BBC gains rare access to the Congolese mine powering mobile phones
The US wants rights to DR Congo’s minerals, but one vital mine is still in rebel hands. BBC News
How hundreds of Irish babies came to be buried in a secret mass grave
Excavators are to begin a full investigation at the site of a former children’s home. BBC News
‘Something different’ about Sweden, but Germany ‘won’t destruct’
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd says Sweden can go “the whole way” at Euro 2025 because “there is something different” about this squad. BBC News
How can countries save the lives of people living with HIV?
The UN warns that funding cuts will have catastrophic consequences for the fight against the disease. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
The Doctor was in (and out): Biden’s physician invokes Fifth Amendment during deposition
Dr. Kevin O’Connor made a house call this week. Specifically to the House of Representatives. O’Connor served as President Biden’s physician. The House Oversight Committee wanted to talk to O’Connor…
Charlize Theron calls out Hollywood for not taking ‘risk’ on female hero action films
Actress Charlize Theron criticized the film industry for being reluctant to support female-led action films, in a new interview with The New York Times. Theron and fellow actress Uma Thurman…
Trump points out Red Sox winning streak after Oval Office visit: ‘Haven’t lost since they saw me’
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Saturday to celebrate an eight-game Boston Red Sox winning streak, noting the team hasn’t lost since visiting him at the White House July…
New Caledonia declared a ‘state’ in autonomy deal, but will stay French
Agreement allows the archipelago that endured unrest last year to be its own state but remain within French fold. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Protesters clash with conservatives at Turning Point’s Student Action Summit in Tampa Bay
Protesters lined the streets outside Turning Point USA’s Student Action Summit in Tampa Bay, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, rejecting President Donald Trump’s agenda and his crackdown on illegal immigration. The…
Trump administration’s Texas flood disaster response ‘fundamentally different’ from Biden’s approach: Noem
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Saturday that the federal response to the deadly floods in Texas Hill Country last weekend was a good indication of the improved disaster response…
Trump defends embattled AG Pam Bondi, says ‘nobody cares about’ Jeffrey Epstein
President Donald Trump on Saturday defended Attorney General Pam Bondi as doing a “fantastic job” after she came under fire from some Trump supporters over the Department of Justice’s handling…
Minnesota transgender softball pitcher left out of All-State selections
A transgender high school pitcher in Minnesota was not included in an annual coaches’ poll of All-State selections despite a dominant season that ended with a championship. The trans athlete,…
England score last-gasp try to beat Argentina
Jack van Poortvliet scores a last-gasp try in San Juan to hand England a dramatic victory and an impressive 2-0 series win over Argentina. BBC News
Gaza hospital says 24 people killed near aid site as witnesses blame IDF
Witnesses say Israeli troops opened fire as people were trying to get food. The IDF says there were no known injuries. BBC News
Twins’ Byron Buxton mashes home run to complete cycle on his bobblehead day
Saturday afternoon at Target Field was Byron Buxton bobblehead day, but Minnesota Twins fans were treated to another Buxton gift. The All-Star outfielder hit for the cycle against the Pittsburgh…
Family of American citizen killed by Israeli settlers demands US probe
Advocates say 20-year-old American citizen Sayfollah Musallet was ‘lynched’ while US officials stay silent. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Sky upset WNBA-leading Lynx behind Angel Reese’s latest double-double
Entering Saturday, the Minnesota Lynx had lost just three times, but they lost their fourth game Saturday afternoon. Chicago Sky teammates Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso each posted a double-double…
Alberta’s transgender ban in women’s sports exempts visiting out-of-province athletesDrew Stremick
New Alberta regulations this fall ban transgender athletes from playing women’s sports, but the province will still welcome out-of-province transgender competitors.
Street Machine Weekend hits top gear with 100-foot dash in LethbridgeNakoda Thunderchief
Big burnouts and even bigger community vibes were evident at the 100-foot dash during Street Machine Weekend in Lethbridge, where more than 100 racers competed.