BBC website in US launches paid subscription service
US-based users will have to pay $49.99 (£36) a year for access to most BBC News content. BBC News
Rapper 50 Cent fires back at NYC Dem socialist candidate after being name-dropped in tax plan
50 Cent offered to pay for New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to leave the state on Wednesday after learning about his tax plan from an interview that…
Weight loss jabs study begins after hundreds report pancreas issues
There have been hundreds of cases of acute pancreatitis in people who have also taken Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy. BBC News
Dems run to the Bluesky block button as Vance trolls them on their own virtual turf for solid week
Vice President JD Vance is leveraging the social media platform Bluesky, which is an X competitor commonly used by liberals, to troll Democrats just one week after joining the platform…
Get kids playing outside this summer with our favourite backyard toys Mollie Brown
From water toys to imaginative play, these toys are hits with our kids.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Carol Alt says Christie Brinkley inspired her to embrace provocative style
Carol Alt initially gawked at the idea of modeling a G-string for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. “There was a moment when Jule brought out a G-string,” Alt told Fox News Digital.…
Crush kills 29 pupils taking exams after blast in Central Africa
The explosion occurred at an electrical transformer near where students were taking final exams. BBC News
Touts making ‘millions’ by employing overseas workers to bulk-buy gig tickets
An undercover probe finds workers help touts make money from gigs including Oasis and Taylor Swift. BBC News
10 summer page-turnersRobyn Fiorda
These ten page-turners promise to bring just the right touch of escapism to every sun-soaked moment.
U.S. pulls support from global vaccines group. What to knowGlobalnews Digital
Gavi has paid for more than one billion children to be vaccinated through routine immunization programs, saving an estimated 18 million lives.
Trump calls for end to Netanyahu corruption trial
The US president says the case should be dropped, prompting accusations of interference. BBC News
Starmer confirms talks with Labour rebels over welfare cuts concessions
The prime minister said talks would continue in the “coming days” with Labour MPs who oppose the plans. BBC News
Archer makes long-awaited return to England Test squad
Jofra Archer is named in England’s squad for the second Test against India at Edgbaston, putting the fast bowler in line for a first Test appearance in more than four…
Iran leader warns U.S. will pay ‘heavy price’ if it attacks againGlobalnews Digital
Khamenei spoke in a video broadcast on Iranian state television, his first appearance since June 19, looking and sounding more tired than he did only a week ago.
Hornets draft pick Kon Knueppel calls entering NBA ‘blessing from God’
Kon Knueppel heard his name called fairly early during the NBA Draft on Wednesday night. The Charlotte Hornets selected the former Duke Blue Devils star with the No. 4 pick.…
‘Brilliant’ and ‘a real character’ – Liverpool sign Kerkez for £40m
Liverpool take their summer spending to about £170m with the signing of left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth in a deal worth £40m. BBC News
Canadian foreign aid must be used efficiently, be transparent: ministerGlobalnews Digital
Randeep Sarai said Canadians should know how their aid dollars work to, for example, flood-proof areas prone to natural disasters or provide farmers with climate-resilient crops.
Teen, man seriously injured after shooting in TorontoGabby Rodrigues
Toronto Police say a 17-year-old teenager and a man are seriously injured after a shooting in the city’s east end on Thursday morning.
Three Palestinians killed during Israeli settler attack on West Bank village
Israel’s military says its forces returned fire after being shot at by Palestinians, but the Palestinian foreign ministry blames settlers for the deaths. BBC News