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Air Canada readies shutdown as pilot union talks appear deadlocked

Air Canada readies shutdown as pilot union talks appear deadlocked

Air Canada is preparing to suspend most of its flights starting next Sunday as it faces a likely impasse in talks with its pilots over wage demands, the company said.

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US statewide bans on plastic bags reduced beach pollution: analysis

US statewide bans on plastic bags reduced beach pollution: analysis

Statewide bans on plastic bags in the United States have led to significant reductions in the number of bags found on beaches and waterways, according to a scientific analysis published Monday.

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约西普-海特和德国 GSB 与州证券监管机构达成和解

约西普-海特和德国 GSB 与州证券监管机构达成和解

Josip Heit 的律师今天宣布,GSB Gold Standard Corporation AG(GSB 德国)、GSB 德国以及某些关联公司、品牌和平台的董事长 Josip Heit 已达成和解协议,以解决美国阿拉巴马州、亚利桑那州、阿肯色州、佐治亚州和德克萨斯州证券监管机构的民事调查。

根据和解条款,Heit 先生和 GSB 实体将同意在不承认或否认任何违法行为或 GSB 实体提供的任何产品属于证券的情况下,停止在和解州提供或销售未经注册的证券。

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De Silva hails hundred hero Nissanka as Sri Lanka end England drought

De Silva hails hundred hero Nissanka as Sri Lanka end England drought

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva said Pathum Nissanka had proved himself the "best batsman" in the country after the opener's superb century at the Oval helped the team end their 10-year wait for a Test win over England.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales says she has completed chemotherapy

Catherine, Princess of Wales says she has completed chemotherapy

Catherine, Princess of Wales announced Monday that she had completed her course of chemotherapy following a shock cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

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Canadian fashion mogul Nygard sentenced to 11 years for sexual assaults

Canadian fashion mogul Nygard sentenced to 11 years for sexual assaults

Peter Nygard, the founder of one of Canada's largest clothing brands, was sentenced Monday to 11 years in prison for four counts of sexual assault of women and a girl in Toronto.

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Kane using Brady's longevity as fuel ahead of 100th England cap

Kane using Brady's longevity as fuel ahead of 100th England cap

Harry Kane is using NFL legend Tom Brady for inspiration as the England captain prepares for his 100th cap by insisting he is nowhere near the end of his career.

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Battery maker Northvolt to cut jobs, slash operations

Battery maker Northvolt to cut jobs, slash operations

Beleaguered Swedish electric car battery maker Northvolt said Monday it would cut its workforce as it scales back operations to focus on its main gigafactory in Sweden.

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Experts describe French rapist recruiter as 'self-centred' manipulator

Experts describe French rapist recruiter as 'self-centred' manipulator

Experts on Monday said a Frenchman on trial for recruiting dozens of strangers to rape his drugged wife without her knowledge was a "self-centred" manipulator with a split personality.

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Carsley vows England will stay on the attack against Finland

Carsley vows England will stay on the attack against Finland

England interim boss Lee Carsley vowed his side will stay on the attack after his impressive debut when they face Finland in the Nations League on Tuesday.

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