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A 28-year-old British tourist named Gerallt has been missing in Tenerife since July 7, after failing to return from a trip, prompting increasing concern from authorities. North Wales Police are appealing for information regarding his whereabouts, describing him as 5ft8in tall with short black hair, last seen in a navy tracksuit and black trainers. Want More Context? 🔎

A boy, Charles Hartle, was found guilty of murdering 18-year-old Noah Smedley after stabbing him in the heart on December 28. Hartle, who carried a Rambo-style knife to appear tough, attacked Noah during a meeting over a cannabis sale, fleeing the scene and later claiming self-defense, despite overwhelming evidence against him. Want More Context? 🔎

Poundland is closing 68 stores as part of a restructuring plan following its £1 sale to Gordon Brothers, with 32 branches set to shut next month alone. The company aims to reduce its store count from about 800 to between 650 and 700, while also discontinuing frozen food products and halting online sales. Want More Context? 🔎

Three major UK phone networks, EE, Vodafone, and BT, have experienced significant outages for the second time in 24 hours, affecting thousands of users' ability to make calls or send texts. While EE and BT confirmed ongoing issues, Vodafone claimed no network problems, although customers on other carriers like Three and O2 reported difficulties likely related to the outages. Want More Context? 🔎

Police forensics have discovered multiple bodies in a wooded area in Cornwall while investigating the murder of Daniel Coleman, whose remains were found earlier this month. James Desborough, charged with Coleman's murder, awaits his court hearing as the Devon and Cornwall Police, supported by the National Crime Agency, works to identify the additional remains and understand the circumstances surrounding them. Want More Context? 🔎

Riverdance creator Michael Flatley, 67, plans to seek a nomination for Ireland's presidency, as disclosed during a High Court case regarding works at his Cork mansion. With President Michael D Higgins' term ending in November and Flatley's Irish citizenship making him eligible, he aims to return to Ireland in the next two weeks to prepare for the election expected in late October. Want More Context? 🔎