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
U.S. billionaire is helping fund fight against B.C. ostrich cullGlobalnews Digital
A U.S. billionaire and avid supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump says he is helping fund the legal battle against a cull of 400 B.C. ostriches after an avian flu…
Subsidizing Hwy. 407 truck tolls will create lineups ‘from here to Timbuktu’: FordAaron D’Andrea
Premier Doug Ford is pressing the brakes on the idea of subsidizing tolls for trucks on Highway 407 because doing so would create lineups ‘from here to Timbuktu.’
Patients struggle to get weight loss drug ahead of price rise
The drug’s US manufacturer has asked UK distributors to stop taking orders from pharmacies until next month’s price increase. BBC News
Mystery surrounds Bears rookie as team announces season-long absence due to ‘personal’ reason
The Chicago Bears announced on Tuesday that rookie cornerback Zah Frazier will miss the entire season due to a “personal” reason that has kept him from participating in the team’s…
White House demands all Gaza hostages return home ‘this week’ amid stalled talks
White House special envoy Steve Witkoff said he is pushing for all hostages still held in the Gaza Strip to be returned this week, though negotiations with Hamas still appear…
Lil Nas X speaks out on ‘terrifying’ felony arrest, jail timeKatie Scott
After spending three days in jail, Lil Nas X was released on US$75,000 bail, conditional on attending drug treatment sessions.