Pakistani court sentences 4 people to death for blasphemy

A serious incident occurred outside K1 Barbers on Sutton High Street around 2:10 PM, resulting in two men, aged 35 and 26, being hospitalized, one with knife injuries. The police responded with a significant presence, cordoning off the area, and both men have been arrested; their injuries are non-life-threatening, and authorities are not seeking additional suspects. Want More Context? 🔎

OTTAWA — The Longest Ballot Committee's (LBC) plan to flood the upcoming byelection ballot with over 100 candidates, aimed at protesting the first-past-the-post voting system, has drawn criticism from independent candidates like Bonnie Critchley, who argue it undermines legitimate political discourse and makes it easier for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to secure a seat. Critics, including Libertarian candidate Michael Harris, contend that the LBC's tactics mock democracy and hinder serious alternatives for voters. Want More...

The World Health Organization reported that its staff residence and main warehouse in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, were attacked three times on Monday, resulting in the detention of two WHO staff and two family members, with one staff member still in custody. Additionally, Israeli tanks entered southern and eastern districts of Deir al-Balah, where military sources indicated hostages might be located. Want More Context? 🔎

A Calgary couple experienced a frightening encounter with a grizzly bear while hiking at Trolls Falls in Alberta's Kananaskis Country during their wedding anniversary. They managed to scare the bear away by appearing larger, amidst reports of increased bear activity in the area. Want More Context? 🔎

Sky TV is acquiring financially struggling TV3 for $1, marking a significant shift in the New Zealand media landscape and setting up competition with TVNZ. The deal will result in the exit of Warner Bros Discovery from the free-to-air sector, with around 130 staff transitioning to Sky, led by Juliet Peterson, reporting to Sky's CEO Sophie Moloney. Want More Context? 🔎

The tournament hosts, Morocco, advanced to the semi-finals by defeating Mali 3-1, buoyed by strong home support at the Olympic Stadium. Coach Jorge Vilda aims for a second major trophy, while Ghana returns to the last four for the first time since 2016, with their coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren ready to leverage any crowd-induced nerves in their upcoming match. Want More Context? 🔎