Vet’s warning to dog owners as sneaky puppy swallows wooden barbecue skewer

A 25-year-old British man, Eli Sweeting, has been missing for four days after he solo climbed Mitre Peak in New Zealand. Originally from Bristol and now living in New Zealand, his family is concerned as they travel to help search for him, while a GoFundMe page has been established to fund the efforts. Search teams, including 60 volunteers and police, are conducting searches in the challenging terrain, and despite no concrete leads, they remain hopeful...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump have announced a historic trade deal between the UK and US, marking the first since Trump's tariffs on trading partners. The agreement will reduce US tariffs on British automobile imports from 27.5% to 10% and eliminate tariffs on steel and aluminum, saving thousands of jobs in the UK. Additionally, British farmers will benefit from tariff-free access for 13,000 metric tonnes of beef, while the deal is expected...

A teenager named Rumarni Tuitt has been found guilty of attempted murder for stabbing a stranger at Notting Hill Carnival on August 26 last year. The 19-year-old used a 10-inch zombie knife to inflict at least five stab wounds on his victim, also 19, during an argument in the crowd, with no established motive for the attack. Tuitt, who was arrested on the scene, is remanded in custody and will be sentenced at the Old...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost, is the first American to assume the papacy, addressing the crowd at St. Peter’s Basilica to enthusiastic applause. Born in Chicago and made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023, Prevost is known for his missionary work in Peru and his alignment with Francis's vision on environmental and social issues, though he maintains a more conservative stance on some matters. A ceremonial mass for his installation is anticipated...

Farah Naz recounts her emotional experience in court during the sentencing of her niece's murderer, Zara Aleena, emphasizing the profound loss her family endured and the absence of accountability when the killer chose not to attend. She supports proposed legislation requiring convicted offenders in England and Wales to attend their sentencing, believing it is crucial for justice and accountability, as well as a necessary moment for victims' families to confront the harm done. Naz argues...

The papal conclave has successfully elected a new Pope, as indicated by the emergence of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel's chimney, accompanied by the ringing of bells and cheers from an estimated crowd of 50,000 in St Peter’s Square. Voting began after the death of Pope Francis last month, with cardinals in complete secrecy and communication isolation. The new Pope requires a two-thirds majority, and the burning of ballots produces distinct smoke colors to...