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An "evil" fraudster, Aidan Frier, 26, from South Shields, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for conning his grandfather out of £64,000 by faking employment with a water company and creating false documents. The grandfather, devastated after losing his life savings, expressed that his world crumbled, highlighting the severe emotional impact of Frier’s deceitful actions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A young man named Aidan Frier tricked his grandad...

Syrian Bedouin and allied fighters continued clashes with Druze fighters in Sweida for the seventh day, despite a US-brokered ceasefire aimed at preventing further Israeli intervention. Over 900 people have died amid the violence, prompting international concern and a call for unity among Syria's diverse communities, while the humanitarian situation worsens with hospitals overwhelmed and many displaced. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Fighting in Syria In Syria, there have been ongoing fights between...

A woman named Esperanza backed out of a surrogacy arrangement with Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan after feeling uneasy about their request for additional surrogates and conflicting information. The couple is under investigation by local and federal authorities following a traumatic head injury to their infant and allegations of misleading multiple surrogates, leading to the custody of 21 children, most born via surrogacy. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A woman decided not to...

A Palestinian family faces dire hardships amid ongoing occupation and warfare, leading to severe malnutrition among children, including Samah's daughter Lana and Asma's newborn Wateen, who are both suffering from starvation and lack of medical care. With over 18,000 children killed and food scarcity worsening, the situation reflects a devastating war strategy targeting future generations. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A big Palestinian family is facing a lot of sadness because there isn't...

At least 27 people have died after the Wonder Sea cruise boat capsized in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, on July 19, 2025, amid stormy weather from Typhoon Wipha. A search-and-rescue operation is ongoing, with 11 survivors found and the nationalities of the 48 tourists and five crew members still unconfirmed. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A tourist boat in Vietnam's beautiful Ha Long Bay capsized during a storm, leading to the tragic loss...

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned an attack on a Palestinian church in Taybeh, attributed to Israeli settlers, calling it an "act of terror" and urging prosecution of the perpetrators. His comments follow a rise in violence in the West Bank, with calls for investigations into settler violence against Palestinians, amid ongoing tensions related to Israeli settlements. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee is asking for those who set...