'Screamingly funny' Tony Slattery dies aged 65

Summary An 11-year-old boy, Othniel Adoma from Bracknell, has died following a minibus crash on the M4 on May 11, becoming the second child fatality from the incident, which also claimed the life of a six-year-old boy. The white Ford Transit minibus overturned on the exit slip road at junction 10, resulting in injuries to five other children, who have since been discharged from the hospital. No arrests have been made, and Thames Valley Police...

The Rukban displacement camp, which opened and was cut off in the height of the civil war in 2014, housed thousands of people.The Rukban displacement camp in Syria has officially closed, with the last families leaving to return to their hometowns after years of siege and isolation during the civil war. Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa described the closure as the end of a tragic chapter marked by suffering. As families like Yasmine al-Salah's return...

In Western Australia, respiratory infections like influenza, whooping cough, and COVID-19 have surged, prompting the Australian Medical Association to advocate for vaccinations, especially for at-risk groups. WA's RSV immunisation program has significantly reduced hospitalisations among infants by over 50%, saving the health system millions. However, vaccination rates for COVID and influenza are alarmingly low, particularly among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, necessitating urgent action and expert guidance from healthcare providers. Full Article

Traffic to and from Auckland Airport is heavily congested due to a car fire on the Southwestern Motorway. A witness reported that the vehicle, a classic model Land Rover, emitted dark grey smoke and flames were seen engulfing its bonnet, with fire rising from underneath the engine and around the wheel wells. The incident occurred just after the Massey Rd interchange on State Highway 20, causing significant delays for motorists in the area. Full Article

An investigation into the unsuccessful R1.4-billion Ackerley equity deal has recommended that SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer and head of legal Chantal du Pisani face disciplinary action. However, SARU has received additional legal advice suggesting that they should not be held accountable for the deal's failure. This situation raises questions about the implications of the investigation's findings and the legal counsel's guidance on the matter. Full Article

US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez highlighted the escalating feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, which has implications for both. Tensions flared after Musk criticized Trump's budget and tax bill, leading to public exchanges on social media where Trump threatened to withdraw government contracts from Musk, and Musk implied Trump is linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The fallout from their conflict could significantly impact Musk’s business, as seen with Tesla's stock dropping, and raise scrutiny over his...