Christmas shopping from a more civilised age! As Britain is gripped by festive getaway chaos and a looming recession, how the country used to get its last-minute purchases done in style

Jack Kay, dubbed ‘Ibiza’s Final Boss,’ has gained viral fame for his confident dance moves in Ibiza, resembling internet meme sensations like Salt Bae. Now with over 16,000 followers and an agent, he remains humble, asserting he’s just a normal person from Newcastle, while also revealing his girlfriend, Alisha Cook, who has shared their moments together online. Want More Context? 🔎

A Virgin Atlantic passenger, Salman Iftikhar, was jailed for threatening a stewardess with violence and making racist remarks during a flight from London to Lahore. The 37-year-old's abusive behavior, which included threats to blow up a hotel and gang-rape the crew member, caused significant distress and led to the court recognizing the lasting impact on the victim's life and career. Want More Context? 🔎

A Moroccan man, identified as HamdiH., will be deported from Paris after lighting a cigarette with the flame of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, an act condemned by French officials as a desecration. He faces charges for violating a burial site, which could result in a year in prison and a €15,000 fine, and has a lengthy criminal record. Want More Context? 🔎

The family of 47-year-old Lucas Fulcher, a musician who vanished on April 28, expressed their sorrow after his body was discovered in a chalk cave in Hangman’s Woods, Essex, four months later. Described as a unique soul with a passion for music, his death is currently being treated as unexplained, and investigations by police are ongoing. Want More Context? 🔎

US President Donald Trump declared Russia an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to national security, signing an executive order that imposes a 50% tariff on oil imports from India for purchasing Russian oil. The order also directs the administration to identify other countries importing Russian oil for potential tariffs, coinciding with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Want More Context? 🔎

A 14-year-old girl, Ruth Szymankiewicz, was able to take her own life while under one-to-one observation at Huntercombe Hospital, where staffing was at least half below required levels on February 12, 2022. The agency worker assigned to monitor her, who used a false identity and lacked prior experience, left her unsupervised, leading to the tragic incident. Want More Context? 🔎