Natural History Museum to close for major refurbishment – The Irish Times

On June 27, 1946, 12-year-old Muriel Drinkwater was brutally murdered in Penllergaer, Swansea, and her case remains one of the UK's longest-running cold cases. Despite extensive investigations, including interviews with 20,000 men and the discovery of the murder weapon, her killer has never been identified, leaving her family and the community seeking answers for nearly 80 years. Need More Context? 🔎

Richard Van Buren, the chairman of Chester, Wisconsin, is accused of hanging a stray golden retriever by a leash and strangling it after it bit him during an attempt to place a collar on it. Charged with felony animal mistreatment, he faces up to three-and-a-half years in prison, while he denies the allegations, claiming they are false. Need More Context? 🔎

Roy Whiting, serving a life sentence for the 2000 murder of eight-year-old Sarah Payne, was attacked in prison by fellow inmate Andrew Light, who used a wooden shank. Whiting testified in court about the violent incident, during which he sustained multiple injuries, while Light faces charges including attempted murder, which he denies. Need More Context? 🔎

Two people were arrested after a bride was shot dead by hooded gunmen as she left her wedding reception in Goult, France, early Sunday morning. The attack, which also injured three others, including a child, is believed to be linked to drug-related tensions, with the groom reportedly known to police for criminal offenses. Need More Context? 🔎

Keir Starmer's Defence Spending Commitment Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a significant increase in UK defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 during the NATO summit in the Netherlands, with 3.5% allocated for core defence. This follows a prior promise to spend 2.5% of GDP starting in 2027, amid rising global security concerns, particularly regarding Iran and Ukraine. Need More Context? 🔎

Kroger plans to close approximately 60 stores over the next 18 months following the failure of its merger with Albertsons due to antitrust concerns, resulting in a $100 million impairment charge. The company will offer affected employees positions at other locations and aims to reinvest savings into enhancing customer experience, despite maintaining its operating profit forecast of $4.7 billion to $4.9 billion. Need More Context? 🔎