Donald Trump orders infamous Alcatraz prison to re-open to house ‘dregs of society’

Police are investigating a reported rape of a teenage girl at the Camper Calling Festival in Warwickshire, where a 16-year-old boy has been arrested. This incident follows another rape allegation involving a one-eyed man in Oxfordshire, prompting police appeals for public assistance in both cases. Want More Context? 🔎

A rescue mission for Russian climber Natalia Nagovitsina, 47, who has been trapped for ten days at 22,965 feet on Victory Peak in Kyrgyzstan after breaking her leg, has been abandoned due to severe weather and failed attempts. Despite efforts from climbers and helicopters, conditions worsened following the death of fellow climber Luca Sinigaglia, leading rescue leaders to doubt her survival chances. Want More Context? 🔎

Palestinians in Gaza face a dire humanitarian crisis, with a declared famine amid ongoing Israeli strikes that have killed at least 33 individuals, including many women and children. Despite global outrage and some aid being permitted, conditions are expected to worsen, with over half a million people experiencing starvation and a significant increase in those facing catastrophic circumstances anticipated by September. Want More Context? 🔎

Pope Leo XIV met with the Chagos Refugees Group, advocating for the right of Chagossians to return to their homeland, following their expulsion by Britain in the 1960s and 1970s. He endorsed a recent U.K.-Mauritius treaty that aims to transfer sovereignty while supporting a trust fund for resettlement, emphasizing the importance of respecting the rights of all peoples. Want More Context? 🔎

At Abu Talat Beach in Alexandria, Egypt, six students drowned and 21 others were hospitalized during a school trip due to dangerous swimming conditions. Emergency services responded after red warning flags were raised, and an investigation is underway to assess safety measures at the beach, which has been closed by authorities. Want More Context? 🔎

Authorities in Wolfe County, Kentucky, responded to a distress call after two elderly women, in their 80s, lost consciousness and showed signs of hyperthermia while in a hot tub. They were rescued by cabin caretakers and cooled down before hospital transport, prompting officials to issue safety warnings about hot tub usage, emphasizing limited soak times and awareness of personal health conditions. Want More Context? 🔎