Once-polluted Paris river reopens for public swimming after Olympics rush to clean it up
The Seine River in Paris, France, has officially reopened for public swimming. (See the video at the top of this article.) This is the first time the river has been…
Roseanne Barr and John Goodman haven’t spoken in ‘seven or eight years’
John Goodman opened up about his relationship with former co-star Roseanne Barr, years after her firing from the revival of their hit show, “Roseanne.” During a recent interview with the…
North Korea’s Benidorm-style resort welcomes first Russian tourists
Details of how it was built – in a country largely closed to the outside world – are shrouded in secrecy. BBC News
Massive scam spreading designed to trick you and steal your money
Look at the image. That’s not the real Omaha Steaks. It’s from a fake site designed to steal your money. It’s happening all over the internet right now. You see…
As US-backed group delivers 70 million meals, UN and NGOs fight to discredit Gaza aid rival
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), with support from the U.S. and Israel, has distributed some 70 million meals to Gazans since May. But its aid distribution system has been under…
The beauty and brutality of life in the shadow of Kashmir killings
BBC visits ground zero of the April attack in Pahalgam where locals are picking up the pieces of their broken lives. BBC News
‘It’ll be a chess match’ – where Wimbledon final will be won
In her latest BBC Sport column at Wimbledon, Naomi Broady analyses where Saturday’s final between Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek will be won and lost. BBC News
Former Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo reflects on firing, extends offer to fans for Home Run Derby
Mike Rizzo’s run with the Washington Nationals came to an end earlier this week. The MLB club relieved Rizzo of his general manager duties after 16 years. Rizzo helped build…
President Trump vows to help Texas recover from deadly flood devastation
President Donald Trump said the devastation in Texas following deadly flash flooding is “as bad as I’ve seen” but affirmed his administration’s commitment to helping rebuild the Central Texas community…
HALO Air Ambulance expands fleet of helicoptersJustin Sibbet
The newest addition to the HALO Air Ambulance fleet has taken flight in an expanded effort to bring lifesaving services to southern Alberta.
B.C. restaurateur raises concerns with province’s Racist Incident HelplineAmy Judd
Solomon Siegal was at Victoria’s Pride Parade last week and says he saw a booth selling a shirt with the word ‘intifada’ on it. The Arabic word means a rebellion…
‘Who really is in charge of the waterways?’: B.C. boy’s death prompts call for changeAmy Judd
Lionel Hall was killed on June 7 when a speedboat struck two children who were being towed on an inner tube in Burrard Inlet off Cates Park in North Vancouver.…
Cal State LA lets professors move classes online due to student fears over ICE immigration enforcement
California State University, Los Angeles, is giving professors the option of moving their classes online due to students’ fears about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Heather Lattimer, university provost and…
Israeli settlers beat to death US citizen in West Bank, family says
Rights advocates call on the Trump administration to ensure accountability for the killing of Sayfollah Musallet. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Residents take City of Calgary to court over rezoning of former Viscount Bennett siteAdam MacVicar
On April 8, Calgary city council voted 9-5 in favour of rezoning the former school site along Crowchild Trail between 26 Avenue and 33 Avenue S.W.
Trump’s new tariff threats said to have little impact on SaskatchewanKat Ludwig
As U.S. President Donald Trump issues new 35% tariff threats on Canadian goods, Saskatchewan’s Premier says this latest round of tariffs won’t have much impact on the province.
Saskatchewan wildfires: Muskeg fire reaches the outskirts of BeauvalNicole Healey
Hundreds of people have been forced to flee from the Village of Beauval in northern Saskatchewan due to the Muskeg wildfire breaching the outskirts of the community.
Aaron Rodgers refuses to sign autograph for fan because he didn’t know enough details about a 2005 game
Aaron Rodgers told a fan he wouldn’t sign an autograph at a golf course after the fan couldn’t answer a question about a game from Rodgers’ rookie season in 2005.…
US sending special envoy after weapons deliveries resumed, says Ukraine
US envoy Keith Kellogg will travel to Kyiv early next week, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera