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Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
'Help me find my missing son's body so I can bury him at home'
Distraught mum Galina is making a heartfelt plea for her son Maris Ile's location so he can be laid to rest on home soil in Latvia alongside his deceased father The mum of a missing man believed to have been murdered has begged for information on her son's whereabouts so he can be buried on home soil. The mother of Maris Ile, 54, has launched a public appeal for information to help find out what happened to her son after he was last seen in November 2024. Maris, a Latvian national, was living in King's Lynn, Norfolk and was in regular contact with his family in Latvia. In March, Norfolk Police launched a no-body murder investigation as enquiries led them to believe that Maris has come to harm. Mum Galina said: "I am begging, if you know something, if you've seen Maris please report it to police." "This is very important to me. If he is no longer alive, then I would like the police to find his body, so he can be cremated and brought back home to Latvia so he could rest on Latvian soil. "So that he could be buried with his father in the cemetery. I would be very grateful if you provide any information to police who are searching for him." Four men and a woman were arrested at addresses in King's Lynn, Norwich and Peterborough on suspicion of murder in connection with Maris' disappearance. All five remain on police bail until September 11, 2025. Forensic tents were observed at the North Lynn allotments during the suspects' arrests as part of the investigation, but they are not thought to have yielded any new leads. While partial human remains were discovered in Walton Highway in May, it has since been confirmed that these did not belong to Maris. Instead, the remains were identified as those of a man in his 30s. Anyone with information about Maris' disappearance who has not yet come forward is urged to contact the Major Investigation Team (MIT) by calling the police non-emergency number 101 and quoting crime reference 36/11508/25. Alternatively, people can submit tips via Norfolk Constabulary's online portal.
BBC News
14 hours ago
- BBC News
Mother begs for help to find son who disappeared in King's Lynn
The mother of a missing man has made a public appeal "begging" people who may have information about her missing son to contact Ile, a 54-year-old Latvian national living in King's Lynn, Norfolk, was last seen in the Highgate area of the town on 20 inquiries, Norfolk Police said they believed he had come to harm, and in March launched a murder investigation, despite not having found a body.A translated appeal by Mr Ile's mother, Galina, said: "I am begging for any information, if you know something, if you've seen Maris please report it to police." Galina described her son as "caring", who trained as a carpenter, making all his own furniture. He loved motorbikes, she said."This is very important to me," she added."If he is no longer alive, then I want the police to find his body, so he would be cremated and brought back home to Latvia so he could rest on Latvian soil, so that he can be buried with his father in the cemetery."On 11 March, four men and a woman were arrested at addresses in King's Lynn, Norwich and Peterborough on suspicion of murder in connection with Mr Ile's disappearance. All five remain on police bail until 11 with information, who has not already come forward, is urged to contact police. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
ITV News
15 hours ago
- ITV News
Mother of missing Latvian worker Maris Ile begs public for information in 'no body' murder case
Listen to the full appeal by Galina Ile The mother of a missing Latvian man has begged the public for help to find her 'caring son' as part of a 'no body' murder investigation. Maris Ile, 54, a Latvian national who was living in King's Lynn and worked in Ely, was reported missing on 23 November 2024. Police say the seasonal worker went to work but never arrived and said numerous inquiries had led them to believe he "has come to harm". In March, Norfolk Police took the unusual step of launching a murder investigation, despite not having found a body. His mother Galina, has now appealed directly to anyone who may have information to come forward. She said, "I am begging for any information, if you know something, if you've seen Maris please report it to police. "This is very important to me. If he is no longer alive, then I want the police to find his body, so he would be cremated and brought back home to Latvia so he could rest on Latvian soil, so that he can be buried with his father in the cemetery." Galina described Maris as a "caring son," who trained as a carpenter and loved motorbikes. In March four men and a woman were . All five remain on police bail until 11 September 2025. Detectives also searched an allotment site as part of the investigation.
New York Post
23-05-2025
- General
- New York Post
Narcissists always give themselves away — with this one bad habit that's tough to hide
They're so vain — and this new study is definitely about them. Looking to weed out the narcissists in your life? Researchers say there's one, hard-to-hide habit the unpalatable personality type finds impossible to break. The way they engage with their smartphones can tell you everything you need to know, new findings reveal — those with narcissistic tendencies are significantly more likely to exhibit problematic patterns of scrolling, posting, and liking social media posts. 4 A narcissist a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves. Galina_lya – The data, published in the Journal of Research in Personality, shows that a person's social media behavior could be an indicator that someone is a bit too into themselves. Social media addiction goes beyond heavy usage. It includes behaviors like compulsively checking for updates, being unable to cut back despite negative consequences, and relying on online interactions for emotional satisfaction. These behaviors can lead to problems in real life — including sleep problems, reduced face-to-face interaction, and poor job or academic performance. The team worked to explore not just whether narcissism and addiction are linked, but how they might influence each other over time. 4 A new study found that those with narcissistic tendencies are significantly more likely to exhibit problematic patterns of scrolling, posting, and liking social media posts. motortion – To begin, they identified six forms of narcissism: admiration, rivalry, enmity, isolation, heroism, and sanctity. The study sample was comprised of 339 adults aged 19 to 41, living in Poland. They all completed multiple assessments, answered questions about their social media use, and filled out established measures of narcissism and social networking addiction focused on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. The results showed that individuals who scored high in nearly every form of narcissism — except sanctity— also reported higher levels of social media addiction. 4 The team discovered that individuals who scored high in nearly every form of narcissism — except sanctity— also reported higher levels of social media addiction. Valerii Honcharuk – However, the dynamic between the two varied depending on the type of narcissism. Those with heroism, admiration, and rivalry had what researchers called a 'reciprocal' relationship with addiction. When one went up, the other tended to go down over time, suggesting a push-pull dynamic where users may alternate between bursts of ego-driven behavior and periods of compulsive social media use. This hints at an internal struggle between seeking admiration and dealing with the consequences of addiction. 4 Social media addiction has been found to led to behaviors that can lead to problems IRL, including sleep problems, reduced face-to-face interaction, and poor job or academic performance. 9nong – In contrast, enmity (a hostile, antagonistic form of narcissism) and isolation (withdrawn and cold) tracked in sync with social media addiction. When usage spiked, so did these darker narcissistic traits — and vice versa. That suggests these traits may actually worsen the addiction or feed off it in a continuous loop. So, what does this mean for the average user? If someone is constantly glued to their phone, obsessing over likes and followers, they might not just be addicted to their feed — they could also be revealing something about their personality. And if their behavior seems driven by a need for admiration or marked by antagonism, you might be looking at a narcissistic pattern. Of course, the researchers caution that their study was based entirely on self-report data, which means some findings could be influenced by how honestly participants assessed their own behaviors and traits. Still, the study opens a fascinating window into how our online habits mirror our inner worlds. So next time you find yourself — or someone else — unable to stop refreshing that Instagram feed, it might be worth asking: Is this just a bad habit — or a sign of something worse?
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Heroic 18-hour rescue saves kitten trapped in Abu Dhabi drain for days
It took a group of seven cat lovers nearly 18 hours and several inter-emirate trip to heroically band together and rescue a little kitten, presumed to be not more than two months, who was stuck with no food or water in a drain pipe for at least three days. German tourist Ferdinand was in the UAE to celebrate his birthday and chose to ring in his special day by feeding some stray cats in Abu Dhabi at midnight. As he drove around, he heard the pained cries of a kitten. It was stuck inside a pipe which opened out into a deeply dug drain hole. 'I asked a neighbour about it, and he said the kitten has been crying for at least three days,' he told Khaleej Times. 'The drain hole was filled with sewage water, and I did not have the means to rescue the cat myself. Since I didn't know anyone else in the city, I texted well-known cat rescuer Dina who runs the DubaiStreetKitties page on Instagram.' The rescue team The time was 11pm on Friday, May 16. As soon as the message went out, cat lovers in the country swung to action. Karen England was preparing to go to bed in her Dubai home when she saw the message. 'I am not a big fan of driving in general but when I saw the message, I knew that I had to help,' she said. 'I have some long ladders, which I felt would be useful in this case.' By 2am, a small group of cat rescuers were on the spot, doing everything they could to rescue the kitten. The group was unable to coax it out as it was scared and cowered inside the long pipe. Karen climbed into the hole and began removing the sewage water. 'It was quite deep and if the kitten rushed out of the pipe, it would fall into the water and drown,' she said. 'So, we had to be sure that the hole was safe for whenever she decided to climb out.' More than five hours later, the hole was empty of water, but the kitten was still too scared to come out. The rescuers, disheveled and exhausted, headed home for a few hours of sleep. However, before they left, Kalina- another rescuer, created a makeshift ladder by tying together a clothes stand and some towels with ribbons. It took her more than three hours to craft it. The rescuers then decided to check on the cat every two hours, but they had no luck as it didn't come out. Abu Dhabi residents Galina and her husband volunteered as they lived closest to the spot. Municipality call One of the rescuers reached out to the Abu Dhabi municipality, which sent out a team to the spot. 'They were really professional and quick,' said Galina. 'They were able to rescue the cat in just five minutes.' Galina and her husband accompanied Karen to Dubai where they took the kitten to Paws and Claws veterinary clinic in JVC. The clinic did a complete checkup and Xray on the kitten for free and found that it was healthy. 'Luckily he is healthy, had a normal temperature and surprisingly little dehydration despite being stuck in the drainage pipe for at least 3 days,' said Karen. Having found the kitten on his birthday, Ferdinand bonded with it during his time with it. He survived 3-4 days in a hole without fresh water and food,' he said. 'He was so strong. I don't want him to ever fight again every day on the street to survive. I want to give him the best life in a nice cat family. I have named him Lucky, and he is now with Karen. I have to wait for him to get a bit older, vaccinated and microchipped, so that I can bring him to Germany.' Karen said the area where Lucky was found had a lot of stray cats and needed urgent attention to spread awareness about the Trap-Neuter-Rescue (TNR) program. Earlier this year, the Animal Welfare Abu Dhabi (AWAD) group was formed to safeguard the cat population in Abu Dhabi. One of their campaigns is a community care program that aims to trap cats at feeding stations to neuter, vaccinate and microchip them before returning them back. This would help to control the stray cat population in the country.
