Albert Wagner 
The Welsh first minister, Mark Drakeford, has launched a scathing attack on the UK government’s handling of the Covid crisis, but admitted his own administration should have taken “more stringent action” sooner as the pandemic swept the world. Appearing at the Welsh leg of the Covid inquiry, Drakeford likened Boris Johnson to an absent football … Read more
After entertaining new entrants for several years, Canada’s airline market is once again tracking toward consolidation, raising the likelihood of higher fares and fewer flight options. Since May, newer low-cost carriers Swoop and Lynx Air have disappeared from the skies and WestJet has scooped up Sunwing Airlines. The latter two alone make … Read more
The gulf between rich and poor countries continues to grow, according to the UN, furthering the reversal of a 20-year trend where the gap steadily shrank until 2020. The latest human development report found that although each of the 38 OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries has recovered from the Covid pandemic, only … Read more
As she prepared for a risky spine operation around 18 months after sustaining injuries in a horrific 2011 car accident that left her in constant pain, Pamela Holt made a promise to herself. Not only would she be able to travel again within six months, she would make it to 80 countries by … Read more
ATLANTA – The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case on Wednesday dismissed some of the charges against former U.S. president Donald Trump, but many other counts in the indictment remain. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee wrote in an order that six of the counts in the indictment must be quashed, … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney and Cody Johnson are the leading nominees for the 2024 CMT Music Awards, celebrating the best in country music videos. On Wednesday, CMT announced the nominees for their fan-voted awards show, where the five artists are tied with three nominations each. … Read more
TOKYO – A commercial rocket trying to put a satellite into orbit was intentionally exploded shortly after liftoff Wednesday morning in central Japan following a problem that’s still under investigation. Space One was aiming to be Japan’s first private sector success at putting a satellite into orbit. Online video showed the Kairos rocket blasting off … Read more
OTTAWA – There aren’t many issues that garner support across party lines in Ottawa these days. But when it comes to the supply management system for egg, poultry and dairy products — the mechanism that sets prices for producers — all of Canada’s federal parties seem to see eye-to-eye. Political support for … Read more
OTTAWA – Fewer than half of Canadians believe the federal government’s plan to regulate social media sites will make platforms safer, a new survey suggests. Polling firm Leger recently asked Canadians about the Liberal government’s proposed Online Harms Act, which contains a suite of measures meant to make social media platforms safer, particularly … Read more
Six-time curling national champion Brad Gushue returned to Newfoundland Monday evening, after he made curling history in Regina and cemented his place among the sport’s greatest athletes. Gushue became the first skip to win six national titles when he beat Mike McEwen from the Saskatchewan team on Sunday night. Gushue and his team have now … Read more
