Glasgow fire: More than £150,000 raised for businesses
[ad_1] More than £150,000 has been raised for businesses affected by the recent fire near Glasgow Central Station – as Scotland’s first minister vowed to rebuild the area. Crowdfunding website GoFundMe said “dozens” of appeals had been launched for firms affected by the blaze, which broke out in Union Street on Sunday. One business which […]
Who profits from war with Iran? Understanding that will be key to resolving the conflict
[ad_1] When US and Israeli forces launched airstrikes on Iran, the shock waves were felt far beyond the region. As the conflict escalates, understanding who benefits from this crisis might be as important as counting its costs. The timing could hardly be worse for the UK economy. Official forecasts for GDP growth in 2026 had […]
Man found guilty of murdering his own mum with steak knife
[ad_1] A jury unanimously found him guilty Gregory Coulson, 31, has been found guilty for the murder of his mother(Image: Cambridgeshire Police) A man has been found guilty of murdering his mother after stabbing her multiple times at their home. A jury unanimously found the man guilty after he denied his involvement and said intruders […]
Prince William told Princess Anne: ‘I’ve had enough of hearing his name’ during ‘tense’ conversations between the royals at Commonwealth Day service, according to a lip reader
[ad_1] Prince William told Princess Anne: ‘I’ve had enough of hearing his name,’ according to a lip reader who has revealed the ‘tense’ conversations shared between the Royal Family at the Commonwealth Day service. King Charles, the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales yesterday led the largest gathering of senior royals since the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, […]
We Can’t Get Enough Of Morgan Freeman’s The Dinosaur Narration Bloopers
[ad_1] If you’ve already torn through all four episodes of Netflix’s hit miniseries The Dinosaurs, you’re definitely going to want to check out the streaming giant’s latest gift for viewers. The unique documentary premiered last week, and has already gone down a storm, with the show exploring the “rise and fall of the dinosaurs”, with […]
Target sees ‘shrink’ problems drop to pre-pandemic levels: report
[ad_1] Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women […]
Swedish legaltech Legora hits $5 billion valuation as investors pile money into European AI startups
[ad_1] Swedish legaltech Legora has raised $550 million at a $5.55 billion valuation in a Series D round, the company announced on Tuesday, as investors pile money into European AI startups. The round was led by Accel, with participation from existing investors Benchmark, Bessemer Venture Partners, General Catalyst, ICONIQ, Redpoint Ventures and Y Combinator. New […]
Ford government confirms 75% reduction in number of conservation authorities | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The Ford government has confirmed it is amalgamating Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into just nine, a move critics fear will reduce key environmental protections and the government argues is necessary to provide “more consistent services.” Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Todd McCarthy, announced the changes at an event on Tuesday, marking a […]
Man who shot at car didn’t mean to kill Montreal teenager, his lawyer tells court – Montreal | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 10, 2026 11:40 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The lawyer for one of the men charged in the drive-by shooting of a 15-year-old girl in Montreal has told a jury his client should be found guilty of manslaughter, not murder. […]
Storm may bring flash flooding to Ontario, Quebec bracing for freezing rain | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A slew of regions in Central and Eastern Canada are bracing for a series of storms that will bring flash flooding and freezing rain to parts. Environment Canada said Tuesday that the systems will impact large parts of southern Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Toronto, one of the regions covered under […]