High Court orders X to provide details of accounts behind alleged smear campaign – The Irish Times

After a night out, 22-year-old Erin Punton took a seagull home from outside a pub, only to discover the next morning that it had bird flu. Shocked by the revelation, she immediately bleached her home, having no recollection of the previous night's events where she filmed herself with the bird, affectionately calling it a "beauty." Want More Context? 🔎

Researchers in China have discovered a well-preserved skeleton of a new dinosaur species, Pulaosaurus qinglong, which may have chirped rather than roared, as its larynx resembles that of modern birds. This find, along with evidence from another dinosaur, suggests that chirping could have been more common among dinosaurs, challenging traditional perceptions of their vocalizations. Want More Context? 🔎

Passengers traveling to Leeds train station are experiencing significant disruptions due to a fault in the signalling system, leading to the closure of all railway lines and potential delays of up to two hours or cancellations. Major train operators, including CrossCountry, LNER, Northern, and TransPennine Express, have issued a "do not travel" warning as the station remains closed for the day. Want More Context? 🔎

A police officer in Argentina received over £9,000 in compensation after being photographed naked on his patio by a Google Street View car, which the courts ruled was an invasion of privacy. Although a lower court initially sided with Google, appellate judges determined the image was taken within the officer's home environment, thus undermining his dignity. Want More Context? 🔎

Part of the M25 was closed in both directions following a crash involving a car and a motorbike near Heathrow Airport, resulting in long traffic delays and the motorbike rider being hospitalized with potentially life-changing injuries. Although the motorway has since reopened, significant delays persist, impacting travelers heading to Heathrow and coinciding with high traffic due to an Oasis reunion concert at Wembley Stadium. Want More Context? 🔎

On June 29, a passenger attempted to open the doors on a TUI flight from the Dominican Republic to London Gatwick, causing panic among passengers. Oore Fabunmi, seated nearby, described the chaotic scene as fellow travelers restrained the man, who later appeared confused and agitated, leading to his detention by police upon landing. Want More Context? 🔎