‘Uber has innovated so hard… they invented a bus’

Frédéric Pechier, a 53-year-old former anaesthetist, faces trial for allegedly poisoning 30 patients at clinics in Besançon between 2008 and 2017 to showcase his resuscitation skills, resulting in 12 deaths. He denies the charges, claiming innocence, while prosecutors describe the case as unprecedented in French legal history, with the trial expected to last until December. Want More Context? 🔎

Sandro Bigozzi, a 49-year-old professional skydiver with over 6,000 jumps, tragically died after a parachute failure during a dive near Monte Compatri, Italy. Despite both his main and reserve parachutes deploying, they reportedly opened too late, leading to his fatal impact; he is survived by his wife and two daughters. Want More Context? 🔎

Faeces have been smeared on multiple synagogues and a Jewish school in Golders Green, London, in a series of targeted antisemitic attacks over the past week. Local law enforcement and the neighborhood watch group Shomrim are investigating the incidents, which have heightened concerns within the community amidst rising antisemitism in the UK. Want More Context? 🔎

Nigel Farage's recent speech at the Reform party conference in Birmingham highlighted his alignment with Trumpian politics, evident through attendees sporting "Make Britain Great Again" caps and the party's anti-environmental policies. However, Trump's unpopularity in the UK poses a challenge for Farage, as embracing the former president could alienate potential supporters amidst concerns over his controversial policies. Want More Context? 🔎

Part of Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4 has been evacuated due to a 'hazardous material incident,' with emergency services, including the London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police, responding on-site. Passengers are advised against traveling to the terminal while the situation is assessed, although other terminals remain operational. Want More Context? 🔎

Police responded to a distress call in Etna, Maine, only to find that the source of the "screaming" was actually Simon, a one-year-old Nigerian dwarf goat. Farm owner Devon Hawes explained that Simon is quite vocal, and no repercussions have been faced for the noise, highlighting the amusing misunderstanding. Want More Context? 🔎