Tomorrowland hit by second tragedy after woman dies at fire struck festival

An "evil" fraudster, Aidan Frier, 26, from South Shields, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for conning his grandfather out of £64,000 by faking employment with a water company and creating false documents. The grandfather, devastated after losing his life savings, expressed that his world crumbled, highlighting the severe emotional impact of Frier’s deceitful actions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A young man named Aidan Frier tricked his grandad...

At least 27 people have died after the Wonder Sea cruise boat capsized in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, on July 19, 2025, amid stormy weather from Typhoon Wipha. A search-and-rescue operation is ongoing, with 11 survivors found and the nationalities of the 48 tourists and five crew members still unconfirmed. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A tourist boat in Vietnam's beautiful Ha Long Bay capsized during a storm, leading to the tragic loss...

Astronomers have observed the formation of a solar system for the first time, capturing data from the ALMA and James Webb Space Telescopes around the proto star HOPS-315, located 1300 light-years away. This unique observation reveals the initial stages of planet formation, providing insights into the processes that shaped our own solar system. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Astronomers have discovered a baby star named HOPS-315, which is forming a new solar system...

NATO was compelled to scramble warplanes to defend Poland's border after Russia launched a severe missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting both military and civilian areas. In retaliation, Ukraine struck Moscow with drones, while allegations emerged of Russian soldiers receiving orders to commit war crimes against Ukrainian prisoners of war. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: NATO scrambled war planes to defend Poland's border as Russia launched a brutal missile and drone attack...

Newly leaked information from the investigation into the Air India crash suggests that Captain Sumeet Sabharwal may have switched off the fuel flow, leading to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner losing power and crashing, killing 260 people. The preliminary report indicates that the fuel switches were found in ‘cutoff’ mode, but it remains unclear if this action was accidental or deliberate, prompting calls for caution in drawing conclusions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The...

Murderer Ian Huntley, serving a life sentence for the 2002 murders of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, has provoked outrage by wearing a Manchester United-style shirt in prison, a reference to his victims. While inmates are banned from football shirts to prevent conflict, prison officials are unable to remove Huntley's shirt as it doesn't violate rules, leading to calls for action from former cabinet minister Robert Jenrick. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5:...