A man entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster and was attacked, dying at the scene. South Yorkshire Police received the call at 13:35 BST on 10 October 2026. The park was closed for the remainder of the weekend and the tiger was uninjured.
Key points
Time of police call: 13:35 BST.
Park closure: remains closed for the remainder of the weekend.
Tiger status: uninjured and remained in the enclosure.
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Former CIA officer pleads guilty in gold bars case
David Rush, a former CIA officer, pleaded guilty to a single count of wire fraud. He admitted defrauding the U.S. government of nearly $200 million for personal benefit. Authorities discovered roughly $40 million worth of gold bars in his Virginia home. He agreed to $195 million in restitution and faces sentencing on Jan 28.
Key points
Plea: single count of wire fraud, maximum 20‑year sentence
Restitution: $195 million agreed as part of plea
Gold bars: roughly $40 million worth seized from his residence
Defrauded amount: nearly $200 million in government payments