Indonesia beat China to boost World Cup hopes in AFC qualifying
Indonesia shut out China 1-0 in their Asian Football Confederation Group C qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Bill 5 officially becomes law in Ontario as MPPs set to rise for summerIsaac Callan
Final sign-off was granted for Bill 5 on Thursday. The law will create so-called special economic zones where projects can bypass various provincial laws.
Progressive Chicago mayor advocates for new 1% grocery tax to help billion-dollar deficit
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called for a 1% tax on groceries on Tuesday out of concerns about the city’s massive deficit. Johnson’s budget team met with the Committee on Finance:…
ESPN’s Stephen A Smith floats hypothetical Ukraine-Russia strategy if he were president
Stephen A. Smith had a tough question put onto his lap during Wednesday’s edition of “First Take” – would he rather be president of the United States or the next…
Zia Yusuf resigns as Reform UK chairman
Zia Yusuf says he no longer believes working to get a Reform government “is a good use of my time”. BBC News
‘Very active’ hunt for Toronto shooting suspects underway, chief saysAaron D’Andrea
Toronto police are “laser focused” on tackling gun violence after a shooting Tuesday night left one person dead and five others hurt, chef Myron Demkiw says.
Pope makes plea for peace with Ukraine in call with Putin
Pope Leo XIV has made a direct plea for peace with Ukraine to Russian President Vladimir Putin in their first call since the American pontiff took up the highest seat…
Trump says U.S.-China trade talks back on after call with XiGlobalnews Digital
“Our respective teams will be meeting shortly at a location to be determined,” Trump wrote on his social media platform after the call, which he said lasted an hour and…
Birmingham bin strike could last until December as workers vote to continue walkouts
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham warns the strike will continue for “as long as it takes”. BBC News
Boy and girl sentenced for killing dog walker, 80
A 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl were both found guilty of Bhim Kohli’s manslaughter. BBC News
Rare diamond tiara fetches £889,400 at auction
The jewellery was owned by Nancy Astor, the first woman to take a seat in Parliament. BBC News
Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs over the next two years
The cuts will represent 6 percent of its total workforce. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Trump ‘disappointed’ with Musk’s attacks on budget bill
Musk wrote “whatever” in a social media post shortly after the comments. BBC News
Former Zambian President Lungu dies aged 68
He had “been receiving specialized treatment in South Africa”, his party says. BBC News
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