Five talking points from Lions squad announcement

England attacking midfielder Fran Kirby has announced her retirement from international football before the European Championships, expressing she leaves with her "head held high." The Brighton player, who scored 19 goals in 77 caps for the Lionesses, had been a pivotal figure for over a decade but was informed she would not be selected for the Euros, which prompted her decision to retire earlier than planned. England coach Sarina Wiegman praised Kirby as an "amazing...

An entire residential road in Bixton Close, Northwick, Worcester, was evacuated by a bomb squad after a man accidentally pulled the pin on a World War Two RG-42 grenade he bought for £30 at an antiques market over a year ago. Upon pulling the pin, the grenade emitted a noise, prompting him to evacuate the property and alert neighbors before calling the police, who established a 100m cordon. The bomb squad x-rayed the device, confirming...

A cursed doll, Annabelle, rumored to have gone missing during a paranormal tour in the US, is allegedly linked to local disasters including a fire and a jailbreak. Despite claims of her disappearance while in New Orleans, Tony Spera from the Warren Occult Museum asserts that Annabelle was never out of their control and remains secured in her case. Skepticism persists on social media, especially after incidents occurred shortly after the doll's alleged absence, leading...

A health alert has been issued for frozen ham croquettes from Croquetas La Mary LCC due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, specifically soy and sesame. The US Department of Agriculture's FSIS announced that the croquettes, produced in April and May 2023, are not fully cooked and pose a risk to consumers with allergies. Although no illnesses have been reported, the agency advises consumers to discard the product or return it, as it is no longer...

Three young sisters, Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia Decker (5), have been found dead near their father's truck in Wenatchee, Washington, after being reported missing while visiting him. Their father, Travis Decker, 32, who is homeless and has a military background, is wanted for three counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping. The Wenatchee Police Department has advised the public not to approach him and to call 911 with any information, expressing deep condolences...

A man in his 30s was arrested for allegedly trespassing on the grounds of Windsor Castle just after 1pm on Sunday, June 1, and for possession of Class A drugs. The suspect was quickly detained by Metropolitan Police officers, who were present in the area, and he has since been bailed while investigations continue by both the Metropolitan and Thames Valley Police. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams emphasized the importance of security for the royal family,...