Assaults on public-facing workers should be specific offence, bosses say
The Institute of Customer Service says many are considering leaving their jobs as a result of abuse. BBC News
‘My youngest child doesn’t know what fruit tastes like’: Gaza residents on famine
A UN-backed body says more than half a million people across Gaza are facing “starvation, destitution and death”. BBC News
Nuno’s future as Forest boss uncertain
Nuno Espirito Santo’s future as Nottingham Forest manager is uncertain after a breakdown in his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis. BBC News
Brewdog co-founder leaves craft beer giant
Martin Dickie, who founded the Ellon-based firm with James Watt in 2007, announced his decision in an email to staff. BBC News
Retail sales climbed 1.5% totalling over $70 billion in June; StatsCanGlobalnews Digital
Retail sales climbed 1.5 per cent and totalled more than $70 billion in June, according to Statistics Canada, although the agency says July could show a decline.
Experienced skydiver deliberately plunged to death one day after relationship with boyfriend ended
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). An experienced British…
We don’t want players who don’t want Spurs – Frank
Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank says the club are not interested in signing players who are not fully committed to them, after Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze opted to join…
Ontario man charged with assaulting home intruder acted ‘within his rights’: lawyerSawyer Bogdan
A Lindsay, Ont., man who is facing charges after allegedly assaulting an intruder in his apartment is accused of using a knife in the incident, a court document shows. …
Canada Post’s latest talks with union are being postponedAri Rabinovitch
Talks between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have been delayed until Aug. 25, according to the union, citing Canada Post.
Ex-Sri Lankan president arrested for allegedly funding personal trip with state money
Sri Lankan police on Friday arrested the country’s former president and senior opposition politician Ranil Wickremesinghe over allegations of misusing public funds during his tenure as president, police said. …
Ex-Sri Lankan president arrested for allegedly funding personal trip with state money
Sri Lankan police on Friday arrested the country’s former president and senior opposition politician Ranil Wickremesinghe over allegations of misusing public funds during his tenure as president, police said. …
Ilhan Omar erupts at own party for reneging on socialist candidate’s endorsement: ‘Inexcusable’
A progressive House “Squad” member is attacking her own state party leadership for going back on its endorsement of a self-described democratic socialist to be mayor of Minneapolis. Rep. Ilhan…
Air Canada operations to be nearly back to normal by FridayGlobalnews Digital
This comes after the airline reached a tentative deal with the union representing its flight attendants on Tuesday to end a strike that began on Saturday.
Over 55 million visa holders subjected to continuous vetting amid Trump admin crackdown
More than 55 million visa holders are now under continuous vetting as the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown. The State Department first confirmed the move to the Associated Press,…
Ex-LA fire chief lodges claim against city, accusing mayor Karen Bass of ‘smear campaign’
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has lodged a claim against the city, accusing Mayor Karen Bass of engaging in a “smear campaign” against her. Crowley “demands that Bass…
John Stamos is looking for his ‘Breaking Bad’ moment
John Stamos doesn’t want to diminish his time as Uncle Jesse, he’s just ready for something grittier. “I just want to play a little more real,” the 62-year-old actor told…
Father of Celtics star Jaylen Brown arrested for attempted murder after alleged parking lot dispute
Quenton Marselles Brown, the father of Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown, was charged with attempted murder after reportedly stabbing a youth football coach during a parking lot dispute in Las…
What has led to a famine being confirmed in Gaza?
The UN-backed IPC has found that Gaza now faces famine after 22 months of Israel’s war on the Palestinian territory. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
Toronto boy killed by stray bullet was ‘a really good little soul,’ mother saysNicole Di Donato
JahVai Roy’s mother says she will make sure everyone knows his name after the eight-year-old boy was shot and killed while in his bed in North York.