Warm weather boosted retail sales in June
Supermarkets sold more drinks and fuel sales were up as people “ventured out”, the UK statistics body says. BBC News
Federal appeals court rules California ammunition background checks unconstitutional
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that California’s first-of-its-kind law requiring gun owners to undergo background checks to purchase ammunition is unconstitutional, declaring that it violates the Second Amendment right…
UK moves to reinstate extradition deal with Hong Kong despite concerns
The UK Home Office says the move will prevent criminals from ‘evading justice’; critics say it legitimizes oppression. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
‘Who needs teeth?’ Returning Whittaker laughs off gruesome injury
Robert Whittaker had his bottom teeth dislodged in defeat by Khamzat Chimaev in October but is set to return to action against Reinier de Ridder in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.…
We’ll limit impact of doctor strike, says Wes Streeting
Hospitals are told to cancel non-urgent work only in exceptional circumstances as a five-day resident doctors’ strike starts. BBC News
No need to extend VAR powers, says FA chief
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham says VAR interrupts the game enough and should not have more powers. BBC News
‘Fantastic progress’ in trade deal talks with US – India minister
Federal minister Piyush Goyal seems optimistic about India finalising a trade deal with US before the 1 August deadline. BBC News
Australian politician Gareth Ward found guilty of rape
Ward, a sitting member of New South Wales parliament, assaulted two young men, a jury found. BBC News
Two illegal immigrants charged in NYC shooting of off-duty CBP officer
Two illegal immigrants were charged in the shooting of an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officer in New York City, authorities announced on Thursday. Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez and…
Cash cards to pay for gluten-free food in UK first
One woman who took part in the pilot says it only “scratches the surface” of food bills. BBC News
Trump to fly into Scotland for golf club visits – and a meeting with Starmer
His private visit is exceptional as US presidents rarely promote their personal interests so publicly while in office. BBC News
Thailand warns clashes with Cambodia could ‘move towards war’
Intense fighting at the disputed border has killed at least 16 people and displaced tens of thousands. BBC News
Death toll in Thai-Cambodia clashes rises to 16 as 120,000 flee border area
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting to discuss the latest border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Why is Taiwan holding a ‘Great Recall’ vote?
Voters in Taiwan get to decide the fate of 31 KMT legislators in two recall votes with global implications. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
US, Israel condemn France’s move to recognise Palestinian state
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised France’s ‘reckless decision’ that he said ‘only serves Hamas propaganda’. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Israel and US leave Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar
US special envoy Steve Witkoff accuses Hamas of showing “a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza”. BBC News
Kelly Osbourne lost ‘best friend’ after Ozzy’s death
She has made her first comments since her father’s death at the age of 76 on Tuesday, posting lyrics from the song Changes. BBC News
Leaf Rapids evacuees come together amid wildfire fearsTeagan Rasche
Evacuees from Leaf Rapids banding together in Winnipeg and wondering what’s going to be left of their tight-knit community when wildfires recede.
UFC’s Dana White remembers Hulk Hogan after WWE icon’s death
Dana White, the UFC’s president and CEO, remembered pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan Thursday night after his death in Florida. White appeared on Fox News Channel’s “Jesse Watters Primetime” and…