Newsom, California Dems move forward with redistricting effort to counter Trump-backed push in Texas
Democratic leaders in the Democrat-dominated California legislature are expected as early as Friday to unveil their new proposed congressional district maps that would create up to five more blue-leaning U.S.…
Wildfires sweep Spain, Portugal and Greece during unremitting heatwave
Southern Europe’s wildfires intensify amid a searing heatwave and major religious holidays. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Air traffic controller suspended after ‘Free Palestine’ broadcast to Israeli pilots
A French air traffic controller has reportedly been suspended after declaring “Free Palestine” while communicating with Israeli pilots operating an El Al aircraft. The incident occurred on Monday shortly after…
Liverpool sign teenager Leoni from Parma for £26m
Liverpool sign centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Italian side Parma for £26m on a deal until 2031. BBC News
Hillary Clinton says she’d nominate Trump for Nobel prize if he brokers peace between Russia, Ukraine
One of President Donald Trump’s fiercest rivals admitted Friday that he should get the Nobel Peace Prize if he pulled off an end to Russia’s war with Ukraine ahead of…
Ontario child coerced on social media into making sexually explicit content: policeSawyer Bogdan
South Simcoe Police are warning the public about a popular social media app after a young child was coerced into filming and sending sexually explicit content to a stranger. …
Salford call off Wakefield game over welfare concerns
Salford’s Super League game against Wakefield on Sunday is called off because of welfare concerns after discussions with the Rugby Football League. BBC News
Man who allegedly hurled a Subway sandwich at D.C. cop charged with assaultRachel Goodman
‘F–k you! You f—ing fascists! Why are you here? I don’t want you in my city!’ Sean Charles Dunn allegedly yelled in officers’ faces.
California Republicans accuse Newsom of ‘sinister redistricting scheme’ after Trump mockery
After California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he would move forward with a state redistricting plan – replete with implied mockery of President Donald Trump – California Republicans responded late Thursday.…
Diamondbacks reliever seals victory over Rockies after swallowing fly mid pitch: ‘I gagged a little’
Playing baseball is hard enough to begin with. Yet, Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Jalen Beeks encountered another degree of difficulty in the team’s 8-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on…
Robots box, sprint and stumble in first-ever World Humanoid Robot GamesKatie Scott
More than 500 humanoid robots in 280 teams from 16 countries are competing in sports including soccer, running and boxing.
Taylor Swift shares Chiefs coach Andy Reid’s role in setting her up with Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift on Wednesday opened up about how Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, and others, influenced her to eventually date superstar tight end Travis Kelce. Reid said in…
From admiration to Alaska: A timeline of Trump and Putin’s high-stakes encounters
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in person on Friday for the first time in six years when they get together in Anchorage, Alaska.…
China files WTO complaint over ‘discriminatory’ Canadian steel tariffsGlobalnews Digital
Beijing filed a complaint with the WTO in response to Canadian restrictions on imports that contain steel melted or poured in China.
Chess prodigy, 10, makes history after defeating 60-year-old grandmaster
A 10-year-old girl from London made history this week when she became the youngest female chess player to defeat a grandmaster, who is 50 years her senior. Bodhana Sivanandan, a…
Charity boss offers Jenrick ‘olive branch’ over BBC row
The theologian who made the claim said he wanted to work with the shadow justice secretary. BBC News
New Brunswick wildfires: Miramichi blaze remains out of control as others appearKevin Nielsen
The massive wildfire near Miramichi, N.B., is one of 17 active fires throughout the province, including four that are said to be ‘out of control.’
Hurricane Erin Forms Near Caribbean, Expected to Become Cat 4 and Skirt US East Coast
Erin strengthened into a hurricane on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides. CBNNews.com
Conservatives call for inquiry into ‘appalling’ government spending on Canadian ISIS womenStewart Bell
Liberals ‘must answer for why they spent $170,000 on lavish costs to repatriate reported ISIS criminals,’ the Tories said.