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Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her daughters Natalie and Nala have been found dead in a Great Denham home. Police believe Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who goes by Mark, is the suspect and has left the country. An international manhunt is underway as investigators await guidance and follow the trail to Zimbabwe.
Nigeria’s president has ordered a formal probe into a fictitious federal body that was allocated 1.3bn naira in the 2026 budget. The scheme involved forged documents and office space, triggering scrutiny of public procedures as investigations unfold in Abuja.
Dubai International Airport has seen a dramatic traffic rebound as airspace disruptions from regional conflict ease, with March passenger numbers recovering from earlier declines. Dubai Airports is expanding flight movements in line with available regional routing capacity.
Record‑level and near‑record May temperatures have been reported across multiple regions this week — parts of England and Russia have hit unusually high temps while the eastern US has recorded low‑90s — even as eastern Australia is facing a major rain band. Forecasts show brief, intense heat will give way to fronts or rain in most places; Australia is also seeing El Niño odds rise for winter.
Airlines face higher jet fuel costs amid the Iran war, with easyJet warning summer bookings are behind last year while Ryanair and Heathrow report mixed demand. Airlines hedge fuel and adjust fares, while passengers shift to later bookings and longer rail trips.
A persistent heat dome has driven unprecedented May temperatures across western Europe this week, with the UK and France having broken May records (Kew Gardens provisionally 35.1°C). Ambulance services have reported record call volumes, amber heat-health alerts have been issued, thunderstorms and fires have followed the heat, and officials are urging caution around open water.
A knife attack in Belfast has become a crusade point for far-right actors online. Video of the incident is circulating with calls for demonstrations across Britain and Northern Ireland, while authorities urge calm as they investigate.
The High Court has upheld the government’s approval of Gatwick’s Northern Runway project, preserving plans to expand capacity and deliver thousands of jobs, while opponents vow to appeal.
Provisional temperatures have surpassed long-standing June records across England, with 35.8C in Wigonholt and 35.7C in Charlwood, amid a Met Office red heat warning. Forecasters say figures could climb further as a heat-dome over western Europe drives extreme heat, health warnings are in place, and schools and transport are disrupted.
MAG has reported growth in passenger numbers for the year to 31 March, with Manchester Airport leading gains. Profits have risen as revenues climb, despite geopolitical tensions. Heathrow warns of softer demand amid the Iran-US war.
Two Romanian nationals have been jailed for an attack on Iran International presenter Pouria Zeraati. The Old Bailey verdict ties the stabbing to Iran, with prosecutors saying the assault was ordered by the Iranian state. Victim says the incident left him scared and forced relocation.