2 h. ago Berlin doctor charged with the killings of 15 patients under palliative care

BERLIN — A doctor in Berlin has been charged with murder over the deaths of 15 patients under palliative care, prosecutors said Wednesday. He is also accused of trying to cover up the evidence by starting fires in their homes. The doctor was part of a nursing service’s end-of-life care team and was initially suspected […]

Science

3 h. ago Older Arizona voters are closely watching Trump’s tariffs – and their retirement accounts

SUN CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Susan Hemphill said she’s always been frugal with her spending. But the recent volatility in the stock market caused by President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and an escalating trade war with China have made her even more cautious. These days, Hemphill is staying closer to home in Sun City, […]

Economics

3 h. ago U.K.’s top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people

LONDON — The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a woman is someone born biologically female, excluding transgender people from the legal definition in a long-running dispute between a feminist group and the Scottish government. Several women’s groups that supported the appeal celebrated outside court and hailed it as a major victory in their effort […]

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3 h. ago Wink Martindale, the genial game show host and an early TV interviewer of Elvis Presley, dies at 91

LOS ANGELES — Wink Martindale, the genial host of such hit game shows as “Gambit” and “Tic-Tac-Dough” who also did one of the first recorded television interviews with a young Elvis Presley, has died. He was 91. Martindale died Tuesday at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, California, according to his publicist Brian Mayes. Martindale had […]

Culture

4 h. ago The Conference Board of Canada in its recent Major City Insights report, states the London and region economy will grow by 1.7 per cent this year, after growing 1.9 per cent in 2024.

A leading financial agency is forecasting solid economic growth for London, defying fears of a downturn amid a trade and tariff war between the U.S, and Canada. The Conference Board of Canada in its recent major city insights report, predicts the London and region economy will grow by 1.7 per cent this year, after growing […]

Politics

7 h. ago Acuity Knowledge Partners Appoints Kelvin Cheema as Managing Director, Global Transformation & Change and Interim Global CIO

LONDON — Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics, talent and technology solutions to the financial services industry, announced today the appointment of Kelvin Cheema as Managing Director, Global Transformation & Change and Interim Global Chief Information Officer. Kelvin is tasked with driving technology leadership, an ambitious, company-wide digital transformation initiative […]

Culture

12 h. ago UK Grid Warns Record Low Power Use to Test Network This Summer

The UK’s electricity grid operator is warning that power demand could reach record low levels this summer when solar generation overwhelms the grid.

Sport

12 h. ago Conservative candidates skip Rogers tv London election debates

Televised candidates’ debates in London ridings held by Rogers tv have been marred by no-show Conservative candidates. Conservative candidates in four ridings – Adam Benni in London West, Kurt Holman in London-Fanshawe, Stephen Gallant in London Centre and Andrew Lawton in Elgin-St. Thomas-London South – were absent from Rogers tv televised debates recorded recently and […]

Politics

13 h. ago Austin Elliott and the London Knights blank the Erie Otters 4

The London Knights used a 4-0 win to take a 3-0 lead in their second round series against the Erie Otters.

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13 h. ago VPD boost security amid reports of plot to kill officer in Downtown Eastside

In an internal email obtained by Global News, officers are advised of the possible threat, which indicates there's a group of young men aiming to kill an officer.

Events

15 h. ago Accused in drug dealer's death told police she deserved 'Purple Heart'

Ashley Bourget told the police officer she should have been given “a Purple Heart” instead of a first-degree murder charge. “I shouldn’t go to jail for murder. I should get a Purple Heart instead,” she said through loud sobs during her police interview on June 16, 2021, referring to the U.S. military honour. The interview […]

Events

17 h. ago Indiana Supreme Court sets May execution for man convicted of killing police officer

A man convicted of killing an Indiana police officer during a foot chase 24 years ago will be executed next month, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. Benjamin Ritchie shot Beech Grove Police Officer Bill Toney in September 2000. According to court records, Ritchie jumped out of a stolen van after a police pursuit. Toney […]

Events

18 h. ago RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces April 2025 Distribution

TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan”) (TSX: REI.UN) today announced a distribution of 9.65 cents per unit for the month of April. The distribution will be payable on May 7, 2025, to unitholders of record as at April 30, 2025. About RioCan RioCan is one of Canada’s largest real estate investment trusts. RioCan […]

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18 h. ago PHOTOS: Looking back on London hockey star Logan Couture's career

London native Logan Couture, 36, announced on Tuesday he's no longer physically able to play hockey, effectively ending 933-game NHL career

Sport

19 h. ago Drunk mom crashed into canal, left to take bath while toddler drowned: DA

A California woman accused of impaired driving has been charged with murder following the death of her four-year-old daughter in a car crash. Juliette Marie Acosta, 26, was initially charged with driving under the influence after she allegedly drove into an irrigation canal on March 8 near Hickman, Calif., the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office […]

Events

19 h. ago Publicités frauduleuses sur Facebook: Meta autorise de fausses nouvelles sur les élections canadiennes

En pleines élections fédérales, Meta se remplit les poches en autorisant sur Facebook des publicités frauduleuses.

Events

19 h. ago Records show Gene Hackman’s wife researched symptoms of illness days before her death

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities on Tuesday released a lengthy investigation report detailing some of the last emails, phone calls and internet searches by Gene Hackman’s wife in the days before her death, indicating that she was scouring for information on flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques. Betsy Arakawa died in February of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome […]

Sport

20 h. ago Simpson Oil Releases Presentation Addressing Years of Value Destruction Under Parkland’s CEO and Board

Highlights Plan to Restore Accountability and Deliver Results to Reverse the Current Board’s Failures Presents Shareholders With a Clear Choice: A New Team With a Focus on Execution—or More of the Same Urges Shareholders to visit www.RefuelParkland.com to View the Full Presentation and for Details on How to Vote for All Nine of Simpson Oil’s […]

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20 h. ago Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic talks accountability, progress and championship hopes

'If I wanted to keep people happy, I would be selling ice cream. I would not be a basketball coach, My job is not to keep people happy, my job is to keep people accountable, to help them to grow.'

Economics

20 h. ago Charges stayed against Calgary man accused of smuggling migrants across border

WINNIPEG – A Calgary man accused of human smuggling after allegations that he picked up foreign nationals who crossed into Manitoba from the United States has had his charges stayed. Manitoba Courts confirmed charges under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act were stayed in February for Saleh Youssouf. Information on why the charges have been […]

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