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A diver has died while working on the recovery of the sunken superyacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily, which sank in August 2024, resulting in seven fatalities, including billionaire tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter. The diver, employed by SMIT Salvage, was reportedly using faulty oxygen equipment or may have suffered a seizure; investigations are ongoing. The recovery operation, which involves around 70 specialists, began recently, as an inquest into the deaths of...

The remains of José Luis Perez, 64, and his wife Stephanie Elizabeth Perez, 65, were found by a hiker in California nearly a year after they went missing in July 2024. The Ventura County medical examiner confirmed that both died from gunshot wounds, with Stephanie's death ruled a homicide and José's as a self-inflicted gunshot. Investigations revealed that the couple's belongings were left at home, and their disappearance remains under inquiry, with authorities urging anyone...

A High Court judge condemned barrister Sarah Forey and her team from Haringey Law Centre for submitting five fabricated case citations in support of a homeless man's housing claim against Haringey Council. The judge, Mr Justice Ritchie, criticized their conduct as "grossly unprofessional" and misleading, asserting that the errors could not merely be classified as minor. He ordered the ruling to be reported to regulatory bodies and stated that the team would have likely won...

SummaryAs more sunshine returns, temperatures are expected to rise over the weekend, reaching between 19-24°C, although not as hot as the record warm start to May. Starting Sunday, some areas may experience heavy rain and thunderstorms, providing much-needed precipitation. However, this rainfall is unlikely to be sufficient to alleviate the risk of drought this summer. Full Article

Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, recently ascended as the first US Pope, marking a significant moment for the Catholic Church. His past comments, criticizing Western media for promoting beliefs contrary to the Gospel, have raised concerns among LGBTQ+ Catholics, who fear a return to exclusion under his leadership after feeling welcomed by his predecessor, Pope Francis. The author reflects on their own journey as a gay Catholic, expressing disappointment and worry about the...

SummaryRosana Lecka, a 22-year-old childcare worker, has admitted to two counts of child cruelty while denying 21 other charges. She is accused of assaulting 23 infants over six months at Riverside Nursery in Twickenham, with CCTV allegedly capturing her pinching, punching, and grabbing children, some of whom were found with scratches and pinch marks. Despite having no prior safeguarding issues during her job application, Lecka was sent home one day for appearing dazed; the trial...