Ethnoreligious community of Israelite origin, preserving Samaritan Torah.
Police Scotland’s anti-corruption inquiry into PC Alan Greer has identified eight more victims, including five sex workers, all attacked off duty. A BBC Disclosure investigation has shown Greer used hundreds of sex workers across his career. Investigations continue to establish full extent of offending and provide support to victims.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Meta and TikTok cannot appeal early on Section 230 immunity claims, allowing multiple lawsuits over addictive design and youth safety to proceed. Trials for state AG actions and other plaintiffs remain scheduled, with bellwether cases moving forward.
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has been hospitalised after a TikTok livestream appeared to show self-harm. Emergency services recovered Hilton from his Miami home, and he is receiving medical care as his family requests privacy. TikTok says the video violated guidelines and was removed after a moderator error, with law enforcement notified.
The UK faces renewed food-security concerns as heatwaves and drought push down cereal and oilseed harvests. Experts warn of higher prices and greater reliance on imports, with farmers cutting yields and livestock costs rising. Officials say the situation is likely to worsen into the autumn and into next year.
An inquest has recorded a narrative verdict after Emma Atkinson, seven months pregnant, fell from a ninth-floor window in Shakespeare Towers, Leeds. The incident, caught on CCTV, led to the delivery of her baby girl by emergency C-section. The coroner balanced evidence of a deliberate act with uncertainties about intent, while noting her past mental health struggles and family’s belief that she would not have harmed her children.
Perez Hilton has been hospitalised after a Tuesday TikTok livestream appeared to show self-harm. Following police involvement, his family has posted statements emphasising the need for privacy for his children as Hilton receives medical care. TikTok has suspended his account after acknowledging a moderator error that allowed the video to remain online for 15–20 minutes.
An 11‑year‑old girl has been found dead in the Gore Water at Gore Glen Woodland Park near Gorebridge after a search on Thursday, 6 August. Police Scotland has said the death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing; a post‑mortem has been scheduled and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Jason Arday, Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, has died in Battersea after resigning amid plagiarism allegations. A university probe continues into his appointment and tenure, while publishers and family condemn intensified scrutiny. The case has intensified questions about academic standards and anti-racism debates surrounding his career.
A coroner has found that the Treasury materially contributed to Chloe Moffat’s death by not applying written disciplinary policy during an informal May 19 meeting. Inquest material shows Mrs Moffat, a personal assistant, died by suicide the day after the meeting. The coroner will issue a Prevention of Future Deaths report to the Treasury and ACAS.
In Scotland, Nicola’s Law seeks to make women’s health education mandatory for NHS staff after Nicola Thyne’s death from endometriosis-related complications. Campaigners say comprehensive training could curb dismissive care and reduce delays in treatment.
Jason Arday, Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, has been found unresponsive at his Battersea home. He resigned last week amid plagiarism allegations as Cambridge launched an independent review into his appointment and related processes. Police say the death is unexpected but not believed to be suspicious.
A New York–area historian shares her postpartum psychosis experience to counter online claims it is not real. The illness affects about 1–2 per 1,000 births. Most patients recover with treatment, but severe cases can be life‑threatening.
A government-commissioned review has found that care leavers aged 18-24 die at three to four times the rate of their peers, with 18-year-olds facing a cliff in support. The report calls for a national overhaul of housing, personal advisers and mental health support as ministers pledge a £25m commitment to connected housing.
A federal trial in Oakland has opened in which California and 28 other states have accused Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to hook children, harvesting their data and hiding internal research. The states are seeking damages that could reach roughly $200 billion and court-ordered product redesigns to protect under-13s.
A series of injury and medical recovery stories shows individuals returning from severe setbacks. From amputations and spinal injuries to heart events and major surgeries, responses highlight resilience, the role of medical teams, and the ongoing journey to regain independence.
Several women in Africa and the UK face long waits for fibroid treatment and endometriosis diagnosis, highlighting delays in access to care, testing, and surgical options. New tests abroad offer hope, but are not yet widely available in the US.
Geese’s Getting Killed signals a robust, contemporary rock moment. The band’s new work reflects global tensions and is doing so with force, while the political scene around Reform UK persists in a wary climate.
Papyrus has entered administration after years of trying to secure funding, leaving the NHS and young people facing a potential gap in suicide-prevention support. The charity’s HOPELINE247 service will wind down, prompting calls for government action and a smoother handover to any successor service.
The Royal Foundation-backed On Your Side program expands across UK sport, with institutions like the FA, Premier League, and Team GB adopting a toolkit to encourage conversations, identify warning signs, and direct individuals to help. William, Kane, Holmes and others champion the effort to embed mental health support into everyday sporting life.
A Massachusetts jury has declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case after seven days of deliberations without reaching a verdict. Prosecutors will decide whether to retry her for the deaths of three children, with the defense arguing postpartum psychosis affected her actions.
The TUC has called for a levy on bank profits to fund a social tariff aimed at cutting energy bills. The union movement argues ministers should move faster on cost-of-living relief as households face high energy costs and inflation.
Inflation has moved to a five‑month high of 3.1% as fuel prices and airfares climb, driven by Middle East conflict. The government has announced relief measures while stressing fiscal prudence. The Budget is six weeks away, and markets face higher borrowing costs amid a fragile headroom.
School leaders and teachers are experiencing heightened stress as England’s revised inspection framework is rolled out. The National Association of Head Teachers says the changes, designed to improve accountability after Ruth Perry’s death, are harming wellbeing and should be paused for a fundamental review.
The Guardian reports that Patrick Clancy and his wife Rachel Danis are sharing their experiences from the Massachusetts triple-murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. In excerpts aired by 60 Minutes, Patrick describes his grief and says he did the best he could; Danis defends her husband amid online speculation while the couple discusses mental health concerns and potential retry of a trial.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao has told Senator Kirsten Gillibrand that eight sailors across the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group have attempted suicide during a record-long deployment. The carrier has spent about 286 days at sea, faced supply and hygiene problems, and disembarked in Thailand on 1 September; Cao said no deaths occurred and medical and mental-health care remained available aboard.
The University of Glasgow faces a fatal accident inquiry after a student, Ethan Brown, 23, from Coatbridge, died in December 2024 following an incorrect grade notification that he had failed a course. The university has apologised and is implementing recommendations from reviews; a civil settlement has been reached with the family, who are pushing for accountability and broader reforms across Scottish universities.
Three London sisters have died by drowning in Brighton after an overnight trip to Birmingham to visit their late mother’s home, with inquests confirming suicide amid unclear motives. They were last seen alive in the early hours of May 13, having travelled from Greenford to Birmingham and back to Brighton before entering the sea in darkness and adverse weather.
RJ Mitte, the actor who played Walter White Jr on Breaking Bad, has died at 34. A disability rights advocate, Mitte used his platform to push for greater representation of people with cerebral palsy. Tributes highlight his on-screen impact and his activism.
The Guardian and ITN are in a high-stakes court case over whether to publish allegations against an unnamed figure, PPT. The claimant argues publication could endanger his life; the outlets say public interest and safety of sources justify disclosure. The trial has proceeded with expert evidence and continuing submissions.