The UK has pledged £3.1 million to support efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to tackle outbreaks of mpox and cholera. The funding, announced by Lord Collins during a visit to the National Institute of Biomedical Research in DRC, will bolster regional responses, benefiting over 4.4 million people. This follows the World Health Organization's declaration of mpox as a public health emergency in Africa.

The UK government has activated "Operation Early Dawn," an emergency measure to address prison overcrowding in Northern England. Defendants will be held in police cells until prison spaces are available. The initiative, covering regions like Yorkshire, Manchester, and Merseyside, was triggered by a surge in sentences following recent riots. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended the decision, blaming a lack of prison capacity inherited from the previous government.

Kaydell Brown, a 38-year-old mother of two from Sheffield, tragically died during cosmetic surgery in Istanbul. After being lured by cut-price offers and aggressive marketing from Clinic Expert, Kaydell underwent a “Mummy MOT” procedure, including a Brazilian butt lift, but never recovered. Her sister Leanne, who was with her in Turkey, was shocked to find parts of Kaydell's organs missing when her body was returned to the UK. The clinic has denied responsibility, stating no organ trauma was found.

A mother has been jailed for four years after having sexual intercourse with two 13-year-olds in her son's bedroom while he was at school.

Mia Le Roux has been crowned Miss South Africa 2024 after Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student, withdrew from the competition amidst allegations of identity theft by her mother. Adetshina, who faced social media scrutiny and accusations of not being "South African enough," cited "afrophobia" as the reason for her withdrawal

Central Cee’s new Bantu Knots hairstyle, debuted during a music video shoot with American rapper Lil Durk, has ignited a lively discussion online. While some fans found the hairstyle unremarkable, others drew comparisons to similar looks by other celebrities. The hairstyle, rooted in African tradition, has become a topic of both admiration and critique across social media.