Whole ecosystems ‘decimated’ by huge rise in UK wildfires

Ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo products have been recalled due to a listeria outbreak linked to three deaths and one fetal loss, affecting 17 individuals across 13 US states. The USDA's FSIS discovered the outbreak strain during routine inspections, but the source of contamination remains unidentified as further examinations of the company's facilities did not reveal any issues. Need More Context? 🔎

A dad from Minster, Kent, Kyle Ingram-Baldwin, tragically passed away at 40 from stage-four bowel cancer just days after launching a GoFundMe to raise over £15,000 for alternative treatments. His wife, Becky, confirmed his sudden death on June 16, expressing gratitude for the support while announcing plans to refund donors and set up a new fundraiser for their four children. Need More Context? 🔎

East Renfrewshire Council apologized after Cross Arthurlie Primary School suggested the Union flag could be seen as sectarian in a letter to parents, which sparked criticism from Tory MSP Jackson Carlaw. The headteacher clarified that the intention was not to offend and emphasized the importance of understanding diverse perspectives regarding symbols and flags. Need More Context? 🔎

Isobella Knight, a 32-year-old artist and mother of two, was found dead in her home in Northamptonshire, with her husband, Paul Knight, charged with her murder. Her family remembers her as a devoted mother and a kind-hearted individual, highlighting the deep loss felt by her loved ones and the ongoing investigation for justice. Need More Context? 🔎

An American drug mule, Chelsea Blanton, 29, was sentenced to 17 months in prison for smuggling 28 kilos of cannabis valued at £80,000 into Manchester Airport after traveling from Texas, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia. Blanton, who had no prior UK convictions, was motivated by a potential $8,500 payout and will serve half her sentence before facing deportation to the U.S. Need More Context? 🔎

A Boeing E-4B 'Doomsday Plane' recently landed at Joint Base Andrews, sparking speculation about President Trump’s potential involvement in the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, especially following his meeting with national security advisers. The aircraft, designed for command and control in nuclear scenarios, took an unusual route, indicating a possible urgent mission related to the rising tensions in the Middle East. Need More Context? 🔎