Former Kenyan governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused were convicted of murdering 26-year-old Sharon Otieno, with whom he had an affair and who was pregnant. Her 2018 death, found dumped in western Kenya, sparked protests and highlighted violence against women. The judge cited Obado's motive and funding for the plot, with sentencing pending.
A growing social media trend sees women discussing the luteal phase of their menstrual cycle, seeking empowerment and understanding due to inadequate health education. This trend, however, is also being co-opted by wellness influencers for commercialization and by conservative groups to promote pronatalist ideologies and traditional gender roles.
Judy Bain, 81, discovered her grandfather was aviation pioneer Arthur Whitten Brown, who completed the first nonstop transatlantic flight. Her mother, Elsie Barber, gave her up for adoption after a wartime affair with Brown's son, Buster, who died on D-day.
A 28-year-old pregnant woman, 30 weeks into her pregnancy, survived a fall from the seventh floor of a residential building in Vladivostok with only minor bruises. The incident is considered extremely rare, as such falls are typically fatal or result in severe injuries. The woman is under medical supervision and her life is not in danger.
A federal judge ordered the release of Karina Alvarez San Juan, a nursing mother detained by ICE, ruling the administration failed to defend her continued detention and violated its own policy. San Juan, from Mexico, has lived in the US since age 12 and has three US citizen children.
Doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff in Kalyan-Dombivli struck Tuesday, suspending routine medical services to protest the assault of hospital staff by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre and patient relatives over alleged treatment delays. Emergency services remain operational. An FIR has been filed against Mhatre and others.
A 125-million-year-old fossil of a 'pregnant' shellfish, Margaritifera valdensis, has been discovered on the Isle of Wight, England. The fossil contains preserved soft tissues, including embryos and larvae, providing the earliest evidence of maternal care in these ancient creatures.
Police exhumed the body of a 28-year-old pregnant woman in Muzaffarnagar, India, following her father's allegations of murder over dowry demands. A case has been registered against her husband and in-laws.
Police exhumed the body of a 28-year-old pregnant woman in Muzaffarnagar after her father alleged she was murdered over dowry demands. A case has been registered against her husband and in-laws.
Dopo la sconfitta sulla cittadinanza per nascita, gli alleati di Trump propongono di impedire l'ingresso alle donne straniere incinte per limitare il "turismo della nascita".
Stephen McCullagh, convicted of murdering his pregnant girlfriend Natalie McNally, has appealed his life sentence. Prosecutors alleged he used a pre-recorded Grand Theft Auto livestream as a fake alibi. He is reportedly facing safety concerns in prison.
Stephen Miller, a White House official, stated the US should "take a hard look" at banning pregnant foreign travelers to curb "birth tourism." This follows a Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship. Republican lawmakers are also proposing legislation to prevent non-citizens from having children on US soil.
Sean Davis, CEO of The Federalist, proposed extreme measures including banning pregnant foreigners and sterilizing visitors after the Supreme Court struck down an order ending birthright citizenship. His seven-point plan also suggested dissolving the Union.
Sean Davis, CEO of The Federalist, proposed radical measures including banning pregnant foreigners and sterilizing all visitors after the Supreme Court struck down an order ending birthright citizenship. His "unhinged" seven-point plan also suggested dissolving the union.
Stephen McCullagh, convicted of murdering 15-week pregnant Natalie McNally, is appealing his 31-year sentence. Her brother, Declan McNally, stated the appeal is re-traumatising for the family, who have shown no remorse from McCullagh.
Health Secretary James Murray calls Valerie Amos's report on maternity care a "watershed moment," pledging to dismantle "toxic dynamics" and improve care for pregnant women and babies in England. A new maternity commissioner will be appointed to drive urgent transformation.
A pregnant woman in Paris recounts her harrowing week navigating a record-breaking heatwave, highlighting the lack of adequate cooling infrastructure, the disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations, and the personal anxieties of expecting a child during extreme heat.
Stephen McCullagh, 36, has appealed his 31-year sentence for the murder of his pregnant partner Natalie McNally, 32, in Lurgan in December 2022. He was found guilty after a trial revealed his YouTube alibi was pre-recorded.
A six-month-pregnant woman, Neha Kumari, was allegedly killed by her husband, Amit Gupta, following a domestic dispute in Faridabad's Panchsheel Colony. Police reported the accused assaulted the victim and drowned her in a water bucket before fleeing. An FIR is registered, and a search is ongoing.
AI-generated images depicting a non-existent family, including a man unaware his photos were used, have caused distress. The man discovered his image was used in a fabricated narrative after a friend alerted him, and later identified a former schoolmate as the source of the photos on Instagram.
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is confirmed to be pregnant, with her spokesperson revealing the baby is due in December 2026. The news emerged after photos of her with a visible baby bump at a film celebration went viral. Samantha and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru married in December last year.
Pregnant women in the Democratic Republic of Congo are increasingly avoiding hospitals due to fear of Ebola, leading to a rise in maternal deaths. Health workers report a significant drop in prenatal consultations and concerns about dangerous home births, potentially creating a second health crisis alongside the ongoing Ebola outbreak.
Two sisters, Brianna and Kierianna Long, were arrested for allegedly stabbing a Detroit restaurant worker after receiving an incorrect food order. Brianna, 9 months pregnant at the time, gave birth days before her arraignment. Both face assault charges.
Indonesia's $15 billion nutrition initiative for 83 million children and mothers faces controversy over weak oversight, budget transparency, and food safety. Three former nutrition agency leaders were arrested for alleged corruption related to operational kitchens, which have surged in number beyond initial plans.
