Husband and wife die following ‘hit-and-run’ incident in Blanchardstown – The Irish Times

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed a crucial vote in the House of Commons, advancing towards potential legalization of assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales. With 314 MPs in favor, the bill includes strict eligibility criteria and aims to provide compassionate choices for those suffering from untreatable conditions. Need More Context? 🔎

Harry Gilbertson, who fatally stabbed 12-year-old Ava White in Liverpool on November 25, 2021, can now be named as he turns 18; he was sentenced to 13 years for her murder. Ava's mother, Leeann White, expressed anger over Gilbertson's apparent lack of remorse and the protections afforded to him, while she continues to honor her daughter's legacy through advocacy efforts. Need More Context? 🔎

Three men—Kevin Horvath, Ivan Turtak, and Ernest Gunar Junior—were found guilty of repeatedly raping a 12-year-old girl after luring her from an Asda car park in Dover, where she was given drugs and threatened. The abuse lasted three days until she escaped and flagged down police, leading to the men’s conviction for their heinous crimes against her. Need More Context? 🔎

Dozens of children were injured at the Miriam Makeba School in Berlin after tear gas was released inside the building, leading to the evacuation of approximately 400 students. A total of 34 pupils experienced symptoms such as shortness of breath and eye irritation, but none required hospitalization; an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident. Need More Context? 🔎

Doreen Benary, a 41-year-old physician, is suing Singapore Airlines after being served shrimp on a flight from Germany to New York, despite notifying the crew of her severe shellfish allergy. The incident forced an emergency landing in France, leaving her violently ill and seeking damages, as she claims the cabin crew failed to uphold their duty of care regarding food allergies. Need More Context? 🔎

A major search operation is underway for a 39-year-old British woman named Mary Gavin, who disappeared after renting a 15-foot motor boat on Formentera, a Balearic island. Friends reported her missing when she failed to return by 6 PM on Wednesday; search efforts involve coastguard helicopters, police boats, and land teams, but both the woman and the boat remain unaccounted for. Need More Context? 🔎