Courts service ‘covered up’ IT bug that caused evidence to go missing
Sources say judges in courts and tribunals will have made rulings when evidence was incomplete. BBC News
Baby bank opens bigger premises to meet demand
Baby Basics UK provides practical essentials for families with children, from 0 to 5 years old. BBC News
Is Perrier as pure as it claims? The bottled water scandal gripping France
Claims that natural mineral water brands are filtering their water have shocked the country. BBC News
Life-like robots for sale to the public as China opens new store
Robots on sale at the store include humanoid butlers, chess partners and dogs. BBC News
Canada murders spark calls to label India’s Bishnoi gang a ‘terror’ group
The gang, which Canadian officials accuse of working for India, has claimed responsibility for multiple recent murders. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
President Trump increases federal law enforcement presence in DC following violent crime surge
President Donald Trump has directed federal law enforcement to increase its presence throughout Washington, D.C., following a concerning surge in violent crime, including an incident in which a former DOGE…
Southern California wildfire grows from 50 acres to over 1,000 acres in just hours
A brush fire was quickly moving across parts of Southern California on Thursday, spurring evacuations of the area as fire officials worked to put out the blaze. The Canyon Fire…
UK homelessness minister resigns over claim she evicted tenants, hiked rent
The resignation is a blow for the Labour government, which trails Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform UK party in polls. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Mandalorian actress settles lawsuit with Disney over firing
Gina Carano sued for wrongful termination with the support and funding of billionaire Elon Musk. BBC News
Israel security cabinet approves plan to occupy Gaza City
Israel’s security cabinet early Friday approved a plan to occupy Gaza City, marking an escalation in Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas. The announcement comes after an all-night meeting of the…
Israeli security cabinet approves plan to occupy Gaza City: Report
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested earlier this week that Israel will ‘take control of all Gaza’. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Nancy Pelosi says sex changes for trans kids is something she’s working for ‘at the national level’
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that sex changes for transgender children is something she’s working for “at the national level.” Earlier in the day, Pelosi toured the San…
US doubles reward for arrest of Venezuela’s President Maduro to $50m
US Attorney General Pam Bondi says Venezuelan president one of the world’s ‘largest narco-traffickers’. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
US offers $50m reward for arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
A reward for information leading to the capture of Maduro, who the US accuses of drug trafficking, has been doubled. BBC News
Travel from B.C. into U.S. falls again in July, but by less than prior monthsSimon Little
Canadian vehicles trips into Washington state at the Peace Arch, Pacific Highway, Lynden and Sumas crossings were down 28 per cent last month over July 2024.
Micah Parsons hints at move to Rams in latest contract dispute twist, and Aaron Donald teases NFL return
While the Dallas Cowboys have long played home games in Texas, Micah Parsons is familiar with putting on a helmet and shoulder pads while he is in California. For years,…
Kelowna rubber duck race raises funds for free swimming lessons for kidsSydney Morton
The deadline to adopt a duck for the Make a Splash fundraiser is Friday, and the big duck race on the lazy river at H20 Adventure & Fitness Centre takes…
Convicted rapist quits Australian parliament after losing legal bid to stay
Gareth Ward was convicted of rape last month but refused to resign from his electorate. BBC News
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson exits first preseason game with injury after Ravens sack
Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson sustained an injury in his first preseason game of 2025 Thursday night when he was sacked by the Baltimore Ravens’ David Ojabo. Ojabo had a clean…