Family criticises law change on paedophiles’ parental rights
Those convicted of child sexual offences may not be banned from contact with their own offspring. BBC News
Titan of Russian ballet Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98
Acclaimed Russian ballet choreographer, Yuri Grigorovich, received top Soviet and Russian honours. BBC News
Venezuela suspends flights from Colombia after arrests of ‘mercenaries’
Venezuela’s aviation authority said flights will resume a day after Sunday’s parliamentary elections. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Menendez brothers’ parole hearing pushed back to August
The parole hearing for the Menendez brothers has been rescheduled for August, according to California officials. Lyle and Erik Menendez are now scheduled to appear for their parole hearing on…
UK now best placed country on trade – Reeves
The chancellor tells the BBC the latest trade agreements with the EU, US and India will boost economic growth. BBC News
Why Swiatek’s reign as ‘Queen of Clay’ is under threat
After the most turbulent period of her career, Iga Swiatek is facing questions about her clay-court game before her French Open title defence. BBC News
Jeremy Bowen: Goodwill running out as UK, France and Canada demand Israel end Gaza offensive
France, the UK and Canada are among nations that have sharpened their criticism of Israel’s ground offensive. BBC News
Trump signs bill outlawing ‘revenge porn’
Legislation criminalises publishing of intimate images, including AI-created ‘deepfakes’, without a person’s consent. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Quebec bill to regulate supervised drug consumption locations gets mixed reviewsPhil Carpenter
The debate around cohabitation continues following the tabling of Bill 103, which aims to limit the distance between supervised drug consumption sites from schools and daycares.
US-UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals
It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US. BBC News
What Canada could learn from Trump’s new trade deal with U.K.Globalnews Digital
Experts say U.S. President Donald Trump’s preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom could offer hints about how his administration might negotiate with Canada.
Olympians, national champions join Hulk Hogan’s Real American Freestyle
Real American Freestyle announced the additions of a handful of superstar champion wrestlers to its roster on Thursday with the first event only months away. David Carr, Kyle Dake, Trent…
‘Dio benedica il Papa’, other well wishes for the new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, in Italian
Catholics around the world are rejoicing at the election of a new pope. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, is an American from Chicago, Illinois. He was created a…
Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?
After a conclave that lasted only three sessions and 24 hours, 133 cardinals have elected Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV. BBC News
US agreement leaves the UK open to do a much more significant EU deal
Economically this US deal is relatively small, although important to very specific sectors. BBC News
Young kangaroo hops around Florida town after brazen escape, owner charged
An unruly kangaroo that escaped from a private owner’s enclosure in Saint Cloud, Florida, on Monday was safely captured and taken to a local wildlife reserve. Officials said the kangaroo’s…
What is in the UK-US tariff deal?
The two nations have announced a deal to reduce tariffs – here’s what you need to know. BBC News
Dead grey whale washes up on western Vancouver Island beachAmy Judd
Officials with Pacific Rim National Park said the whale was first spotted on May 6 floating offshore on the west coast of Vancouver Island
Mushroom trial: Rare for alleged killer to host lunch, ex-husband says
Three people died in hospital after being poisoned with death cap mushrooms. BBC News