Doctor who supplied Matthew Perry ketamine set to enter guilty pleaGlobalnews Digital
According to a co-defendant, Dr. Salvador Plasencia in a text message called the actor a “moron” who could be exploited for money.
Parks Canada pulls plug on controversial MAGA musician’s concert in HalifaxRebecca Lau
A controversial concert that was scheduled for a national historic site in Halifax has been cancelled by Parks Canada, but the singer has found a new venue in the province.…
‘Well deserved’- Woakes gets breakthrough for England
India’s KL Rahul is out caught by Zak Crawley off the bowling of Chris Woakes to give England their first wicket on Day 1 of their fourth Test Match at…
Potter rejects Woodward’s ‘losing mentality’ claim
Wing Harry Potter denies there is a “losing mentality” in the Australia squad after criticism from former British and Irish Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward. BBC News
U.S. Olympic, Paralympic officials bar transgender women from competing in Olympic women’s sports
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports, telling the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports it has an “obligation to…
Faisal Islam: Trump’s tough tariff tactics are getting results
On his own terms, it could now be said that the aggressive approach by the US President is yielding tangible results. BBC News
Aid groups warn of ‘mass starvation’ in Gaza
More than 100 aid groups warn of mass starvation in Gaza, urge ceasefire and end to Israel blocking humanitarian aid. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
Canada should follow U.K. in lowering voting age to 16: senatorGlobalnews Digital
Sen. Marilou McPhedran lowering the voting age to 16 would be good for democracy and that the only arguments against it are “based on stereotypes.”
Palestinians in Gaza react to Israel’s ban on access to the sea
Palestinians in Gaza say Israel’s ban on access to the sea has stripped them of their last source of food and freedom. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News…
Ukraine sees sweeping protests over bill weakening anti-corruption agencies
Ukrainians are taking to the streets after the passage of a controversial bill threatening the autonomy of two anti-corruption agencies. The legislation gives the general prosecutor — who is appointed…
Jaiswal hits ‘extraordinary’ four off Archer
India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal manages to uppercut a rapid short ball from England’s Jofra Archer in “extraordinary” fashion on day one of the fourth Test match at Old Trafford. BBC…
Apology for S Korean woman convicted of biting man’s tongue as he attacked her
Choi Mal-ja, now 78, has campaigned for years to overturn her sentence, after she was attacked when she was 18. BBC News
Senate votes to consider former Trump lawyer for lifetime as appeals court judge
The Senate narrowly voted to move forward with considering the nomination of former Trump lawyer Emil Bove to a federal court of appeals on Tuesday. The 50-48 vote saw one…
Over 100 aid agencies call for Gaza ceasefire, warn of starvation risks
More than 100 largely aid and rights groups on Wednesday called for governments to take action as hunger spreads in Gaza, including by demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire and…
Erik Menendez taken to hospital with unknown medical condition, US media report
It comes weeks before he and his brother are expected at a parole hearing, after decades in US prison. BBC News
DC official weighs in on Trump’s push to have Commanders change nickname back to Redskins
President Donald Trump threw a curveball into the NFL world over the weekend when he threatened to put the Washington Commanders’ RFK Stadium site in jeopardy if they didn’t change…
Two dead and two injured after NI shooting
Emergency services remain at the scene but police say there is no ongoing risk to the public. BBC News
UN top court’s decision on climate change could impact global responseGlobalnews Digital
The U.N. General Assembly asked the International Court of Justice in 2023 for an advisory opinion, a non-binding but important basis for international obligations.
Trump inks deals with Japan, Philippines as Aug. 1 deadline approachesGlobalnews Digital
President Donald Trump announced new trade deals with Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines as the Aug. 1 trade deadline set by Trump inches closer.