5 things you need to know this morning: May 6, 2024

Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.

Five things you need to know

1. Housing crisis most frequent cause of mental health problems among Quebec psych patients

The housing crisis is driving some people to seek help from psychiatrists, according to a new survey. A group in Quebec said there's "no glimmer of hope" for many people, causing "despair among tenants."

The housing crisis has become the most frequent cause of mental health issues for psychiatric patients in Quebec, according to advocates.

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— Global Montreal (@Global_Montreal) May 6, 2024

2. Judge threatens to put Trump in jail

Donald Trump has been threatened with imprisonment by the judge overseeing his hush money case. But Justice Merchan said putting the former president in jail is "the last thing I want to do."

New York judge in hush-money trial warns Donald Trump he risks jail as ex-president is again found to have violated gag order https://t.co/mczmv8S8E9

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) May 6, 2024

3. Lord of the Rings stars pay tribute to King Theoden actor

Tributes have been paid to Lord of the Rings star Bernard Hill after the actor died aged 79. Hill, who played King Theoden in the movie series, has been praised by hobbit actors Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan and Sean Astin.

So long to our friend, our king, Bernard Hill.

We will never forget you.

“For he was a gentle heart and a great king and kept his oaths; and he rose out of the shadows to a last fair morning.”

photo by Viggo pic.twitter.com/lxjepm5rUZ

— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) May 5, 2024

4. French bakers set world record for longest baguette

A group of French bakers has embraced a stereotype by producing the world's longest baguette. The Parisian bread, which measured 132.62 metres, dislodged a baguette baked in Italy to claim the record.

A team of French bakers has dethroned Italy with a new world record by creating a 140-meter-long baguette. pic.twitter.com/mgmGLihBNa

— DW News (@dwnews) May 6, 2024

5. American and Aussie surfers found dead in Mexico

Three tourists have been found dead in Mexico after they travelled to the country to surf. Two Australians and an American were found dumped in a well after being shot in the head following a suspected carjacking.

Three surfers, an American and two Australian brothers, were found dead in Baja California, Mexico on Friday.

Three suspects, who are now in custody, allegedly attacked the tourists after a carjacking attempt, then dumped their bodies in a remote well, authorities said. pic.twitter.com/AuuAZmrddR

— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) May 6, 2024