Youth Demand activists protested during the London Marathon by throwing red powder paint on Tower Bridge, advocating for a trade embargo on Israel. Two supporters, Willow Holland and Cristy North, were arrested after jumping barriers and making statements about the need to stop government support for what they described as genocide in Gaza. Despite the protest, the marathon continued with over 56,000 participants, and public figures, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, expressed support for those honoring the memory of victims of a recent mass stabbing.
Full Article
Student rescued from Mount Fuji goes back for his phone and has to be rescued again
A 27-year-old Chinese university student was rescued twice from Mount Fuji in four days while attempting to retrieve his mobile phone during the off-season. Initially rescued by helicopter after losing his crampons, he returned to the mountain but was found again by another hiker suffering from altitude sickness. Despite official warnings against off-season climbs due to dangerous conditions, some criticized him for his actions, questioning whether he should reimburse emergency services for the rescues. Full...
Read more