High school lacrosse players ‘abducted at gunpoint as part of hazing prank’

The London Eye has experienced a breakdown on the hottest day of the year in Britain, with temperatures reaching 28°C. Footage shows an announcement made at the popular tourist attraction, indicating that engineers are on site to address the issue, as crowds wait to board. According to the Met Office, there’s a 30% chance temperatures could exceed 30°C, potentially marking a record early for such heat in the year. Full Article

Two police horses, Yvonne and Snaffles, were attacked by a dog while on patrol in Shepherd’s Bush Green, with officers Sergeant Leon Astley and PC Grace Miller-McCormack riding them. Despite the owner's attempts to control the dog, it chased the horses and attempted to bite their legs until public intervention helped detain it; fortunately, Yvonne and Snaffles only sustained minor injuries and are recovering. The Metropolitan Police are appealing for information to identify the dog...

Chongqing, a megacity in China with over 30 million residents, features an extensive surveillance system, monitored through a grid-like structure that allows local committees to track neighborhood activities. The city is characterized by its unique mountainous architecture, resulting in a multi-layered urban environment known as a ‘5D city,’ which integrates skyscrapers and infrastructure into its terrain. However, the dense fog often enveloping Chongqing and its limited sunlight access highlight the challenges faced by its inhabitants,...

A lion statue at Weelsby Woods in Grimsby, which was repaired after being damaged by a car in 2023, has drawn criticism from locals for its appearance, leading to it being dubbed 'ugly' and covered with a 'bag of shame'. Originally carved in 1876, the statues were altered to match each other, but many residents found the reworked lion's face to resemble caricatures of famous figures. Despite the backlash, some, including Councillor Harry Hudson, praised...

Dozens of visitors to the Cowbridge Farm Shop at Marlborough Grange Farm in south Wales have contracted a parasitic infection called cryptosporidium, with 28 confirmed cases reported. Public Health Wales has suspended all calf and lamb feeding and petting sessions at the farm while investigating the outbreak. Symptoms include watery diarrhoea, stomach pains, and nausea, particularly affecting young children and those with weakened immune systems; recovery typically occurs within a month for those with healthy...

Voters across 23 local authorities in England, including key regions like Buckinghamshire and Cornwall, are casting their ballots today for 1,641 council seats and various mayoral positions. Results will begin trickling in starting late tonight, with significant outcomes expected for mayoral elections in places like North Tyneside and Greater Lincolnshire, as well as a parliamentary by-election in Runcorn and Helsby. The elections present an opportunity for citizens to express their views on pressing national issues,...