River Island allowed to shut shops to stave off collapse
The struggling High Street retailer had warned it would run out of cash by the end of August. BBC News
Texas asks Illinois court to enforce arrest warrants for Democratic lawmakers
While Texas House Democrats hunker down in Illinois, breaking quorum to prevent their Republican colleagues from voting on redistricting during a special session, the Lone Star State is pursuing legal…
NCA to investigate police officer sex abuse claims
South Yorkshire Police will not investigate itself over reports officers sexually abused children. BBC News
Biden-nominated judge slaps nationwide injunction on Trump birthright citizenship order
A Biden-appointed federal judge issued a nationwide injunction on President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order, arguing that the directive is likely to be found in violation of the Constitution. U.S.…
Nwaneri signs new long-term Arsenal deal
Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri signs a new five-year contract at the Premier League club. BBC News
How to tell if your Samsung Galaxy tablet has been hacked
Tablets aren’t just for streaming and strolling anymore. For many people, they serve as a digital wallet, photo album, document hub and even a mobile office. That’s especially true for…
Israel’s plan means more misery for Palestinians and big risk for Netanyahu
Takeover raises the prospect of curfews, evacuation orders and exhausted civilians on the road once more. BBC News
Canada expands recall for pistachio products due to possible salmonellaSean Previl
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall involves several pastry products, including some Andalos brand pastries such as baklavas.
Mr. President, help me bring my son back from hell
Imagine seeing your worst nightmare come true. You see your child dying right in front of your eyes. You see him gaunt and frail. Sobbing, crying his heart out, withering…
Restrictions placed on forestry operations in N.B. as Miramichi wildfire growsSawyer Bogdan
In response to the increased wildfire risk, some forestry operations in New Brunswick will be restricted over the next couple of days.
Gazza, family ties & a kiss from Clough – why we love our clubs
Fans share their stories of why they support their clubs – from meeting Nottingham Forest boss Brian Clough to falling in love with Spurs stars Paul Gascoigne and Gary Lineker…
‘Water supply has diminished’: Dry weather and the call to conserve in HalifaxGabby Rodrigues
A Halifax utility company is asking residents to voluntarily conserve water due to low supply levels amid a Nova Scotia drought that has resulted in a province-wide forest ban. …
Chicago Sky game becomes latest WNBA contest disrupted by sex toy being thrown on court as arrests continue
Another WNBA game was disrupted this week when a familiar and lewd object was thrown onto the court in the final seconds of a Chicago Sky game on Thursday night.…
Homicide investigators looking into death of Winnipeg man, police saySam Thompson
Officers were called to a scene on Boyd Avenue Tuesday evening, where they found a man with severe injuries. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition, where he later…
John Cena’s hair transplant changed his life years after he was ‘run out’ of Hollywood
Before John Cena was a movie star, he was a WWE star, but his rise to movie stardom wasn’t easy. “I was run out of the movie business in 2009…
Canada lost 41K jobs in July, but unemployment rate holds steady at 6.9%Globalnews Digital
Statistics Canada says youth aged 15 to 24 saw the biggest employment drop in July amid the tough summer jobs market, with 34,000 lost.
Hamas endgame is ‘long-term’ and is playing out for all to see as Israel pushes deeper into Gaza
Israel’s security cabinet overnight Thursday approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to defeat Hamas, including taking control of Gaza City, after the Palestinian terror group torpedoed U.S.-mediated negotiations. However, questions…
What we know about Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City
The plan faces fierce opposition within Israel as well as international criticism. BBC News
Teenager who lost his legs in crash will ‘never forgive’ driver
Young footballer Adam Golebiewski was a passenger in Arran Paterson’s car in Aberdeenshire in September last year. BBC News