Man Utd agree £74m deal for Leipzig striker Sesko
Manchester United agree a deal worth £73.7m (85m euros) with Red Bull Leipzig to sign Benjamin Sesko. BBC News
‘Out of control’ wildfire breaks out in Miramichi, N.B., burn ban in placeAaron D’Andrea
The wildfire in Miramichi is currently 22.5 hectares in size, New Brunswick’s wildland fire reporting system indicating Thursday morning.
What the interest rate cut means for you
Changes to the Bank’s base rate can affect mortgage and savings rates. BBC News
Why are Israelis ‘not at all troubled’ by starvation in Gaza?
Recent poll shows more than half of Jewish Israelis feel this way, despite growing global outrage. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Zelenskyy tells Putin to ‘be brave’ and finally agree to trilateral meeting with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday confirmed he discussed a trilateral meeting to include Russian President Vladimir Putin, potentially as soon as next week, in a call with President Donald…
World leader refuses to ‘humiliate’ himself with Trump trade negotiations
As President Donald Trump’s global tariffs go into effect, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remains staunchly opposed to making deals with the U.S. The South American leader has…
QR code scams rise as 73% of Americans scan without checking
By now, many of us have used QR codes as a way to quickly access menus, check into places, and make payments. But now, these convenient and contactless methods have…
Army secretary hails ‘heroism’ of soldiers who tackled alleged Fort Stewart shooter: ‘Absolutely saved lives’
Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll highlighted acts of heroism made by soldiers at Fort Stewart during a shooting at the base on Thursday. Driscoll spoke of six soldiers who…
Netanyahu convenes cabinet to discuss possible Gaza expansion plansGlobalnews Digital
The meeting comes on a day when at least 29 Palestinians were killed in airstrikes and shootings across southern Gaza, according to local hospitals.
Winnipeg to host pickleball nationals Aug. 19-24Teagan Rasche
Pickleball in Manitoba continues to get more popular as an increasing number of people pick up the sport. In just a few weeks, Winnipeg will be hosting nationals.
Why has the Bank of England cut interest rates?
Rates are now at their lowest since March 2023 even though inflation is well above target. BBC News
Ex-Man Utd star McTominay nominated for Ballon d’Or
Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay is among the 30-name shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or award. BBC News
‘Palestinian Pele’ Suleiman al-Obeid killed while seeking aid in Gaza
Al-Obeid was known as the ‘Pele of Palestinian football’ and was one of its brightest stars. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Business owner behind mysterious ‘Remember Hiroshima’ protest doll at Disneyland’s ‘Small World’ ride revealed
Baffled Disneyland visitors at the “It’s a Small World” attraction were greeted by a protest doll holding a sign reading “Remember Hiroshima” over the weekend, sparking questions and speculation online…
Carville calls on Democrats to ‘unilaterally’ pack Supreme Court, create new blue states ‘to save democracy’
Democratic strategist James Carville urged on Wednesday that Democrats open “Pandora’s Box” and execute multiple controversial power grabs to “save democracy,” including establishing a permanent electoral majority the next time…
Ozzy documentary shows ‘last chapter’ of his life
The one-hour film for BBC iPlayer and BBC One will air on Monday 18 August at 21:00 BST. BBC News
Brown urges Reeves to hike gambling taxes at Budget
The former Labour prime minister says hitting the “undertaxed” sector could pay for benefits rises. BBC News
Compression socks and slip-on sneakers for comfortable travel
Long travel days (whether by plane, train or car) can leave your feet aching, your ankles swollen and your legs feeling heavy. However, the right compression socks and slip-on shoes…
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren reveals why he turned to Christianity after double lung transplant
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren says he turned to faith after waking up from a medically induced coma and undergoing a double lung transplant following a severe case of pneumonia.…