Indian state blames cricket team for deadly stampede
Karnataka state authorities singled out RCB, its partners and the state cricket for their mismanagement of stampede. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Funeral for Gaza church attack after international condemnation
Palestinians gathered to mourn those killed in the Israeli attack on Gaza’s only Catholic church. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
House Republicans may hold potential vote to urge release of Epstein filesGlobalnews Digital
A House resolution, which could potentially be voted on next week, will do practically nothing to force the Justice Department to release more records in the case.
My focus was on saving lives after Afghan data breach, Shapps says
The former defence secretary says erring on the side of caution was “entirely justified” after the 2022 breach. BBC News
Dem rep slams Zohran Mamdani as a ‘job-killing socialist’ who doesn’t belong in the Democratic Party
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., slammed New York City democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani Thursday, saying he does not belong in the Democratic Party. Since he won the Democratic primary,…
Israel bombed Syria with “no real consultation”
Akiva Eldar on Israel’s attack on Damascus – framed as protecting Syria’s Druze community. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Snoop Dogg becomes Swansea City co-owner in rivalry with Wrexham
American rapper and artist Snoop Dog has become co-owner of Wrexham’s rivals Swansea City in the English Championship. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Man’s refusal to shop for girlfriend’s kombucha after work starts hot relationship debate
A man’s rant about having to do special shopping errands for his girlfriend divided hundreds of social media users, sparking a debate about relationship expectations. In a post on a…
3 reasons California’s green energy campaign is dying on the vine
California Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom’s presidential aspirations are Washington’s worst-kept secret. More than three years before the next election, he’s on the campaign trail in South Carolina, protesting immigration raids…
Body shots and ‘dirty’ tactics – how does Dubois beat Usyk?
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind Daniel Dubois’ first meeting with Oleksandr Usyk and what he has been doing to prepare for the rematch on Saturday. BBC News
Illegal immigrant’s ‘kidnapping’ by ICE exposed as money-making fraud and more top headlines
1. Illegal immigrant’s ‘kidnapping’ by ICE exposed as money-making fraud 2. CBS cancels ‘The Late Show,’ Stephen Colbert to end program in May 2026 3. White House releases Trump health…
SCOOP: House Republican campaign arm anchors Mamdani to potentially vulnerable Democrats
FIRST ON FOX: Republicans aren’t wasting an opportunity to make democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani a cudgel to bash Democrats across the country. In the three weeks since his stunning victory…
Toronto’s 2005 Boxing Day gunman faces 1st-degree murder charge in MontrealGlobalnews Digital
Jeremiah Valentine, who went to prison for taking part in the 2005 Boxing Day shootout in Toronto that killed a 15-year-old girl, has been charged with murder in Montreal. …
Minister denies Labour wants Abbott out of party
James Murray says it was “not the case” the government wanted to remove Abbott from the Labour party. BBC News
Amber weather warning issued as thunderstorms and flooding to cause significant disruption
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for thunderstorms and flooding for Saturday morning with disruption expected. BBC News
Doctor and husband jailed for selling stolen PPE on eBay
Dr Attiya Sheikh, 45, and 48-year-old Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 during the Covid pandemic in 2020. BBC News
Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto 2025 begins at Exhibition PlaceGlobalnews Digital
The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto kicks off with a full day of practices and qualifying this morning.
Republican introduces measure to ban autopen use when presidents sign certain items
Rep. Addison McDowell, R-N.C., has introduced a bill which would declare that engrossed bills, executive orders, pardons, and commutations may only be legally signed by the president, and an autopen…
Municipalities have $10B from developers saved up. Ontario says they should spend it nowIsaac Callan
According to data from the provincial government, Ontario’s municipalities have roughly $10 billion in the bank, funds collected from developers building new housing projects.