Good morning. As we begin June, we give you the BBC UK and world news headlines via Dose of News.
The UK ambassador to Mexico, Jon Benjamin, reportedly left his post after a video showed him pointing a gun at a local embassy staff member, an act described as a joke but seen as highly inappropriate given Mexico’s severe gun violence issues. The incident occurred in a drug-cartel-controlled area, adding to its gravity. Mr. Benjamin, known for his unconventional style and active social media presence, has not commented on the incident. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has not officially announced his departure but has removed him from the government website. The FCDO confirmed awareness of the incident and stated that appropriate action was taken, though the specifics were not disclosed – UK ambassador left post after ‘pointing gun at staff’ (BBC News ~ UK)
Dorset Police will address public safety concerns after the fatal stabbing of Amie Gray, 34, on Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth on 24 May. The community is invited to a question and answer event hosted by Dorset Police, BCP Council, and the Police and Crime Commissioner, to discuss safety measures. The event, to be held on 5 June at 18:00 BST, will be streamed on various Facebook pages and the Dorset Police YouTube channel. Ch Supt Heather Dixey emphasized the session will cover plans to handle increased service demands over the summer and enhance police presence. Amie Gray died at the scene, while a second woman, seriously injured, has been discharged from the hospital. Nasen Saadi, 20, has been charged with murder and attempted murder – Police to host live online event after stabbing (BBC News ~ UK/Dorset)
Three prisoners from HMP Parc in Bridgend have been hospitalized following two separate incidents of disorder. The first incident involved about 20 inmates and was resolved with the help of the Prison Service, while the second incident was an altercation among three prisoners who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. G4S, the security firm managing the prison, confirmed that the incidents were swiftly managed, with no injuries to staff, and the involved prisoners face severe punishments, including possible criminal prosecution. The prison has faced significant issues recently, with ten inmate deaths in the past three months, at least four of which are suspected to be drug-related. In response, families of the deceased have protested, seeking justice, and a prison staff member has been arrested in a drug supply investigation – Inmates in hospital following disorder at prison (BBC News ~ UK/Wales)
Seventeen-year-old Luke Littler made a stunning debut at the US Darts Masters in New York, defeating Canadian Matt Campbell 6-0 in under 10 minutes. Littler achieved a 103.66 average in his first match in the US, showcasing his talent at Madison Square Garden following his Premier League win in London. Expressing his excitement, Littler said he felt comfortable and looked forward to his next match against Jeff Smith. Other notable results included world champion Luke Humphries beating David Cameron 6-0, and Michael van Gerwen advancing by defeating Danny Lauby 6-1. The tournament will conclude on Saturday with the quarter-finals and semi-finals held in a single session – Littler wins in under 10 minutes on dream US debut (BBC Sport ~ Darts > Results|Calendar)
New research suggests that at-home saliva tests are more effective than standard blood tests in identifying men at higher risk of prostate cancer. The study, conducted by the Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, found that these saliva tests can detect genetic factors that increase the likelihood of developing prostate cancer, which causes around 12,000 deaths annually in the UK. The research involved over 6,000 European men aged 55-69 and showed that saliva tests produced fewer false positives and detected a higher proportion of aggressive cancers compared to blood tests. Preliminary results indicated that 40% of men with high saliva test scores were diagnosed with prostate cancer, compared to only 25% with high PSA levels from blood tests. Researchers hope this new method could lead to earlier detection and save lives, but more research is needed to confirm these findings – At-home saliva test may catch deadly prostate cancers (BBC News ~ Health)
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