Cost of living plan renewed for another year
Medway Council leader Vince Maple says the scheme is “something I wish didn’t have to exist”. BBC News
Dior data breach exposes US customers’ personal information
Data breaches aren’t confined to tech giants or financial institutions anymore. Industries like healthcare, retail and even food and beverage have increasingly found themselves under attack. Now, luxury fashion joins…
US State Department sanctions Palestinian Authority for ‘undermining peace’
The Trump administration has accused the PA of seeking to ‘internationalise’ its conflict with Israel in court. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Why critics fear Emil Bove’s confirmation will start a MAGA judicial shift
Bove was recently confirmed to a lifetime position as a circuit court judge, despite concerns about his ethics. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs could hit a snag in court today. Here’s what to know
A federal appeals court on Thursday will hear arguments over the legality of President Donald Trump‘s sweeping tariff plan, a high-stakes court fight that comes just hours before Trump’s import…
Newcastle’s Isak trains at old club Real Sociedad
Alexander Isak is training alone at former club Real Sociedad amid continued uncertainty around his future at Newcastle United. BBC News
Trump executive order to reestablish Presidential Fitness Test
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday reestablishing the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition and the Presidential Fitness Test, a White House official confirmed to…
‘Like a sci-fi movie’: US baby born from 30-year-old frozen embryo breaks record
It is believed to be longest that an embryo has been frozen before resulting in a successful live birth. BBC News
Funeral held for Norman Tebbit at cathedral
A public ceremony is being followed by a private service in honour of Lord Tebbit, who died aged 94. BBC News
Trump to Canada: Recognizing Palestinian state makes trade deal ‘very hard’Sean Previl
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a post that Canada recognizing Palestinian statehood would make it ‘very hard’ to make a trade deal with Canada.
Swedish terrorist sentenced over burning alive of Jordanian pilot
The killing of Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh by the Islamic State group was shown in a grim video circulated online in 2015. BBC News
European prime minister resigns after protests over past financial dealings
Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas resigned on Thursday following protests in the country’s capital over investigations into his alleged business dealings. “Gintautas Paluckas called me this morning and informed me…
Mamdani, Cuomo clash over who is better at supporting law enforcement after Manhattan mass shooting
New York City mayoral contenders Zohran Mamdani and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo are facing off over who is a better supporter of law enforcement after Monday’s mass shooting…
Kamala Harris decision not to run in 2026 opens door to possible second presidential run in 2028
Former Vice President Kamala Harris closed one door with her announcement that she wouldn’t run in 2026 for governor of her home state of California. But her decision to keep…
13 stylish crossbody bags for every day
Make your go-to bag a crossbody. These stylish, practical handbags are a staple in every woman’s closet for good reason – they are extremely practical, offering hands-free convenience, security and…
Barcelona agree shirt sponsorship deal with DR Congo
Despite criticism, the Congolese government says the deal with raise the profile of the country. BBC News
What legal tests are Donald Trump’s tariffs facing?
US courts assessing Trump’s tariff authority and reliance on 1977 emergencies act amid constitutional power debate. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Some say ‘bad actors’ to blame as Toronto seeks motorized watercraft ban at popular beachGlobalnews Digital
City council is requesting PortsToronto ban boats and personal watercrafts within at least 150 metres of the shoreline at Woodbine Beach in the city’s east end by June 2026. …
Rural Ontario hospitals offering hefty incentives for traveling doctors amid shortageSawyer Bogdan
As a travelling physician in northern Ontario, Dannica Switzer is acutely aware of the health-care crisis in underserved communities.