‘Getting food parcels during the war was like birthdays and Christmas all at once’

Summary Andrew Thorpe, a prisoner awaiting trial for attempted murder, has been sentenced to life in prison after fatally attacking fellow inmate Jonathon Thornton at HMP Nottingham. The brutal assault, motivated by a racist remark made by Thornton, resulted in a catastrophic brain injury that led to Thornton's death two weeks later. Thorpe, who was also found guilty of a separate attempted murder charge for stabbing another man, will serve a minimum of 35 years...

In Lanzarote, a conflict erupted at the Hyde Park Lane hotel over sunbed reservations, sparking what many are calling the 2025 sunbed wars. A Scottish woman, dubbed a "Karen," confronted fellow holidaymakers for allegedly taking her spot, despite clear signs prohibiting sunbed reservations. The heated exchange, captured on video, showcased her complaints and defensive remarks, while bystanders noted that there were plenty of available sunbeds, questioning the need for such a confrontation. Full Article

The royal family attended the annual VE Day service at Westminster Abbey on May 8, 2025, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Germany's surrender in World War II. King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales joined veterans and dignitaries to honor those who served, with a two-minute silence observed in remembrance of the war's impact. The ceremony included wreath-laying by Charles and William, a candle-lighting by Winston Churchill's great-great-grandson, and a prayer...

A power outage affected a third of La Palma in the Canary Islands at 9:57 AM, leaving around 30,000 residents in 20 towns without electricity for nearly two hours, though hospitals and airports remained operational. The blackout's cause is still unclear, with e-distribución citing a 'fault,' and power companies Endesa and Red Eléctrica working to restore service, with over half of the power restored by midday. La Palma officials advised residents to remain calm, avoid...

A third-year law student at Warsaw University in Poland fatally attacked an administrative staff member with an axe, reportedly dismembering her and consuming parts of her body. The assault also left a security guard critically injured, prompting a police response that resulted in the suspect's arrest. Following the brutal attack, the university declared a day of mourning, expressing deep condolences to the victim's family and labeling the incident as a significant tragedy. Full Article

Lorna Rooke, an NHS blood donation worker, received nearly £30,000 in compensation after a colleague compared her personality to Darth Vader's during a Star Wars-themed personality quiz at a team-building exercise in 2021. Rooke argued that this comparison made her feel unpopular and contributed to her resignation, prompting a tribunal to rule in her favor, stating that the reference was insulting. Although she lost claims for unfair dismissal and other discrimination, the tribunal awarded her...