Acting legend dies at 95

Jay Slater, a 19-year-old British teenager who went missing in Tenerife, died accidentally after falling 20 to 25 meters down a ravine while attempting a 14-hour walk home from a night out. The coroner ruled his death as accidental, noting that Slater suffered severe head injuries, and there was no evidence of foul play or duress involved in the incident. Want More Context? 🔎

Drivers on the M11 in Essex are experiencing significant delays due to two crashes near London Stansted Airport, with traffic backed up five miles southbound and seven miles northbound. As millions travel for the summer holidays, experts warn of potential congestion, especially on "Frantic Friday," with additional traffic expected near Wembley Stadium for the Oasis reunion concert. Want More Context? 🔎

Kristin Cabot has resigned as head of HR at Astronomer following a scandal where she and the former CEO, Andy Byron, were caught on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert, leading to viral memes and public scrutiny. Byron also stepped down amid the controversy, with co-founder Pete DeJoy appointed as interim CEO as the company emphasized its commitment to accountability and values. Want More Context? 🔎

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? 🔎