‘Frail’ Brit, 79, faces time in Chile prison after crystal meth found in luggage

In the village of Tutbury, Staffordshire, residents are frustrated by a growing population of peacocks, which are causing disturbances and property damage. Locals report loud squawking during the night, droppings on driveways, and destruction of gardens, prompting the parish council to advise against feeding the birds, as this encourages them to roost nearby. While some residents view the peacocks as a charming aspect of village life, others find them to be an absolute nuisance, leading...

A two-year-old boy was found riding a baggage conveyor belt at Newark Liberty International Airport after sneaking behind a JetBlue ticketing counter while his parents were distracted. Quick action by Port Authority police officers led to his rescue before he reached an X-ray unit, and he was unharmed but checked by medical responders. This incident occurred amid ongoing airport issues, including numerous flight cancellations and delays, raising concerns about safety in the baggage handling area....

The UK government is introducing a new law to criminalize coerced internal concealment of illicit objects by children, known as ‘plugging’, ‘stuffing’, or ‘banking’, with offenders facing up to 10 years in prison. Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips emphasized the exploitation of young and vulnerable individuals as a significant concern, noting that cases include children as young as seven being forced to carry drugs and weapons. The British Transport Police are actively addressing this issue at...

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned France's initiative to recognize a Palestinian state as "revolting" amidst ongoing conflict with Hamas. He criticized the timing of the French proposal, suggesting that if France is keen on supporting a Palestinian state, they should offer part of the French Riviera instead. Huckabee emphasized that the US would not participate in such efforts and found it inappropriate for France to pressure a sovereign nation like Israel during wartime....

A flesh-eating parasite called New World Screwworm is advancing toward the US border in Texas, prompting Washington to halt cattle imports from Mexico. This parasitic fly lays eggs in wounds on warm-blooded animals, feeding on their flesh and potentially leading to death if untreated. Although primarily affecting livestock, humans can also be infested, particularly vulnerable populations; to combat this threat, the US Department of Agriculture is investing $21 million to produce sterile screwworms in Mexico,...

SummaryIzabela Zablocka, a 30-year-old woman who went missing in Derby in 2010 after moving from Poland, has been the subject of a renewed investigation following the discovery of human remains in a garden during searches at an address in Princes Street, Normanton. Three individuals were arrested on suspicion of her murder after a missing persons report was filed last week, prompting police to trace her last known movements. Despite her family’s efforts to locate her,...