American alt-pop singer Oliver Tree, 32, died Sunday in a mid-air helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He was among six people killed when two aircraft crashed. An investigation into the cause is underway.
Victims of Cambodia's scam industry, many from African nations, are left stranded and vulnerable after a government crackdown on compounds. Despite rescues, many face homelessness, exploitation, and lack of support, struggling to return home.
Five Indian Air Force personnel died when an An-32 military plane crashed while landing at Jorhat air base in Assam on Saturday. The air force expressed deep regret and condolences, stating the co-pilot survived. Images showed smoke and wreckage.
Survivors of child grooming and sexual abuse are still being failed by the justice system, with many criminal records preventing them from moving on. Baroness Louise Casey criticizes the government's new legislation to pardon "child prostitution" offences as a "lazy option" that doesn't go far enough, advocating for a comprehensive scheme to quash all wrongful convictions for victims.
Survivors of grooming and child sexual exploitation in England and Wales, who were wrongly criminalized, say new laws to pardon 'child prostitution' offences do not go far enough, leaving many with lasting criminal records.
Bill Gates testified before the House committee on oversight and reform, stating he had no indication of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal conduct and never visited his properties. Gates admitted to meeting Epstein in 2011 and 2012 for philanthropic discussions, but ended contact in 2014.
A progressive advocacy group warns that proposed FEMA reforms could significantly raise the threshold for federal disaster declarations, making relief harder to access for survivors and shifting more burden to states and local governments.
A Pakistani army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir due to a technical fault during take-off. The military confirmed there were no survivors among the personnel on board. Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause.
Over 1,200 emergency personnel, including international teams, are searching for survivors in the Philippines after a powerful earthquake on June 8. General Santos is heavily impacted with collapsed buildings, destroyed homes, and damaged public facilities. Essential services and transport are disrupted, with thousands displaced and receiving aid.
A new study of documents reveals that 'unadoptable' babies were left to die at St Monica's, a church-run mother and baby home in Cumbria. The research suggests infants with disabilities were denied medical care, with one case involving a baby who died after 11 weeks. The findings have been shared with Cumbria Police.
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 37, with 4 missing. Rescue efforts are complicated by aftershocks, blackouts, and damaged infrastructure, affecting over 32,000 displaced people.
Morgan Newman, a 24-year-old dental assistant, was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2015. After treatment, she faced unaddressed mental health challenges common among cancer survivors, including anxiety about recurrence and infertility. Nationally, over 18 million cancer survivors in 2025 are projected to grow to 22 million by 2035, with many experiencing long-term psychological impacts.
The U.S. military struck a boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two survivors of an initial attack. This incident is part of a campaign against alleged drug traffickers, though critics question the legality and effectiveness of the strikes.
British MPs heard harrowing testimonies from grooming-gang survivors detailing rape, torture, and trafficking by predominantly Pakistani-origin men. The accounts, read out in Westminster Hall, highlighted institutional failures and a lack of action, prompting calls to record offender ethnicity and immigration status.
A suspected Chinese fishing boat caught fire and sank near South Korea's Socheong Island. The Coast Guard extinguished the blaze but found no occupants or survivors during a search of the vessel and surrounding waters.
An art showcase in Toowoomba, Australia, features works by women and children affected by domestic violence, offering a platform for healing and sharing 'lost voices'. Survivors like Elizabeth and Kerry use art to process trauma and reclaim their narratives.
The Supreme Court ruled that rape survivors should not face repeated court appearances for cross-examination during trials. It quashed a Tripura HC order allowing the recall of a survivor four years after her cross-examination, citing undue hardship.
35 years after the Unzen-Fugendake eruption caused 43 deaths and disappearances, survivors are rebuilding. A cattle farmer who lost his farm in 1991 has restarted as a peach farmer. His grandchildren will light candles depicting memories of the disaster at a memorial event.
A Westminster inquiry heard that the UK's Windrush compensation scheme is failing survivors, with nearly 60% of claims denied. Windrush commissioner Clive Foster urged for funded legal support, comparing it to schemes for Post Office Horizon and infected blood scandal victims.
Survivors share experiences battling the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in Congo, which has seen 282 confirmed cases and over 1,000 suspected infections. Despite challenges, efforts are underway to develop vaccines, and health workers are being honored.
A clinical trial found that gentle yoga significantly reduces mood disturbance, anxiety, fatigue, and insomnia in cancer survivors. The Yoga for Cancer Survivors (YOCAS) program offered a non-pharmaceutical solution for common post-treatment side effects.
Congo reports 282 confirmed Ebola cases, primarily in Ituri province. Five recovered patients, all health workers, shared their joy and relief, highlighting the challenges of early detection and treatment for the rare Bundibugyo virus.
Five of seven villagers trapped in a flooded Laotian cave have been rescued. Survivors are now assisting rescuers by providing crucial information about the cave's deeper sections as efforts continue to find the last two missing men.
Thai rescue team locates 5 survivors of Laos cave flood, trapped while searching for gold on May 20; rescue underway.
