The UK government will introduce new regulations for the funeral industry, including licensing and inspections, after several high-profile cases of abuse, including Robert Bush's 20-year prison sentence for 67 offenses related to funeral services.
Christopher Phillips, 60, was jailed in the UK for keeping his 89-year-old mother Sylvia Phillips' body in a freezer for nearly three years to fraudulently claim almost £80,000 in welfare benefits. He admitted preventing burial and fraud.
A 16-year-old girl's body was exhumed in Aligarh, India, 52 days after her burial, following a complaint by Dularay Khan alleging suspicious circumstances surrounding her sudden death and subsequent threats for pursuing the matter. Police have launched a detailed investigation.
A former British government expert claims to know the likely location of Peter Falconio's body, 25 years after he vanished in Australia, aiding police in their pursuit of closure for his family.
Excavation of a giant stone jar in Laos reveals it was a communal burial site for at least 37 individuals, spanning multiple generations, shedding new light on the mysterious jars' purpose.
Ireland has recovered 99 infant and child remains from the former Tuam mother and baby home in County Galway. An ongoing forensic excavation and DNA analysis aim to identify victims and provide answers to families, decades after hundreds of children died at the institution, run by the Bon Secours Sisters from 1925-1961.
An unlawful excavation by Arisvi Holdings Pty Ltd four years ago on Erawirung Country, South Australia, irreversibly damaged an Aboriginal burial site and ancestral artefacts. Despite retrospective approval and a financial settlement with the council, the Aboriginal community and local residents feel let down by the system, with ongoing concerns about heritage protection and accountability.
A new study reveals how changes in sea level influenced ocean phosphate levels, which in turn affected atmospheric carbon dioxide and regulated Earth's climate over the past 60 million years. Published in PNAS, the research identifies a crucial part of the planet's natural climate control system involving marine organisms.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's late supreme leader, was buried in Mashhad after six days of mourning. His death occurred during Iran's war with the US and Israel, with recent strikes threatening a peace deal. His son, Mojtaba, succeeded him but was not seen at the funeral.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in US/Israeli airstrikes, was buried in Mashhad's Imam Reza Shrine. His funeral ceremonies lasted a week, with large crowds attending despite the absence of his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei.
Iranians gathered for the burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, his hometown, following his death in an Israeli strike. The ceremony took place amidst ongoing hostilities between Iran and the US.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in US/Israeli airstrikes, was buried in Mashhad on Friday after a week of funeral ceremonies. His eldest son led prayers, but his successor and second son, Mojtaba, was absent.
Iranians gathered in Mashhad for the burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strike in late February. Mourners lined the route to the shrine of Imam Reza, chanting and lighting candles, as a helicopter transported his coffin.
Archaeologists in Sirolo, Italy, discovered a 2,500-year-old tomb of a pre-Roman warrior prince, offering insights into the Piceni civilization. The burial includes a chariot, weapons, and bronze vessels, alongside a nearby woman's grave with textiles and fibulae.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin was flown back to Iran from Iraq, escorted by a fighter jet, for burial in Mashhad. His death in a US-Israel operation has escalated regional tensions, with ongoing missile and drone exchanges across the Middle East.
Archaeologists in Sirolo, Italy, discovered a 2,500-year-old tomb of a pre-Roman warrior prince, offering insights into the Piceni civilization. The burial includes a chariot, weapons, and bronze vessels, alongside a nearby woman's grave with textiles and fibulae.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin returned to Iran from Iraq on Thursday, escorted by a fighter jet, for burial in his hometown of Mashhad. Khamenei, Iran's second supreme leader, died on Feb 28 during a US-Israeli operation, escalating regional tensions.
Red Cross volunteers were attacked by a crowd spreading misinformation about Ebola in Bunia, DR Congo. Rumors claimed the coffin was empty or the Red Cross sought money, leading to assaults with spades and machetes. This incident highlights a pattern of resistance to Ebola control measures fueled by false claims.
Red Cross volunteers were attacked by a crowd in the Democratic Republic of Congo who believed rumors that a coffin was empty and the Red Cross was involved in a money-making scheme. This incident is part of a series of attacks fueled by misinformation about Ebola, including claims that the virus doesn't exist or that health workers are harming patients.
Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo have been attacked by crowds fueled by misinformation about Ebola. Rumors that coffins are empty or that health workers are seeking money have led to assaults and interference with safe burial procedures, hindering outbreak control efforts.
Bakshinderpal Singh Mann was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in the 2018 death and burial of a newborn baby in California. The baby's grandmother, Beant Dhillon, drowned the infant because the mother was a minor and unmarried. Mann, who was 23 at the time, helped bury the child.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei'nin cenaze namazı, on binlerce kişinin katılımıyla gerçekleşti. Törende Kerbela havası hakimdi ve halkın rejime desteği sembolik olarak vurgulandı. Humeyni'nin cenazesindeki izdihamdan ders çıkarıldığı görüldü ve güvenlik önlemleri artırıldı. Oğlu Müçteba Hamaney'in yokluğu dikkat çekti.
Ukraine's military intelligence claims Russian forces are improperly disposing of infected livestock in occupied Kherson, potentially spreading anthrax. Kyiv alleges neglected burial grounds near settlements pose a public health risk and could be used for a Russian "false-flag" operation.
US reportedly waged a diplomatic campaign to deter countries from attending Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Tehran. At least 13 nations allegedly scaled back or withdrew participation following US pressure, with some citing potential cuts in aid.
