Teesside Airport was closed indefinitely following an incident involving a light aircraft during takeoff, resulting in three injuries, including the pilot. Emergency services responded quickly, with one casualty airlifted to the hospital. The airport's runway remains closed pending a thorough investigation. Authorities, including the Fire Service and Air Ambulance Service, were commended for their swift response.

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms expected to hit South Wales and parts of South West England, with potential for heavy rain, lightning, and surface water flooding. The warnings cover various regions including Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset, and Cardiff, and extend to the East of England, the Midlands, and Northern Ireland. The weather is expected to disrupt travel and cause flooding, with temperatures set to fall later in the week.

A primary school in Plymouth was evacuated after being struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm. The incident prompted a response from the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue, with no injuries reported. The Met Office had issued yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms across southwest England, Wales, and parts of Northern Ireland, predicting heavy downpours, flooding, and potential travel disruptions. The storm is expected to move north, affecting various regions with similar weather conditions.

An elderly man in his 70s died after a hot tub fell from a crane in Mangotsfield, near Bristol. Emergency services, including Avon and Somerset Police, Avon Fire and Rescue, and the Health and Safety Executive, responded to the incident. The man's next of kin have been informed, and an investigation is underway. A crane branded with Burcombe was seen at the site, but it is not suggested the operator was using it at the time. The incident involved multiple emergency response teams, including air and land ambulances.

A plane participating in the Bournemouth Air Festival crash-landed into Poole Harbour, narrowly avoiding rocks, boats, and a hotel. Witnesses described the terrifying moments leading up to the crash and the subsequent rescue of the pilot and a wing walker, both of whom sustained minor injuries. The incident has been labeled a 'miracle' by a former wing walker, and an investigation is underway. Dorset Police confirmed the safety of the pair and the suspension of the festival's flying activities until further notice.

At least nine deaths have been reported in the United States due to the West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease with no cure that can cause severe neurological illnesses and death. The virus, originally from Africa, has spread to humans and animals in Europe, Asia, and North America. Older adults and those with underlying conditions are most at risk. Los Angeles county reported its first West Nile-linked death this year, and Arizona leads with 49 infections and two deaths. Scientists suggest climate change may be contributing to the virus's spread. New York Senator Chuck Schumer has called for federal action as the virus was found in all five boroughs of New York City.

Levi Bellfield, a notorious British serial killer, has reportedly confessed to being in the area where Lin and Megan Russell were murdered in 1996, casting doubt on the conviction of Michael Stone. Bellfield's detailed notes, sent to his lawyer and the Criminal Cases Review Commission, describe his movements on the day of the murders, including driving a car similar to one seen at the crime scene. This new information could potentially impact Stone's conviction, although former Met Police detective Colin Sutton cautions that Bellfield might be playing mind games.

A duck named Ripper in Australia has been recorded mimicking human speech, specifically the phrase 'you bloody fool,' which it learned from its keeper. This discovery, documented in a recent study published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, highlights the Australian musk duck's ability to mimic sounds from its environment. The study, led by Carel Ten Cate from Leiden University, used recordings made by retired scientist Peter J. Fullagar. The findings suggest that musk ducks, like other species such as parrots and whales, can learn sounds during their early life stages.

A new study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology and highlighted in the British Medical Journal reveals that even mild Covid-19 infections can lead to severe kidney damage, including end-stage kidney disease. The research, led by Ziyad Al-Aly from the Veterans Affairs St Louis Health Care System, found that people recovering from Covid-19 are at a three times higher risk of needing a kidney transplant or dialysis. The study used data from the Veterans Health Administration to compare kidney-related risks in Covid-19 survivors and those who never had the virus, showing a significant increase in acute kidney injury and other critical kidney problems among the former group.

Levi Bellfield, a notorious serial killer, has reportedly confessed to being in the vicinity on the day Lin and Megan Russell were murdered in Chillenden, Kent, casting doubt on the conviction of Michael Stone, who has been serving life sentences for the crime. Bellfield's statement, which includes details of his movements and a distinctive beige car similar to one seen at the crime scene, has been sent to the Criminal Cases Review Commission. Despite previously denying any connection to Kent, Bellfield now admits to having been in the area and having relationships there. The confession raises questions about Stone's conviction, although Bellfield insists he is not trying to aid Stone. Former Met Police detective Colin Sutton suggests Bellfield might be manipulating the situation.