Britain is testing how its motorway and ferry system would handle a no-deal Brexit by sending a stream of trucks from a regional airport to the port of Dover — even as some legislators try to pressure the government to rule out the scenario. The tests began Monday morning and are intended to gauge how severe the disruption would be […]

Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Waterloo region, the city of Guelph and surrounding areas in Wellington County. The agency said a few hours of freezing rain is expected Monday evening after some light snow in the afternoon. The precipitation should change over to rain later in the night as the temperature warms up. Freezing rain amounts […]

Clever cookbooks with a limited number of ingredients per recipe are not new, but this one from the chef Jamie Oliver is notable for its ease and verve. Before he gets to the cooking he names his five “pantry heroes”: red wine vinegar, sea salt, black pepper and two olive oils, everyday and finer for finishing, staples that are not […]

LIBREVILLE, Gabon — Soldiers in Gabon appeared on state television saying they have launched a coup to “restore democracy” in the West African country. Early Monday a soldier who identified himself as Lt. Obiang Ondo Kelly, commander of the Republican Guard, read out a statement saying the military has seized control of the government. He was flanked by two other soldiers […]

US President Donald Trump’s December announcement that 2000 US troops stationed in Syria would withdraw within 30 days set off a wave of out-sized consequences. It prompted the resignation of his Secretary of Defence, Jim Mattis, as well as his special envoy for the anti-ISIS coalition, Brett McGurk. Illustration: Dionne GainCredit: Senior US Republicans, such as Senator Lindsey Graham, were […]

Calgary police are investigating a report of gunshots near a downtown highrise. Police said they found several bullet casings at the intersection of 12 Avenue and 11 Street S.W. at around 11 p.m. Sunday. Investigators said there are no witnesses or reports of any victims. Police said they are looking for the source of bullet casings. Police are asking anyone […]

Feline frugal! Cat paws away its owner’s hand when she reaches for her credit card Rachel Gray tried to get hold of her card at home in Perth, Western Australia  Despite multiple efforts, her cat Wolfe  batted her hand away or bit each time  Rachel said: ‘I’m not sure how effectively it will help me save money’   A cash […]

‘Sonic attacks’ in Cuba WERE caused by insects: Mysterious high-pitched sound which altered brains of embassy staff in Havana was a cricket not a weapon, U.S. scientist finds Medical experts said the sounds had caused changes in the brains of diplomats Washington withdrew some diplomatic staff after claims of a ‘deliberate attack’   The new finding by a Berkeley scientist backs […]

A top Australian model has been found dead in her apartment days after she stopped responding to texts from friends. Police were called to Annalise Braakensiek’s Sydney address on Sunday afternoon when concerned pals raised the alarm after not hearing from her since Thursday. The 46-year-old had posted a series of cryptic posts on Instagram in the weeks before her […]

There’s great anticipation among Canadian voters about the federal election later this year. It’s well documented that 2018 was not a banner year for Justin Trudeau, and many of the missteps were unforced errors; the India trip, business tax reform and pipelines are all factors that the Conservatives hope will sink the Trudeau government. But, before the Conservatives start moving […]