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A seven-year-old boy was found unharmed at the sixth station of Mount Fuji’s Fujinomiya Trail after reportedly being told by his father to wait while the father continued climbing. Police were alerted by a mountain-hut employee, summoned the father, issued him a warning and returned the child to his care. The incident has prompted debate in Japan about child safety and cultural expectations around children’s independence.

Erin Lavery, who was diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma at 21 and is now cancer-free, says cancer treatment has severely affected her fertility. Because she could not preserve her eggs before treatment, specialists have advised her to undergo two egg-retrieval cycles costing about £8,000, a bill she cannot easily afford after missing two years of work. She is campaigning for broader NHS-funded fertility preservation for cancer survivors. The Scottish Government says it is sympathetic to her case and plans to review access to fertility and IVF services.

Tania Rowan says she was tricked into paying £768 to a fraudster who impersonated On the Beach after she searched online for help accessing her booking. The scammer allegedly triggered cancellation of the family's reservation at the Charmillion Club Resort in Egypt, leaving six of the 14 travellers—including three children—without rooms. The group paid about £450 per person for emergency accommodation and says it has not been reimbursed for the £6,300 holiday. On the Beach says Rowan fell victim to a scammer who obtained security and personal information, advised her to contact her bank, and urged customers to manage bookings only through secure accounts.

Three people were killed when a private helicopter crashed and caught fire near homes in the Tholos neighbourhood of Sifnos, Greece. Firefighters and rescue crews brought the blaze under control and recovered three bodies, while the victims’ identities and the cause of the crash remained unconfirmed.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have announced that their daughter, born in Lisbon on August 3, is named Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. Eugenie said the name honors three people they love and admire, including Queen Elizabeth II, and reflects the couple's connections to English and Portuguese history. Adelaide is their third child and joins older brothers August and Ernest.

Actor Lucy Davis has thanked fans and public figures for their support after revealing that she has terminal stage-four breast cancer. Davis said the cancer has metastasized to her spine, right hip and ribs, making chemotherapy no longer possible, and that she does not know how long she has left. In a follow-up Instagram post, she used humour to acknowledge the overwhelming response and correct mistaken condolences announcing her death. She said she wants to live the rest of her life as enjoyably as possible and not be treated as a sick person.

David Kelly, 56, was sentenced to ten months in prison after becoming drunk on a Jet2 flight from Turkey to Newcastle, shouting racist and homophobic abuse, making a Nazi salute and refusing to sit down during the aircraft’s descent. Staff moved distressed passengers, managed his behaviour and alerted police waiting at Newcastle Airport. He pleaded guilty to being drunk on an aircraft and a racially aggravated public order offence. The judge said the confined setting, fear caused to passengers and crew, and safety risks justified immediate custody, while Kelly’s defence cited remorse, lack of physical assault and positive character references.

Seven-year-old Musa Ahmed died on July 28, six days after being pulled from the sea at West Mersea, Essex, while on holiday with his family. His 15-year-old cousin Sameeha Rahman and her mother, 41-year-old Shelina Rahman, also died after getting into difficulty in the water on July 22. A coroner heard that drowning was the provisional cause of death for all three, with hypoxic-ischaemic brain injury also recorded for Musa. The inquest was adjourned until January 19, 2027.

Rachael Talbot, 50, was sentenced to four months in prison after being caught trying to take packages containing ketamine, cannabis resin and cannabis leaf into HMP Liverpool. She said she had initially agreed to smuggle the drugs for £200 but was threatened with violence against her children after attempting to withdraw. Despite her family responsibilities, limited criminal record and low risk of reoffending, the judge said the serious impact of drugs on prison safety, violence, corruption and rehabilitation required an immediate custodial sentence.

Chris Capstick, 41, developed what doctors initially believed was a harmless cyst after his 2022 wedding in Greece. The changing lesion was removed in February 2023 and diagnosed as stage-four melanoma. After surgery and 13 months of immunotherapy, he was briefly cancer-free, but multiple tumours later appeared in his brain and body. Although initially given 10 to 12 months to live, five of six brain tumours have since disappeared and he currently has no fixed prognosis. His daughter Isabella created the book Daddy's Little Monsters to help children understand a parent's serious illness, with fundraising underway to distribute it to cancer centres and hospices across the UK.

The Johnson family arrived in Gran Canaria without four suitcases after a baggage-belt failure at Birmingham Airport prevented their luggage from being loaded onto their easyJet flight. Jamie Johnson said the family lacked clothes, toiletries and vital thyroid medication for her mother, spent €400 replacing essential items and faced long waits while reporting the missing bags. easyJet apologised and said it was working with Birmingham Airport and its baggage-handling partner Menzies to reunite passengers with their luggage, while the airport acknowledged continuing disruption.

A total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Spain on August 12, 2026, while the UK will see only a partial eclipse. The European Space Agency will livestream the event from Spain’s Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre from 5:30pm BST, including interviews, explanations and telescope footage. Totality at the observatory is expected at 6:31pm BST and will last one minute and 21 seconds. Viewers are warned to use certified solar viewing glasses and never look directly at the Sun.

Prison officers Jai Gascoyne and Elle Walton were sentenced at Manchester Crown Court after admitting inappropriate relationships with imprisoned drug traffickers Dil and Haq Nawaz at HMP Buckley Hall. Investigators found Valentine’s cards, jewellery, phone evidence and messages indicating romantic relationships, although no contraband was smuggled. Gascoyne received 16 months in prison and Walton 13 months, with both expected to serve up to 40% behind bars. The Nawaz brothers, already serving lengthy sentences for a major crack cocaine and heroin conspiracy, received an additional year each for assisting the misconduct and possessing prohibited prison items.

Christopher Rice, a 35-year-old man from Wakefield, has been charged with murdering his nine-year-old daughter, Minnie Merriman, during a family camping trip in Arbroath, Scotland. Minnie was found seriously injured at Elliot Industrial Estate and later died in hospital. Rice made no plea at Forfar Sheriff Court, was remanded in custody and is due to appear again within eight days. Police Scotland said they are not seeking anyone else in connection with the death, while Minnie’s mother, Laurie Merriman, and local residents have paid tribute to her.

Shane Porter, 35, has been charged with murdering 36-year-old Jimmy Ward, who was fatally shot at a Traveller site in Calcutt near Cricklade on August 2. Porter also faces a charge of possessing a shotgun without a certificate. Eddie Porter and Tammy Brown have been charged with assisting an offender and the same firearms offence. All three have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at court by video link, while two other suspects have been released on bail. Wiltshire Police said a scene and increased policing presence would remain at the site as the investigation continued.

An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 carrying 146 passengers banked 44 degrees during an aborted approach from Faro to Dublin in January 2025, after the crew attempted to lose altitude while arriving too high and too fast. The commander told investigators he had slept poorly and may have been tired. Disconnecting the autopilot and manually extending the speed brakes contributed to degraded situational awareness, while the aircraft twice fell below its recommended minimum speed and briefly exceeded its cleared altitude. Automatic low-speed protection helped the crew recover, and the plane landed safely after a second approach. Aer Lingus subsequently prohibited orbit manoeuvres during approaches except in training and advised pilots to go around whenever a safe landing is uncertain; the Air Accident Investigation Unit issued no further recommendations.

Osarenkhoe Atutie was sentenced to nine years, including seven years and six months in custody followed by 18 months on licence, after admitting he attempted to murder his estranged wife, Victory Atutie, in Edinburgh. He stabbed her 12 times while she pushed their child in a pram, causing a collapsed lung and bleeding in the chest. Three passers-by disarmed and restrained him, likely saving her life. The court cited his planning, the presence of the child and his anger over contact with his daughter as aggravating factors. An indefinite non-harassment order also bans him from contacting or approaching his wife.

Stephen Grzyb, 22, was recaptured and returned to custody after escaping on foot outside Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Saturday. He had been transported from a Merseyside police custody suite by GeoAmey and was due to face a domestic burglary charge. Merseyside Police launched a search after he fled toward The Strand and later confirmed his arrest.

Megan McKenna has described being naked and alone at her London home when three masked, machete-wielding burglars broke through a bedroom wall in 2024. She confronted the intruders after fearing for her dog, sustained a cut foot, and said they took jewelry before leaving. Police arrested the gang, but McKenna said she was too traumatized to attend court and was distressed when the burglars were released after serving part of their sentences.

An inquest heard that 71-year-old Anthony Buxton strangled his 69-year-old wife, Michelle, at their home in Camelford on September 24 before stabbing himself in the chest. Buxton had become increasingly anxious and paranoid, believing an organised crime gang had bugged the house and was targeting his family. Mental-health services assessed him and referred him to community care, where talking therapies were considered appropriate. Police found no evidence of third-party involvement, and the coroner concluded that Michelle’s death was an unlawful killing and that Anthony had taken his own life.

Three men were hospitalized after a violent brawl on Shop Street in Tuam, County Galway, involving alleged use of a machete, acid and a wheel brace. Video reportedly shows several men fighting outside an optician, while one victim suffered severe facial and eye injuries. Gardaí arrested a man in his 40s and are seeking witnesses and camera footage as they investigate the disorder.

British-Azerbaijani national Rashad Sultanov, 44, was arrested in Cyprus on July 17 over allegations that he conducted hostile surveillance at RAF Akrotiri between May and June 2025 and shared the information with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised charges under the UK National Security Act, and Sultanov remains in custody while extradition proceedings continue. Counter Terrorism Policing London is leading the investigation with British and Cypriot agencies.

Neil Jones was sentenced to 51 months in prison after admitting causing the death of 72-year-old Linda Donnelly by careless driving in Bootle in December 2024. Jones had been travelling at about 45 mph in a 30 mph zone and falsely claimed Donnelly had run into the road. A year later at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, he nearly hit a family with his car, assaulted two men, threatened them with a claw hammer and twice trapped another man between vehicles while trying to leave. The court also banned Jones from driving for 51 months, ordered an extended retest and imposed seven-year restraining orders.

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck near Spean Bridge in the Scottish Highlands at 3:09 a.m., waking residents and being felt across nearby communities including Roybridge, Inverlair and Fort William. The British Geological Survey received reports describing deep rumbling, rattling and an explosion-like sensation. Seismologist Davie Galloway said it was the largest event within 20 kilometres of the area since a magnitude 2.7 earthquake near Fort William in April 2023.

Wildfires in southwestern France have burned more than 42,000 hectares, killed two firefighters and injured 88 others, while forcing over 260,000 people to evacuate. Fires have advanced to within nine miles of Bordeaux, prompting preparations for further evacuations as temperatures are forecast to reach 41C. Spain has also ordered evacuations near Madrid, with officials warning that extreme heat and climate conditions will make the coming days critical for firefighting efforts.

Aaron Strachan, 21, was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh to lifelong restriction with a minimum of five years in custody after abducting and raping a 15-year-old girl at a city-centre bus stop in May 2025. He was also convicted of stabbing one man and attacking another with a hammer. Strachan had escaped while being transferred to a prison van after a January hearing but was recaptured several hours later. The judge warned that, because of the risk he poses to the public, he may never be released.

Four men aged 23, 24 and 26 died after a black Seat Cupra left Liverpool Road in Huyton and struck a lamppost shortly before 2am on July 24. A 27-year-old passenger remains in stable condition in hospital. Merseyside Police have launched a serious collision investigation, closed nearby roads and imposed a temporary drone restriction while appealing for witnesses, doorbell footage and other information.

A woman crashed her Vauxhall after shouting abuse at Nigel Farage during his visit to Clacton, colliding with a BMW stopped at a red light. Farage shared the video online, calling it “instant karma.” The article also notes previous incidents involving Farage, heightened security for Reform UK MPs after Ann Widdecombe’s death, and details of the upcoming Clacton by‑election, which features a record number of candidates including Count Binface and Laurence Fox amid a boycott by major Westminster parties.

More than £100,000 has been raised for a young boy who was seriously injured after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Cambridgeshire. A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but was later bailed after being deemed unfit for interview, prompting an investigation into his care arrangements. The boy has undergone seven surgeries and is recovering, with his family expressing hope he may return home soon as donations to the fundraising campaign continue to rise.

An inquest will open into the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, Devon. A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody, with counter-terrorism police taking over and further arresting him on terrorism-related suspicions. The initial seven-day detention period under terrorism laws is due to expire Monday evening, and the inquest is set for Tuesday in Exeter.

A man previously convicted of sexual communication with minors admitted breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order after being left unsupervised with children on two occasions. His new partner learned of his past when Turkish border officials stopped them on holiday, prompting her to alert police. A judge emphasised the non‑negotiable nature of the order’s conditions and sentenced him to 10 months in jail.

A Metropolitan Police misconduct tribunal found former detective sergeant Jason Grafham guilty of retaining and showing crime scene photos of murdered teenager Sally Anne Bowman for personal gratification, compounding the family’s trauma. Grafham, who retired a day before the hearing, was permanently barred from policing and also found to have made sexually inappropriate and discriminatory remarks to colleagues. Senior Met officials condemned his actions and apologised to the Bowman family, noting the serious damage caused to confidence in policing standards.

A 7.4‑magnitude earthquake near Mexico’s Chiapas coast triggered evacuations in Guatemala and prompted a tsunami warning for parts of the Pacific. Buildings shook in Guatemala City and nearby countries also reported tremors. Authorities highlighted risks of liquefaction and urged residents to avoid coastal areas, while early reports indicated no major damage in southern Mexico.

A woman known as the Black Widow, Pamela Gwinnett, was located in Tenerife after fleeing the UK while awaiting trial for defrauding 89-year-old Joan Green of nearly £300,000. Gwinnett exploited her role as Green’s carer, isolated her from relatives, and used the stolen money for personal luxuries before leaving the country in breach of her bail conditions. Convicted in her absence and sentenced to six years in prison, she has now been detained through cooperation between Greater Manchester Police, the National Crime Agency and Spanish authorities, and faces extradition to serve her sentence.

Southern Europe faces potentially deadly temperatures approaching 50C, with recent highs of 44C driving wildfires in Spain and France. Experts warn that record-breaking heat may intensify due to El Niño and long‑term climate change, urging travellers to prepare for extreme conditions and limit time outdoors. Vulnerable groups are advised to take extra precautions as heatwaves grow hotter and more frequent across the Mediterranean.

Footage from Atlanta showed two groups of Argentina supporters fighting, throwing bins and other objects shortly before the World Cup semi-final against England. Police intervened to separate the groups, and it is unclear whether any arrests were made. The incident occurred hours before England’s match, for which Thomas Tuchel made several lineup changes, while Argentina fielded five Premier League players.

A jury at the Old Bailey found John Henry Sayers and his son not guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to William Patterson, who drove a Range Rover into their home and set it alight. Sayers described acting instinctively to protect his family, particularly his teenage daughter who was inside during the attack. The incident followed years of threats and assaults linked to the Freeman organised crime group, and police had previously issued Osman warnings about risks to Sayers’ life. After 18 months on remand in high‑security prisons, Sayers expressed relief at returning home and intends to rebuild his family’s life and damaged businesses. Patterson later pleaded guilty to arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered.

Ryanair warns travellers of lengthy passport control delays across 15 European airports due to ongoing problems with the EU’s new Entry/Exit System, citing slow processing, inadequate staffing and malfunctioning kiosks. The airline urges passengers to allow extra time and supports calls from EU member states to extend system flexibilities until early 2027. Growing pressure from airports and airlines has led to calls for the European Commission to suspend full use of the system until September, following widespread reports of long queues and missed flights.

Jennifer Finch, bassist for the punk band L7, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer and has withdrawn from the group’s upcoming farewell tour. Her bandmates announced that she has undergone multiple surgeries and now requires extensive professional care, launching a GoFundMe campaign to support medical and in-home expenses. Loved ones shared that complications have left her with significant physical limitations, emphasising the need for community support. Finch, a longtime member of L7 and influential figure in 1990s punk, is being honoured by continued tour plans at her request while her care remains the priority.

Two men, Wayne Taylor and Ian Pascoe, drowned while attempting to rescue Taylor’s children at Seaton Carew beach after they got into trouble in the water. The children survived following additional rescue efforts, including from a bystander and the RNLI. Their families paid tribute to the men’s bravery and expressed support for a national water safety campaign calling for mandatory lessons in schools and improved safety measures. Community members, local officials and bereaved families from past incidents offered condolences and renewed calls for greater action to prevent further drownings.

Police are investigating the murder of former politician and TV personality Ann Widdecombe after a man was arrested in Rotherham. CCTV reportedly shows a man loading a wooden stick into a car at a property linked to the suspect on the day of the attack. Officers seized a red car and conducted extensive forensic searches at the address. Police say there is no indication of terrorism or political motivation and urge the public to avoid speculation while the investigation continues.

Detectives investigating the killing of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe said they have ruled out terrorism and political motivation after arresting a 28-year-old man in South Yorkshire. A previously arrested suspect has been released without charge, and police are not seeking anyone else. Officers continue examining the crime scene in Haytor, where Widdecombe was found with severe injuries. Tributes have been paid by colleagues, including Nigel Farage, as Reform UK increases security for its MPs. Widdecombe was last heard from shortly before the suspected time of the attack, and investigators are urging the public to avoid speculation while inquiries continue.

Recently released text messages show Ann Widdecombe joking about her age shortly before police believe she was fatally attacked at her Devon home. The messages detail her coordinating upcoming media interviews, with her final known reply sent at 12:19pm. Attempts to reach her minutes later went unanswered. Police say she was likely attacked around 12:30pm and have launched a murder investigation but are withholding further details to avoid compromising inquiries.

Police continue investigating the killing of former MP Ann Widdecombe, confirming they will not release suspect descriptions or CCTV to avoid compromising inquiries. A previously arrested man was released without charge as officers pursue multiple lines of inquiry. Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman urged the public not to speculate and to report information through official channels. Widdecombe’s political colleagues, including Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, expressed concern about rising risks faced by public figures. She was last in contact with television programme staff the day before her body was found at her home in Devon.

A man identified as Warren “AKA” Lyttle died after falling from the Braniel Eleventh Night bonfire in east Belfast. Police are investigating and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed. Local community groups and the Dundela Social Club issued tributes and condolences, with the bonfire scheduled to proceed according to the family’s wishes and attendees asked to observe a minute’s silence.

A police sergeant intervened at a Stratford-upon-Avon petrol station to stop a man doused in fuel and threatening to ignite himself. Sgt Charlie Thompson tackled the man after negotiation attempts failed, allowing officers and firefighters to secure the scene safely. Thompson was subsequently nominated for a National Police Bravery Award, with senior police leadership praising his decisive actions. The man involved has since received support and been rehoused.

Police opened a murder investigation after a woman and her two children were found dead in a home in Great Denham near Bedford. Officers forced entry following concerns the family had not been seen for several days. A suspect known to the victims has been identified and is believed to have left the country. Specialist teams and increased patrols have been deployed as investigators work to determine what happened, with authorities urging the public to share any relevant information while respecting the victims’ privacy.

Three severely neglected German Shepherds were found in hazardous, faeces‑filled conditions at the Nelson home of Charles Bruce, where one dog was discovered collapsed and another deceased in a shed. RSPCA officers described the environment as the worst they had ever encountered. Bruce received a suspended prison sentence, unpaid work requirements, and a lifetime animal‑ownership ban after admitting animal welfare offences. Two surviving dogs, Bella and Tyson, were treated by emergency veterinary teams, rehabilitated by the RSPCA, and later rehomed. Authorities determined the animals had suffered for weeks due to extreme neglect and inadequate living conditions.

A 16-year-old and 17-year-old were acquitted of murdering 15-year-old Amen Teklay, who died after being stabbed with a sword in Glasgow on March 5 of the previous year. The younger defendant admitted stabbing Teklay but claimed self-defence, while jurors were asked to consider provocation and whether the older teen acted in concert. The older defendant’s lawyer argued he did not participate in the attack. The jury returned not‑guilty verdicts for both teens following the High Court trial.

A third UK heatwave is expected later in the week, with temperatures in London forecast to reach up to 34C and much of England and Wales seeing very warm conditions. The Met Office anticipates possible thunderstorms, particularly in northern and western areas, before high pressure reasserts itself. Unlike previous recent heatwaves, this event is expected to bring lower humidity and less extreme temperatures due to westerly winds and the positioning of high pressure further west. Heat is projected to ease to more typical summer levels by mid-July.