‘I hit rock bottom and wanted to die – then I imagined I had a year to live’

Train passengers in the UK are facing severe penalties for accidental ticketing mistakes, as highlighted by the Office of Rail and Road. The watchdog criticized train operators for harsh measures against those making genuine errors, such as selecting the wrong railcard or presenting damaged tickets, which can lead to threats of prosecution and criminal records. Following a review prompted by overturned fare evasion convictions, recommendations have been made to simplify ticket purchasing and improve how...

A body has been discovered in the search for Greg Monks, a 38-year-old Scotsman who went missing during a stag do in Albufeira, Portugal, on May 28. Monks was last seen heading back to his accommodations, prompting a significant search effort that involved his family traveling to support the search. His body was found in a ravine near the last known location, and it has been taken for an autopsy, while his family expressed their...

Two British men, Dylan Earl, 20, and Jake Reeves, 23, have been charged with aggravated arson and offenses under the National Security Act for a fire at a warehouse in east London linked to Ukraine, allegedly orchestrated on behalf of the Wagner Group. The attack, which caused around £1 million in damage, was livestreamed by one of the suspects, and evidence against them includes CCTV and phone data. Four additional suspects have been linked to...

A 17-year-old TikTok star, Sana Yousaf, was tragically shot dead in Islamabad after repeatedly rejecting a man who had contacted her online. The suspect entered her home and shot her at point-blank range, leading to his arrest for murder, with police describing the incident as a "gruesome and cold-blooded" act stemming from "repeated rejections." Sana, known for her advocacy for women's rights and boasting over 1.5 million social media followers, was mourned by fans who...

A student from Derry, Northern Ireland, Cara Piper, impulsively spent £129 on a mystery holiday package, hoping for a weekend in New York City, but was devastated to learn her destination was Edinburgh, the city where she has lived for the past four years. Filming her reaction, she expressed disbelief and humorously lamented that she paid to travel to her own university city. The incident, which garnered over 126,000 views on TikTok, highlights the popular...

Two individuals, a 28-year-old Bollywood film worker and his 20-year-old partner, were found dead in their Southall flat after allegedly consuming a mystery green pill following a night out in South London. Neighbors described them as a hardworking couple with bright futures, expressing shock at their sudden deaths. Ealing Council has issued a warning about the pills, marked with an '80' and possibly an 'OP,' urging caution regarding illicit substances and advising anyone feeling unwell...