Airdrie schoolboy, eight, scales Ben Nevis to raise more than £3k for St Andrew’s Hospice

A hot air balloon nearly tipped over after crashing into Oasis Academy Connaught in Bristol during the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta this morning. Footage showed the navy balloon descending rapidly before hitting the roof, causing concern among onlookers as the basket tilted dangerously, but the pilot managed to regain control and glide away safely. Want More Context? 🔎

Instagram recently launched a new map feature that allows users to share their real-time locations, similar to Snap Maps, which has sparked safety concerns among users. While the feature is off by default and requires manual activation, backlash has emerged over potential risks, prompting users to urge others to disable location sharing for safety reasons. Want More Context? 🔎

A four-year-old boy, Zaahir Jan, was tragically killed by a bus outside Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, Kent, while leaving after visiting his grandmother. His mother, Azaria, expressed her devastation over his sudden loss, describing him as a "sweet and funny" child, and lamenting the inability to hold him again. Want More Context? 🔎

The remains of three additional victims from the 9/11 attacks have been identified nearly 25 years later, including Ryan Fitzgerald and Barbara Keating, thanks to advancements in DNA testing. This brings the total number of identified victims to 1,653, with ongoing efforts to honor and return remains to their families despite the passage of time. Want More Context? 🔎

A coroner has concluded that it is "not possible" to determine how 13-year-old Anna Beaumont died while snorkeling at Discovery Cove in Florida last May. Found unresponsive without her snorkel, she passed away the next day in the hospital, with the cause of death recorded as immersion in water, but no evidence of seizure or other difficulties was identified. Want More Context? 🔎

A section of the Elizabeth line is suspended at Heathrow Airport due to faulty fire equipment, causing travel delays between Terminals T2/T3 and Terminal 4. While emergency services investigate, passengers can use alternative routes, but the Northern line also faces severe delays due to a track fault. Want More Context? 🔎