PETA distributes vegan wieners outside Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Joey Chestnut was not the only big name back in Coney Island for the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) made their presence…
Notorious Swedish gang leader arrested in Turkey
Ismail Abdo, the leader of the Rumba crime gang, has been at the centre of a violent turf war with a rival gang in Sweden. BBC News
Squamish SAR, RCMP suspend search for man who went missing on Canada DayAmy Judd
Squamish Search and Rescue said more than 50 people were on the ground looking for Alex Nguyen, who was last seen on Canada Day when he was with his family.…
Man City defender Walker set to sign for Burnley
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is close to joining Burnley after passing a medical at the Premier League newcomers. BBC News
Who is Julio César Chávez Jr.? Mexican boxer to be deported by ICE after losing to Jake Paul
Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested by ICE on Thursday for deportation. The arrest came just days after Chávez’s loss to YouTuber Jake Paul in Anaheim, California, on…
Dozens of Palestinian Bedouin families flee Israeli violence in West Bank
Repeated assaults and harassment by Israeli settlers and forces has surged since the war on Gaza began in October 2023. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
How Google’s ‘Ask Photos’ uses AI to find the pictures you want
Google Photos has always been a handy way to store and organize your pictures, but its latest feature, Ask Photos, is taking things to a whole new level. Powered by…
Heat warning issued for large portion of southern OntarioKevin Nielsen
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Saturday and Sunday for an area that stretches from Peterborough to Windsor and includes Toronto, Hamilton, London and Barrie.
Crowds mourn Liverpool star Jota in his Portuguese hometown
The forward and his brother both died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday. BBC News
Florida city commissioner ‘shocked’ to stand alone as colleagues defy Trump immigration crackdown
A Florida city commissioner said she was shocked to find herself “standing alone” after her colleagues in the state’s southernmost municipality voted this week to end an agreement between the…
‘That was stressful’ – Alcaraz overcomes Struff to reach round four
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz keeps himself on course for a third Wimbledon title in a row by overcoming Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the fourth round. BBC News
Sydney Sweeney’s surprise appearance at Bezos wedding was nod to ‘old days of Hollywood’: report
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos hosted an extravagant three-day wedding celebration in Venice, Italy last week, and many online onlookers got stuck on one detail: the presence of actress…
Cause of death revealed for tourist who fell near active Indonesian volcanoKatie Scott
Juliana Marins, a 26-year-old Brazilian tourist, was found dead on Mount Rinjani after she slipped and fell off a cliff.
One in 10 cars sold in UK made in China
One in 10 cars bought in the UK are Chinese owned, new figures suggest. BBC News
Alberta First Nation seeking court ruling on end to coal mining moratoriumGlobalnews Digital
The Siksika First Nation is accusing the Alberta government of failing to consult when it lifted a moratorium on coal mining projects on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.…
Is Corbyn’s new party happening and could it damage Labour?
Backers say there is a wide-open space to Labour’s left – and millions of disillusioned voters to be won. BBC News
One year of Labour: What happened? (Newscast Live)
Have Keir Starmer’s first 12 months as Prime Minister been a success? BBC News
Palestine Action to be banned after judge denies temporary block
A High Court judge refused its request to temporarily block the government from proscribing it as a terror group. BBC News
Several killed as flash flooding hits central Texas
Others are missing following “catastrophic flooding” in several areas, authorities say. BBC News