England ‘optimistic’ Williamson will play in semi
England are “very optimistic” that Leah Williamson will play against Italy in their Euro 2025 semi-final, says fellow defender Esme Morgan. BBC News
Terminally ill should be spared council tax, say charities
Manchester City Council became what is believed to be the first local authority to introduce the scheme last month. BBC News
Daughters’ testimony against accused killer dentist father a ‘blow to the defense,’ expert says
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Two of suspected…
Biden’s feud with the New York Times, his controversial autopen interview, and why it matters
The New York Times famously sparred with the Biden White House over the refusal to grant interviews with its journalists during his presidency, but former President Joe Biden finally ran…
Army vet’s search for missing geologist son revived as new forensics may reveal truth in desert disappearance
A retired U.S. Army veteran is still piecing together the disappearance of his geologist son years after he vanished from an Arizona work site, with new investigators looking to break…
AI robot performs gallbladder surgery autonomously
Robots trained by watching expert surgeons can now perform complex operations with little human help. This breakthrough is happening right now. For the first time, an autonomous surgical robot completed…
Fauja Singh was the world’s oldest marathon runner. He was also ‘an absolute inspiration’Trevor Popoff
Fauja Singh’s running of the 2011 Toronto Waterfront Marathon cemented his status as a Toronto legend, and with his recent death, those who knew him are reflecting on his legacy.…
Genocide or tragedy? Ukraine, Poland at odds over Volyn massacre of 1943
More than 80 years ago, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army stormed villages, slaughtering tens of thousands of ethnic Poles. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
How the deadly Camp Mystic flash flood is transforming summer camp safety protocols across America
Camp directors across the country have put their safety plans under the microscope after the deadly July 4 flash floods in Kerrville, Texas killed 27 campers and left over 100…
Tall Ships event gets under sail in ‘party city’
The major four-day event in Aberdeen is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of people. BBC News
‘Happy Gilmore 2’ star Adam Sandler’s one crucial rule for his daughters navigating Hollywood
Comedy icon Adam Sandler is swinging back into action in “Happy Gilmore 2.” After nearly 30 years, he’s brought back some familiar faces — and some new ones — for…
Shine Foundation makes dream come true for Halifax teenGlobalnews Digital
The Shine Foundation, which fulfils the dreams of young people with severe physical disabilities, helped the 16-year-old accomplish his wish to make a 24-hour ninja video.
Popular ‘fibermaxxing’ diet trend not right for everyone, nutritionist says
A new trend called “fibermaxxing” has been circulating on social media, billed as a healthy nutrition hack. The practice entails boosting fiber intake throughout the day by adding foods like…
Syria declares new Suwayda ceasefire, deploys forces to ‘restore security’
Israeli intervention ‘reignited tensions’, with fighting ‘a dangerous turning point’, President al-Sharaa said. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Gaza students sit exams for first time since war began in October 2023
Some 1,500 students are scheduled to sit their end-of-school exam, despite Israel’s genocidal war. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
DR Congo, M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar to end fighting in eastern Congo
The declaration has been agreed on by representatives of both sides in Doha, weeks after talks in Washington. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Slovenia approves law to legalize assisted dying for terminally-ill adults
Slovenian lawmakers became the first Eastern European country to legalize a law on Friday to allow medically-assisted suicide for terminally-ill adults, in a shift in regional end-of-life policy. The country’s…