RTÉ to air new drama based on novels by Marian Keyes

Jon Michael Lee, 24, is wanted by police for escape from custody after being arrested for driving offences and burglary. He was last seen in CCTV footage at the Up in Arms Pub in Oxford, and authorities urge the public not to approach him but to call 999 if spotted, as he has a distinctive tattoo of two cherries on his left cheekbone. Want More Context? 🔎

A Texas mother, Kaura Taylor, has resurfaced in Scotland, living with the ‘Kingdom of Kubala’ as the second wife of its leader, King Atehene. The group claims to be a lost Hebrew tribe seeking to reclaim land they assert was stolen from their ancestors 400 years ago, raising concerns from Taylor’s family about her wellbeing and the welfare of her child. Want More Context? 🔎

A Home Office surveillance drone, identified as a Tekever AR5 Evolution MK2, caught fire and crashed on the M20 near Folkestone around 2 PM. Firefighters responded to the incident, which remains under investigation for its cause, while traffic delays occurred in the area as the drone, valued at £450,000, had previously been used for monitoring migrant crossings in the English Channel. Want More Context? 🔎

An anonymous billionaire plans to make the first dive to the Titanic since the 2023 Titan submersible disaster that killed five people, with the expedition costing $10 million. Triton Submersibles is developing a new $20 million sub, aiming to restore public confidence in deep-sea exploration following the safety failures of OceanGate, which has since suspended operations. Want More Context? 🔎

Israel conducted around 30 airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, in response to Houthi missile attacks on its territory, resulting in at least two deaths and 35 injuries. Houthi officials vowed to continue their support for Palestinians in Gaza and maintain military operations against Israel despite the bombardment. Want More Context? 🔎

Sir Keir Starmer is implementing a new strategy to address the rising number of asylum claims in the UK, including the establishment of independent bodies to expedite the appeals process, which currently has a backlog of 106,000 cases. Amid increasing protests against migrant hotels, the Home Secretary announced plans to introduce legal requirements for quicker decision-making on asylum cases, aiming to reduce costs and alleviate community tensions. Want More Context? 🔎