8 new restaurants in Hong Kong and 1 in Macau to try in October 2024

8 new restaurants in Hong Kong and 1 in Macau to try in October 2024

This month, a Japanese-Italian restaurant and a quirky legal-themed bar have opened in Central on Hong Kong Island, a Michelin-recommended eatery has popped up at the airport, and a new seafood dining concept has opened in Macau. Read on to find out more and see what other new and returning food and drink places are … Read more

Sean (Diddy) Combs loses bail appeal in sex trafficking, racketeering case

Sean (Diddy) Combs loses bail appeal in sex trafficking, racketeering case

WARNING: This story contains details of intimate partner violence. A second judge refused to grant bail to Sean (Diddy) Combs on Wednesday, saying the government had proved “by clear and convincing evidence” that no amount of bail could guarantee the hip-hop mogul won’t tamper with witnesses. U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter handed down the ruling … Read more

Musician Jacob Hoggard requests bail, says he’s in solitary jail cell amid threats

Musician Jacob Hoggard requests bail, says he’s in solitary jail cell amid threats

Disgraced musician Jacob Hoggard says he’s faced threats while in custody and is being held in solitary confinement, as his lawyers mount another appeal of his sexual assault conviction. The former Hedley frontman’s lawyer, Arash Ghiassi, appeared in a Toronto courtroom by Zoom on Tuesday morning. Hoggard’s legal team is seeking to have Hoggard, 40, … Read more

Crown seeks closed-door hearings for lawsuit claiming feds contributed to Canadian’s torture

Crown seeks closed-door hearings for lawsuit claiming feds contributed to Canadian’s torture

After years of delays, a Canadian man’s lawsuit accusing the federal government of contributing to his detention and torture abroad is finally going before a court this fall. But before the case can proceed, a judge needs to decide if intelligence officials can testify behind closed doors. Abousfian Abdelrazik was arrested during a 2003 visit to … Read more

What we know about doctor who called Matthew Perry a ‘moron,’ and others charged in his death

What we know about doctor who called Matthew Perry a ‘moron,’ and others charged in his death

Five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death from a ketamine overdose last year, including the actor’s assistant and two doctors. “These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong,” U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said Thursday while announcing the charges. The … Read more

Court approves Postmedia bid for insolvent Atlantic newspaper chain

Court approves Postmedia bid for insolvent Atlantic newspaper chain

The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has approved Postmedia’s $1-million bid to acquire Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain. Justice John Keith ruled Thursday afternoon that the proposal is “reasonable and fair,” clearing the way for the Toronto-based media company to buy the insolvent SaltWire Network Inc. and the Halifax Herald Ltd. Earlier in the day, a lawyer representing the … Read more

Jury selection complete for Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial

Jury selection complete for Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial

Sixteen jurors were seated Tuesday for Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico, where opening statements are set to start Wednesday. Five men and 11 women were chosen by Santa Fe County special prosecutors and the actor’s team of defence attorneys. Twelve will be designated as the jury and four as alternates by the … Read more

U.S. Supreme Court decision rejects Purdue Pharma opioid settlement, leaving victims in limbo

U.S. Supreme Court decision rejects Purdue Pharma opioid settlement, leaving victims in limbo

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would have provided billions of dollars to combat the opioid epidemic. After deliberating more than six months, … Read more

Jerry Seinfeld shares how he really feels about the Seinfeld finale

Jerry Seinfeld shares how he really feels about the Seinfeld finale

In the history of television, few episodes have been as controversial as the Seinfeld finale. Written by series co-creator Larry David, the two-part finale originally aired in 1998 to an audience of more than 76 million viewers — but the beloved sitcom failed to stick the landing. “A lot of people didn’t like it,” Jerry … Read more

Still don’t know what to watch at Hot Docs? Here’s a last-minute guide, whether you’re in Toronto or not

Still don’t know what to watch at Hot Docs? Here’s a last-minute guide, whether you’re in Toronto or not

Late to look up what’s hot at Hot Docs this year? Or are you unable to attend the Ontario festival that cut out its popular at-home streaming option?  Have no fear. CBC News has compiled some of the the best documentaries at the festival that are most worth your time. That includes some films that, as of … Read more