'Farage's First Big Mistake': Reform UK Slammed Over Plan To Scrap Net Zero

Three British nationals, Lisa Stocker, Jonathan Collyer, and Phineas Float, were sentenced to one year in prison for drug smuggling in Bali after being caught with 17 packages of cocaine. They faced the death penalty, but the judge reduced their sentence due to their polite behavior, with Stocker claiming she was tricked into carrying the drugs. Want More Context? 🔎

Starting July 25, Ofcom mandates age checks on UK porn sites to protect children from accessing harmful content, requiring ID or credit information for verification. Research shows alarming rates of underage access, prompting these rules as part of the Online Safety Act to mitigate negative impacts on children's understanding of sex and relationships. Want More Context? 🔎

Georgia Harry, a 26-year-old civil servant, died after falling down stairs at Lost Bar in Liverpool while heading to the toilet with a friend in March. Despite being on life support for a month, she succumbed to extensive brain injuries on April 13; toxicology reports indicated high alcohol levels and low ketamine, with the coroner concluding her death was an accidental result of the fall. Want More Context? 🔎

England manager Sarina Wiegman is "not for sale at any price," according to Football Association CEO Mark Bullingham, emphasizing her exceptional record of reaching finals in five major tournaments. As Wiegman leads England into the Euro 2025 final against Spain, Bullingham reassures her commitment to the team until 2027, highlighting plans for future success, including the 2027 World Cup. Want More Context? 🔎

Police released documents related to Bryan Kohberger, who was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murder of four University of Idaho students, revealing unsettling details about his behavior. A woman who dated Kohberger reported he asked her about a past murder and what she thought was the worst way to die, referencing a Ka-Bar knife, which he had purchased before the killings. Want More Context? 🔎

The Justice Department interviewed Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice, for a full day in Tallahassee, where she is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. Maxwell's attorney reported that she answered all questions without invoking any privileges, while a House Oversight Committee subpoenaed her to testify on August 11 amid growing criticism of the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein case. Want More Context? 🔎