Not just about the Druze: Israel’s rationale for its attacks on Syria
Israel has framed its attacks as in defence of the Druze – but the country has more self-serving reasons. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
B.C. limits sales of two more diabetes drugs used for weight lossGlobalnews Digital
British Columbia’s Health Ministry is limiting the sales of two more diabetes drugs to curb their off-label use for weight loss and preserve supply for people who are diabetic. …
Service resumes across Toronto subway network after track fireIsaac Callan
Around 5:05 p.m., the Toronto Transit Commission announced there would be no service on Line 1: Yonge-University between College and St George stations because of a fire.
Felix Baumgartner, extreme athlete, dies in paragliding crash in Italy
The famous daredevil, known for his record-breaking jumps, lost control of his paraglider and crashed into a hotel pool. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Multiple sharks spotted at popular beach that saw deadly attack 5 years ago
A New England summer hot spot that was the site of the state’s first fatal shark attack five years ago is once again seeing signs of the apex predator as…
ICE granted unprecedented access to Medicaid database to help identify and deport illegal immigrants
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was recently granted access to Medicaid enrollee data, aiding officers tasked with fulfilling the Trump administration’s objective of tracking down and deporting illegal immigrants. Medicaid,…
Israel regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Thursday’s strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City was a “mistake”. BBC News
Feds sue contractor for $60M over ‘catastrophic’ Kingston bridge failurePrisha Dev
Ottawa is countersuing a contractor for $60M over a failed bridge repair in Kingston, calling the work “worthless.” The firm had earlier sued the federal government for $8M.
Manitoba landfill search for more remains of slain women concludesGlobalnews Digital
The Manitoba government says its search of Prairie Green Landfill for additional remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran, two First Nations women killed in 2022, has concluded.
Non-binary person’s U.S. deportation paused due to risks faced by LGBTQ+ peopleGlobalnews Digital
A non-binary person, with U.S. citizenship, will temporarily remain in Canada after their deportation order was paused citing potential dangers facing LGBTQ+ people in the U.S.
Child dies and 21 injured after school coach crash
The coach was bringing pupils back from a school trip when it overturned and fell 20ft. BBC News
How bad is Afghan data breach for MI6 and SAS?
For a case officer in MI6, having your name and details outed in public is potentially a career-killer. BBC News
Daredevil skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies while paragliding in ItalyMichelle Butterfield
Baumgartner was best known for his record-setting jump from the edge of space down to Earth in 2012.
School bus crash in England leaves 1 student dead, 2 seriously injuredGlobalnews Digital
Authorities in Southwest England say a school bus carrying middle school children crashed Thursday, and one student has been killed, along with two being seriously injured.
Judge signs off on release plan for woman who stabbed a classmate to please ‘Slender Man’
After spending years in a mental health center, a Wisconsin woman involved in the infamous 2014 “Slender Man” stabbing case will be released, a judge ruled after several months of…
White House pushes back forcefully on Epstein file criticism: ‘Asinine suggestion’
The White House is pushing back against criticism of the administration’s handling of files pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein as figures on both sides of the aisle demand their release. “The…
British spies and SAS named in Afghan data breach
The personal details of spies and soldiers were included in a data leak that also named 19,000 Afghans. BBC News
US seeks one-day prison for officer convicted in Breonna Taylor shooting
The former officer was convicted for violating Taylor’s civil rights by using excessive force – a charge that carries a sentence of life in prison. BBC News
Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg provides devastating update on cancer battle
Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg shared an update about his battle with prostate cancer on Wednesday. Sandberg, 65, was initially diagnosed in January 2024. He announced several months later…