Volunteers hailed by North Lanarkshire Council leader ahead of Volunteers’ Week

Caretakers at a church in Seville, Spain, resigned following a controversial restoration of the Virgin of La Macarena statue, which altered her facial features and left worshippers dissatisfied, leading to public outcry. The church has since closed to address concerns, and experts are now involved to restore the statue's appearance after backlash over its altered eyelashes and overall aesthetic. Need More Context? 🔎

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper plans to proscribe Palestine Action as a terror organization, equating it with groups like ISIS, following recent vandalism of military planes. This decision comes amid allegations of genocide against Palestinians by Israel, raising concerns about silencing protest and labeling pro-Palestinian support as extremist, while neglecting real war crimes. Need More Context? 🔎

Amid escalating tensions from the Israel-Iran conflict and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, TikTok has seen a rise in controversial content like "WW3 outfit ideas" and "pre-draft shopping hauls," prompting backlash for their insensitivity. Critics argue that such dark humor reflects a disconnect from the realities of war, while psychologists suggest it serves as a coping mechanism for Gen Z facing looming global threats. Need More Context? 🔎

Two men, aged 27 and 37, have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the stabbing of 22-year-old Dara Sayed Barham outside a Muslim prayer center in west London while he attempted to break up a fight. Despite efforts from paramedics and locals to save him, he succumbed to his injuries, prompting police to reassure the community that there is no known link between the incident and the prayer center. Need More Context? 🔎

A mother, Rebecca Monero, faced a harrowing situation when her family was without water for over ten hours during a heatwave in East London, as temperatures reached 34°C. Despite repeated complaints to Southern Housing, who manages her building, no timely water delivery was made, leaving her and her two children struggling in the heat until water was finally restored early the next morning. Need More Context? 🔎

A man visiting Florence's Uffizi Gallery accidentally tore the 1712 Baroque painting “Portrait of Ferdinando de Medici” by Anton Domenico Gabbiani while posing for a selfie on June 21, resulting in a fist-sized hole. Museum officials are investigating the incident and have expressed concerns about visitors prioritizing social media over respect for cultural heritage, following a similar incident involving a crystal chair at another museum. Need More Context? 🔎