Israel destroys second high-rise as assault on Gaza City intensifies
Israel continues to expand its military operation in Gaza, urging Palestinians to leave Gaza City and move south. BBC News
Police make mass arrests at Palestine Action rally outside UK Parliament
Violence breaks out as police move in on 1,500 people protesting against government’s ban on anti-genocide group. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
B.C. wildfires force more evacuations, local state of emergencyAmy Judd
Wildfires burning around B.C. have prompted more evacuation orders and alerts, along with a local state of emergency. The Coquihalla Highway also remains closed.
Woman’s online shopping at work not sackable offence, judge rules
A woman has been awarded more than £14,000 after a tribunal ruled she had been unfairly dismissed. BBC News
Rubio says Trump ‘wants to wage war’ on Venezuelan drug traffickers: ‘Blow them up if that’s what it takes’
The Trump administration is taking a hard stance against drug traffickers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in Ecuador during a joint news conference with the country’s foreign minister that…
Jaguar Land Rover staff to remain home in cyber attack fallout
The company continues the complex work of restoring its systems after the cyber attack on the weekend. BBC News
Boy, 3, pulled from funicular crash that has shocked Portugal
It is unclear what caused the crash in which 16 people died and more than 20 were injured, including many foreign nationals. BBC News
Our War Heroes Are Not Criminals, Thugs, or Killers — They Are Defenders of Sri Lanka
“In Geneva, they speak of justice. But here in Sri Lanka, we remember survival—and we defend those who gave their lives so our nation could stand.” –Palitha Ariyarathna In Geneva,…
Anand says she has ‘utmost confidence’ in ICC judge sanctioned by the U.S.Globalnews Digital
Following U.S. sanctions being placed on a Canadian ICC judge, Kimberley Prost, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she has “utmost confidence” in them.
ConocoPhillips says it will cut workforce by up to 25 per centGlobalnews Digital
Houston-based ConocoPhillips will announce details on Thursday to reduce its workforce by 20 to 25 per cent as part of a broader company restructuring plan.
Israel intensifies Gaza City attacks as UN warns of ‘horrific’ consequences for displaced families
Strikes reportedly kill 31 people in the city, home to a million people and where a famine was declared last month. BBC News
Quebec wants court to declare branch of Swedish battery developer Northvolt insolventGlobalnews Digital
Quebec filed the court application in an attempt to recoup some of the province’s losses on a failed electric-vehicle battery project.
‘Ding dong ditch’ shooting: New details emerge as suspect held on $1M bondKatie Scott
Gonzalo Leon Jr. was ordered to be held on US$1-million bond after prosecutors said they were considering bringing more serious charges against him.
Three dead after historic funicular railway derails in Lisbon
A train on Lisbon’s famous Gloria funicular cable railway derailed and crashed. BBC News
Wages and salary data suggest getting a pay boost may soon get harderAri Rabinovitch
Salary growth is expected to drop for Canadians in 2026, according to survey data, as StatCan reports business output and labour productivity declined in the second quarter.
Armed Jewish settlers take over Palestinian home in Hebron
Armed Jewish settlers stormed and seized a Palestinian home at the entrance to Hebron’s Old City. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
House moves to expose Epstein files, authorizes Oversight probe
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a resolution formally authorizing the Oversight Committee’s ongoing probe into Jeffrey Epstein. The legislation also green-lit the committee’s release of “all unclassified committee…
‘Rogue states’ risk federal funding for illegal immigrant driver’s licenses
EXCLUSIVE: A new Republican congressional proposal aims to close loopholes for illegal immigrants able to get driving privileges in some states. Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chair of the House Budget…
FBI’s Operation Box Cutter indicts 22 Chinese nationals and companies for fentanyl precursors
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is “targeting the fentanyl supply chain at its source,” and a recent operation led to the indictments of 22 Chinese nationals, four China-based chemical…