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The UK bakery chain Gail's has announced that it will eliminate the surcharge for soya milk in coffee and tea starting 21 May, following a campaign by an animal rights charity that claimed the fee was discriminatory. While soya milk will be offered for free, customers will still incur a charge of 40p to 60p for oat milk. This change aims to promote inclusivity among customers opting for plant-based milk alternatives. Full Article

A US federal judge, James E. Boasberg, has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt for ignoring court orders regarding the deportation of individuals to El Salvador. He warned that failure to comply could lead to prosecution, emphasizing that the Constitution does not allow willful disobedience of judicial orders. Amidst escalating tensions between the judicial and executive branches, Judge Boasberg stated the administration could remedy the contempt by returning deportees to...

Wildfire Impact in the UK Charities have reported a dramatic increase in wildfires across the UK, with some areas experiencing a rise of 1,200% from last year, leading to devastating consequences for wildlife. Entire ecosystems have been “decimated,” threatening endangered species and severely damaging habitats for various animals, including butterflies, beetles, and falcons. The combination of one of the driest Marches in decades and warmer-than-average temperatures in April has resulted in peat bogs that may...

Activist groups have requested an arrest warrant for Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar following his unannounced visit to London amid ongoing tensions in Gaza. The UK Foreign Office confirmed that Foreign Secretary David Lammy met Sa’ar, describing the visit as "private" but noting discussions on a range of Middle East issues. The timing of the visit has sparked outrage and led to accusations of Sa’ar's alleged complicity in war crimes, coinciding with Israel's intensified military...

A young mother, Megan Smith, was brutally glassed by her best friend, Ebony Jones, 26, during an argument over a dog sale in a packed bar, leaving Megan with severe facial injuries requiring 41 stitches. Jones, who was intoxicated, attacked Megan with a half-pint glass, resulting in lifelong scars and psychological trauma, leading to the breakdown of her relationship. Jones was sentenced to 30 months in prison and received a restraining order against Megan for...

An Essex councillor is pressing the government for transparency regarding the SS Richard Montgomery, a WWII Liberty Ship that sank in the Thames Estuary in 1944, carrying 1,400 tonnes of explosives. Safety work to remove its corroded masts, which pose a risk of collapsing onto the explosives, has faced repeated delays, raising concerns about potential hidden dangers, including the possibility of mustard gas. Experts warn that a collision with the masts in this busy waterway...