I was Mrs Poundland, but I stopped going when their prices went up
After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned. BBC News
I’m an NHS leader – but mum still suffered at hands of health service because she was black
NHS Confederation chair Lord Adebowale says his mother’s death illustrates inequalities in the system. BBC News
Police under attack in fifth night of unrest in Northern Ireland
Police are coming under attack in disturbances in Portadown in County Armagh for the second night in a row. BBC News
Russell sets pace from Norris in Canada practice
Mercedes’ George Russell heads McLaren’s Lando Norris in Friday practice at the Canadian Grand Prix. BBC News
Anishinabek Nation chief says he briefed Ontario police on protests against Bill 5Globalnews Digital
A regional chief for Anishinabek Nation says he briefed Ontario Provincial Police Thursday on what to expect when First Nations take to the streets.
Amber thunderstorm warning in force after UK’s hottest day
The Met Office warning comes as Friday could break the record for the hottest day of the year so far. BBC News
Chinese bio-smuggling suspect cries in court over federal detention
Two Chinese nationals accused of smuggling biological materials into the United States appeared in court Friday as federal authorities fight to keep them detained in cases they say concern “national…
Premier Danielle Smith to greet world leaders arriving in Alberta for G7Globalnews Digital
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to greet world leaders when they arrive at the Calgary airport for the G7 summit in Kananaskis.
Love Island’s Georgia Harrison: ‘I re-read my MBE letter three times’
The 30-year-old former reality star has been recognised for her work on protecting women and girls. BBC News
Vatican sets date for first millennial saint to be canonized
The Vatican has announced that the first millennial saint will be canonized in September. Pope Leo XIV made an announcement during a meeting with cardinals that Carlo Acutis will be…
Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio flaunts toned physique during sun-soaked Los Cabos vacation
Alessandra Ambrosio is making waves in Los Cabos, Mexico. The former Victoria’s Secret Angel turned heads as she flaunted her fit figure in a cheeky bikini while soaking up the…
Surrey man facing 15 charges in collision with Uber that killed 2 womenSimon Little
The Uber was struck by a minivan while it was pulled over on Highway 1 in Burnaby, killing two women in their 20s from Maple Ridge.
BC Conservative Party calls for IH CEO to resign immediately amid doctor shortageVictoria Femia
Dew has sent a formal letter to Health Minister Josie Osborne urging her to intervene if Brown does not step down voluntarily.
Gary Oldman and Strictly hosts join Beckham in honours
Teenage world darts champion Luke Littler, Love Island’s Georgia Harrison and singer Elaine Page are also recognised by the King. BBC News
Littler, Humphries, Wade & Beckham in King’s Honours
Darts duo Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are awarded MBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours, while Virginia Wade earns a CBE. BBC News
Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Karen Read’s deliberations, Travis Decker’s manhunt, Madeleine McCann’s search
POETIC JUSTICE: Fate of Karen Read now in jury’s hands as murder trial reaches critical phase FEDS ON HIS TAIL: US Marshals escalate manhunt for fugitive dad wanted in daughters’…
New wildlife overpass in Kananaskis Country named after former Alberta premierKen MacGillivray
A new wildlife overpass on the Trans Canada Highway, about an hour west of Calgary, named after former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed, officially opened on Friday.
DHS turns tables on Elizabeth Warren after calling for Noem to resign: ‘Trying to revise history’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., joined the chorus of Democrats criticizing Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem after Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., was stopped by Secret Service agents after interrupting a…
Maine legislature rejects bill to keep trans athletes out of girls’ sports amid growing conflict on issue
The Maine Senate voted against bill LD 1134, which would have kept biologically male trans athletes out of girls’ sports, on Thursday. The rejection comes amid ongoing resistance by the…