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A tragic incident occurred in Prokhladny, Russia, where 13-year-old Anastasia Ryzhenko was fatally injured during a gym class when a classmate, 16-year-old Timur, accidentally threw a javelin that struck her in the eye, leading to a coma from which she never recovered. An investigation by the Russian Investigative Committee is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, while Anastasia's mother, Elena, expressed her gratitude for the medical efforts but criticized the lack of accountability...

Scotland Yard is investigating a British Airways steward who allegedly danced naked in a business class toilet during a trans-Atlantic flight after reportedly taking drugs. Fellow crew members were unable to locate him for an extended period, ultimately finding him 'completely naked' and requiring him to be secured in a first-class seat for the remainder of the flight before being escorted off in a wheelchair. The incident has led to his suspension, with colleagues expressing...

Cutty Sark DLR station in Greenwich, London, is set to close for nearly a year starting May 31 to install new escalators following ongoing issues that have persisted for nearly a decade, causing significant passenger frustration and even altercations. With over 7.6 million entries and exits in 2023, the station's broken escalators have forced individuals to either use a single lift or climb 121 steps, leading to dangerous overcrowding and accessibility challenges for disabled passengers....

SummaryEight doctors in Russia have been arrested for allegedly running a black-market baby ring, selling at least 13 newborns to foreign couples while fabricating medical records to claim the buyers were infertile. The medics, including three chief physicians, are accused of earning £510,000 by using assisted reproductive technologies to cultivate embryos and arrange births for sale between 2018 and 2020. They now face up to 15 years in prison for child trafficking, with the fate...

Summary Four people were injured, three seriously, in a car collision with pedestrians on De Montfort Street, Leicester, around 12:30 am on May 31, following a fight at a private event. A 31-year-old man from Leicester has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving; he remains in police custody. Leicestershire Police are conducting an investigation, with a large cordon in place as forensic inquiries continue, and they urge the public...

Summary A man has been arrested in Rusholme, Greater Manchester, after allegedly reversing into a police sergeant multiple times, resulting in the officer's legs being crushed between two vehicles. The 41-year-old suspect faces charges of assault, dangerous driving, and failing to stop, while the injured sergeant is receiving treatment in the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker condemned the assault, emphasizing the risks officers face and appealing for any CCTV or dash...