Scots mum and son unable to sleep as house ‘overrun’ by rat infestation

A man named Vance Boelter has been arrested for allegedly murdering Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, while impersonating a police officer. Following a violent attack that also left state senator John Hoffman and his wife injured, Governor Tim Walz condemned the incident as a politically motivated assassination, emphasizing the need to uphold core values amidst rising violence. More Context

Gaza is facing a dire situation, with a “complete communications blackout” following a recent escalation of violence between Israel and Iran, resulting in eight civilian deaths at food distribution points. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall highlighted that international attention has shifted away from Gaza, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis amid ongoing military operations and aid shortages. More Context

Big Zuu scored the decisive goal as a Carlos Tevez-led World XI overcame England 5-4 in the Soccer Aid charity match at Old Trafford, raising £15m for Unicef. England initially led 3-0, with Jermain Defoe netting twice, but Tevez's four goals turned the game, while Angry Ginge was named player of the match for his stellar defensive performance. More Context

Jordan Rodney, a 30-year-old from Northolt, was fatally shot in Hammersmith, London, on Wednesday night, succumbing to his injuries the following day. His family paid tribute to his warm and loving nature, expressing deep sorrow over his loss, while a suspect, Jahmel Joseph, 28, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to the incident. More Context

Aryan Ansari, a 17-year-old, filmed the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 shortly after its takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, capturing the moment it exploded, resulting in the deaths of 241 of the 242 passengers, including 53 Britons. The lone survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, managed to escape the wreckage, while vigils have been held in both the UK and India to honor the victims as investigations into the cause of the crash...

An easyJet flight from Paphos, Cyprus, to Bristol was diverted to Izmir, Turkey, after passengers reported a smoke smell onboard about 80 minutes into the flight. The Airbus A320 landed safely, and passengers were provided with accommodation and meals while awaiting a replacement aircraft, with easyJet emphasizing safety as their top priority. More Context