Jay Slater ‘armed himself with two knives for protection’ hours before vanishing

Cesar Omar Perez Vargas, a former head chef at the Pot Kiln gastropub, was awarded £20,000 after winning a harassment case against his ex-boss, Francis Rockcliff, who made derogatory comments about Mexicans and threatened deportation. The tribunal found that while Rockcliff did not discriminate against Perez Vargas, his behavior was deemed offensive and amounted to harassment related to race and sexual orientation. More Context

Seven men were convicted at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester for the sexual exploitation of two teenage girls in Rochdale from 2001 to 2006, who were groomed and abused in various locations. The defendants, including previously convicted individuals, exploited the victims' vulnerabilities, providing them with drugs and alcohol in exchange for sex. More Context

Buddhas Hands Wellness, a massage salon in Paignton, Devon, has been closed by police due to alleged ties to prostitution, pending a court hearing on June 18. The police indicated that the closure is necessary to prevent further exploitation, with the establishment's website promoting specialized Chinese massage therapy services. More Context

The sole survivor of the Air India flight A171, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, recounted the harrowing moments before the crash, which killed at least 265 people, including medical students on the ground. As investigations continue into the cause, concerns about aircraft safety have emerged, particularly as one black box has been recovered but the second remains missing. More Context

A lorry crash on the M62 at junction nine near Warrington, Cheshire, has led to the motorway being closed in both directions since 3am, causing fuel to leak onto the road. Motorists are experiencing delays of approximately 45 minutes as contractors work to clear the diesel spillage, with the closure expected to last several hours and diversions in place. More Context

Two women tragically died while swimming in a waterfall pool on the Watkin Path leading to Mount Snowdon in Snowdonia National Park. Emergency services recovered the bodies after responding to the scene, and North Wales Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding their deaths. More Context