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The Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force display team, celebrated the commencement of their 2025 season with a flight over Buckingham Palace for the VE Day anniversary and have participated in numerous airshows across the UK and Europe. Their final display will take place in Duxford on October 4, after which the pilots will begin winter training, maintaining their rigorous schedule of nearly 5,000 displays in 57 countries this year. Want More Context? 🔎

Two grandparents, Michael Ives (47) and Kerry Ives (46), were convicted of murdering their two-year-old grandson, Ethan Ives-Griffiths, who suffered severe abuse and died from a head injury in August 2021; they received 40-year sentences. Ethan's mother, Shannon Ives (28), was also found guilty of child cruelty and failing to protect him, highlighting systemic failures in child welfare oversight. Want More Context? 🔎

Dmitry Rogozin, a senior Russian official and ally of Putin, threatened missile strikes on UK defense sites, displaying a map of targets on television. His remarks followed criticism of former British defense secretary Ben Wallace and included warnings against sending children to study in the UK, while TV propagandist Solovyov threatened to deploy nuclear drones against Britain. Want More Context? 🔎

Baroness Michelle Mone has intensified her criticism of political opponents, specifically targeting Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch for her "inflammatory" and "reckless" remarks, which Mone claims could jeopardize an ongoing police investigation regarding her involvement in PPE contract awards. Mone’s accusations highlight the tension between her and Badenoch amid scrutiny of her business dealings. Want More Context? 🔎

A 23-year-old Alaskan climber, Balin Miller, tragically fell to his death from El Capitan in Yosemite National Park while livestreaming on TikTok, marking the park's third fatality this summer. His mother confirmed his passion for climbing, and the incident occurred amid a federal government shutdown that has limited park operations, prompting concerns over visitor safety. Want More Context? 🔎

Japan is facing an impending shortage of Asahi beer after the company halted production due to a cyber attack that disrupted its factory operations nationwide. Although the attack has primarily affected Japanese operations and not its global business, local retailers are running low on stock, with Asahi's popular Super Dry lager expected to be depleted soon. Want More Context? 🔎