Denmark scraps book tax to fight “reading crisis”
The government hopes abolishing the sales tax will encourage more people to buy books. BBC News
Labour MSP Colin Smyth charged over indecent images
The South Scotland representative has been suspended by the party after being arrested in Dumfries. BBC News
US expands sanctions targeting International Criminal Court
United States expands attacks on International Criminal Court amid growing scrutiny over Israeli abuses in Gaza. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
German controversy surrounds jail term for transgender far-right extremist
Marla-Svenja Liebich was sentenced two years ago to a total of one year and six months in prison without parole. BBC News
Big box retailer Target names new CEO as business struggles
The promotion of the former CFO was not received well customers have shifted to competitors like Walmart. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
‘On behalf of the Islamic State’: Security video shows terror attack on Surrey busKristen Robinson
Security video shows Kawam walking onto the bus, followed a few seconds later by his victim, whose identity is protected by a publication ban.
Worried about radioactive shrimp? CFIA says no sign they were sold hereUday Rana
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday issued a warning about a frozen shrimp brand sold at some Walmart stores in the U.S. due to radioactive contamination.
N.S. wildfires: Blaze in Annapolis Valley continues to burn ‘out of control’Kevin Nielsen
The wildfire in Annapolis Valley that has forced 100 homes to be evacuated continued to rage on Wednesday morning, according to the province.
Leo Terrell shows America how to stand up to antisemitism
Antisemitism is exploding in America. Jews are being harassed on campuses, vilified in city councils, and demonized in political campaigns. Radical candidates are winning more often, threatening to forever change…
Watch: Fire rages at Milan airport check-in desk
Footage shared on social media shows a man knocked to ground after smashing an advertisement screen. BBC News
Why did Trump deploy the National Guard in Washington, DC?
Trump deployed National Guard troops in Washington, DC, citing crime, even as city data shows rates have been falling. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
World Boxing to have mandatory sex testing to keep males out of women’s competitions
World Boxing, the international governing body for the sport of boxing, announced a new policy on Wednesday that introduces mandatory sex testing to ensure only females compete in the women’s…
Canada Post and union head back to bargaining table after delaySean Previl
Canada Post and the union representing its postal workers are heading back to the bargaining table after talks were delayed last week.
Ontario man who raised a pack of wolf-dogs worries government will euthanize themGlobalnews Digital
The ministry said it cannot provide specific details because the case is still active.
UK prepares to take over third largest steelworks
Managers have been lined up to take control in a bid to protect 1,500 jobs at the Yorkshire plant. BBC News
Sophie Cunningham tells mom to delete harsh social media post ripping Bria Hartley after season-ending injury
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham told her mom to delete a post on social media slamming Connecticut Sun guard Bria Hartley as a “disgruntled player” after Cunningham suffered a season-ending…
SCOOP: White House touts guns and drug haul removed from DC streets as Trump’s crime blitz nets 550 arrests
FIRST ON FOX: More than 550 arrests have been made in the nation’s capital amid President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown that began earlier in August, including officials recovering illegal firearms…
Yankees make history with remarkable home run showing in win over Rays
There’s a reason the New York Yankees are called the Bronx Bombers. In their 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees…
Voyeurism added to lengthy list of charges for Winnipeg man: policeSam Thompson
A man who was previously charged with a number of serious, violent offences is now facing a voyeurism charge, Winnipeg police said.