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Tighter rules planned to protect people from botched cosmetic surgery
England plans stricter rules for cosmetic procedures like liquid Brazilian butt lifts and vampire facials, allowing only trained professionals to perform high-risk treatments and banning them for under-18s.
DoJ’s suspected non-citizens list includes ‘high percentage’ of those born in US, LA officials say
Los Angeles election officials say the Justice Department’s list of 20,000 suspected non-citizens includes a significant share of U.S. citizens, raising questions about the list’s accuracy.
Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Oculoplastic surgeons report rising complications from budget blepharoplasty procedures performed abroad, with patients experiencing inadequate aftercare and requiring NHS intervention.
Cancer rates rising more quickly among younger people, international research finds
Early onset cancer diagnoses have risen sharply among people under 50 in England, the US, and the Netherlands, with prostate cancer cases quadrupling in England since 2001, prompting health officials to warn of concerning trends.
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Illinois audit finds child protection agency made progress, but was still noncompliant with 2020 law
An Illinois audit found the state’s child protection agency made progress but remains noncompliant with a 2020 law requiring safety measures for reunified children, nearly six years after implementation.
Erik and Lyle Menendez eligible to face parole board again in spring 2027
Erik and Lyle Menendez will appear before a parole board in March 2027, roughly 17 months sooner than their originally scheduled August 2028 hearing date.
California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards
California advances two bills that would create first-in-nation standards for testing and cleanup of wildfire smoke damage in homes, addressing concerns from January 2025 fire survivors still displaced.
Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
Higher fuel prices and inflation are prompting Americans to scale back summer travel plans, with many choosing shorter trips closer to home instead of expensive vacations during the Memorial Day weekend season.
Air Canada pilot charged after allegedly flying without a proper license between 2009 and 2025
A former Air Canada pilot has been charged with flying over 900 flights without proper licensing credentials between 2009 and 2025, according to Canadian authorities.
Bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam boat accident are flown home
Fifteen Indian tourists died when a speedboat capsized off southern Vietnam last week. The vessel overturned near Phu Quoc island while carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members.
Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls
Andy Burnham is being urged to directly contact EU leaders to suspend the Entry-Exit System during peak holiday season, as over 2 million British travelers prepare to travel abroad.
Qantas plane flies for more than 24 hours in record-breaking flight
A Qantas Airbus jet set a new commercial aviation record by flying nonstop from Melbourne to Toulouse for 24 hours and 24 minutes, surpassing the previous record by nearly two hours.
HMRC fines Airbus £6.4m for breaching rules on export of sensitive technology
Airbus has been fined £6.4m by UK authorities for failing to maintain proper records of controlled technology exports before November 2022, marking the largest settlement for strategic export violations.
Hourslong waits at Croatia-Serbia border test travelers’ resolve in sweltering heat
Travelers at the Croatia-Serbia border crossing faced up to eight-hour waits in extreme heat on Saturday as peak summer holiday traffic overwhelmed the major crossing between the two Balkan nations.
EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US private equity firm
EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7bn takeover by US private equity firm Apollo Global Management at £7.15 per share, with the deal expected to complete by the end of March 2027.
US airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts say
US domestic airfares remain elevated despite potential ceasefire prospects, with prices 26.5% higher than a year ago as jet fuel costs and supply constraints continue pressuring airlines.