Root passes Ponting as England dominate India
Joe Root’s masterful 150 puts him second on the all-time Test run-scorers’ list and gives England complete control over India at Old Trafford. BBC News
California man accused by feds of scamming $2 million from people on dating apps
A California man was federally charged for allegedly scamming more than $2 million from people over popular dating apps by posing as someone who was “financially successful and knowledgeable about…
Dogs, crews and helicopters deployed to find missing B.C. hiker in BanffGlobalnews Digital
Chad Singer of Radium, B.C., started his hike near the Aurora Creek trail, east of Radium Hot Springs. RCMP say he was last seen Wednesday in Marvel Pass in Banff…
Ford acknowledges water bomber pilot shortage, launches request for national fire planIsaac Callan
Canada’s premiers jointly agreed to look at a national wildfire strategy, co-ordinated by the federal government, although one said it was still ‘early days.’
MLB trade deadline action gets underway as Mariners acquire first baseman Josh Naylor from Diamondbacks
Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is officially underway. The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, the teams announced. The Diamondbacks acquired minor league…
Law experts, observers raise questions as Ontario adds virtual courtroom restrictionsGlobalnews Digital
Ontario’s lower courts are restricting virtual access to prevent Zoom disruptions; a move experts say raises concerns about transparency and open justice.
Three-person IVF technique shown to prevent inherited genetic diseases
An unconventional approach to reproduction is reportedly reducing the risk of metabolic disease. Three-person in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new concept developed by scientists in New Castle, U.K., has resulted…
U.S., Israel appear to abandon Gaza ceasefire talks, as starvation mounts in the enclave
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump appeared on Friday to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, both saying it had become clear that the Palestinian militants…
U.S., Israel appear to abandon Gaza ceasefire talks, as starvation mounts in the enclave
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump appeared on Friday to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, both saying it had become clear that the Palestinian militants…
U.S., Israel appear to abandon Gaza ceasefire talks, as starvation mounts in the enclave
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump appeared on Friday to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, both saying it had become clear that the Palestinian militants…
U.S., Israel appear to abandon Gaza ceasefire talks, as starvation mounts in the enclave
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump appeared on Friday to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, both saying it had become clear that the Palestinian militants…
Two of the four Atlantic provinces have measles outbreaksGlobalnews Digital
Scientists say a 95 per cent vaccination rate — with two doses of vaccine — is needed in a population to prevent the disease from spreading.
CN train derailment halts some passenger trains in southwestern Ontario: Via RailGlobalnews Digital
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it is sending a team of investigators to Paris, Ont., to gather evidence and determine what happened.
Los Angeles Mayor Bass says ‘hell yeah’ she regrets Ghana trip after wildfires ravaged city
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass continued to express regret for her controversial Ghana trip ahead of the devastating fires earlier this year in a recent interview with Vice News. “I…
Power out in northwestern Manitoba town due to wildfire that also destroyed one homeGlobalnews Digital
Manitoba Hydro says power is out in the northern town of Leaf Rapids after a wildfire entered the community earlier this week and destroyed some infrastructure.
Pelosi confident about Dems’ chances to win House, predicts Jeffries will be speaker
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., exuded confidence as she declared to Gen Z activists at the Voters of Tomorrow summit that the Democrats would take back the House in…
House Freedom Caucus conservative to enter race for South Carolina governor
A House GOP lawmaker is entering the race to become South Carolina governor on Friday, his campaign confirmed to Fox News Digital. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., a member of the…
Watch: Inside the inquest into Jay Slater’s death
The BBC’s Fiona Trott explains a coroner’s conclusions about the 19-year-old’s death last year. BBC News
Asylum seekers refusing to leave hotels risk homelessness
The Home Office says new guidance will establish “clear consequences for those who game the system”. BBC News