Rents for new tenancies increase twice as fast in areas outside Dublin – The Irish Times

This is the moment an inmate was found wedged in a hole during a bungled escape attempt in Brazil. Prisoner Alan Leandro da Silva, 32, spent two days digging a hole in his cell at Rio Branco Penitentiary with a broomstick handle and a nail. Attempting to escape while guards were distracted, he became stuck, leading wardens to call firefighters for rescue; he was freed unharmed after extensive efforts. Need More Context? 🔎

Scott Allen Gardner, 33, was arrested for allegedly leaving his 18-month-old son, Sebastian, in a hot truck for over three hours while he got a haircut and drank at a bar in Ormond Beach, Florida. Charged with aggravated manslaughter and child neglect, Gardner's actions resulted in Sebastian's death due to heat exposure, with his body temperature reportedly reaching 111 degrees Fahrenheit. Need More Context? 🔎

Pavel Durov, the billionaire co-founder of Telegram, claims to have fathered over 100 children through sperm donation, stating they will share his £10 billion fortune but won't access it for 30 years to encourage independence. Durov, who has lived in exile since 2014 due to pressure from Russian authorities, was recently banned from leaving France amid allegations of allowing criminal activity on his messaging platform. Need More Context? 🔎

Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, a former Miss Wales finalist, won a £6 million coastal mansion in Norfolk through an Omaze raffle, but she hasn't received the keys due to planning breaches related to the property's features. While she expressed joy over her win and plans to sell the house to fund a new home in Wales, the local council is awaiting a retrospective planning application from Omaze. Need More Context? 🔎

Lin Lawler, owner of Grange Farmhouse in Hainford, Norfolk, is facing financial ruin due to a £24,010 energy bill from SmartestEnergy for a property she rents out only 100 days a year. Despite evidence of a faulty meter, the company demands repayment at £2,022 weekly and has threatened to cut off her power, prompting support from local MP Jerome Mayhew and a renewed investigation by the Energy Ombudsman. Need More Context? 🔎

Ashleigh Marsh, a 26-year-old mother of two, faced court after assaulting a police officer while experiencing a mental health crisis fueled by delusions that the officers were trying to kidnap and murder her. She received a conditional discharge for 12 months and was ordered to pay costs, with her defense highlighting her struggles with her eldest daughter's severe learning disabilities and her recent mental health decline. Need More Context? 🔎