EU Commission unveils new measures to protect rule of law
European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans had taken the lead on the Commission's response to rule-of-law challenges | Alex Halada/AFP via Getty Images EU Commission unveils new measures to protect rule of law Brussels has struggled to address concerns of democratic backsliding in some of its member countries. By Lili Bayer 7/17/19, 3:58 PM CET Updated…
Delingpole: Harry and Meghan Saving the Planet One Private Jet at a Time
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex – aka Prince Harry and the former Meghan Markle – have been caught taking their fourth private jet flight in 11 days. I personally don’t mind one bit. If I were a royal prince with a net worth estimated at £30 million married to a reasonably famous ex-TV actress,…
Europe’s East-West divide is back, this time over climate policy
Climate protests have been taking place across Europe | Emmanuel Dunand/AFP Europe’s East-West divide is back, this time over climate policy There’s growing pressure to set a ‘net zero’ emissions goal by 2050, but not all EU countries are on board. By Kalina Oroschakoff 5/8/19, 7:55 PM CET Updated 5/11/19, 10:14 AM CET Climate policy…
Macron booed at Bastille Day celebrations
France's President Emmanuel Macron stands in a military vehicle before the start of the Bastille Day military parade down the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris | Lionel Bonaventure/AFP via Getty Images Macron booed at Bastille Day celebrations French president gets icy reception on arrival at national day parade. By Joshua Posaner and Rym Momtaz 7/14/19, 12:41…
Anti-antennae warriors stall 5G rollout in Brussels
This article is part of the special report: The State of 5G. The rollout of 5G mobile internet infrastructure has stalled in Brussels, over worries that mobile phones cause cancer — and science’s inability to prove otherwise. “We are not conspiracy theorists,” said Olivier Galand, spokesperson for Brussels anti-cellular activists grONDES (a play on French words for…
Wet’suwet’en And B.C. Govt. Have Been Quietly Negotiating For Past Year
VANCOUVER — As cabinet ministers broker urgent meetings over rail blockades in support of hereditary chiefs in northern British Columbia, a series of negotiations over the Wet’suwet’en Nation’s land rights have been quietly taking place for a year. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cancelled an international trip and instead held an emergency meeting of cabinet ministers…
University Of Calgary Researchers Uncover New Tyrannosaur Species
University of Calgary researchers have uncovered a new species of tyrannosaur in southern Alberta. At 79.5 million years old, it is one of the oldest tyrannosaur species discovered in North America. Researchers say it was eight to nine meters long and weighed about two tonnes as a full-grown adult. Watch the video above to learn…
Pier 1 Imports Closing All Canadian Stores, Files For Bankruptcy
Home goods retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection. The Fort Worth, Texas-based company, which was founded in 1962, has been struggling with increased competition from budget-friendly online retailers such as Wayfair. Pier 1 said it will pursue a sale, with a March 23 deadline to submit bids.…
'I could count 10 players' – Favre warns there is more to PSG than just Neymar
The Borussia Dortmund boss is not getting distracted by the Brazilian’s much anticipated return to action Lucien Favre says Borussia Dortmund cannot afford to focus all their attention on Neymar as the world’s most expensive player prepares to return to the Paris Saint-Germain team on Tuesday. Neymar has been out of action since suffering a…
L’appartement de Lauren Bacall, en échange de 20 millions d’euros
Depuis le décès de Lauren Bacall, au mois d’août dernier, il était inévitable que son célèbre appartement new-yorkais soit revendu. Il vous faudra cependant débourser un minimum de 20 millions d’euros pour espérer vous l’accaparer. Elle est là… Ou plutôt elle était là, juste là! Lauren Bacall nous a quittés, mais son appartement est toujours…