A 32-year-old man has pleaded guilty to theft and criminal damage after stealing nearly 200,000 chocolate Easter eggs, including tens of thousands of Cadbury Creme Eggs, from an industrial park in Telford, England. West Mercia Police have dubbed the crime an "eggs-travagent" one, and the stolen goods are estimated to be worth around £40,000 ($48,000). It is unclear what sentence Pool will face for his crimes.
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Timothy M. Haslett, a 40-year-old man from Excelsior Springs, Missouri, has been indicted on nine counts that carry life in prison following an investigation into the alleged abduction of a woman who was held captive in his basement for several months. The indictment follows the woman's escape in October 2020, and Clay County Prosecutor Zachary Thompson has praised her bravery in coming forward and providing testimony to the grand jury. Haslett is currently being held in the Clay County Jail without bond.
Duangpetch Promthep, known as Phromthep, the captain of the Wild Boars soccer team rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand in 2018, has died in the UK due to an accident. His death has been met with sadness in Thailand and abroad, with the Zico Foundation, a Thai non-profit organization, saying he was "a kind and gentle young man who will be remembered fondly by all who knew him."
On Saturday, Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel tragically died after collapsing during a match for his amateur team Winkel Sport B. He had saved a penalty kick and was celebrating before collapsing, and emergency services were unable to revive him. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of death.
Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, announced her intention to resign on Wednesday, citing the need to make way for someone else. Her decision was not a reaction to short-term pressures, such as the increasing tensions with the UK government in London over Scottish independence, and she will remain in office until a successor is chosen. Her resignation marks the end of an era for the Scottish independence movement and her legacy will be remembered for years to come.
On Monday night, a gunman opened fire at Michigan State University, killing three students and wounding five others before taking his own life. The shooter has been identified as 43-year-old Anthony Dwayne McRae, who had previously been arrested and charged with carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. The motive for the shooting is still unknown and the university has released a statement expressing their condolences to the victims' families.
Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a New Zealand pilot for Indonesian aviation company Susi Air, was taken hostage last week by Indonesian separatist rebels in the restive Papua province. Photos and videos of Mehrtens standing among a group of fighters have been released, and the New Zealand government has expressed its concern and is working with the Indonesian government to ensure his safe release. The Free Papua Movement has been fighting for independence from Indonesia since the 1960s, and the international community is watching the situation closely.
Banksy has created a Valentine's Day-themed mural in Margate, England, depicting a woman pushing a man into an abandoned chest freezer. The artwork appears to be a commentary on domestic violence against women, and has sparked conversations about the issue in the local community. The mural remains in place and is expected to be preserved, although the chest freezer has been removed.