UK gives China two weeks to explain gaps in mega-embassy plan
The deputy prime minister has requested a response over the redacted plans by 20 August. BBC News
Ex-Superman actor says he’s becoming US immigration agent
Dean Cain says he’ll be “sworn in as an ICE agent asap” following a recruitment drive by the agency. BBC News
What are semiconductors and why is Trump threatening 100% tariffs?
The President said he plans to introduce 100% tariffs on foreign-made chips, but the largest producers may avoid the levy. BBC News
Viral ‘Nicki Minaj challenge’ prompts warning from Toronto surgeonNoor Ibrahim
A viral social media challenge has lots of people throwing on a pair of high heels and testing their balance to its fullest extent.
NFL players can still use smelling salts on gameday as union clarifies league ban
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, and every NFL player, doesn’t have to go into gamedays without smelling salts after all. Kittle joked that he “considered retirement” after a…
4 key Senate seats Republicans aim to flip in 2026 midterms to expand their majority
Republican Sen. Tim Scott’s goal in next year’s midterm elections is not only to defend the GOP’s 53-47 margin in the Senate, but to expand the majority. Scott, the conservative…
Sydney Sweeney’s steamy denim ad sparks comparison to Brooke Shields’ controversial ’80s classic
Years before Sydney Sweeney had “great jeans,” Brooke Shields had her own controversial “genes” ad for Calvin Klein. Sweeney broke the internet late last month with an American Eagle Jeans…
Rye grain from 1878 shipwreck opens door to rare whiskey revival efforts
Long before bourbon dominated the liquor market, rye whiskey reigned supreme. Now, a Midwestern distiller is teaming up with scientists to bring back a long-gone type of grain and turn…
Veteran Biden insider Anita Dunn to appear in House Oversight autopen probe
Veteran Democratic operative Anita Dunn will be on Capitol Hill on Thursday for a closed-door interview with House Oversight Committee investigators. She is the tenth former White House official to…
Trump orders work on new census, says people in US illegally ‘WILL NOT BE COUNTED’
President Donald Trump declared in a Thursday morning Truth Social post that he has directed the Commerce Department to start working on a new census, noting that illegal aliens in…
Canada’s Mboko continues dream run against Osaka in National Bank Open finalGlobalnews Digital
Victoria Mboko will take centre court once again in tonight’s National Bank Open final.
Majority of Americans get more than half of calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC finds
A new federal report found the majority of Americans get more than half of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, with burgers and sandwiches, sweet bakery products, savory snacks, pizza…
South Africa ‘fear’ nothing as Australia seek WTC revenge
Australia begin white-ball tour of South Africa on Sunday with hosts brimming from World Test Championship final win. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Captive negotiator says he received written ceasefire proposal from Hamas
Greshon Baskin says Hamas submitted a written ceasefire deal to end the war and release all Israeli hostages Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Trump’s new tariffs on dozens of countries take effectGlobalnews Digital
Just after midnight, goods from more than 60 countries and the European Union became subject to tariff rates of 10 per cent or higher.
Carney, Métis groups to meet on major projects billGlobalnews Digital
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be joined by the Métis Nation of Alberta, the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan and the Métis Nation of Ontario.
Tears and outrage in South Africa as accused in pig farm murder walks free
Adrian de Wet says he was forced to throw the bodies of two black women into the pig enclosure. BBC News
Trump and Putin agree to meeting in coming days, Kremlin saysGlobalnews Digital
The Kremlin says Trump and Putin have agreed to meet in the coming days, with the Russian president’s foreign adviser saying it could take place next week.
UK says British Steel’s Chinese owners demanding millions
Jingye still owns the Scunthorpe plant that was taken over by the government under emergency powers. BBC News