Nearly 30 people fall ill with serious parasitic infection after outbreak at farm

Two police horses, Yvonne and Snaffles, were attacked by a dog while on patrol in Shepherd’s Bush Green, with officers Sergeant Leon Astley and PC Grace Miller-McCormack riding them. Despite the owner's attempts to control the dog, it chased the horses and attempted to bite their legs until public intervention helped detain it; fortunately, Yvonne and Snaffles only sustained minor injuries and are recovering. The Metropolitan Police are appealing for information to identify the dog...

Chongqing, a megacity in China with over 30 million residents, features an extensive surveillance system, monitored through a grid-like structure that allows local committees to track neighborhood activities. The city is characterized by its unique mountainous architecture, resulting in a multi-layered urban environment known as a ‘5D city,’ which integrates skyscrapers and infrastructure into its terrain. However, the dense fog often enveloping Chongqing and its limited sunlight access highlight the challenges faced by its inhabitants,...

A lion statue at Weelsby Woods in Grimsby, which was repaired after being damaged by a car in 2023, has drawn criticism from locals for its appearance, leading to it being dubbed 'ugly' and covered with a 'bag of shame'. Originally carved in 1876, the statues were altered to match each other, but many residents found the reworked lion's face to resemble caricatures of famous figures. Despite the backlash, some, including Councillor Harry Hudson, praised...

A high school lacrosse player at Westhill High School in Syracuse, N.Y., was traumatized after being abducted at gunpoint by older teammates as part of a misguided initiation prank. Eleven student-athletes have turned themselves in, facing charges of unlawful imprisonment, after luring younger players under the pretense of watching a match and then driving them to a remote area where one was blindfolded and placed in the trunk of a car. District Attorney William Fitzpatrick...

Voters across 23 local authorities in England, including key regions like Buckinghamshire and Cornwall, are casting their ballots today for 1,641 council seats and various mayoral positions. Results will begin trickling in starting late tonight, with significant outcomes expected for mayoral elections in places like North Tyneside and Greater Lincolnshire, as well as a parliamentary by-election in Runcorn and Helsby. The elections present an opportunity for citizens to express their views on pressing national issues,...

A body has been recovered following the search for a 16-year-old boy who went missing while swimming in a lake at Colwick Country Park, Nottinghamshire. Emergency services were alerted at 5:20 PM, and an underwater search team found the body shortly after 8 PM. Nottinghamshire Police are supporting the boy's family and emphasizing the dangers of open water, urging caution to prevent such tragic incidents, particularly during warm weather. Full Article