Court testimony in Los Angeles revealed messages alleging Celeste Rivas Hernandez had been pregnant and had an abortion before her death. Prosecutors also presented texts, photos and DNA evidence they say link D4vd to the killing and sexual abuse charges.
Eleven individuals were indicted for the smuggling deaths of seven migrants found dead in a sealed rail cargo container in Laredo, Texas, with temperatures reaching 92°F (33°C), causing hyperthermia.
A federal indictment charges 11 individuals with smuggling-related deaths of 7 migrants, including a 14-year-old, who died from heat stroke in a sealed rail container in Texas in May.
Chuck Russell, director of The Mask (1994), dies at 74 after collapsing at his San Diego home; cause of death pending.
The Pentagon reportedly reduced the announced U.S. service member death toll in the Iran war from 18 to 14, citing a temporary data disruption. This revision drew criticism from a retired general and Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, who called suggestions of intentional reduction "fake news," while President Trump continues to refer to 18 deaths.
South Korea's defense ministry disciplined former senior officers, including dismissing two commanders, for the 2023 death of Marine Cpl. Chae Su-geun during a flood rescue without safety gear. Separately, a special counsel requested a five-year prison sentence for former 1st Marine Division commander Lim Seong-geun in an appeals trial.
Zara's wide-legged trousers, dubbed "death pants" on social media, are causing wearers to trip and sustain injuries like fractured knees. Physiotherapists link such fashion to movement difficulties, while tailors attribute the issue to disproportionate sizing compared to average UK women.
A coronial inquest in Sydney is examining the 2023 fatal police shooting of 43-year-old Jesse Deacon, who lived with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, after he was reported self-harming. His mother, Judy Deacon, advocates for systemic change in police mental health responses, as testimony reveals officers lacked specific training and mental health history warnings.
Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in Tell village, West Bank, after an Israeli settler died in a confrontation. Two Israelis and four more Palestinians were injured. Israel announced extensive counterterror operations and troop reinforcements, while settler attacks on Palestinian villages around Nablus have increased.
Archaeologists in Slovakia have uncovered the remains of a large Roman military camp near Surany, potentially used by Emperor Marcus Aurelius's army during the Marcomannic Wars nearly 1,850 years ago. The site revealed skeletons in shallow graves, ditches, and wells, alongside Roman weapons, armour, and military sandals.
The death toll from a state ferry capsizing off Guyana's coast has reached 72, with 76 rescued from 179 aboard. A criminal investigation is ongoing, detaining three, including the captain, as questions arise about the 87-year-old MV Barima's service and rescue efforts.
Andy Burnham, a potential future Prime Minister, is driven by personal experience to fix social care, highlighting the significant financial and emotional burden on families. The article argues that the lack of a universal care service in England acts as an "invisible tax" on carers, employers, and the economy, proposing a new approach to funding and provision.
Imran Perretta discusses his debut feature film "Ish," which follows a 12-year-old boy in Luton and is drawing comparisons to classic coming-of-age stories. Perretta reveals the film is partly autobiographical, inspired by his traumatic experience of being stopped and searched by police at 13, and explores themes of lost innocence and identity.
A 23-year-old Aboriginal man died in South Australian police custody after a struggle during his arrest at the Elephant and Castle Hotel car park in Adelaide. Police responded to reports of a man damaging vehicles and fighting, potentially armed. Multiple investigations are underway.
The Pentagon reduced its official Iran war death toll from 18 to 14, removing four service members killed this month. This change, reported by the NYT, occurred after President Trump declared a ceasefire in April, sparking scrutiny amid ongoing Middle East conflict.
Up to 1,000 people attended a candlelight vigil in Toowoomba for Jana Armstrong, 30, who was allegedly murdered by her partner, Dharminder Singh. Speakers, including her sister Faith Isaacs, urged domestic violence victims to speak up, highlighting community grief and the ongoing issue of family violence.
UK homes are ill-equipped for rising temperatures, with past policy failures like the Green Homes Grant exacerbating the issue. London's mayor proposes a heat-ready plan, but its implementation faces significant public investment challenges amidst political quietness on the climate crisis.
The Pentagon reportedly reduced the announced U.S. service member death toll in the Iran war from 18 to 14, citing data disruption and post-ceasefire deaths. This revision sparked criticism from a retired general and a denial from a Pentagon spokesman, while President Trump continues to cite 18 deaths.
Marat Ganiev, charged in connection with the death of Melbourne woman Isla Bell, failed to secure a permanent stay on his case. Bell's remains were found after she was last seen at Ganiev's St Kilda East home, and he now faces trial for attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Nepal lawmakers propose mandatory prior 7,000m peak summits, medical certificates, and permit quotas for Everest climbers. This follows a record season with over 1,000 ascents and five deaths, aiming to address crowding, inexperienced climbers, and waste.
A distillery owner in Laos faces charges for running an illegal business and selling harmful food products after six tourists, including two Danish nationals, died from suspected methanol-tainted alcohol at Nana Backpackers Hostel in November 2024. Families deem the potential punishment inadequate, and Denmark's Foreign Minister expressed dissatisfaction.
Marat Ganiev, 55, failed in his Supreme Court bid to dismiss the charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice related to the death of 19-year-old Isla Bell in Melbourne. Prosecutors had previously withdrawn murder and manslaughter charges against him.
Danielle Wilson's lawsuit against Matt Wright and CASA over her husband Chris "Willow" Wilson's 2022 helicopter crash death could take another year to reach trial, with a judge warning against further delays as Wright cites ongoing legal and financial burdens.
England has launched a national strategy to combat drowning, a "public health disaster," following a surge in water-related deaths, including two recent fatalities in Essex. Measures include water safety education for children and assessing climate change risks.
