World’s most famous hippo Moo Deng has own festival and £3,300 birthday cake

Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple detained in Iran for espionage since January, have made contact with their family for the first time in 213 days, revealing they are held in separate prisons with worsening health conditions. Their son described the call as a significant emotional boost, while the couple's family maintains they are not spies and calls for action to secure their release. Want More Context? 🔎

Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, a 33-year-old Irish fashion designer, was found unresponsive on her yacht, Ripple, at Montauk Yacht Club, leading to her death, which police have stated showed no signs of violence. A preliminary autopsy was inconclusive, and while she was well-liked in the community, her sudden passing has left her family and friends devastated. Want More Context? 🔎

Jack Kay, dubbed ‘Ibiza’s Final Boss,’ has gained viral fame for his confident dance moves in Ibiza, resembling internet meme sensations like Salt Bae. Now with over 16,000 followers and an agent, he remains humble, asserting he’s just a normal person from Newcastle, while also revealing his girlfriend, Alisha Cook, who has shared their moments together online. Want More Context? 🔎

A Virgin Atlantic passenger, Salman Iftikhar, was jailed for threatening a stewardess with violence and making racist remarks during a flight from London to Lahore. The 37-year-old's abusive behavior, which included threats to blow up a hotel and gang-rape the crew member, caused significant distress and led to the court recognizing the lasting impact on the victim's life and career. Want More Context? 🔎

A Moroccan man, identified as HamdiH., will be deported from Paris after lighting a cigarette with the flame of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, an act condemned by French officials as a desecration. He faces charges for violating a burial site, which could result in a year in prison and a €15,000 fine, and has a lengthy criminal record. Want More Context? 🔎

The family of 47-year-old Lucas Fulcher, a musician who vanished on April 28, expressed their sorrow after his body was discovered in a chalk cave in Hangman’s Woods, Essex, four months later. Described as a unique soul with a passion for music, his death is currently being treated as unexplained, and investigations by police are ongoing. Want More Context? 🔎