Mother pleads for funds for British student sentenced to life imprisonment in Dubai

Former University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Ashlee Snelling, 21, was arrested for allegedly giving birth in secret and leaving her newborn son to die in a closet while she went to McDonald's. Charged with abuse of a corpse, Snelling is out on bond and under house arrest, having waived her right to a preliminary hearing and ceased her studies at the university. Want More Context? 🔎

A cafe owner in South London, Stephanie Morgan, faces potential bankruptcy after being burgled 50 times in four years, with thieves stealing items ranging from alcohol to ice cream. Despite enhancing security measures, including CCTV, criminals have continued to exploit vulnerabilities, leading her to launch a GoFundMe page for financial support. Want More Context? 🔎

Two Jewish individuals were killed in a stabbing and vehicle ramming attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, injuring several others, four seriously. The suspect was shot by police, who treated the incident as a terrorism act, and two people have been arrested in connection with the attack. Want More Context? 🔎

The debate around cousin marriages intensified after NHS England's Genomics Education Programme highlighted potential benefits of first-cousin relationships, which led to backlash and calls for a ban from politicians due to concerns over genetic risks. While legal in the UK, this practice faces stigma and scrutiny, with research indicating an increased risk of birth defects, yet some experts argue that the risks may be exaggerated and linked more to endogamy than to cousin marriages specifically....

Baroness Michelle Mone has announced her intention to remain in the House of Lords, despite pressure to resign following a ruling that her husband's company, PPE Medpro, must repay £122 million to the government for supplying defective PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic. This controversy raises questions about accountability and the implications for her political career. Want More Context? 🔎

Staff at Draughts board game bar in Waterloo, London, are striking every Saturday this month to advocate for increased social interaction with customers, arguing that QR code ordering has diminished their connection and led to reduced tips. The United Voices of the World union supports the workers, highlighting broader issues of zero-hours contracts and exploitation in the hospitality sector. Want More Context? 🔎