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Cliff Notes James Lee Williams, known as “The Vivienne,” passed away at the age of 32 from a cardiac arrest linked to ketamine usage, as confirmed by their family. Williams’ manager highlighted the need for increased awareness about the dangers of ketamine, particularly among young people, and is collaborating with addiction services to address this issue. The UK is witnessing a concerning rise in ketamine use, with nearly 300,000 reported users aged 16 to 59, prompting government scrutiny and calls for better public understanding of the risks associated with the drug. Drag queen The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, family…

Cliff Notes Arda Kardzhali mistakenly held a minute’s silence for former player Petko Ganchev, believing he had died. The club later issued an apology on social media after confirming Ganchev was alive, retracting the erroneous information. The match against Levski Sofia ended in a 1-1 draw, placing Arda fifth in the league with hopes of qualifying for European football. Bulgarian football club Arda Kardzhali apologise after holding minute’s silence for former player who is still alive | World News A Bulgarian football club have apologised for holding a minute’s silence for a former player who is still alive. Arda Kardzhali,…

Semisonic has publicly condemned the White House for using their song “Closing Time” in a video accompanying the controversial deportation of Venezuelan gang members.

Israel has initiated extensive airstrikes on Gaza, targeting Hamas, with intentions to escalate military operations following the group’s failure to release hostages.

Germany is assessing whether recent detentions of its citizens in the US indicate a shift in American immigration policy or if they are isolated incidents.

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, originally scheduled for an eight-day mission, spent over nine months at the ISS due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner.

Israel has launched extensive airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas, marking the heaviest assault since a ceasefire was established in January. Reports indicate at least 200 people have died as a result of these bombardments.

Cliff Notes A British woman, Alexandra Clarke, is missing after a diving boat caught fire off Koh Tao, Thailand, which was carrying 22 people at the time. The fire reportedly broke out in the engine room, prompting a coordinated evacuation effort by local authorities and private boats. The UK Foreign Office is providing support to Clarke’s family and is in contact with Thai authorities as investigations into the cause of the fire are underway. British woman missing in Thailand after fire breaks out on diving boat A British woman is missing in Thailand after a diving boat she was on…

The OECD has downgraded global economic growth forecasts, attributing the slowdown to US President Trump’s tariffs on imports, with the UK expected to grow only 1.4% this year, down from 1.7%.

Cliff Notes A dispute has arisen between teaching unions and the UK government regarding the potential job losses due to AI in education, particularly affecting lower-paid teaching assistants. The National Education Union (NEU) has expressed concern over the government’s AI initiatives, asserting that proper consultation with educators has not occurred, and warns against the risks of de-skilling the profession. The Department for Education has countered the NEU’s claims, stating they have engaged meaningfully with the sector and emphasising that AI can enhance efficiency and educational standards. Teaching unions gear up for fight with Number 10 over AI job-loss fears A…