At least 95 dead as flash floods hit Valencia; study says light rail for Galway is feasible – The Irish Times

Greg Monks, a 38-year-old British tourist from Glasgow, has been missing for four days after a night out in Albufeira, Portugal, where he was attending a stag do. His family, including his parents and girlfriend Nicole Ashleigh Kelso, have traveled to the area to assist in the search, as his disappearance is considered out of character. Despite police locating him near Cerro da Aguia during the time he went missing, there have been no sightings...

A British tourist was killed when an SUV crashed into a bakery in Tigaki, Greece, while she and her husband were seated outside on Friday afternoon. The driver reportedly lost control before the collision, and both the couple and the driver were taken to the hospital; the woman later succumbed to her injuries, while her husband remains in critical condition, and the driver suffered minor injuries. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with news footage...

Lidl has recalled its Cookies & Cream Protein Bars, produced by Healthy Fit, in Northern Ireland due to allergy concerns, as the label does not mention milk and soya, posing a health risk for individuals with allergies. The affected bars have a batch code of 002851 and a best before date of January 2026; customers are advised to return them for a full refund. This recall follows other recent product withdrawals from various supermarkets due...

The Liverpool Premier League trophy parade on May 26, 2025, was marred by tragedy when a car crashed into the crowd, injuring 79 people, including children. Paul Doyle, 53, has been charged with grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving related to the incident. Community members, reflecting on past tragedies like Hillsborough, emphasize Liverpool's spirit of unity and support for victims, as efforts to aid those affected commenced shortly after the crash. Full Article

SummaryFollowing a week of cooler, showery weather, temperatures across England and eastern Wales are set to rise, with some areas expected to reach 26C (79F) on Saturday, marking the end of May. This spring has been confirmed as the sunniest on record, with temperature and rainfall levels nearing records as well. The meteorological calendar indicates that summer begins on Sunday, June 1. Full Article

Buckingham Palace has released a list of gifts received by the royal family from 2020 to 2023, including items such as a Rolls-Royce Cullinan from the King of Bahrain for King Charles and themed gifts from the late Queen's visit to the Coronation Street set. The gifts, which also include items like a feather crown and a tea set, are given during foreign visits and are not considered personal property, as they become part of...