Trump admin official to meet with Israel, Qatar amid push for Gaza ceasefire
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet with Israeli and Qatari officials in Rome on Thursday as the U.S. pushes for a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Hamas and Israel…
Backlash grows after Zelensky strips anti-corruption bodies of independence
Protests gather pace in Ukrainian cities as some of Kyiv’s closest allies sound alarm bells. BBC News
Flowers, beer bottles and an orchestra – fans pay respects to Ozzy
Makeshift shrines in the star’s home city have pint glasses and whisky bottles among the flowers and candles. BBC News
Ontario children hospitalized after consuming cannabis edibles in Sagamok First NationPrisha Dev
Two children under the age of five were hospitalized after consuming cannabis edibles in Sagamok First Nation. A 45-year-old man now faces charges of criminal negligence.
Obama refutes Trump’s ‘treason’ claim in rare response to the U.S. presidentRachel Goodman
Donald Trump has attacked Barack Obama in the past. Still, the U.S. president, since assuming office in January, has not gone so far as to accuse him of committing a…
Man charged in University of Idaho killings faces families at sentencingGlobalnews Digital
Kohberger, 30, is expected to be sentenced to life in prison for murdering Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Ethan Chapin in the rural college town of Moscow. …
Nova Scotia must double housing starts to restore pre-COVID affordability: reportGlobalnews Digital
An economist with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, says Nova Scotia should aim to hit 12,540 housing starts a year.
Alberta pays out $143 million to mining company over coal policy reversalGlobalnews Digital
The Alberta government will pay $143 million to settle a lawsuit launched by one of the mining companies suing the province over it’s abrupt change its coal mining policy. …
Passenger, 20, killed in crash between trucks on Manitoba highwaySam Thompson
The passenger in a water truck that was involved in a crash with a gravel truck Tuesday morning is dead, Manitoba RCMP say.
Rogers looks for cost savings in sports portfolio after becoming MLSE majority ownerGlobalnews Digital
Rogers hopes to find “revenue and cost synergies” in its expanded portfolio of sports assets after becoming the majority owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.
Rebecca Romijn’s Jeffrey Epstein link exposed by husband Jerry O’Connell
Jerry O’Connell made a surprising revelation during a comedy show in the Hamptons as he casually announced that his wife, Rebecca Romijn, once visited Jeffrey Epstein’s private island. O’Connell, 51,…
Police officials host ‘bear drills’ following string of bear attacks
A string of bear attacks have spread across towns in Japan, prompting officials to host practice drills. (See the video at the top of this article.) Last month, a bear…
Arteta highlights 15-year-old pair as Arsenal beat Milan
Mikel Arteta says the performances of 15-year-olds Max Dowman and Marli Salmon were “incredible” as Arsenal beat AC Milan 1-0 in their opening pre-season game in Singapore. BBC News
Dolphins player airlifted to hospital after training camp injury scare
There was a scary moment on the second day of Miami Dolphins‘ training camp on Wednesday, as a player had to be airlifted to a hospital. Offensive lineman Bayron Matos…
In-N-Out Burger President Exits California, Expands Christian-Owned Franchise to TN
In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder has announced that she and her family are moving out of California and relocating to Tennessee as they plan to expand the franchise in the Volunteer…
Giants’ Russell Wilson gets starting quarterback nod
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll officially named Russell Wilson the team’s starting quarterback in his press conference before training camp began on Wednesday. Wilson, 36, was selected to…
Milan wins Tour stage 17 in sprint finish
Jonathan Milan claims his second victory of this year’s Tour de France by winning a sprint finish on stage 17. BBC News
Royals’ Rich Hill, on 14th team, becomes oldest active player in MLB
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Rich Hill tied an MLB record during the team’s 6-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday at Wrigley Field. Hill, 45, made his Royals’…
Missing Wisconsin grad student Eliotte Heinz’s mom says cellphone found as police eye timeline: expert
Authorities are asking for the public’s help as the search for the Wisconsin graduate student who vanished while walking home after a night out with friends over the weekend enters…