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Canadian government forces rail lockout to end  Ottawa, Canada – The Canadian federal government has intervened to resolve a labour dispute that halted operations of two major railways, potentially disrupting supply chains throughout North America.  After failing to reach a deal with the Teamsters union, Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) locked out nearly 9,300 workers on Thursday. To prevent further disruptions, the government intervened and ordered both sides to undergo binding arbitration. Labor Minister Steve McKinnon said that rail operations should resume within days. “Workers, farmers, commuters and businesses rely on Canada’s railways everyday, and…

10 incredible offers so you can go out in London for less London might have a reputation for being expensive, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experience the city in style on a budget. To prove it, Metro has teamed up with Time Out to bring you the best deals across the capital. Every Friday, 10 new deals will drop, found in Metro newspaper, on Metro.co.uk and on our socials. You will also find them in our weekly London newsletter, The Slice, in your inbox every Wednesday. From luxurious spa days and gourmet dining to free cocktails and lunches for…

Footballer Kiernan Hughes-Mason left toddler with brain damage after violent assault A former EFL footballer has been found guilty of child cruelty and grievous bodily harm after inflicting life-changing brain injuries on a toddler. Kiernan Hughes-Mason left the two-year-old girl requiring round-the-clock care as a consequence of an attack that took place in Westcliff-on-Sea in Essex in January 2020. During the case the prosecution barrister referred to one doctor’s assessment of the child’s injuries as comparable to ‘a high-speed road traffic accident’ or ‘a fall from a substantial height of several storeys’. The injuries were so severe that the child…

Arsenal star agrees personal terms to leave Emirates in £30m transfer Eddie Nketiah has agreed personal terms with Nottingham Forest ahead of his £30million move away from north London. The Gunners have been eager to offload their academy graduate this summer but have remained determined to see their full valuation met before cutting ties, rejecting a number of offers from Marseille who eventually ended their interest. Forest also saw an offer said to be worth £25m plus add-ons rejected with doubts also emerging over whether Nketiah would be prepared to take a cut on his £120,000-a-week salary at the Emirates.…

Andy Murray honoured with ‘stunning’ new 20ft mural at tennis club in Dunblane where he learned to play Andy Murray has been honoured with a new 20ft mural at Dunblane Sports Club, where he learned to play tennis as a child, following his retirement. Murray officially retired from professional tennis after the recent Olympic Games in Paris, ending one of the most iconic careers in the history of British sport. The 37-year-old ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a Wimbledon men’s singles champion in 2013, which sparked emotional scenes up and down the country. Murray landed the trophy again in 2016…

Atletico Madrid fans deface Joao Felix plaque after Chelsea move: ‘Don’t come back, pig!’ Atletico Madrid fans have defaced a Joao Felix plaque after his summer transfer window move to Chelsea and have told him: ‘Don’t come back, pig!’ Felix has faced a wave of online abuse from Atletico fans after completing his £45m transfer to Chelsea – and some have now taken their anger even further. Atletico stars who make over 100 appearances are awarded a plaque outside the club’s stadium, with Felix’s one targeted following his recent permanent exit. Felix’s plaque was covered with litter – and an…

Former child star slams Blake Lively for including her ‘abuser’s’ music in It Ends With Us It Ends With Us has suffered another blow amid the behind-the-scenes drama as a former child star calls out Blake Lively. It Ends With Us has had a drama-infused cinema release as Lively has been accused of downplaying the serious nature of the film and reports have emerged suggesting the director Justin Baldoni, has fallen out with the rest of the cast. Amid the chaos, Lively, 36, who produced and starred in the film is now facing new criticism for including music from a…

Danish woman accused of cheating with Tommy Fury comes forward about ‘fun night’ The woman who was rumoured to have been involved with Tommy Fury as he allegedly cheated on Molly-Mae Hague has come forward. The Love Island stars, both 25, shocked fans when they announced they were ending their five-year relationship. The former couple met on the ITV programme in 2019, and share one-year-old daughter Bambi together. Since the split, various rumours have been reported, including claims that Tommy is no longer living at home, and that he allegedly cheated on her ‘multiple times’. Read More ↗

Taylor Swift reveals she was filled with ‘new sense of fear’ after Vienna terror threat Taylor Swift has addressed the cancellations of her Eras Tour dates in Vienna over a foiled terror attack for the first time on Instagram. The 34-year-old had been scheduled to play at the Austrian capital’s Ernst Happel Stadium in early August, but the three sold-out shows were cancelled after police reportedly uncovered a plot by terrorists. The Lavender Haze megastar said pulling the dates were ‘devastating’ and ‘filled me with a new sense of fear’ in a statement published on Instagram. She also addressed her…

Long-awaited sequel to 90s film will feature an unexpected Travis Kelce cameo NFL tight end Travis Kelce’s dreams are coming true after Happy Gilmore star Adam Sandler confirmed he will star in the upcoming sequel. The American footballer, 34, has seen his worldwide acclaim skyrocket after he started dating megastar Taylor Swift last year. And it is only growing in the most surprising ways. The pro-athlete is now making a pivot to Hollywood with a confirmed cameo in Happy Gilmore 2. Actor Adam, 57, first played the titular aspiring golf player with a hot temper in 1996. Almost 30 years…