Caroline Westbrook

Elizabeth Waddell, a 44-year-old woman from North Carolina, disappeared while visiting Grand Anse Beach in Grenada. Her husband, Cailen Waddell, travelled to the island to assist the search and appealed for her safe return. A travelling companion reportedly saw Elizabeth go toward the water and later found her towel on a pier, but Elizabeth did not return and had left her phone behind. Royal Grenada Police are asking fishermen, boat operators and coastal residents to report any information that could help locate her.

A challenging Wordle puzzle featuring the obscure word “PSHAW” disrupted many players’ winning streaks, with testers averaging six guesses to solve it. Users on Reddit expressed frustration over the uncommon consonant combination, while creator Josh Wardle continues expanding his puzzle offerings with Parseword, a new game aimed at simplifying cryptic crosswords.

A mid-year roundup of notable public figures who died in 2026 highlights the careers and legacies of actors, musicians, broadcasters and other entertainers. The article recounts their achievements, major roles, awards and circumstances of death, recognising their cultural impact across film, television, music and journalism.

A rerun of The 1% Club featured a record 12 finalists attempting an anagram-based final question that only three contestants solved, earning each £31,000. Viewers also reacted to a difficult maths puzzle from a recent children’s special. The article highlights standout questions, contestant outcomes, and audience responses.

Celebrities have used a range of humorous and often ineffective disguises to avoid paparazzi attention, from Katy Perry’s donut pillow and Millie Bobby Brown’s decorated box to Justin Bieber’s gas mask and Lily Allen’s duvet. Attempts by stars including Jennifer Lopez, Brad Pitt, Melissa McCarthy, Sandra Bullock, Dustin Hoffman and Tobey Maguire similarly failed to prevent photographers from capturing them, highlighting both the persistence of paparazzi and the playful lengths celebrities go to in an effort to remain incognito.