‘A big old family squeeze’ – Mona McSharry’s mother describes moment Sligo swimmer claimed Ireland’s first medal of Paris Olympics

President Donald Trump, departing early from the G7 summit in Canada, labeled Iran's supreme leader an "easy target" but stated the U.S. won't assassinate him "at least for now." As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, Trump called for "unconditional surrender" from Iran and urged its citizens to flee, while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer noted a lack of indication from Trump on U.S. involvement in de-escalation efforts. Need More Context? 🔎

The man who received a restraining order for stalking British tennis player Emma Raducanu earlier this year attempted to apply for Wimbledon tickets but was blocked by the All England Club's security system due to his red-flagged status. Raducanu, 22, had previously been distressed by his presence at multiple tournaments, leading to police intervention and a restraining order. Need More Context? 🔎

Agnes, originally from the Ivory Coast, recounts her harrowing experiences of being detained at Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre, where she faced the threat of deportation despite fleeing civil war and potential imprisonment. After following legal procedures for asylum, she was shocked to find herself in a detention facility, which she equates to a prison, and now campaigns against such practices for vulnerable individuals seeking safety. Need More Context? 🔎

A serious multi-vehicle crash on the M25 in Essex has led to the closure of the anticlockwise carriageway between junctions J29 and J28, resulting in 30-minute delays for drivers. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, are on-site, and diversion routes have been implemented as traffic congestion extends to Romford and Brentwood. Need More Context? 🔎

WhatsApp has introduced ads for the first time, diverging from its original stance against advertising, which was highlighted in a 2012 blog post. Currently, ads will only appear in the Updates tab, with promises of maintaining user privacy, although concerns have been raised about potential future changes and deeper data collection as the platform evolves. Need More Context? 🔎

EasyJet cabin crews in Spain plan to strike for three days starting June 25 to demand improved working conditions and salaries, which are reportedly 30% to 200% lower than their counterparts in other European bases. While no flights have been canceled yet, EasyJet aims to maintain normal operations during the strike amid ongoing protests against mass tourism in Spain. Need More Context? 🔎