Cost of living crisis: Reptile centre struggling with demand

The National Centre for Reptile Welfare in Tonbridge, Kent, is facing a significant increase in the number of animals being surrendered due to the cost of living crisis, with a 30% rise in demand and a 20% drop in adoptions. The centre, which has rescued and rehomed over 500 species since its opening in 2018, is now aiming to raise £100,000 to expand its facilities. The surge in demand is also attributed to more people living in flats and certain reptile species outliving their owners.

Conjoined twins born in Syria war zone

Conjoined twins Nawras and Moaz were born in Douma, Syria, amidst intense conflict. They were transferred to a hospital in Damascus after Syrian doctors sought help from the World Health Organization, fearing the twins would not survive without surgery. Despite the challenges of delivering aid to the war-torn region, the Syrian Arab Red Crescent has been active, providing essential services and raising awareness about the situation through social media.

Poignant Facebook post from murdered US police officer

Montrell Jackson, a black police officer in Baton Rouge, posted an emotional message on Facebook days before he was shot and killed, expressing his struggles with being both a police officer and a black man. His post, which has been widely shared, highlights the tension between black communities and police. Jackson's message calls for unity and support amidst trying times.

'I am a vessel': #BlackLivesMatter muse

Ieshia Evans, who became the focus of attention after her photograph at a #BlackLivesMatter protest in Baton Rouge went viral, has attributed her actions to God and expressed gratitude for the support on Facebook. The image, which shows her standing calmly in front of police officers, was widely shared, including by Shaun King, a senior justice reporter. Evans received messages of respect and admiration on her Facebook wall.

Election 2015 #EdBallsDay

Four years after Ed Balls accidentally tweeted his own name, the shadow chancellor found himself competing with David Cameron and Ed Miliband for social media mentions during a general election campaign. Twitter users commemorate the anniversary on April 28 by resending the tweet and celebrating #EdBallsDay.

Election 2015: The rise of Milifandom

The online campaign #milifandom, initiated by a Twitter user claiming to be a 17-year-old girl, has gained significant traction ahead of the 2015 election. The campaign expresses frustration with David Cameron and shows support for Labour leader Ed Miliband, with fans using hashtags like #milibae and #hellyesed. The BBC notes it cannot verify the identity of the campaign's creator.