Bell rips through Originals to hand Brave victory
England seamer Lauren Bell takes 3-28 as Southern Brave comfortably beat Manchester Originals by six wickets in their opening fixture in The Hundred, BBC News
Five soldiers shot at US Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia, base reports
Fort Stewart in Georgia locked down as active shooter reported, with casualties confirmed; situation remains ongoing. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Nigeria seizes 1,600 birds in ‘largest’ wildlife-trafficking bust
Nigeria’s customs agency says wildlife trafficking is “frequent” in the country. BBC News
‘A beast’: Wildfire on Vancouver Island challenging crews, some relief from rainAmy Judd
More fires have sparked in the past week, with 127 active wildfires currently burning in the province, with a quarter considered out of control.
Georgia military base on lockdown following shooting incident
It remains unclear how many people were injured in the shooting at Fort Stewart military base. BBC News
Trump takes surprise walk on White House roof, jokes he’ll install ‘missiles’Michelle Butterfield
The president appeared above West Wing as his US$200-million ballroom renovation plans move forward.
Shooting at U.S. Army base in Georgia leads to casualties, lockdownGlobalnews Digital
Parts of the Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia were locked down Wednesday after an active shooter was reported on the sprawling U.S. Army post.
Two Ghanaian ministers die in helicopter crash, along with six others
The authorities have not confirmed the cause of the crash, described as a “national tragedy”. BBC News
Social media ablaze as new Beyoncé jeans ad drops after Sydney Sweeney controversy
Social media users went into a frenzy as singer Beyoncé Knowles dropped her own new jeans ad following the release of actress Sydney Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle (AE) ad. The…
‘We’re feeling relatively safe’: Flin Flon mayor says city returning to normal after wildfiresSam Thompson
The mayor of a northern Manitoba city that came under serious threat from wildfires encroaching on its borders this summer says things are starting to return to normal.
Man charged after threats made to Montreal airport, Hydro-Quebec facilitiesAlessia Simona Maratta
The RCMP says the man allegedly posted threats to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, the Port of Montreal, Hydro-Québec control centres and more.
TV host recounts harrowing filming nightmare that left him ‘nearly sentenced to death’
Cocaine hippos, narrow escapes from the law and bringing extinct animals back to life – the latest installment of the “Sean” podcast explores a series of quirky topics, and you…
Manitoba Métis Federation turns down Carney’s invitation to talk major projectsGlobalnews Digital
Carney promised meetings with First Nations, Inuit and Métis after Indigenous leaders said they were not consulted adequately on the major projects legislation.
Israeli settlers block Gaza-bound aid trucks
Israeli settlers attacked an aid convoy for the second time in days, delaying 30 trucks from Jordan on their way to Gaza Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News…
‘No guardrails’: Study reveals ChatGPT’s alarming interactions with teensGlobalnews Digital
According to the report, ChatGPT delivered startlingly detailed and personalized plans for drug use, calorie-restricted diets or self-injury to teenagers.
Ozzy Osbourne’s son Jack shares private family moments in emotional tribute to late father
Jack Osbourne is reflecting on the good times he shared with dad Ozzy Osbourne before his death. On Wednesday, the 39-year-old shared a heartfelt tribute to the Black Sabbath frontman,…
USA Today columnist labels Trump ‘toddler’ for taking a role in 2028 Olympics planning
President Donald Trump manning the Los Angeles Olympics task force drew the ire of one USA Today columnist. The president signed the task force executive order on Tuesday, which comprises…
Deadly wildfire spreads in southern France
Officials say the fire is advancing rapidly, driven by strong winds, dry vegetation and hot summer weather. BBC News
Irish beauty who sold bikinis found dead on boat at luxury yacht club, homicide cops probe
Martha Nolan‑O’Slatarra, a 33‑year‑old Manhattan fashion entrepreneur known for her high-end bikini brand and infectious social media presence, was found dead aboard a docked boat at a high-end marina destination…