4 h. ago Marineland asks Canadian government for emergency cash to feed whales — or euthanasia imminent

The Marineland park near Niagara Falls has asked the Canadian government for emergency funding to feed and care for its whales, saying euthanasia is otherwise imminent

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39 h. ago Canadian government asked to clarify whether Kneecap barred from country

Opposition party says minister ‘either lied or has no clue how it works’ when he said band were ‘ineligible’ to enterCanada’s opposition party has asked the government to clarify whether the Belfast rap trio Kneecap have been barred from the country, after doubts emerged over their status.The Liberal MP Vince Gasparro, the parliamentary secretary for combating crime, posted a video on social media on 19 September in which he said Kneecap were “ineligible” to enter Canada. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Storm Amy weather maps show Scotland's worst affected areas amid 'danger to life' warnings

Scotland is set for a barrage of bad weather as Storm Amy heads for the country.

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3 d. ago Ralph Lauren Is Bringing The Polo Bar and Its Famous Burger to London

Ralph Lauren Is Bringing The Polo Bar and Its Famous Burger to London  Town & Country Magazine

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7 d. ago Airspace over Danish city of Aalborg closed again last night after reports of drone sightings – Europe live

Unconfirmed sightings led to officials in Denmark to briefly close airspace again as PM warns ‘more to come’Airspace over the Danish city of Aalborg was briefly closed again last night after unconfirmed reports of drone sightings. While no drones were eventually found, it shows how Denmark is on the edge after repeated incidents this week.Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen conceded earlier that “there may be more to come,” as she laid bare the challenge these hybrid attacks pose for the country in a rare TV address. I consider it a new reality that Denmark and Europe are under more violent and frequent hybrid attacks. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Lloyds Bank unveil new £300 rule starting for customers from this month

Lloyds is the first major UK bank to offer a mobile app feature that allows money to be deposited using a barcode, at over 30,000 convenient locations across the country.

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1 week ago Lloyds Bank reveals new £300 rule for customers starting from this month

Lloyds Bank has become the first major UK bank to introduce a mobile app feature that allows cash to be deposited at over 30,000 convenient locations across the country, using a barcode

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1 week ago I moved abroad to live with my wife, but I’ve come to hate her country | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

I’m not surprised you’re depressed, you put up with things that make you unhappy. But if you work out what you want, you can take steps to get there• Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a readerI met my wife almost 20 years ago while I was working abroad temporarily. We instantly clicked, got married a few months later, and had to decide which country we lived in: hers or mine. For a host of reasons – mostly to do with work – we chose hers. Fortunately, I managed to find a job there, and after a few years got permanent resident status. At one level, that was all good.In moving to my wife’s country, I gave up my preferred career and much of my social network. I can deal with that. But the big challenge I face is that, while I’ve never liked it much, I now detest the country in which I reside. I intensely dislike the behaviour, the prevailing attitudes, the social and political environment, the city I have to live in, and so on. I just hate it, but I’m stuck he...

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2 w. ago Canada bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country

The Canadian government banned the Irish-language rap group Kneecap from the country Friday, saying the group has endorsed political violence and terrorism

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2 w. ago Kneecap banned from Canada for ‘glorifying terrorist organisations’

The Belfast rap trio said they would be taking legal action against the ‘deeply malicious’ allegationsThe Canadian government has banned rap trio Kneecap from entering the country over allegedly “glorifying terrorist organisations” – with the band announcing they will take legal action against the “wholly untrue and deeply malicious” accusations.The Belfast group, made up of Naoise Ó Cairealláin, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh and JJ Ó Dochartaigh, are known for their provocative lyrics and merchandise, as well as their pro-Palestine stance. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago New Aero flavour discovered on UK supermarket shelves and shoppers are loving it

UK shoppers in a food-focused Facebook group are celebrating the release of a new Aero chocolate bar flavour, readily available in Tesco and Poundland stores across the country

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2 w. ago Spain’s PM calls for Israel to be banned from sports events after Gaza protests force end to Vuelta race

Speaking after Gaza protesters forced early end to cycle race, Pedro Sánchez says Israel should not be allowed to use sports to ‘whitewash’ its ‘barbarism’Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has called for Israel to be barred from international sports competitions for as long as its “barbarism” in Gaza continues, saying the country should not be allowed to use high-profile events to “whitewash” its offensive.Speaking a day after pro-Palestinian demonstrators forced a premature end to the Vuelta a España cycle race amid chaotic scenes and clashes with police, Sánchez said he had “a deep admiration” for all those who had protested peacefully against the participation of the Israel-Premier Tech team. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Sandford school bus campaigners vow to continue fight after council rejects petition

Campaigners argue that the walking route is unsafe, citing narrow paths, lack of lighting, no barriers, and high-speed traffic on the 60mph country road.

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3 w. ago France burns: Violent protests break out across the country with flaming barricades set up in Paris and other cities and Eurostar hub targeted as fury over Macron grows

There were up to 50 arrests in Paris alone by 8am on Wednesday, as attempts were made to disrupt key transport links, including the Eurostar hub at Gare du Nord.

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3 w. ago Cosy Welsh country pub with ultimate relaxation potential and one truly unusual feature

The Nag's Head has become more than a pub in this part of the world thanks to its reputation and history – not to mention delightful food and great service in a tranquil location

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