My daughter wants to drop to ordinary level Irish so she can focus on a top grade in other subjects. Should she? – The Irish Times

Yvonne Ford, a 59-year-old British woman, died from rabies in June after being scratched by a stray puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Her daughter, Robyn Thomson, is now campaigning for dog vaccinations against rabies to prevent similar tragedies, sharing the harrowing details of her mother's rapid decline in health following the initial scratch. Want More Context? 🔎

Wildfires are devastating Turkey, Greece, and Bulgaria amid extreme heat, evacuating tens of thousands and resulting in over a dozen deaths, including firefighters. Turkey's highest temperature reached 50.5°C, while Greece faced multiple major fires, particularly in Athens and Kythera, and Bulgaria's emergency services deemed the situation critical with nearly 100 active fire locations. Want More Context? 🔎

Prince William and 10-year-old Princess Charlotte celebrated England's victory in the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final, where they triumphed over Spain in a penalty shootout. Charlotte, who signed off a royal statement congratulating the Lionesses, was seen displaying a range of emotions throughout the match, reflecting the nation's excitement and pride. Want More Context? 🔎

Sunbathers at Budleigh Salterton beach in Devon narrowly escaped injury when thousands of tons of rock collapsed on Saturday, creating a massive dust plume. Rescue efforts by the Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat successfully retrieved individuals stranded by the rockfall, while authorities closed coastal paths due to the unstable cliffs. Want More Context? 🔎

An emergency alert system will be tested on September 7 at 3 PM in the UK, sending high-pitched alarms to 87 million mobile devices to ensure the system's functionality. This nationwide drill aims to prepare the public for real emergencies and raise awareness, particularly among vulnerable groups, about the alerts' importance in life-threatening situations. Want More Context? 🔎

Stephen Griffiths, infamously known as "the crossbow cannibal," was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of three women, including Suzanne Blamires, Susan Rushworth, and Shelley Armitage, between 2009 and 2010. His arrest followed a police raid initiated by shocking CCTV footage showing him dragging Blamires into his home, where officers later discovered evidence of his gruesome crimes. Want More Context? 🔎