Starlings fall to record low in UK’s 2025 Big Garden Birdwatch

Two British men, aged 27 and 29, were found dead at the bottom of a swimming pool at the Duas Palmeiras hotel in Albufeira, Portugal, after a night out, with indications they were intoxicated and unable to swim. Emergency services pronounced them dead on the scene, and preliminary investigations found no signs of foul play, coinciding with the discovery of another British tourist's body in the area. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Two...

Jessica Watkins, a former prison dormmate of Ghislaine Maxwell, expressed concern for Maxwell's safety amid her willingness to testify about Jeffrey Epstein’s client list, suggesting potential danger given the prison's lack of functional cameras. As the Trump administration faces backlash over the FBI's findings that no incriminating client list was found, Watkins described Maxwell as supportive yet unsettling, noting their interactions in prison. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Jessica Watkins, a former prison...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) faces criticism for its inability to track tax contributions from the UK's 156 billionaires, as highlighted by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report. The PAC urges HMRC to improve transparency and utilize resources like The Sunday Times Rich List to assess how much the wealthy pay, emphasizing public interest in equitable tax contributions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A new report reveals that UK tax authorities don't know...

Seven police officers are under investigation after 43-year-old Francis Gigliotti died following his restraint outside a fish market in Haverhill, Massachusetts, during what his fiancée described as a mental health crisis. Witnesses reported excessive force, and the officers have been placed on paid leave as the incident is reviewed, with a vigil held in Gigliotti's memory. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Seven police officers are under investigation after a man named Francis Gigliotti,...

Three women, aged 31, 34, and 42, were arrested under the Terrorism Act after driving a van adorned with a Palestinian flag into the perimeter fence of the Leonardo factory in Edinburgh, which manufactures components for fighter jets. The protest, linked to the activist group ‘Shut Down Leonardo,’ highlights ongoing tensions regarding the factory's role in military contracts related to Israel. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Three women were arrested after they drove...

Thanet District Council is proposing £100 fines for public swearing and other anti-social behaviors in seaside towns Birchington, Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs, following previous attempts that were halted due to legal threats. If approved on July 24, the order aims to curb disturbances and will be in place for three years, with reduced fines for early payment. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Popular seaside towns in the UK are considering a new rule...