Montreal police make arrest in Israeli flag burning outside Hampstead town hallGlobalnews Digital
Montreal police arrested a man after an Israeli flag was set on fire outside Hampstead Town Hall. Hate crimes unit is investigating; charges pending.
Manitoba RCMP search for 3 suspects after break-ins at RM of West St. PaulSam Thompson
Police said a man and two women were spotted allegedly stealing from vehicles parked in driveways and garages of homes near River Spring Drive and Tamarack Drive.
‘I’m not a wild animal’, says alleged sex attacker
Hadush Kebatu, an asylum seeker staying at The Bell Hotel in Epping, denies five charges. BBC News
Former USF football coach Jim Leavitt charged with battery, theft after alleged altercation with ex-girlfriend
Former University of South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt is facing several charges, including theft and battery, after he was arrested in Florida on Monday following an alleged altercation with…
DNC adjourns Minneapolis meeting as breaking news of deadly school shooting unfolds minutes away
MINNEAPOLIS – The Democratic National Committee (DNC) adjourned its summer meeting in Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday morning in light of the Catholic school shooting less than 10 minutes away. By…
Social media users hope Travis Kelce drafts Harrison Butker as groomsman for Taylor Swift wedding
Social media users drafted Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker as one of Travis Kelce’s groomsmen for his wedding with Taylor Swift after the couple announced their engagement. Butker faced…
Anthropic launches AI advisory council to boost ties with Washington
AI company launches council to strengthen Washington ties as AI takes on critical defence and policy roles. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Ryanair to increase oversized bag bonus for staff
Michael O’Leary told the BBC the change would come in November, and that he made no apology for it. BBC News
Shooting at Minneapolis Catholic School Leaves 3 Dead, Including Shooter, and 17 Injured
A shooting Wednesday at a Minneapolis Catholic school killed two children as they prayed and injured 17 other people, 14 of them kids, the police chief and mayor said. The…
U.S. restaurant chain Cracker Barrel scraps rebrand after logo backlashRachel Goodman
U.S. President Donald Trump was among the new logo’s critics and took to social media to share his distaste for the updated design.
Goldboro gold mine gets final approval from Nova Scotia, waiting on fedsGlobalnews Digital
The government says Goldboro gold mine owned by Toronto-based NexGold Mining Corp. is expected to start building the open-pit mine in 2026.
Despite this year’s abundance, B.C. sockeye still face decline: expertsGlobalnews Digital
British Columbia anglers have been standing shoulder to shoulder on stretches of the Fraser River this week, hoping to hook a sockeye salmon during a rare recreational opportunity to catch…
US disaster agency suspends workers who criticised Trump cuts, reports say
The Fema staff are said to have been among those who recently lent their names to an open letter. BBC News
Huge Palestinian flag unveiled at Spain’s La Tomatina festival
Revelers unfurled a Palestinian flag in the middle of Spain’s La Tomatina, the world’s biggest food throwing festival. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Team USA captain Keegan Bradley makes decision on playing status for Ryder Cup, locks in picks for Bethpage
Keegan Bradley opted not to select himself as a playing captain for Team USA in the Ryder Cup next month. Instead, the 39-year-old went with Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben…
Flights at YVR resume after air traffic controller shortage, but delays lingerSimon Little
Nearly 100 flights were cancelled on Tuesday and 195 were delayed due to what YVR said were ‘staffing constraints’ at Nav Canada,
Thousands evacuated as ‘exceptionally high’ flooding devastates parts of Pakistan’s Punjab
Some 200,000 people have been evacuated after authorities warned of flooding from three rivers. BBC News
WW2 bombs hamper efforts to tackle moorland blaze
The area was used for tank training and sunken shells have exploded, a senior firefighter says. BBC News
Taylor Swift’s engagement ring, and the celebrity trend for big rocks
Georgina Rodríguez, Dua Lipa and Zendaya are just some of the recently-engaged stars with standout rings. BBC News