UK jobs market continues to weaken
The official data shows wage growth has slowed while the number of vacancies continues to fall. BBC News
And then there were none… Welsh rugby reels from Lions blow
For the first time in more than 100 years, no Welshman will be involved when the British and Irish Lions play a Test match. BBC News
All-Scottish midfield named for first Lions Test
The British and Irish Lions will field an all-Scottish fly-half and centre trio for the first time in history when they play Australia in the opening Test on Saturday. …
LEE ZELDIN: Trump’s EPA clearing the regulatory path for America to dominate the global AI revolution
The global race to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) has begun. President Donald Trump got it right from the start when he issued an executive order in January…
Trump administration pulls $4bn in funds for high-speed rail in California
US president blasts long-delayed project to link Los Angeles and San Francisco as ‘boondoggle’ and ‘train to nowhere’. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Price of housing and groceries cause most concern
The report also says one issue is not just high prices, but people’s ability to meet them. BBC News
Starmer stamps authority with MP suspensions, but risks appearing vindictive
Senior officials say the sackings came after repeated organising against the government. BBC News
Food voucher scheme ‘paused’ due to high demand
Council says it has paused new applications for three weeks as it works through a waiting list. BBC News
Lynagh to start for Australia in first Lions Test
Fly-half Tom Lynagh will emulate his father, the Wallaby great Michael, when he starts for Australia in Saturday’s first Test against the British and Irish Lions. BBC News
The race for a striker is hotting up – who is still available?
BBC Sport tries to make sense of the search for a frontman, with the race for a striker hotting up before the Premier League season begins. BBC News
Fire ‘severely damages’ Belgium’s Tomorrowland stage ahead of Friday start
The annual Tomorrowland music festival is set to draw about 100,000 attendees, with many expected to camp on site. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Labour MP Diane Abbott stands by racism comments
The veteran Labour MP was disciplined by the party last year over comments in a newspaper letter. BBC News
US losing ground to China due to Trump’s policies, Democrats warn
Sentiment towards the US is deteriorating even among Washington’s closest allies, according to Pew survey data. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Fever falter without Caitlin Clark as Liberty dominate heading into All-Star weekend
The Indiana Fever fell to the New York Liberty in their final game before the All-Star break this weekend as star guard Caitlin Clark was sidelined with a groin injury.…
Dentist accused of poisoning wife’s shake said he gave her ‘too much protein’: co-worker
The second day of Dr. James Craig’s murder trial hinged on critical testimony from the office manager at his Sunnybook Dental Group practice in Aurora, Colorado, who said Craig flippantly…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,239
Here are the key events on day 1,239 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
US says ‘specific steps’ agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus
Israel says it is “working to save our Druze brothers”, but Syria accuses it of “treacherous aggression”. BBC News
‘Father time wins’: Former Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler says he’s retiredRuss Hobson
Former Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler told 680 CJOB’s Jets at Noon that his playing days are over despite not making an official retirement announcement.
Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea’s top court
The ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials. BBC News