The three deaths are being treated as unexpected, the police force has said
A man, woman and a child have died after a fall from a high-rise block of flats in south London earlier this week.
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Emergency services were called to flats on Churchyard Row, Elephant and Castle, at 7.29am on Wednesday, May 27, following reports that people had fallen from height, the Metropolitan Police said.
At the scene, three people – a man, a woman and a child – were found to have died, despite resuscitation attempts by emergency services personnel.
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Their deaths are being treated as unexpected and the Met is investigating, the force said. It is understood that detectives will assess whether any of the deaths are suspicious as part of their investigation.
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There were no other reported injuries.
A spokesperson for the Met Police said: “Work is under way to formally identify those who died. Their next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
“Detectives are urging any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward by calling 101, quoting CAD 1613/27MAY.”
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A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 7.31am on Wednesday May 27 to reports of an incident on Churchyard Row, SE11.
“We sent a number of resources to the scene including ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer and paramedics from our hazardous area response team (HART).
“We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance. Our first paramedic arrived in around four minutes.
“Very sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, three people were pronounced dead at the scene.”
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In an email to residents, building management said the police are on site and they are assisting the authorities.
The email added: “We know that seeing this kind of activity in your building can be unsettling, but we wanted to reassure all residents that the building is safe.
“There is no risk to residents, and everything is operating as normal.”
A resident said one of the people who died was a girl, adding: “No one has told us anything either.”
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He said lots of international students live in the building.
Another nearby resident said she heard sirens and that her husband came to look and saw paramedics performing CPR on Wednesday morning.
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And just like that, it’s a wrap on another glorious four-day week – and a properly sizzling one at that.
Yes, the UK has been basking in high-20s heat, which means long, golden evenings, impromptu park hangs, and squeezing in ‘just one more’ drink with friends before remembering it’s actually a school night.
Sleeping, however? A completely different saga. Shout out to the £12 fan I panic-bought six years ago during peak Covid chaos – it’s been working harder than the rest of us combined, and frankly deserves its own pay rise. Still slightly dazed from a week of park and pub beverages (hydration? never heard of her), we’re gearing up for a weekend that looks suspiciously similar: sunshine, BBQs, picky teas that somehow turn into full feasts, and hours of top-tier DMCs with our favourite people.
Metro HQ has, once again, given me free rein to roam the shops (dangerous, I know), in search of the very best across fashion, beauty, home, garden – and all the bits in between that you didn’t know you needed until now.
And of course, it wouldn’t be complete without a little side serving of news. Not the doom-and-gloom kind – think savvy savings, chic new launches, and those delightfully random finds that just make life a bit more fun.
We’re so jealous of this room! (Picture: Metro/Lifted Entertainment/Boots)
Boots heading back to the Love Island villa as its official beauty partner, stocking it with more than 200 brands for the new series. From cult faves like Fenty and Sol de Janeiro to new names including P.Louise and Flower Knows, Islanders will have plenty to play with. Fans can shop the looks in real time via the Love Island app and a dedicated Boots hub. Basically, expect villa glam to be bigger (and more shoppable) than ever.
Finally! KAYALI has now launched bigger fragrance bottles! (Picture: Metro/KAYALI)
Continuing with the beauty news, KAYALI is expanding its viral Freedom Collection with new 50ml and 100ml perfume sizes, giving fans more of its signature musk scents to love. The line-up includes four fragrances – from floral and creamy to coffee-inspired – all designed to be layered and personalised. Founder Mona Kattan says the range is all about self-expression and ‘finding your light’ through scent. Safe to say, your signature fragrance just got an upgrade.
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For music fans, Priority from O2 is giving festival season a serious upgrade, with members in with a chance of winning tickets to some of the UK’s biggest events – worth up to £650. Think Love Supreme, On the Beach and Big Feastival, with huge names like Loyle Carner, Fatboy Slim and Bastille on the line-up. Winners can expect VIP perks, from fast-track entry to exclusive lounges (and yes, proper phone charging spots). All you need to do is head to the Priority app and try your luck.
What an event this will be! (Picture: Metro/BST)
BST Hyde Park is bringing back its darts championship after last year’s hit debut – and it’s set to be bigger than ever. Big names like Luke Humphries, Fallon Sherrock and Nathan Aspinall will take to the stage alongside celeb teammates including Joe Swash and AJ Odudu. Taking place on 8 July, the pro-am tournament lands right in the middle of the festival’s Open House series. If you fancy a front-row seat, tickets drop at the end of May.
We’re obsessed with our Oura ring! (Picture: Metro/Oura)
Oura has just dropped its smallest smart ring yet – and it’s basically a big upgrade in a tiny package. The new Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller, but packs in even more advanced health tracking, including new women’s health insights and real-time activity features. Designed to be worn 24/7, it promises deeper, more personalised data without compromising on comfort. Consider it the next-gen wellness wearable everyone will be adding to their wishlist.
Phew! That’s one thing off our mind. (Picture: Metro/British Gas)
Finally, British Gas has launched a new ‘Fix & Fall’ tariff, letting customers lock in their energy prices for two years – while still benefiting if rates drop. If the price cap falls after 12 months, bills will automatically be reduced, offering the best of both worlds. It also comes with perks like half-price electricity on Sunday afternoons through PeakSave. With energy costs still a concern, the brand is also boosting support with grants, free home upgrades and boiler checks.
As for the hottest high street finds? Cards at the ready…
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Bubblegum x Skinnydip Repeat Shock iPhone Case
A sugary-sweet statement piece, this Bubblegum x Skinnydip ‘Repeat Shock’ iPhone case brings a playful pop of pink while giving your phone the protection it definitely deserves after one too many pavement drops.
A subtle showstopper, these gold asymmetric stiletto heels bring just the right amount of sparkle and edge – perfect for dressing up your ‘I’ve got nothing to wear’ outfit in seconds.
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A sunshine-in-a-bottle moment, this Sol de Janeiro fragrance set serves up a trio of irresistible scents – the kind of mood-boosting spritz you’ll keep reaching for.
A sunny little statement, this two‑tone Pandora pendant brings a subtle glow to your neckline – the kind of everyday sparkle that quietly does all the talking.
A fashion-meets-heritage flex, these Liberty x Adidas Gazelles bring iconic style with a playful print twist – the kind of trainers that instantly elevate your off-duty look.
Chelsea Peers Organic Cotton Watermelon Print Frill Cami Short Pyjama Set
A sweet sleepwear upgrade, this watermelon-print cami set brings a playful pop of summer to your night-time routine – cute enough that you’ll want to stay in just to wear it.
Oliver Bonas Green Broderie Frill V-Neck Cotton Midi Dress
A breezy summer winner, this green broderie midi dress serves up easy elegance with a playful frill – especially for those ‘just throw it on and go’ days in the sun.
A cheerful little catch‑all, this playful trinket tray adds a pop of personality to your space – perfect for corralling jewellery, keys, and everyday bits with a smile.
A glow‑giving must‑have, this Hourglass ambient lighting palette delivers that lit‑from‑within flush – and faking eight hours’ sleep (even when you’ve had… two).
A dreamy summer slip, this floral crochet dress brings effortless boho charm – perfect for throwing on when the sun’s out and plans are (delightfully) up in the air.
A sun-kissed skin saviour, this shimmering body oil leaves you glowing with a subtle vanilla scent – like you’ve just stepped off a beach (even if you haven’t left the house).
A poolside scene-stealer, this abstract cut-out swimsuit brings bold colour and flattering shape – perfect for turning heads on your next sun-soaked getaway.
A charming desk companion, this Smythson x Peter Rabbit notebook combines timeless craftsmanship with a nostalgic twist — ideal for jotting down everything from to-do lists to big ideas.
Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Easy Eyeshadow Stick
A swipe-and-go essential, this Charlotte Tilbury eyeshadow stick makes sculpted, sultry eyes almost too easy – think maximum impact with minimal effort.
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Liberty LBTY. Fragrance Butterfield Scented Candle 200g
A cosy-luxe classic, this Butterfield scented candle wraps your space in a soft, mood-setting glow – the kind of indulgence that elevates even your most mundane evenings.
A tiny-but-mighty essential, this sunset peach micro travel bag charm keeps your on‑the‑go beauty bits stylishly in check – and looks very cute clipped onto your handbag while it’s at it.
A flirty summer standout, this polka dot bandeau maxi brings easy charm with its floaty shape and playful print – equal parts romantic and effortlessly cool.
An understated summer staple, this linen wrap maxi skirt in dusty clay drapes beautifully for an easy, breezy silhouette that feels equal parts polished and relaxed.
Towering at over three metres tall, Bonnie is a friendly brontosaurus who will be milling around the Theme Park. Visitors will also be able to get up close with her baby dinosaur hatchlings.
Europe’s largest walking dinosaur is coming to M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park next month as part of a range of free summer family entertainment.
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Towering at over three metres tall, Bonnie is a friendly brontosaurus who will be milling around the Theme Park. Visitors will also be able to get up close with her baby dinosaur hatchlings.
Bonnie will be making an appearance daily from between Saturday, June 27, until Tuesday, August 11.
Visitors will also be able to join in the Ranger Training Academy and discover treasure in the Fossil Dig Zone. All the dinosaur activities are free to enjoy.
Jensen Taylor Connelly, M&D’s Director, said: “Children love dinosaurs and Bonnie really has got the wow factor however, her baby hatchlings are not to be missed as they are so cute.
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“We’re all looking forward to the summer school holidays and welcoming visitors to the Theme Park.”
On Sunday, July 5, from 9.30am until 11.30am, the four star Alona Hotel will be hosting Breakfast with the Baby Dinosaurs. Tickets, which are priced at £15.95 per child and £12.95 per adult plus booking fee, include a photo opportunity with the baby dinos on arrival, a buffet breakfast, fun and games as a Dinosaur Ranger, play time in Krazy Congo Soft Play and a special Dino party bag to take home.
On Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, from 2pm until 4pm, little ones can look forward to award-winning children’s entertainer, Roadrunner, in a high energy performance show with lots of fun, games and dancing.
New rides have been added to the Theme Park this season and all the favourite attractions will be open including Amazonia tropical indoor rainforest with lots of exotic plants and animals, Devil’s Island Adventure Golf, Cosmic Bowl, a ten-pin bowling alley, and Krazy Congo Soft Play.
Parking is free and there are also many food outlets to enjoy, from snacks to restaurant meals, including the award winning American themed diner Monterey Jack’s. Further information including opening dates and times can be found here.
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Rematches is the unofficial theme this weekend as WWE makes history with the Clash in Italy premium live event (PLE).
For the first time ever, WWE will hold a PLE in Italy, marking just the fourth ‘Clash’ event after Clash at the Castle in 2022 and 2024 – in Cardiff, Wales and Glasgow, Scotland respectively – as well as Clash in Paris (France) from last August.
Four championship matches have been signed for the WWE Clash in Italy card, with champions Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch all facing familiar foes.
Having refused to acknowledge ‘the original tribal chief’, Fatu’s challenge to Reigns for a rematch to be contested under ‘tribal combat’ rules was duly accepted and the cousins will look to settle a score.
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Cody Rhodes and Gunther, meanwhile, are set to cross paths once again, only this time the stakes are even higher as the Undisputed WWE championship is on the line.
From being the last two participants in the 2023 men’s Royal Rumble match to facing off in a champion vs. champion match for the Crown Jewel title in 2024, Rhodes has the upper hand going into this latest bout, but this is a different Gunther.
Can Gunther finally get the better of Cody Rhodes?
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Elsewhere on the Clash in Italy card, a few days removed from their short-lived match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Becky Lynch and Sol Ruca do battle once again with the women’s Intercontinental championship up for grabs.
In a rematch from WrestleMania 42, Jade Cargill will look to return to the top of the women’s division on Smackdown by knocking off Rhea Ripley having secured a pinfall victory over the champion in a six-woman tag team match in Indiana last weekend.
The only non-title match on the card sees Brock Lesnar seek revenge on Oba Femi following his loss at WrestleMania 42.
After defeat in Las Vegas, Lesnar left his gloves and boots in the ring to seemingly confirm his retirement from professional wrestling. However, he made a shocking return on the May 18 episode of WWE Raw by attacking Oba Femi to set up a second battle between the pair.
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Part two: Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar
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Non-stop excitement has been promised in Turin and here’s everything you need to know about WWE Clash in Italy.
Date, start time and venue
In the UK, WWE Clash in Italy is scheduled to start at 7pm BST on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
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The Premium Live Event will take place at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy.
Where to watch WWE Clash in Italy 2026
Live stream: In the UK, WWE Clash in Italy can be watched and streamed live on Netflix.
A standard subscription costs £5.99 a month and it can be cancelled at any time.
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WWE Clash in Italy match card
WWE world heavyweight championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
Undisputed WWE championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Gunther
WWE women’s championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Jade Cargill
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The roles are reversed from WrestleMania 42 as Jade Cargill challenges Rhea Ripley for the WWE women’s championship
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WWE women’s Intercontinental championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Sol Ruca
Halyna Hoisan, 29, was being stalked by her ex-partner Yurii Muzyka who she had reported to the police
Eliana Nunes and Husna Anjum Senior Live News Reporter
17:52, 29 May 2026
A ‘violent’ and ‘controlling’ man stabbed his ex-partner to death while their three-year-old daughter was in the home. Yurii Muzyka, 34, also filmed a ‘selfie video’ near the body after the horrific attack.
The victim, 29-year-old Halyna Hoisan, known as Lina, had been in a “turbulent” relationship with Muzyka for several years The Mirror reports. Previously in court, jurors were told she had reported him to police for violence, harassment and stalking.
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He in turn made counter-allegations against her but was subject to a non-molestation order. On August 27 of last year he forced his way into Ms Hoisan’s flat in Greenwich, south London.
Undeterred by the presence of their three-year-old daughter, Muzyka stabbed her six times in the chest. He then took photographs of Ms Hoisan as she lay dying before plunging the knife into his stomach after a man she had been on a second date with ran to alert police.
Following a trial at the Old Bailey, Muzyka, a Ukrainian national from New Malden, south London, was found guilty of murder and possession of a blade. Sentencing him on Friday to life in prison with a minimum term of 30 years, Judge Simon Mayo KC said it was a “planned and sustained” attack on a “much-loved” mother in her own home.
He told Muzyka: “You stabbed her six times to the chest using a knife that you had purchased less than six hours earlier. Shortly beforehand, you conducted internet searches directed at identifying the most vulnerable areas of the human body, including the chest.
“I am sure you intended to kill her. In killing Halyna, you robbed her young daughter of her mother just days before her fourth birthday.
“You knew your child would be present in the flat when you arrived. That knowledge did not deter you.
“That is a matter of particular gravity. I am sure your actions were driven by jealousy, resentment and determination to exert control over Halyna even after your relationship had come to an end.”
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The judge said Muzyka had entered his former partner’s home armed with a knife and metal chisel using “stealth” and “subterfuge”. He described the act of photographing Ms Hoisan as she lay dying as “degrading and intrusive”, and said a selfie video capturing her final moments had caused “incalculable” distress to her family.
It was also reported that Ms Hoisan moved to Greenwich to escape him, however discovered a tracking device in her daughter’s scooter after Muzyka told her he knew which park she visited. She handed the tracker to police and also reported that he had stolen her phone from her home.
Last August, Muzyka phoned Ms Hoisan’s mother, Svitlana, in Poland and threatened to kill her daughter. Seven days before the murder, Ms Hoisan secured a non-molestation order against him.
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On the day of the killing, Muzyka bought a knife and recorded a number of videos on his phone in which he told his mother he “just can’t bear it” and accused his former partner of “sleeping around”. The court heard Ms Hoisan had just begun a new relationship and was on a second date with a man when Muzyka burst into her home and attacked her.
After the killing, Muzyka was taken to hospital for surgery on his self-inflicted wound. When arrested two days later, he told police: “I can’t believe my partner have sex with another boy.”
Investigators found evidence on his mobile phone showing an obsession with spyware, masks, knives and human anatomy. He had searched these topics repeatedly and had 10 images of spyware, 44 of masks, 186 of the chest and heart, and 261 of knives.
Muzyka denied murder and claimed he had lost control, but this was rejected by the jury. During the sentencing hearing, Ms Hoisan’s mother, Svitlana, became angry and tearful as she addressed Muzyka in Ukrainian in court.
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In her victim impact statement, she said: “The death of my daughter has had a profound impact on me. I cannot comprehend how one person can do something like this to another human being.
“I still cannot believe she is gone. I constantly think how much she suffered and the fear she must have experienced before her death.”
Muzyka hung his head in the dock and appeared to wipe away his tears.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Franklin, from Scotland Yard, said: “Halyna’s murder was an appalling act of cruelty. Muzyka robbed a child of her devoted mother and parents of a loving daughter. Detectives worked tirelessly to bring Muzyka to justice and the successful conviction highlights the Met’s commitment to bringing dangerous men to justice and tackling violence against women and girls.”
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The residents of a top-floor flat in an historic Filey building wanted to improve the energy efficiency of their property by installing double-glazed windows.
However, Stephen and Joanna Draycott’s application was refused by North Yorkshire Council, which said that replacing six timber windows would harm the “heritage asset”.
The Royal Crescent Court is a prominent mid-19th-century, four-storey building located on The Crescent in Filey overlooking the sea. The former Royal Crescent Court Hotel, now apartments, was purpose-built as a hotel around 1851 and is within the designated Filey Conservation Area.
The proposal had sought permission for the replacement of six timber windows with uPVC, double-glazed, sliding sash units from the ‘Legacy’ range.
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Mr and Mrs Draycott wanted enhanced resistance to coastal weather conditions, improved thermal efficiency and reduced energy consumption, according to submitted plans.
A planning report stated that the proposed windows would be in the same style as the existing windows in terms of appearance and means of opening but would be uPVC and double glazed, as well as being white with a woodgrain effect to match the existing units.
Royal Crescent Court, Filey. Courtesy Of Applicant
However, the council’s conservation officer objected to the proposal as “the application has not demonstrated that the identified loss and harm to the significance of the designated heritage is justified”.
Two letters in support of the application were submitted by members of the public.
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One local resident said: “I approve of any effort by owners to improve the current appearance of Royal Court and ensure its longevity.
“I am in full support of this application, which will improve the appearance of this part of the building while respecting the listed status of the structure. There will also be considerable environmental benefits as the insulation will be much improved.”
Council planners said the application site was considered to have historic interest for its reflection of the town’s evolution from a small fishing village into a self-contained seaside resort.
Lounge Window. Royal Crescent Court, Filey. Courtesy Of Applicant
Officers added that the building’s early Edwardian windows carried “high historic, evidential and aesthetic value, and their loss would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the building”.
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“Proposals to replace traditional timber windows with high quality alternative materials would only be supported in limited and exceptional cases,” according to a report.
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The planning authority concluded that the uPVC windows would fail to preserve the architectural interest of the listed building and that the submitted heritage statement did not demonstrate “any exceptional circumstances which could be factored into the planning balance”.
The application was refused on Thursday, May 28, by North Yorkshire Council.
Police were called to reports of a man with knives on Roseberry Avenue in Coventry
17:32, 29 May 2026Updated 17:37, 29 May 2026
A man has been arrested after a man ‘with knives’ was reported to police in Coventry. He was apprehended at Park Edge Family Hub on Roseberry Avenue.
Police responded to the incident, which is alleged to have happened on Roseberry Avenue at around 10.40am on Thursday (May 28). He was arrested inside Park Edge Family Hub, where Bell Green Nursery is located.
Paramedics attended the scene and discovered the man had suffered serious injuries and he was taken to University Hospital Coventry (UHCW).
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No other injuries were reported, and the knives were seized. Police confirmed that the man has been discharged from UHCW and taken into custody for questioning.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “We responded to reports of a man with knives on Roseberry Avenue in Coventry at around 10.40am yesterday (May 28).”, reports Coventry Live.
“He went into a nearby building and was arrested a short time later on suspicion of possessing a bladed article. No one was injured, and the knives were recovered.”
West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to an incident at an address on Roseberry Avenue in Coventry at 11.37am. Crews found a man who they treated for serious injuries before he was conveyed to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.”
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A spokesman for Bell Green Nursery said: “We would like to stress that at no point did the individual enter the nursery or have any contact with any of the children, staff, or families within our setting.
“As a precaution, our team followed all appropriate safeguarding and lockdown procedures, and children remained safe and well throughout. Parents were informed of the situation, which was resolved within approximately 40 minutes.
“We are incredibly proud of our staff for their professionalism and calm response, and we would like to thank parents for their understanding and cooperation during the incident. Thank you for your continued support.”
Lao and Thai rescue teams shared the news Friday, including a video showing the first rescued villager walking unsteadily with assistance. He was handed over to other team members for a medical check amid a waiting crowd.
The five villagers were located by divers Wednesday but rescue workers still face the dual challenge of extricating the remaining individuals and locating two more who are still missing.
Evacuations for the other four were paused until Saturday because they were not yet ready, according to Chakkit Taengtang of the Sai Than Association, one of the Thai rescue organizations on site.
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Rescue teams had been pumping water out of the flooded cave passages throughout Friday, but a morning rainstorm complicated their efforts. The trapped men have been supplied with water, soft food, and foil blankets to help them stay warm.
The villagers reportedly entered the cave last week in search of valuable minerals before being caught by flash flooding that blocked their exit. One other villager managed to escape in time and alerted authorities to the seven left behind.
This image made from the video provided by Benz Norrased Palasing Seascout Diving shows the villagers who were trapped and found in a flooded cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (Benz Norrased Palasing Seascout)
A video filmed inside the cave on Thursday vividly captured the desperation of the trapped men. Thai rescue diver Norrased Palasing spoke with a villager named Khamla, who urgently requested the group be allowed to swim out immediately.
“I can’t go on. I don’t have any strength,” he said.
Norrased reassured him that the water was being drained, providing blankets and food, and cautioned Khamla to eat slowly to prevent digestive issues.
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Divers from several nations joined the rescue effort
Rescue teams from Laos and neighboring Thailand were joined by Japanese and Malaysian colleagues. Indonesian and French specialists also had been reported to be coming to the site in a rugged area in the central province of Xaisomboun, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) north of the capital, Vientiane.
Working in the dark in unfamiliar surroundings, divers had to make their way through twisting, narrow, flooded passages with jagged walls.
A good rescue plan depends on “the length of the dives involved, the restrictions and the sheer size of the passages that they are in, and the support that’s available,” said Gary Mitchell, press officer for the South & Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team, which is associated with the British Cave Rescue Council.
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Other necessities normally include the space and equipment to recharge air or oxygen cylinders, and a medical team.
Rescuers must weigh risks of waiting for flooding to recede
At the same time, rescuers must weigh the high risks of guiding survivors without diving skills through zero-visibility water against the strategy of waiting for water levels to recede, said Mitchell, who took part in the complicated 2018 cave rescue in northern Thailand of 12 schoolboys and their soccer coach. Several of the divers at the Lao site had also taken part in the Thai rescue.
“You can’t leave people underground too long without medical support, without proper food, sustenance, clean water … before their condition is going to deteriorate,” Mitchell warned Thursday from Wales in a video interview.
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The five found Wednesday were identified by their first names as Khamla, Mued, Ee, Ing, and Laen. They were reportedly in good health but exhausted from dehydration and lack of food.
A video filmed by Norrased showed the emotional moment he and Finnish diving instructor Mikko Paasi emerged from the water and discovered the trapped men sitting on a rock surrounded by floodwater.
Mued delivered a message to his family on camera, saying, “Don’t worry mom, dad. I’m still strong, I’m still healthy. Tomorrow I will be home. I love you, mom and dad.”
Lao officials say the villagers normally forage in the mountainous surroundings for a living.
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The villagers are believed to have been searching for gold
The villagers had been reported to have entered the cave to look for gold deposits. Bounphong Khammanyvong, a local official in Longcheng, the district where the cave is located, said they had noticed rocks or sand with unusual colors in the cave, so they entered it in the hope of digging them out to see if they were valuable.
Bounphong, in an interview on Thursday with local media outlet Xaisomboun Province Television, said the villagers entered the cave on May 20, contradicting rescuers who put the date at May 19.
Halyna Hoisan, 29, was being stalked by her ex-partner Yurii Muzyka who she had reported to the police
Eliana Nunes News Reporter and Husna Anjum Senior Reporter
17:16, 29 May 2026
A mother was stabbed to death by her ‘controlling’ ex-partner who refused accept their break-up. Yurii Muzyka, 34, killed Halyna Hoisan, 29, before filming a ‘selfie video’ near her body after the horrific attack.
Ms Hoisan, known as Lina, had been in a “turbulent” relationship with Muzyka for several years The Mirror reports. Previously in court, jurors were told she had reported him to police for violence, harassment and stalking.
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He in turn made counter-allegations against her but was subject to a non-molestation order. On August 27 of last year he forced his way into Ms Hoisan’s flat in Greenwich, south London.
Undeterred by the presence of their three-year-old daughter, Muzyka stabbed her six times in the chest. He then took photographs of Ms Hoisan as she lay dying before plunging the knife into his stomach after a man she had been on a second date with ran to alert police.
Following a trial at the Old Bailey, Muzyka, a Ukrainian national from New Malden, south London, was found guilty of murder and possession of a blade. Sentencing him on Friday to life in prison with a minimum term of 30 years, Judge Simon Mayo KC said it was a “planned and sustained” attack on a “much-loved” mother in her own home.
He told Muzyka: “You stabbed her six times to the chest using a knife that you had purchased less than six hours earlier. Shortly beforehand, you conducted internet searches directed at identifying the most vulnerable areas of the human body, including the chest.
“I am sure you intended to kill her. In killing Halyna, you robbed her young daughter of her mother just days before her fourth birthday.
“You knew your child would be present in the flat when you arrived. That knowledge did not deter you.
“That is a matter of particular gravity. I am sure your actions were driven by jealousy, resentment and determination to exert control over Halyna even after your relationship had come to an end.”
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The judge said Muzyka had entered his former partner’s home armed with a knife and metal chisel using “stealth” and “subterfuge”. He described the act of photographing Ms Hoisan as she lay dying as “degrading and intrusive”, and said a selfie video capturing her final moments had caused “incalculable” distress to her family.
It was also reported that Ms Hoisan moved to Greenwich to escape him, however discovered a tracking device in her daughter’s scooter after Muzyka told her he knew which park she visited. She handed the tracker to police and also reported that he had stolen her phone from her home.
Last August, Muzyka phoned Ms Hoisan’s mother, Svitlana, in Poland and threatened to kill her daughter. Seven days before the murder, Ms Hoisan secured a non-molestation order against him.
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On the day of the killing, Muzyka bought a knife and recorded a number of videos on his phone in which he told his mother he “just can’t bear it” and accused his former partner of “sleeping around”. The court heard Ms Hoisan had just begun a new relationship and was on a second date with a man when Muzyka burst into her home and attacked her.
After the killing, Muzyka was taken to hospital for surgery on his self-inflicted wound. When arrested two days later, he told police: “I can’t believe my partner have sex with another boy.”
Investigators found evidence on his mobile phone showing an obsession with spyware, masks, knives and human anatomy. He had searched these topics repeatedly and had 10 images of spyware, 44 of masks, 186 of the chest and heart, and 261 of knives.
Muzyka denied murder and claimed he had lost control, but this was rejected by the jury. During the sentencing hearing, Ms Hoisan’s mother, Svitlana, became angry and tearful as she addressed Muzyka in Ukrainian in court.
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In her victim impact statement, she said: “The death of my daughter has had a profound impact on me. I cannot comprehend how one person can do something like this to another human being.
“I still cannot believe she is gone. I constantly think how much she suffered and the fear she must have experienced before her death.”
Muzyka hung his head in the dock and appeared to wipe away his tears.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Franklin, from Scotland Yard, said: “Halyna’s murder was an appalling act of cruelty. Muzyka robbed a child of her devoted mother and parents of a loving daughter. Detectives worked tirelessly to bring Muzyka to justice and the successful conviction highlights the Met’s commitment to bringing dangerous men to justice and tackling violence against women and girls.”
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A child aged three fell from a flat window, which prompted a large emergency response in Liverpool today. Emergency services have remained at the scene following the incident today, on May 29.
It was reported that a girl had fallen from a first-floor window at around 11am. Merseyside Police, North West Ambulance Service and an air ambulance all attended the scene on Chadwick Street in Moreton, with people near to the scene telling the ECHO how several police cars and ambulances had arrived at the scene following the incident.
One man said how he saw around five police cars and an ambulance before hearing the air ambulance overhead, with the incident believed to have taken place at a block of flats near to the post office on Chadwick Street.
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The child was taken to hospital and is believed to have suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Merseyside Police officers remain at the scene to carry out enquiries.
It comes after reports of large groups of children gathering on beaches and popular promenade areas around the town over the bank holiday over the Bank Holiday weekend.
The town centre, harbour and surrounding beaches will be under the dispersal order from 3.05pm on Friday (May 29). It will remain in force for 48 hours.
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It means anyone suspected of entering the area with the intention of committing anti-social behaviour, or who is found to be engaging in it, can be forced to leave.
Anyone who fails to comply could be arrested or fined.
A spokesperson for Durham Police said: “This action has been taken to protect local residents, visitors to the area and businesses – some of which have been targeted with damage to property and nuisance behaviour.”
There will be an increased police presence in the affected areas while the order is in place.
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Parents are being asked to be aware of where their children are and what they’re doing.
Anyone in the town for legitimate, lawful reasons can continue to enjoy it as normal.
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