Her expertise has given her the opportunity to write for a number of high-profile publications like The Guardian and BBC History (she’s even blogged for HuffPost!). Riddell also works as a historical consultant on a…
A Saudi princess has been named the country’s first ever female ambassador, and its next envoy to the United States, amid strained diplomatic relations. Princess Reema bint Bandar al-Saud’s appointment comes as the conservative kingdom is under international scrutiny over the alleged torture of imprisoned female activists and the murder of dissident Jamal Khashoggi. The…
A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed by a group of Quebec parents against McDonald’s, accusing the fast-food chain of illegally marketing its popular “Happy Meals” to children under the age of 13. Filed Tuesday at the Montreal courthouse, the lawsuit alleges that McDonald’s is breaking a provincial law, which prohibits any form of publicity…
Thailand’s Princess Ubolratana has apologised for causing “problems” for the Thai people after her attempt to run for office in next month’s election was abruptly blocked by her brother, the king. The princess’ unprecedented prime ministerial nomination on Friday by a party allied with populist ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra rattled the Southeast Asian nation and was…