Boris Johnson the Brexit populist, or so the labelling goes. His sidekick Michael Gove declared during the 2016 referendum that we’d all had enough of experts who got things “consistently wrong”. But our apparently “populist”
Read moreGeneral seeking to unseat Uganda's long-ruling president detained on treason charges
KAMPALA (Reuters) – Ugandan security services arrested on Thursday a retired general and former security minister who intends to challenge veteran leader Yoweri Museveni for the presidency next year, escalating a clampdown on political opponents.
Read moreGlobal sports events hit by coronavirus pandemic
(Reuters) – Major sports events around the world which have been hit by the coronavirus outbreak: OLYMPICS ** The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia was held without spectators. NORTH AMERICA **
Read moreHalifax mayor, staff in temporary isolation amid coronavirus conerns
Halifax’s Mayor’s Office is closed and all staff are in voluntary isolation after they became aware of a possible link to someone who is seeking testing for COVID-19. Halifax Mayor Mike Savage tweeted about the
Read moreCobourg man charged following break and enter in town’s east end: police
A Cobourg man has been arrested following a break and enter in the town’s east end on Wednesday. The Cobourg Police Service says officers were dispatched to a residence for reports of a break and
Read moreTREASURIES-U.S. Treasury yields rise as Fed adds liquidity
(Recasts, updates yields, adds New York Fed announcement, analyst comment) By Karen Pierog CHICAGO, March 12 – Longer-dated U.S. Treasury yields rose on Thursday after the New York Federal Reserve took dramatic steps to boost
Read moreTeen posts ‘creepy’ texts from Frankie and Benny’s worker after applying for job
A teenager has shared "creepy" text messages from a Frankie and Benny's employee sent after she applied for a job at the restaurant. Katie Little, 17, applied for the waitressing role and received messages from
Read moreAirbnb bookings take hit amid global coronavirus outbreak
(Reuters) – U.S. home rental company Airbnb Inc’s bookings in major cities across the world have taken a blow due to coronavirus-fueled uncertainty in the travel industry, data from Airbnb-analytics firm AirDNA shows. Daily reservations
Read moreBolivia coronavirus patient turned away from hospitals; election rallies suspended
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – One of three people confirmed to have the coronavirus in Bolivia was turned away from several hospitals, media reports and health officials said late on Wednesday, while candidates campaigning for forthcoming presidential
Read moreBuckhorn Maplefest, Peterborough Petes’ home game still scheduled amid coronavirus concerns
The 26th annual Maplefest in Buckhorn will go ahead this weekend and the Peterborough Petes will play on Thursday night as concerns about novel coronavirus escalate. Farm manager Erin McLean of McLean Berry Farm says
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