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Jean-Pierre Laffont’s photograph captured young Bronx gang members in 1972
Photographer Jean-Pierre Laffont’s most significant work captures members of the Savage Skulls, the Bronx’s most dangerous gang in 1972. After reading about the gang’s violent activities targeting drug-pushers, the French photographer approached them with a cameraman friend and was surprisingly welcomed into their world. The gang spontaneously posed for the photograph at a basketball court,…
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Great British Menu star chef Christopher Wheeler took cocktail of drugs including meth and ketamine before he died in London cemetery, inquest hears
Television chef Christopher Wheeler died in Brompton Cemetery after taking methamphetamine, amphetamine and ketamine, an inquest heard. The coroner recorded an open verdict, saying she could not determine whether he intended to die; the case highlights the uncertainty surrounding the effects of the drugs on his actions. Wheeler, 52, was reported missing by his partner…
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Matthew Perry spent $7,000,000 trying to get sober, sister claims in new documentary
Matthew Perry, the Friends actor who died in October 2023, spent millions trying to overcome addiction, his sister has revealed in a new Netflix documentary. His death, caused by the acute effects of ketamine, highlighted his lifelong struggle with substance abuse despite his determination to get sober. Perry’s sister claimed he spent $7 million on…
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Baby died after doctors dismissed mum’s concerns following surgery
A four-month-old girl, Kyra Ali Aslam, died from sepsis in August 2022 following stoma reversal surgery at Sheffield Children’s Hospital after medical staff dismissed her mother’s concerns about her deteriorating condition. The tragedy highlights a serious failure in patient safety, as Kyra’s mother Lariece Greaves raised alarms with doctors the day after surgery when her…
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Falling hospitality vacancies shut young people out of first jobs
Job postings for temporary hospitality work in the UK have fallen significantly, affecting young people seeking their first employment. Hospitality industry leaders attribute this decline to rising wage and tax costs, but the consequence is that nearly a million young people classified as NEET (not in education, employment or training) are being denied access to…
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Scientists create anti-aging holy grail drug that extends lifespan by 25% in some animals – and they say it could work in humans too
UK scientists have developed an experimental drug called 991 that extends the lifespan of yeast, worms and flies by up to 25 per cent. The drug works by activating a protein called AMPK, which acts as the body’s “fuel gauge” and helps cells conserve and produce energy during stress, exercise or fasting. The breakthrough raises…
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South Korean intelligence assesses Kim Jong-un weighs over 310 pounds
South Korea’s spy agency says North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is “extremely obese”, weighs more than 310 pounds and is at high risk of cardiovascular disease. A lawmaker relaying the assessment said Kim remains physically active and his medical team has not identified signs of current health problems. His wellbeing is closely monitored because a…
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Trump attacks UK over terror suspects; universities probe assault claims
President Trump has criticised British police after counter-terrorism suspects were released on bail. Bath and Cornell universities face investigations into sexual assault allegations involving students.
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Ohio cancer patient sues hospital after surgeon allegedly amputated wrong leg
Sharon Jacks, an Ohio cancer patient, is suing Selby General Hospital after surgeons amputated her left leg instead of her right leg during a below-the-knee amputation procedure in September 2025. She subsequently underwent a second amputation of the intended right leg, leaving her a double amputee. Her attorney has described the incident as a “complete…
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Will Reeve details rare testicular cancer diagnosis and treatment
Will Reeve, 34, has revealed he was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of testicular cancer after finding a tender lump in April. His wife, Amanda, encouraged him to seek an ultrasound, and he said the diagnosis brought back memories of his parents’ serious illnesses and his father’s disability. In May, Reeve had surgery to…