Five years ago, a neighborhood in Swansea, Wales called Mayhill and Townhill experienced a violent riot lasting two hours, with property damage and attacks on police. Despite that event, local residents describe their community as close-knit, supportive, and positive, with strong ties among neighbors and efforts to improve the area.
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The riot happened on May 20, 2021, after a peaceful vigil turned violent.
Cars were burned, homes vandalized, and police officers were attacked.
Eighteen people were jailed for their role in the riot.
The community quickly came together afterward to help clean up and support each other.
Townhill and Mayhill are an estate of council houses built between World War I and II.
The area has large gardens, green spaces, and views across Swansea Bay.
The Phoenix Centre, a community hub, has worked for 25 years to support local people.
Residents say the positive community spirit outweighs the problems raised by the riot.
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A 21-year-old student named Olivia North suffered serious brain injuries in a scooter accident in Goa, India. After spending time in a coma and intensive care, she is now preparing to fly back to the UK to continue her recovery.
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Olivia North was on a gap year trip around India after finishing her second year at university.
She crashed a scooter in Goa without wearing a helmet and suffered a brain injury.
Olivia was unconscious and in a coma for part of her hospital stay.
Her family lost contact with her for two days before finding her in intensive care.
She had a brain bleed measuring 3.6mm, which doctors treated with medication, avoiding surgery.
Olivia initially could not remember her own name or recognize family members.
She is still very weak and tires easily but has been cleared to travel back to the UK.
Olivia’s father and sister flew to India to be with her in the hospital.
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The neo-Nazi group White Australia asked the Australian High Court for temporary protection from new anti-hate laws but was denied. The laws were created after a terror attack at Bondi Beach and make it illegal to support or join such groups.
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White Australia is a neo-Nazi group trying to register as a political party.
They sought a temporary block to avoid being labeled a prohibited hate group.
The High Court Chief Justice Stephen Gageler rejected their request for an injunction.
The group challenges the overall legality of the anti-hate speech laws in court in September.
These laws were passed after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach.
The Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke declared White Australia a prohibited hate group based on advice from the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO).
White Australia is seen as a continuation of the National Socialist Network, which disbanded after the laws passed.
It is now a crime to support, fund, or be a member of the group.
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Leamington Spa opened a "Library of Things" in January 2026, where people can borrow household items and tools instead of buying them. The goal is to help people save money and reduce clutter by sharing second-hand items.
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The Library of Things started in Leamington Spa in January 2026.
It lets people borrow items like tools, equipment, and unusual things such as unicycles and popcorn makers.
Members join for free, and there is a small fee to borrow items, with flexible loan times.
The project was created by Maurice Herson, who also ran a similar library in Oxford.
Most items are donated or bought second-hand to keep reuse going.
A student borrowed a sewing machine to learn clothes alterations without having to buy one.
The library shares space with Leamington Eco Hub, which promotes eco-friendly living.
There are now over 100 Libraries of Things across the UK, up from just six ten years ago.
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Germany did not win a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the first time. The German Foreign Minister said Russia played a role, and also said that Germany’s strong support for Israel caused it to lose votes.
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Germany has never before failed to get a non-permanent UN Security Council seat.
The position is voted on by UN member countries.
Germany’s Foreign Minister is Johann Wadephul.
He said Russia was partly responsible for Germany’s loss.
Germany strongly supports Israel in international issues.
This support likely cost Germany votes in the election.
The Security Council seat holds important influence in global decisions.
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An artist named Karen Bones spent 10 weeks creating a small model of the Union Corner building in Glasgow, which was mostly destroyed by a fire in March. She used recycled cardboard and detailed photographs to make the replica, including the shops affected by the fire and the building’s famous dome and signs.
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Union Corner is a historic Victorian building in Glasgow, damaged by a fire that started in a vape shop on March 8.
Only the front part (facade) of the building remains after the fire; demolition is ongoing with safety precautions in place.
Karen Bones made a model of the building using recycled cardboard, taking about 10 weeks to complete.
The model includes thousands of hand-cut bricks and roof tiles, plus 74 windows, making it very detailed.
Karen’s model shows the original shops that were lost in the fire, including nostalgic signs like Irn-Bru and Bell’s.
Karen creates miniature models of famous Glasgow locations and works from a small workshop in a caravan in Larbert.
She hopes the model will be displayed at Glasgow Central Station for the public to see and appreciate.
Karen was personally motivated to build the model because she has childhood memories connected to Union Street and the building.
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Brian McGillicuddy, an experienced American climber, has been missing on Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, since February. His family continues to search for answers as rescue teams conduct ongoing searches despite difficult weather conditions.
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Brian McGillicuddy, 64, was last heard from on 17 February before being reported missing on Ben Nevis two days later.
He was on his second hiking trip to Ben Nevis and may have been attempting a difficult ice climbing route called Orion Face Direct.
Brian’s wife, Kym McGillicuddy, flew from New York to Scotland to join the search efforts.
Rescue operations have included mountain rescue teams, coastguard, drone pilots, and search dogs.
The search changed from rescue to recovery due to worsening weather and lack of results.
Police Scotland continues to search using drones and is waiting for weather conditions to improve to expand the search area.
The family held a celebration of life service in March but still awaits closure without a death certificate.
The family faces emotional difficulty as they grieve while lacking official confirmation.
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Volunteers from a group called Project 33 spent 48 hours renovating Sarah Walton’s home in Trafford to better suit her three boys, who have complex needs. The home was transformed with new furniture and special touches like a hand-painted mural to make life easier for the family.
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Sarah Walton is a mother of three boys with complex needs.
Project 33 is a community interest company that renovates homes for families in need.
More than 40 volunteers helped renovate Sarah’s home in just two days.
The group started earlier in the year and has now renovated three homes.
Sarah’s home was changed to be more comfortable and functional for her children.
The boys’ bedroom features a mural of the night sky, chosen because some children with autism prefer darker spaces.
Sarah was nominated for the renovation by her mother, Maria.
Sarah hopes to volunteer with Project 33 in the future to help other families.
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Sikh leaders in Southampton have called for peace after violent protests erupted following the murder of Henry Nowak. The protests occurred near the home of the killer, Vickrum Digwa, who was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing Nowak with a blade he carried for religious reasons. Community leaders condemned the violence and emphasized harmony and respect between communities.
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Henry Nowak, 18, was murdered in Southampton in December; Vickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years.
Digwa used a kirpan, a religious blade, to stab Nowak and lied to police, causing officers to initially arrest the victim instead of the attacker.
Violent protests took place near Digwa’s home, injuring 11 police officers and forcing police to retreat.
The Council of Southampton Gurdwaras condemned Digwa’s actions and the street violence, calling for peace and harmony.
Sikh leaders stressed that using the kirpan as a weapon contradicts Sikh beliefs, which promote respect and peace.
The Bishop of Southampton and other faith leaders visited the Sikh community to show support and condemned the violence.
Local MP Satvir Kaur spoke with community members affected by the protests and said violence is never justified.
Community leaders highlighted Southampton’s long history of welcoming different cultures and living peacefully together.
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A protest took place in Southampton after the killing of Henry Nowak, with some attendees being regular citizens upset by the incident. However, the protest also included several far-right figures, which contributed to violent clashes with police, resulting in injuries and arrests.
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Henry Nowak was killed, and police handcuffed him after a false accusation of racism by his killer, Vickrum Digwa.
A protest was held in Southampton to respond to Nowak’s death and police treatment.
Far-right leaders and groups, including fascists and anti-immigrant activists, attended the protest.
The protest turned violent, injuring 11 police officers and a police dog; two people were arrested.
Some far-right figures at the protest included Tommy Robinson, Luke Jahn, Laurence Fox, Paul Golding, and Nick Tenconi.
Far-right groups possibly brought supporters by bus to the event.
The protest was organized by Southampton Patriots and supported by Turning Point UK and Patriots of Britain.
Several speakers made aggressive speeches against police and called for political action focused on immigration and race issues.
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Brittany Higgins, a former Liberal staffer in Australia, shared in a new documentary why she chose not to change her last name after marriage in 2024. The film focuses on her experience of sexual violence, the legal battles that followed, and the impact of media attention on her life and mental health.
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Brittany Higgins was raped in 2019 by a colleague at Australia’s Parliament House.
She revealed the rape publicly in 2021, which led to a trial that was stopped due to juror misconduct.
The accused, Bruce Lehrmann, denied the allegations and later lost a defamation case he made against a journalist and a TV network.
Higgins chose to keep her last name after marriage to stay proud of her identity.
A documentary titled Silenced tells her story and discusses how defamation cases can silence victims and the media.
Higgins described court proceedings as stressful and invasive, involving intense scrutiny of her personal records.
She struggled with her mental health during the legal cases and even considered suicide.
Higgins and her husband moved to France in 2023, but she still faced media harassment there.
Lehrmann lost his final legal attempt to overturn the defamation ruling in April 2024.
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Israeli airstrikes hit residential buildings in Gaza City, killing nine people and causing many homes to catch fire. Rescue teams and ambulances were seen helping those injured and removing the casualties.
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Israeli strikes targeted residential buildings in Gaza City.
Nine Palestinians were killed in the attacks.
The strikes caused fires that burned down many homes.
Rescue workers were actively helping people at the scene.
Ambulances transported injured people away from the area.
The attacks led to significant destruction in the neighborhood.
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A Ukrainian strike killed at least three people in Crimea, according to Moscow-installed authorities. The attack came a day after Ukraine targeted energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg, Russia, during a major economic forum. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that this conflict could escalate further.
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At least three people died and seven were wounded in a Ukrainian strike on non-residential buildings in Simferopol, Crimea.
The strike occurred while about 20,000 people from 130 countries attended the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Ukrainian forces targeted an oil terminal and a military base in Saint Petersburg with drone strikes.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s attacks were a response to increased Russian strikes on Ukrainian territory.
A drone attack on a bus in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine killed at least seven people.
Additional deaths were reported in Russia’s Bryansk region and Russian-occupied Kharkiv region.
Russian bombings killed at least 10 people across Ukraine on the same day.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted the increased ability of Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia and warned of a real risk of war escalation.
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Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have welcomed their second child. The couple, who met on the TV show Love Island, shared the news with a photo but did not reveal the baby’s name or gender.
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Molly-Mae Hague is a reality TV personality.
Tommy Fury is a professional boxer and half-brother of Tyson Fury.
They met on Love Island in 2019.
They announced their second pregnancy in February 2024.
The couple had a nine-month breakup because of Fury’s alcohol use.
Fury stopped drinking for at least four months before they reunited last May.
Hague has openly shared her difficult experiences with pregnancy and childbirth.
Their first child’s name is Bambi.
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Protests have grown in Albania against a luxury resort project supported by Jared Kushner's investment firm. Locals and environmental groups are concerned about environmental damage and lack of transparency, while the Albanian prime minister insists the project will continue.
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Thousands of people have protested in the capital, Tirana, and other areas for several days.
The project is a $1.6 billion luxury resort planned for an environmentally sensitive area including Albania’s only island, Sazan.
The area hosts endangered species like the Mediterranean monk seal and many rare birds, including flamingos and Dalmatian pelicans.
Protesters and environmental groups say there was no public discussion or proper permits before work began.
Construction work included building fences, bringing security, and clearing natural habitats, which angered locals.
Albania’s prime minister, Edi Rama, supports the project and refuses to stop it.
The country’s anti-corruption agency has started investigating recent laws related to protected regions.
Developers claim they will follow environmental rules and aim to create jobs and value for the community.
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Rebel attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have killed more than 30 people near Beni, a center of an ongoing Ebola outbreak. These attacks have made it harder for health workers to control the spread of Ebola and have caused many people to flee their homes.
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The ADF is a militia linked to the Islamic State group.
Attacks occurred in villages Matété, Mamuli, Kitoho, and the city of Beni in North Kivu province.
Over 30 people were killed in recent raids, including beheadings and shootings.
The Ebola outbreak in the region has 344 cases and 60 deaths so far.
Some Ebola patients fled health centers after the attacks, risking more spread of the disease.
About 10,000 civilians have been killed by the ADF since 2014.
The Congolese and Ugandan armies are working together to fight the ADF.
Violence is causing many residents to flee, which complicates efforts to control Ebola.
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Oman is refusing to cut ties with Iran despite pressure from the United States. Oman says it is only discussing with Iran a future system to manage the Strait of Hormuz in line with international law and with advice from the United Nations’ maritime agency.
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Oman is a longtime US ally and has acted as a neutral mediator in disputes involving the Gulf region.
The United States, including President Trump, has expressed strong suspicions about Oman’s negotiations with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
Oman insists it opposes any system of tolls on ships passing through the strait and supports freedom of navigation based on international law.
Iran wants to create a management system for the strait that includes a non-discriminatory fee to cover environmental damage caused by military activities.
The US Treasury has sanctioned Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, which controls ship permissions to pass through the strait.
The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization says no country can legally impose fees or tolls on international straits.
Some Omani officials have shown limited support for charging fees for specific maritime services but maintain commitment to international maritime law principles.
Iran is working on finalizing legal drafts to clarify how the maritime regime in the strait would operate, possibly on a temporary basis.
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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire that depends on Hezbollah stopping all attacks and leaving southern Lebanon. These talks happened in Washington to help reduce conflict related to Iran, as the U.S. tries to support a peace deal with Iran. Despite the agreement, Hezbollah has not accepted the deal, and fighting has continued in recent days.
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Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire if Hezbollah stops fighting and leaves southern Lebanon.
The U.S. State Department helped negotiate this agreement during talks in Washington.
Lebanon and Israel agreed to set up zones controlled only by Lebanese armed forces, excluding non-state groups like Hezbollah.
Hezbollah said it will not accept a partial ceasefire and was not part of the recent talks.
Fighting has continued despite previous attempts to stop it, with casualties on both sides.
President Donald Trump said he stopped an Israeli strike on Beirut and talked with leaders including Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives.
Trump is working to separate the conflict in Lebanon from broader Iran peace talks, though Iran says the issues are linked.
The U.S. House voted for a resolution that would require Trump to get congressional approval to continue involvement in the Iran conflict, but the resolution may not have legal force.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that some right-wing groups are using the death of Henry Nowak to push their political ideas. These groups claim that the police treat people differently, which they call ‘two-tier policing.’
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Henry Nowak was killed, leading to public attention.
Some right-wing figures spoke about the police treatment related to this case.
These figures claim there is a ‘two-tier policing’ system, meaning police treat certain groups differently.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized these groups for using the situation to gain political advantage.
The Prime Minister’s statement focuses on stopping political exploitation of the incident.
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The U.S. Army identified Sgt. Devin A. Seibel, 26, as the American soldier who died in a training accident at Erbil Airbase in Iraq on May 31. A British soldier also died in the same incident, which the Pentagon described as related to military training.
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Sgt. Devin A. Seibel was 26 years old and from Robinson, Texas.
The accident happened on May 31 at Erbil Airbase in Iraq.
The incident involved both American and British soldiers.
The Pentagon called it a “training-related incident.”
Both Sgt. Seibel and a British Army soldier died.
The statement was released by the Pentagon on the Wednesday following the accident.
The accident occurred during a military exercise or training.
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