Antarctica's harsh environment has led to numerous unexplained deaths and disappearances over decades. From a young Chilean woman on Livingston Island to Scott's doomed expedition and accidents involving crevasses and storms, records are often fragmentary, leaving many events without clear closure.
A Canadian safety report found OceanGate, the company behind the Titan submersible, suffered from 'groupthink' and 'confirmation bias,' leading to a catastrophic implosion. The report highlights design flaws, insufficient testing, and a company culture that dismissed safety concerns, ultimately contributing to the deaths of all five passengers.
Protesters will target Hyundai at a World Cup rally in Guadalajara, criticizing its business ties with mining company Ternium, accused of environmental damage and links to activist disappearances. The rally coincides with a Mexico-South Korea game.
A conspiracy theory about scientists dying or disappearing is traced back to a 1977 British mock-documentary called 'Alternative 3', created by David Ambrose. Despite being a fictional drama, it was taken seriously by many and has since fueled various conspiracy narratives.
A UN-backed court in the Central African Republic has begun the trial in absentia of ex-president Francois Bozize for crimes against humanity, including murder, torture, and rape. Bozize, who seized power in 2003 and was overthrown in 2013, lives in exile. The Special Criminal Court found serious evidence against him.
The family of Keren Ellen Rowland, who disappeared in 1971, believes she may be an early victim of serial killer Ivan Milat, citing similarities in her death and later murders, and alleging police missed opportunities to link him to her case decades ago.
Lidia Almeida, president of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and a lifelong human rights activist, has died at 95. She spent over 50 years searching for her son, Alejandro, who was forcibly disappeared during Argentina's dictatorship. Almeida became an emblem of the fight for justice, continuing her activism until her final days.
Western Australia is experiencing a severe mouse plague, with unprecedented numbers causing widespread damage to crops and a pervasive, offensive odor in affected towns. Farmers face significant financial and psychological burdens, while regulatory delays in approving stronger poisons have exacerbated the crisis.
A German model, identified only as "Michele," who disappeared 11 years ago, has been linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Her name reportedly appears in Epstein files, with discussions between Epstein and model recruiter Daniel Siad about her in 2014, a year before her disappearance. Siad is under investigation in France for allegedly helping Epstein recruit and traffic women.
Syria's Interior Ministry announced the arrest of Raft Anwar Al-Amoudi in Daraa, accused of involvement in forced disappearances. Meanwhile, Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam urged Hezbollah to support negotiations with Israel for withdrawal from South Lebanon, a move that reportedly angered Tehran.
Mexico's 2026 FIFA World Cup opening day was marked by contrasting emotions: celebration inside the stadium and protests outside by over 1,000 relatives of missing persons, highlighting the country's deepening missing persons crisis with over 130,000 registered cases, many linked to organized crime.
Josie Murray, grandmother of missing 4-year-old Gus Lamont, fined $10,500 for possessing a gun silencer in an unrelated case; Gus's disappearance remains a major crime investigation.
A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder over the disappearance of a 58-year-old woman in Sydney's north-west
A German woman, Michelle, who disappeared in 2015, has her name appear in Jeffrey Epstein's files. An investigation reveals a modeling scout sent her photos to Epstein and offered to buy her a ticket. While no direct meeting is confirmed, the link raises new questions about her disappearance.
As Mexico prepares for the 2026 World Cup, thousands of families continue searching for over 130,000 missing persons, often in clandestine graves linked to drug cartels. Volunteers use rudimentary methods to find remains, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
As Mexico City hosts the 2026 World Cup, protests highlight the country's crisis of over 133,000 missing people and striking teachers demanding better pay, using the global spotlight to amplify their messages.
A young woman named Michele vanished in 2015, with her name surfacing in the Epstein files. Investigations link her disappearance to Jeffrey Epstein's network and a man named Daniel Siad, who allegedly offered women to Epstein and is under investigation for human trafficking.
The NT government is reviewing its child protection system following the alleged murder of a 5-year-old girl. Former minister Bess Nungarrayi Price highlights concerns about child safety in Alice Springs, while Aboriginal organizations criticize proposed law changes as a 'kneejerk' reaction.
France faces backlash over justice system failures after an 11-year-old girl, Lyhanna, disappears and is found dead; suspect had prior allegations of preying on adolescents.
Melanie Hall's family seeks justice 30 years after her murder, with a fresh police appeal hoping to trigger memories from the night of her disappearance in 1996.
A doctor is demanding transparency from the White House regarding President Trump's recent medical exam and subsequent week-long absence from public view, citing concerns over incomplete medical reports and potential undisclosed health issues.
Dawa Sherpa, a guide in his fifties, was found alive on Mount Everest after disappearing for nearly a week. He survived without food or oxygen near the Khumbu Icefall, with rescue efforts initially delayed by paperwork issues.
Former detective Dave Grimstead founded Locate International (LI) to tackle cold cases, contrasting the reality of lengthy investigations with crime dramas. LI trains volunteers to assist police with long-term missing persons and unidentified bodies, inspired by the RNLI.
An investigation into the abduction of an 8-year-old, reported missing at age 1, has concluded. The child, found in March after 7 years, was handed over to her foreign national mother. Charges of human trafficking against the paternal grandmother and others have been filed.
