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Ameiya, 13, and her 11-year-old brother, Ricardo Junior, tragically drowned during a family holiday in Salou, Spain, after being swept away by strong currents while swimming with their father. Despite rescue efforts, the siblings could not be saved, prompting their family to set up a GoFundMe to help cover the costs of bringing them home and providing a dignified farewell. Want More Context? 🔎

The family of Samantha Mickleburgh, who was murdered by her ex-fiancé James Cartwright at a Surrey hotel, expressed relief at his conviction for her murder and rape, stating he is "no longer free to harm" others. They remembered Samantha as a "kind light" and emphasized her passion for life, hoping she would not be defined as a victim. Want More Context? 🔎

A murder investigation has been initiated following the discovery of a three-year-old girl’s body at an address on Austhorpe Court in Leeds. A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in stable condition at the hospital; police emphasize this is an isolated incident and are requesting information from the public to assist their inquiries. Want More Context? 🔎

Twelve Guinea baboons were culled at Tiergarten Nürnberg zoo in Germany due to overpopulation, sparking outrage from animal rights groups. Despite attempts to manage their breeding with contraceptives, the zoo deemed the culling a necessary measure after reaching 40 animals in an enclosure designed for fewer, leading to increased aggression among the baboons. Want More Context? 🔎

A man injured in an alleged assault at St Pancras station, involving far-right activist Tommy Robinson, has been discharged from the hospital after sustaining serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Robinson, who was seen agitated near the unconscious man, is currently wanted by the British Transport Police, and it is believed he has left the UK. Want More Context? 🔎

Vladimir Putin is planning to invest £830 billion over the next decade to rearm Russia, signaling preparations for a large-scale conflict, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s intelligence. He emphasized that Russia aims to reshape the global order by increasing military spending significantly and adopting a total mobilization strategy to challenge existing security structures. Want More Context? 🔎