Japan’s minority gov’t faces election setback over inflation, immigration
Soaring prices and anti-foreigner sentiment have become central issues for much of Japan’s electorate. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
‘Gangsta Debbs’ – the granny who used her family to run an £80m drug empire
The 65-year-old funded a lavish lifestyle by using her family to move large amounts of cocaine around the UK. BBC News
Syrian presidency to send new force to halt clashes in south
The Syrian leader’s move comes after days of clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters in Suweida, reported to have killed hundreds. BBC News
Triple dog attack left me with nightmares, says survivor
Police forces across England and Wales have seen an increase in dog attacks over the past five years. BBC News
‘The guy is incredible’ – Usyk v Dubois 2 predictions
BBC Sport gathers predictions from fighters and pundits for Daniel Dubois’ rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. BBC News
Four dead as South Korea lashed by torrential rain, displacing thousands
Record rainfall is expected to continue hammering parts of South Korea until Monday as more warnings are issued. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Rubio announces visa revocations on Brazilian judge for ‘political witch hunt’ against ex-president Bolsonaro
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions on a Brazilian judge after the country’s Supreme Court issued search warrants and restraining orders against former President Jair Bolsonaro. Brazilian…
‘The village will die’ – Italy looks for answers to decline in number of babies
The government wants to encourage women to have babies but Italians say they need greater help. BBC News
Stampeders continue dominance with 41-20 win over BombersGlobalnews Digital
The Calgary Stampeders continued their dominance of the CFL on Friday night. Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. completed 16 of 24 passes for 267 yards and three touchdowns to lead the…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers suffer 2nd straight lopsided loss to Calgary StampedersRuss Hobson
The Stampeders dominated the Bombers for the second straight game with 24 second half points in a 41-20 victory.
LA County Sheriff identifies three veteran deputies killed in training facility explosion
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has identified the three deputies killed in Friday’s training facility explosion at an East Los Angeles County training site. The devastating explosion has been…
US restricts visas for Brazilian officials over Bolsonaro ‘witch-hunt’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accuses Brazilian Supreme Court judge of creating a ‘persecution, censorship complex’. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Thousands of Afghans won’t be compensated by UK for data breach
The MoD says it will ‘robustly defend’ against large compensation claims from Afghans affected by the data breach, and won’t proactively give payouts BBC News
Court orders former Brazilian president Bolsonaro to wear ankle tag
A court in Brazil also bars the ex-president from using social media and puts him under 24-hour surveillance. BBC News
Bassitt leads Jays to win in return from breakGlobalnews Digital
Chris Bassitt doesn’t mind leaving his comfort zone.
At least 9 killed, many abducted in ‘bandit’ gang attack in Nigeria
Many women and children were reportedly abducted in the deadly attack in Zamfara State. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Serious pollution incidents by water companies up 60%
Last year saw record levels of pollution incidents in England, such as the release of untreated sewage, the Environment Agency says. BBC News
Russian lawmakers claim WhatsApp is a national security threat, should prepare to leave the country
A Russian lawmaker who regulates the country’s IT said Friday that WhatsApp should prepare to leave the Russian market, warning that the messaging app would likely be put on a…
Damian Lillard reacts to reunion with Trail Blazers after abrupt end to run with Bucks
Earlier this month, the Milwaukee Bucks waived star guard Damian Lillard. On Thursday, ESPN reported the nine-time All-Star and the Portland Trail Blazers were finalizing a three-year contract to reunite…