‘Crimes against humanity’ in Sudan’s Darfur: ICC deputy prosecutor
The Hague court’s Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan warns civil war ‘has reached an intolerable state’. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Delays and shortages in UK’s F-35 jet fleet, watchdog says
Delays and personnel shortages are “undermining the armed forces’ warfighting capability”, a report says. BBC News
War crimes are likely being committed in Sudan, ICC finds
The court says there are “reasonable grounds” to believe claims of war crimes in western Sudan. BBC News
Made in Palestine
Made in Palestine is a documentary short set inside the Hirbawi textile factory. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Six Secret Service agents suspended over Trump assassination failings
The agency said the six unnamed individuals face punishments ranging from ’10- to 42-day suspensions without pay’. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
State Department to begin mass layoffs of about 1,800 employees in coming days
The State Department informed U.S.-based employees on Thursday that it would soon begin laying off nearly 2,000 workers after the recent Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to move…
Watch: Smoke billows from luxury yacht fire in St Tropez
People watch on as a blaze rips through the deck of a yacht moored in the French Riviera. BBC News
Trump slaps 35 percent tariff on Canada starting August 1
US president also eyes blanket tariffs of 15 to 20 percent on other trading partners as his trade war widens. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canadian goods
Trump also threatened blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most trade partners, and said he will soon announce new tariffs on the EU. BBC News
Leafs acquire defenceman Henry Thrun from SharksGlobalnews Digital
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenceman Henry Thrun from the San Jose Sharks, the team announced Thursday.
White House again defends success of B-2 raid on Iran amid new report some uranium survived
The White House maintains that last month’s Operation Midnight Hammer “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear sites despite a new report from The New York Times suggesting Israeli officials have concluded some enriched…
Ohio boy crawls into claw machine, gets stuck, rescued with pride bruised but unharmed
A young Ohio boy found himself in a “claw”strophobic situation this week after he crawled inside a stuffed animal claw machine at a suburban community center and got stuck. First…
Former public school teacher, 33, charged after ‘prolonged pattern of abuse’ with teen boy
A former South Carolina teacher was charged with having a prolonged inappropriate relationship with a teenage boy. Nicole Ballew Callaham, 33, turned herself in to the Anderson County Detention Center…
‘Big tent party’: DNC chair shrugs off Mamdani’s refusal to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ slogan
Ken Martin, the chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), dismissed concerns over NYC Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s unwillingness to explicitly condemn the slogan “globalize the intifada,” adding in…
Argentina’s ex-president Fernandez to stand trial for corruption
Former leader accused of using a broker married to his personal secretary to secure government insurance policies. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Chargers’ Najee Harris sustains ‘superficial eye injury’ during fireworks mishap at holiday event, agent says
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris was involved in a fireworks mishap at a Fourth of July event, agent Doug Hendrickson said Thursday. Harris, entering his first year with…
Judge blocks Trump’s birthright order after Supreme Court ruling
The White House vowed to fight the judge’s ruling, which once again paused a priority for Trump. BBC News
Metro Vancouver updates mutual-aid agreement for smaller municipalitiesCatherine Urquhart
When an emergency happens in one of Metro Vancouver’s smaller communities, resources and services are shared as part of a regional mutual-aid agreement.
Trump threatens new 35% tariff on Canadian goods, effective Aug.1Simon Little
In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. would impose a 35 per cent tariff on imports from Canada next month. …