CBC president denies broadcaster is biased or poaches journalists from smaller markets
At a parliamentary committee hearing on journalism on Thursday, CBC president Marie-Philippe Bouchard denied the public broadcaster’s news coverage is biased or that it poaches journalists from smaller media outlets in regional markets. Source link
Grime artist Skepta cleared of drug-driving charge
The charges are dismissed after a court hears an expert cannot be sure the reading was accurate. Source link
Israeli strikes, fire kill 5 in Gaza and West Bank, medics say
Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, and Israeli soldiers shot and killed a 15-year-old during an army raid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestinian health officials said. Source link
Catching a cold can delay cancer from spreading to the lungs
Infecting mice with RSV, a common virus that causes cold-like symptoms, prevented breast cancer cells from reaching their lungs. This was due to the release of proteins that stop viruses from replicating in the lungs also making it harder for cancer cells to seed new tumours Source link
IN PHOTOS | Best red carpet looks from The Devil Wears Prada 2
The cast of The Devil Wears Prada reunited on the red carpet for the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 hit. Source link
Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK
In a phone interview with the BBC’s North America editor, the president discussed next week’s visit and his relationship with the UK PM. Source link
Greens promise 'affordable' leases to help High Streets
The party has set out a plan involving the forced sale of long-term empty shops in England. Source link
Radio 1's Big Weekend: Calls to urgently bring in ticket tout ban
Tickets for the event start at £45 – but have been seen online for more than 12 times face value. Source link
Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK – and what can you do?
Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices. Source link
The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Movement Is Cooling on Trump and Republicans
Vaccine skeptics, ‘organic moms’ and environmental activists came together to elect President Trump. But some voters are disillusioned and might not turn out again. Source link