Poland is a model for economic growth
POZNAN, Poland (AP) — A generation ago, Poland rationed sugar and flour while its citizens were paid one-tenth…
Harvard scientist demands explanation after mysterious cylinder spotted on Mars
A scientist is wanting to know how, and why, a ‘shiny’ object came to rest on the surface…
‘Shiny’ geometric object spotted on Mars sparks call for NASA probe
A party hat-shaped object spotted on Mars is drawing renewed scrutiny, with some experts suggesting it could be…
Residents of Iran’s capital gripped by anxiety and sleeplessness
CAIRO (AP) — An engineer crouches under a park bench as fighter jets roar overhead. An athlete wracked…
Shocked shoppers come face-to-face with wild boar in Berlin supermarket
A wild boar caused chaos at a Berlin shopping centre on Friday morning after wandering through automatic glass…
Bank of England interest rates expected to hold at 3.75% amid Iran conflict and inflation fears
The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates at 3.75 per cent when policymakers meet…
Public spending on prescriptions rises to $20.1-billion in 2024 as use of Ozempic grows
Public spending on prescription medications in Canada grew by more than 9 per cent in 2024, with one…
Canada’s Mark Carney heading to Norway to watch NATO exercises, meet with prime minister
OTTAWA, Canada — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to visit Norway on Friday where he will observe…
JK Rowling issues urgent plea after Iran women’s football team prepare to return home amid national anthem protest
JK Rowling has published an urgent plea to football governing bodies demanding they safeguard Iran’s women’s national team…
Surging oil prices raise inflation risks in African economies
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Surging oil prices triggered by the war with Iran are rippling across African economies,…
Janet Bannister bucks tough venture-capital trend, raising $50-million for early-stage fund
Open this photo in gallery: Janet Bannister, managing partner at Staircase Ventures, in her Toronto home.Fred Lum/the Globe…
Is the $1.7-million retirement savings target a ‘meaningless’ number?
Open this photo in gallery: Visual Generation/iStockPhoto / Getty Images A recent survey from BMO found that Canadians…