African diplomats urge UK government to back bill to speed up debt restructurings

A fire at the Marienkrankenhaus hospital in Hamburg, Germany, resulted in the deaths of three patients and injuries to over 50 others. The blaze, which started in the geriatric ward, spread smoke throughout the building, leading to critical conditions for two individuals and serious injuries for 16 more. Following the rapid extinguishment of the fire, patients were evacuated and treated, with the cause of the incident still under investigation at this large Catholic hospital that...

Young British travelers, including Bella May Culley and Charlotte May Lee, are increasingly becoming embroiled in drug smuggling cases, facing severe legal consequences abroad. Culley, arrested in Georgia, and Lee, imprisoned in Sri Lanka, are part of a disturbing trend fueled by organized crime exploiting vulnerable individuals, often through manipulation and coercion. Experts note that recent cannabis legalization in the Far East has led to a rise in opportunistic smuggling, with traffickers targeting unsuspecting backpackers...

The UK is predicted to experience a hotter-than-normal summer in 2025, with an increased likelihood of heatwaves, as stated by the Met Office. In its latest three-month outlook, the Met Office indicates that the meteorological summer, spanning from June 1 to August 31, is twice as likely to be hotter than average. This forecast follows an unprecedented spring, which was recorded as the sunniest, as well as one of the driest and warmest in history....

As of June 1, 2025, disposable vapes are banned across the UK, affecting all retailers and online sales, due to environmental concerns and rising youth usage. The ban, which targets single-use devices like Elfbar and Lost Mary, aims to reduce plastic waste and prevent nicotine addiction among young people, with penalties for non-compliance reaching unlimited fines or jail time. While reusable vapes remain available, there are concerns from industry advocates about potential increases in smoking...

A beekeeper in Turkey, Huseyin Ceylan, offers a unique treatment called apitherapy, where guests inhale air from beehives to aid recovery from ailments like allergies and migraines. Visitors stay in cabins near his bee farm for several days, engaging in sessions that involve breathing from different hives. Although not officially recognized by the government, the therapy is practiced widely in Turkey and abroad, with Ceylan advocating for its acceptance in the medical community. Full Article

Tensions erupted in central Paris following Paris Saint-Germain's victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final, leading to chaotic scenes near Parc des Princes. Celebratory fireworks turned into violence as fans clashed with police, who deployed water cannons and over 5,400 officers to restore order. Amid the unrest, shops boarded up and reports surfaced of significant clashes in Munich, including injuries among PSG supporters, highlighting the aftermath of the historic win. Full Article