One dead as wildfires rage in southern Greece
Across the country, more than 50 agricultural and forest fires have broken out in the past 24 hours – one of the worst days this summer. BBC News
US, UK ‘disagree’ on Gaza plan but ‘share’ same goal Vance says ahead of Lammy meeting
Vice President JD Vance struck a conciliatory tone on Friday after touching down in London when he told reporters the U.S. and U.K. may disagree on strategy when it comes…
Kash Patel slams ‘corrupt’ sanctuary sheriff indicted for cannabis company extortion
Boston’s sanctuary sheriff was arrested Friday on federal charges after allegedly leveraging his elected position to extort $50,000 from a cannabis executive who was seeking state approval to open a…
Police ‘sat on information’ before man, 80, killed
Officers had been investigating an attack on another Asian man, two weeks before Bhim Kohli died. BBC News
Traveller caught by CBSA carrying 18 kilos of cocaine in cheese cansGabby Rodrigues
The Canadian Border Services Agency said officers arrested a traveller arriving from Jamaica who allegedly attempted to smuggle several kilos of cocaine.
Woakes may risk rehab over surgery to make Ashes
Chris Woakes says rehabilitation “could be a risk he’s willing to take” to be fit for the Ashes, rather than having surgery on his shoulder injury. BBC News
Sha’Carri Richardson surveillance video captures Olympian’s physical moments with boyfriend before arrest
Surveillance video of what led to Sha’Carri Richardson’s arrest has been released. In the video from the Seattle-Tacoma Airport on July 27, originally obtained by TMZ Sports, Richardson is seen…
Advance polls open in federal byelection in Alberta riding of Battle River-CrowfootGlobalnews Digital
Advance polls for the Aug. 18 byelection in the federal riding of Battle River-Crowfoot open on Friday. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is one of a record 214 candidates.
Abbotsford police issue public safety alert over rash of pellet gun shootingsAmy Judd
Abbotsford police said multiple people reported either seeing what looked like a firearm or hearing shots being fired in their direction.
Sciver-Brunt’s 64 in vain as Phoenix beat Rockets
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hit 64 but her Trent Rockets side lost by 11 runs against Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. BBC News
Georgia attorney general sues GOP opponent in governor’s race over campaign financing
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, one of the leading Republican contenders for governor, has filed a lawsuit against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, challenging the legality of his GOP rival’s campaign…
2 men in critical condition after shooting in northeast CalgaryKen MacGillivray
Calgary police are investigating an early Friday morning shooting in the community of Taradale that sent two men to hospital in critical condition.
Trump calls for Intel boss to resign immediately, alleging China ties
The unusual demand adds to challenges facing the firm, which has been seen as falling behind in the chip race. BBC News
In rare interview, Poilievre’s campaign chief says she regrets riding lossSean Previl
The Conservatives national campaign manager Jenni Byrne said in a podcast interview that she plans to focus on her consulting business and won’t run the next campaign.
U of M music prof arrested, accused of historic sex crimes against teen studentSam Thompson
A University of Manitoba professor has been arrested in connection with an historic sexual assault investigation, Winnipeg police say.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ‘preparing to arrest’ fleeing Democrats who left stateRachel Goodman
Abbott warned that Democrats would have to remain out of state for years to prevent the redistricting legislation from passing.
Texans get positive update after star CJ Gardner-Johnson’s injury scare: report
Houston Texans safety CJ Gardner-Johnson was feared to have sustained a significant injury at Thursday’s practice in West Virginia, but appears to have avoided the worst possible outcome, according to…
Republican leader shreds Tim Walz over Minnesota law that freed axe murderer
EXCLUSIVE: The highest-ranking Minnesotan in Congress is blasting Gov. Tim Walz after a man who murdered his family as a teenager was released from prison. “Once again, Tim Walz proves…
Mexico’s president rules out U.S. military entering to fight cartelsGlobalnews Digital
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said they were informed of a coming order, but it had nothing to do with U.S. military operating on Mexican soil.