December sales provide little cheer for retailers
Getty Images Shoppers spent more in December compared with the year before but it wasn’t enough to make up for an overall lacklustre year for retailers, new figures suggest. Doing…
McDonald’s faces new abuse claims despite promises of change
BBC Matt quit his McDonald’s job because of what he calls a “toxic” work environment McDonald’s workers have said they are still facing sexual abuse and harassment, a year after…
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns
Under growing pressure from his own party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down and end his nine-year stretch as leader. Trudeau said he would stay…
Trudeau’s nine years as Canada’s prime minister… in 85 seconds
After nine years in office, Justin Trudeau resigned amid growing pressure from within his party and beyond, stating that Canada deserves a “real choice” in the next election. Acknowledging the…
England-Afghanistan boycott calls: ECB want ICC-wide approach to Champions Trophy issue
The England and Wales Cricket Board has called for a unified response to action against Afghanistan amid calls for the England men’s team to boycott next month’s Champions Trophy match…
Scot Jordan Maclachlan killed on frontline
Jordan Maclachlan family Jordan Maclachlan left Scotland for Ukraine three years ago A Scot has been killed while serving as a medic with the Ukrainian army, his family has said.…
Trump Jr to visit Greenland after father repeats desire for US ownership
Donald Trump Jr is planning to visit Greenland, two weeks after his father repeated his desire for the US to take control of the island – an autonomous Danish territory.…
Five dead as snow wreaks havoc across US
Watch: Major snowstorm covers beaches and brings skiers to DC At least five people have died in a winter storm that has seized a swathe of the US in its…
Major incidents declared as UK grapples with floods, snow and ice
PA Major incidents have been declared and dozens of people rescued in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire as heavy rains caused severe flooding in the Midlands on Monday. Firefighters in Leicestershire received…
Trump asks court to postpone sentencing ahead of inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump has asked a New York judge to halt the sentencing in his felony hush money case, which is scheduled for 10 January. His lawyers announced on Monday…