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May 29, 2026 - World

Kenneth Law pleaded guilty in Canada to sending products internationally, knowing they would probably be used to end livesBereaved families whose loved ones were the victims of an online supplier of suicide kits say they feel insulted by a decision not to prosecute him in the UK.Kenneth Law pleaded guilty in a court in Ontario, Canada, to 14 charges of aiding suicide and sending products internationally in the knowledge that they were likely to be used to end lives. He is due to be sentenced at a later date. Continue reading...

May 29, 2026 - World

A Brazilian court has ruled that officials must restore and preserve Fordlandia

May 29, 2026 - World

The family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu is appealing a court ruling to have his remains buried in South Africa

May 29, 2026 - World

Temperatures across parts of continent around 10-15C above average for this time of year, while thunderstorms strike eastern AustraliaEurope has experienced an exceptional heatwave this week, with temperature records broken across multiple countries under a persistent area of high pressure, commonly referred to as a “heat dome.” The UK surpassed its May maximum temperature record on Tuesday, with 35.1C recorded at Kew Gardens, London.This broke the record set only the day before, with 34.8C recorded in London on Monday. Previously, the maximum May temperature record was 32.8C, recorded in 1922 and then matched in 1944. Ireland also broke its May maximum temperature, with 28.8C recorded at two weather stations – in Killarney in the south-west and Clonmel in the south. Continue reading...

May 29, 2026 - World

Zeppelin Witheridge charged with public nuisance over ‘Scientology speedrun’ social media trendGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA social media stunt that treats churches like video games has gone from TikTok to the dock, landing an alleged teenage “speedrunner” in court.Zeppelin Witheridge, 18, has been accused of using a police car as a BMX ramp after a viral challenge went awry at the Church of Scientology in Brisbane’s CBD. Continue reading...