The government has proposed 13 new designated bathing sites, including a stretch of the River Thames at Ham and Kingston that could become London's first river bathing site; designation brings regular water quality testing and public information on safety.
Protesters gathered to oppose North Yorkshire Council's plan to permanently close the historic Whitby cliff lift; the lift has been out of service since 2022 with repair costs estimated at £5.5m.
American actor James Van Der Beek has died at 48 after a battle with bowel cancer, his family said, and they described his passing as peaceful; he was best known for starring in Dawson's Creek.
Police said they attended the Tumbler Ridge suspect's home multiple times for mental health concerns and that firearms seized about two years ago were later returned; investigators say the probe is in its early stage.
Michelle Yeoh accepted the Honorary Golden Bear at the 76th Berlin Film Festival, wiping away tears as she spoke of gratitude and her career. Filmmaker Sean Baker presented her and their short film Sandiwara is due to premiere in Berlin on Friday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the government will fund geological mapping and exploration to develop South Africa's critical mineral reserves, and he described mining as a 'sunrise industry' to support jobs and growth.
Heather McComb posted a throwback photo and a written tribute following James Van Der Beek's death; a GoFundMe set up for his wife and six children has raised more than $1.5 million.
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a U.S. Marine and his wife will remain the child's legal parents, saying a state law that finalises adoptions after six months bars challenges; three justices dissented, calling the process flawed.
Authorities say an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, killing eight people and injuring at least 25 others.
The American Cancer Society estimates more than 150,000 new colorectal cancer cases in the U.S. in 2026, and rates are increasing among adults under 50.
