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Cliff Notes A coroner deemed the UK’s drivers’ eyesight verification system “unsafe” following the deaths of four individuals, highlighting it as one of the “laxest in Europe” regarding self-reported eyesight conditions. The coroner noted that the UK is the only European nation that issues driving licences without mandatory eyesight checks for individuals up to the age of 70, enabling unsafe driving practices. Current regulations allow drivers to self-report eyesight issues, creating opportunities for dishonesty, while…

Marco Rubio’s statements reflect increasing frustration in Washington over stalled peace negotiations in the Ukraine conflict.

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Two British tourists were confirmed dead in a cable car accident near Naples, which resulted in a total of four fatalities after the cable snapped.

Cliff Notes Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland met Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador during Donald Trump’s administration, amid ongoing legal efforts to secure his return to the US. The senator was reportedly denied entry to a high-security prison in El Salvador, which he condemned as "appalling," prompting a response from the White House. Garcia’s deportation has sparked controversy, with allegations of administrative errors and concerns over the treatment of…

U.S. airstrikes targeting the Ras Isa oil port controlled by Yemen’s Houthi rebels resulted in 20 fatalities and 50 injuries, marking one of the deadliest incidents in the ongoing military campaign initiated under President Trump

US air strikes on the Ras Isa fuel port in Yemen have reportedly resulted in at least 38 fatalities and over 100 injuries, according to Houthi-run media.

A senior Labour MP has highlighted potential inadequacies in the Online Safety Act regarding protections for child influencers, noting the necessity for stronger regulations to safeguard their welfare.

A gang war gripping two major cities has led to a significant surge in violence attributed to feuding drug lords in Glasgow and Edinburgh

US President Donald Trump has confirmed plans for a second state visit to the UK in September, following an invitation from King Charles.

UB40 expressed support for striking Birmingham bin workers, urging them to continue their fight for fair wages amid rising living costs.

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fire that resulted in the deaths of an elderly couple in Hampshire.

The CEO of Toby Carvery expressed regret for the uprooting of a 400-year-old oak tree, citing safety concerns from specialists as the reason behind the decision.

James McCall, a 49-year-old sales manager from West Yorkshire, received a 17-year extended sentence for multiple rapes and other offences committed against two women between 2007 and 2019 in Scotland.

Cliff Notes – Zak Starkey speaks out after leaving The Who Zak Starkey has expressed surprise and sadness at his departure from The Who after nearly 30 years with the band, following recent charity shows at the Royal Albert Hall. The decision for his exit was deemed a “collective decision” by the band after their Teenage Cancer Trust performances, amidst reported frustrations from frontman Roger Daltrey regarding Starkey’s drumming. Starkey, who has dealt with health…

An Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis resulted in the deaths of the Abu Al-Rous family, including five children, four women, and a man, amidst at least 23 overall casualties reported.

Emmanuel Macron is set to engage in discussions with American officials regarding Ukraine, amidst concerns over perceived leniency toward Russia during previous administrations.

There is a growing movement that is leading for an inquiry to the genocide in Gaza. Gaza is being marginalised by the minority, but there are many who are disgraced by the UK’s stance and complicity in the genocide. Gaza & Middle East Conflict Last month, the former leader of the Labour party Jeremy Corbyn wrote to the Prime Minister called for an independent inquiry into the UK’s involvement in Israel’s genocide in Gaza. This…

Almost all of the UK newspaper front pages today lead with the landmark ruling that transwomen are not women and instead a woman is defined by biological sex. The ruling will now see huge changes to public and private sector gender guidance.

The UK Supreme Court yesterday ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. The judges say the “concept of sex is binary”, while cautioning that the landmark ruling should not be seen as a victory of one side over another. The court added, transgender people still have legal protections from discrimination.

The attorney general of Cyprus has appealed the acquittal of five Israeli men accused of gang raping a British tourist, citing contradictions in the woman’s testimony.