Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim
The first lady’s lawyer has demanded that Joe Biden’s son retract claims he made about how she met her husband. BBC News
GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin, former MMA fighter, skips seat belts in DC over carjacking fears
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma indicated that he does not wear a seat belt while driving in Washington, D.C., because he wouldn’t want to be “stuck” in the event…
NJ police chief says ‘out of control’ kids forced new town law that could put parents behind bars
“Out of control” teens have turned community events into battlegrounds in one New Jersey town, prompting a new law that could send parents to jail for their children’s misbehavior. “More…
EXCLUSIVE: Trump-aligned legal group files FOIA request for DC crime data, citing alleged manipulation
FIRST ON FOX — A pro-Trump legal group founded by White House aide Stephen Miller filed a FOIA request Thursday seeking all crime records and data compiled by the D.C.…
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation players can now bet on live horse racesGlobalnews Digital
Sports bettors will have a second option Saturday for the $1-million King’s Plate.
Cubs’ Miguel Amaya lands on injured list after suffering freak injury in first game back from 60-day stint
Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya is headed back on the injured list just one day after his return, following a freak injury during the team’s 4-1 win over the Blue…
How a Tennessee car accident led to U.S. charges against Mexican cartelGlobalnews Digital
The investigation culminated with Justice Department indictments unsealed Thursday against three leaders and two high-ranking enforcers of the United Cartels.
Poilievre says EV sales mandate will add ‘Carney tax’ to gas vehiclesGlobalnews Digital
The Conservative leader says his party will launch a national campaign to call on the Liberals to scrap their electric vehicle mandate.
EU sends wildfire help to Spain as death toll rises
Spain has activated an EU disaster assistance mechanism for the first time in response to the fires. BBC News
Spirit’s winning run ended by resurgent Rockets
Nat Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten fifty sets up Trent Rockets’ first win of The Hundred 2025 as they beat defending champions London Spirit by 33 runs. BBC News
Burial ‘fat tax’ on wider plots at council cemetery criticised
Following a BBC investigation, the council has “decided not to proceed with the plans”. BBC News
DOJ charges five alleged Mexican cartel leaders, touts ‘extraordinary policework’ that led to indictments
The Department of Justice announced on Thursday it brought criminal charges against five fugitives who are allegedly senior leaders of the United Cartels, a designated foreign terrorist organization, and involved…
Priscilla Presley blasts lawsuit claiming she pulled plug on Lisa Marie to gain control of Elvis’ estate
Priscilla Presley is being accused of creating a multimillion-dollar scheme involving fraud, cover-ups and the exploitation of her own daughter’s death. In a $50 million lawsuit filed Monday in Los…
‘The culmination of a lot of hard work’: Joy, relief and worry as students get results
After a nerve-wracking wait, students react to their results and share what they plan to do next. BBC News
Carney doesn’t have a constituency office. PMO says search is onGlobalnews Digital
The PMO says that until the local office is set up, residents of Nepean can access federal services through Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office.
Gavin Newsom set to mount retaliation to counter Texas redistricting effortsRachel Goodman
Gavin Newsom wrote on X Thursday, ‘Donald Trump and Greg Abbott are going to have a very bad day today.’
Poland says it just foiled a major cyberattack aimed at water supplyGlobalnews Digital
An attempt to sabotage the water supply of a large Polish city via cyberattack was thwarted Wednesday, according to Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister.
2 arrested, charged in Aug. 5 Winnipeg homicide: policeSam Thompson
Two men are in custody in connection with the killing of a 26-year-old on Boyd Avenue earlier this month, Winnipeg police say.
Thousands of voters cast early ballots in Alberta federal byelectionKen MacGillivray
Elections Canada said more than 14,000 people voted in advance polls for the federal byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is running.