Meet the man who brought the energy to PBR stampede days in Nashville
NASHVILLE — Friday night at Stampede Days, the energy inside Bridgestone Arena was electric. Of course, watching world-class athletes get tossed around by nearly 2-ton bucking bulls had a lot…
Trump shifts ceasefire stance and urges Ukraine to agree Russia peace deal
The US president will meet Zelensky in Washington on Monday in the wake of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday. BBC News
World leader who took swipe at Trump over tariffs appears to cozy up to China
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared his country open to foreign companies at the inauguration of Chinese automaker GWM’s factory in São Paulo. The remarks come as Brazil…
Kandy Is Not a Nightlife City—It Is a Legacy That Must Be Protected
To: To the attention of His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka; The Honourable Prime Minister; The Honourable Mayor of the Kandy Municipal Council; the Municipal Commissioner of Kandy; the…
New faces but familiar heroes on ‘proud day’ for Sunderland
The 2025-26 Premier League season is barely a game old but, for Sunderland fans, the embryonic table merits more than just a glance. BBC News
Why civil rights activist Robert Woodson is upset with Al Sharpton and the New York Times
Civil rights activist Robert L. Woodson Sr. has long been a critic of the mainstream media for pushing the narrative that America is inherently racist, but he’s particularly offended by…
NYT columnist claims Trump and Abbott’s Texas redistricting plans are ‘mustard gas on our democracy’
New York Times opinion columnist David Brooks claimed that President Donald Trump ordered Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, to rhetorically use “mustard gas” on American democracy by launching redistricting efforts. Texas…
Liverpool fan arrested for alleged racist abuse toward Premier League star
Police in England have arrested a Liverpool fan after the team’s opening match of the Premier League against Bournemouth Friday was interrupted when Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo accused a man…
France says Mali’s arrest of embassy worker on coup charges ‘unfounded’
Arrest of Yann Vezilier, accused of trying to destabilise Mali, marks new low in relations between Paris and Bamako. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Significant rainfall slows spread of some wildfires on Vancouver IslandGlobalnews Digital
The Mount Underwood wildfire area has received more than 30 millimetres of rain since Thursday. About 80 fires are burning across the province, including 4 that are out of control.…
‘Oh my word!’ – Cox reverse scoops Singh Dale for six
Watch as Jordan Cox reverse scoops Ajeet Singh Dale for a “ridiculous” six during the Oval Invincibles game agaisnt Welsh Fire. BBC News
Australia come from 22-0 down to beat South Africa
Australia produce a stunning fightback to beat world champions South Africa in Johannesburg in the opening match of the Rugby Championship. BBC News
End of Ukraine war ‘closer than ever’ thanks to Trump, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer commends President Trump’s efforts in Alaska on Friday, saying it brings “us closer than ever before” to ending the war. BBC News
Victim’s girlfriend among 9 teens arrested in 16-year-old’s beach town murder
Nine South Carolina teens were arrested in the June shooting death of a 16-year-old who authorities say was involved in an argument “over a girl” with his alleged shooter, according…
Sunday dinner serves up drama as woman says she ‘can’t stand’ mother-in-law’s cooking
A woman sparked a heated debate online after asking if it would be wrong to skip a monthly dinner with her husband’s family because she “can’t stand” her mother-in-law’s cooking.…
With Rush Week back in the spotlight, here is the real price tag of joining a sorority
The price of joining a college sorority is climbing nationwide, with some recruits paying tens of thousands of dollars for coaching, outfits, registration fees and housing to vie for spots…
Legendary surfer Dale Webster, who surfed every day for 40 years straight, dead at 76
Surfing icon Dale Webster, a California native who set the record for most consecutive days surfing, has died. Webster, also known as the “Daily Wavester” because of the incredible feat,…
Topshop returns to the High Street, but can it get its cool back?
For many, the stores defined their childhood. Now the retailer says it is reopening them, and held its first catwalk for years on Saturday. BBC News
Last surviving WW2 Victoria Cross recipient dies aged 105
John Cruickshank suffered 72 injuries during the bombing raid on a U-boat in 1944 but refused medical treatment. BBC News