British couple held by Taliban describe dire conditions in Kabul jail

A Moroccan man, identified as HamdiH., will be deported from Paris after lighting a cigarette with the flame of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, an act condemned by French officials as a desecration. He faces charges for violating a burial site, which could result in a year in prison and a €15,000 fine, and has a lengthy criminal record. Want More Context? 🔎

The family of 47-year-old Lucas Fulcher, a musician who vanished on April 28, expressed their sorrow after his body was discovered in a chalk cave in Hangman’s Woods, Essex, four months later. Described as a unique soul with a passion for music, his death is currently being treated as unexplained, and investigations by police are ongoing. Want More Context? 🔎

US President Donald Trump declared Russia an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to national security, signing an executive order that imposes a 50% tariff on oil imports from India for purchasing Russian oil. The order also directs the administration to identify other countries importing Russian oil for potential tariffs, coinciding with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Want More Context? 🔎

A 14-year-old girl, Ruth Szymankiewicz, was able to take her own life while under one-to-one observation at Huntercombe Hospital, where staffing was at least half below required levels on February 12, 2022. The agency worker assigned to monitor her, who used a false identity and lacked prior experience, left her unsupervised, leading to the tragic incident. Want More Context? 🔎

A famous actress was sexually assaulted by masseur Sundaralingam Koodalingam at the Rupert Jade Thai Massage parlour in Soho in March 2023. Koodalingam, who denied the charges, was sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of two sexual offenses, with the victim expressing the profound impact of the assault on her life and sense of security. Want More Context? 🔎

The US State Department is piloting a controversial Trump-era scheme requiring citizens from Malawi and Zambia to pay a $15,000 security deposit for tourist or business visas, purportedly to prevent overstays. Critics argue this policy, seen as discriminatory and costly, undermines America's reputation as a welcoming nation and overlooks that less than 2% of visitors overstay their visas. Want More Context? 🔎