Entertainment
Carmen Electra Pays Homage to Playboy Roots in Leopard Leotard and Bunny Ears
Carmen Electra, 54, wore a leopard print leotard and bunny ears at The Abbey Food & Bar in West Hollywood, nodding to her Playboy career that began in 1996.
Politics
UK Business Activity Shrinks for First Time in a Year Amid 'Perfect Storm'
UK business activity declined for the first time in a year in May, with the PMI falling to 48.5 amid political uncertainty and the Iran war, hitting services hard.
Sports
Mount Everest Sets New Single-Day Record with 274 Climbers Reaching Summit
Mount Everest saw a record-breaking 274 climbers reach the summit in a single day, surpassing the previous record of 223. Kami Rita Sherpa extended his record with a 32nd ascent.
Crime
Drunk easyJet passenger claims he didn't know homophobic slur was offensive
Sean Falvey, 59, drank duty-free vodka on a Barcelona-Manchester flight, called a bisexual crew member a homophobic slur, and later insulted police officers, claiming ignorance of the term's offensiveness.
Health
Environment
PNG Warns Against Fishing in New Ireland After Marine Deaths
Papua New Guinea's government warns against fishing in New Ireland after preliminary tests find metals in water samples, following months of dead fish washing ashore.
Bluebells Bloom, Ferns Overtake in Tamar Valley Spring
In St Dominic, Tamar Valley, spring progresses with bluebells overwhelmed by ferns, hawthorn blooming, and a grass snake sighting, as gardens and pastures await more rain.
Flea Treatment Chemicals Harming UK Wildlife, Study Warns
A study finds toxic chemicals in pet flea treatments, banned for pesticides, are devastating wildlife in rivers and parks, urging government action.
Migratory Bird Numbers Fall in Britain Despite Warm Spring
Data from bird ringers shows significant declines in warbler species during the 2025 breeding season, despite a warm spring and hot summer in the UK.
Cambodian Villagers Honor Guardian Spirits in Colorful Ritual
Hundreds of Cambodian villagers in Phum Boeung perform the centuries-old He Neak Ta ritual, praying for rain and prosperity with vibrant costumes and offerings.
UK Geography Mastery: Wednesday Test
How well do you know UK geography? Take our Wednesday test covering all aspects of British physical and human geography with 100 multiple-choice questions.
