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Summary Four people were injured, three seriously, in a car collision with pedestrians on De Montfort Street, Leicester, around 12:30 am on May 31, following a fight at a private event. A 31-year-old man from Leicester has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving; he remains in police custody. Leicestershire Police are conducting an investigation, with a large cordon in place as forensic inquiries continue, and they urge the public...

Every Saturday night, Israelis gather at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, advocating for the return of hostages held by Hamas, with 58 still unaccounted for. Former hostage Naama Levy emphasized the importance of solidarity for families enduring the pain of captivity, while Nili Gefen expressed her initial hopes for government action, now focused on support for the families. Despite the intertwined nature of political issues and the hostage situation, Gefen highlighted the need for a...

As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, the National Weather Service (NWS) is grappling with significant staffing shortages, having lost over 10% of its workforce due to cuts initiated by the Trump administration to reduce government spending. This depletion, affecting approximately 550 employees within the NWS, raises concerns about the agency's ability to effectively forecast and respond to an anticipated "above-normal" hurricane season, which may yield up to 19 named storms. Lawmakers and former agency leaders...

SummaryTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is strengthening Turkey's regional influence while opposing Israel, recently hosting Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa, who thanked Erdogan for support in lifting sanctions against Syria. This support enhances Sharaa's governance and Turkey's military infrastructure in Syria, framed as a fight against ISIS despite past cooperation. Additionally, Turkey is witnessing potential progress on the Kurdish front with the PKK's disarmament announcement, while Erdogan's political suppression at home goes largely unnoticed by...

Turkish authorities have detained five mayors and issued arrest warrants for dozens of officials amid a crackdown mainly targeting Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, who was jailed after challenging President Erdoğan. İmamoğlu's arrest, which has led to significant anti-government protests, has raised investor concerns, prompting the central bank to intervene to stabilize the lira, while inflation remains high. Despite muted criticism from Western allies, CHP party leaders are convening to address the situation and respond to...

The rugby world is recognizing Moana Pasifika's significant progress after their best Super Rugby Pacific campaign to date, finishing seventh following two wooden spoons in previous seasons. Despite a disappointing 64-12 loss to the Hurricanes, players and fans celebrated the team's inspiring performance and growing support, with Hurricanes captain Xavier Numia praising their impact on New Zealand rugby. Ardie Savea, the Super Rugby Pacific player of the year, emphasized Moana's ambition to aim higher, expressing...