A German court sentenced an Iraqi couple linked to ISIS to lengthy prison terms for enslaving and abusing two Yazidi girls. The man received a life sentence, and his former partner received nine and a half years for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.
Australian federal police are investigating a former Sydney childcare worker, 35, who has been charged with 329 offences against 136 children over 16 years. The charges include producing child abuse material and sexual touching. Police have contacted over 120 families.
Pubs in England are experiencing a sales boost due to the national team's World Cup success, with landlords reporting increased takings and anticipating more customers for the semi-final against Argentina. While some pubs thrive, others struggle with changing customer habits post-Covid.
The sentencing hearing for Daniel Billings, who pleaded guilty to murdering Molly Ticehurst, has been moved to September 3-4. This change allows forensic psychiatrist Olav Nielssen to provide evidence via video link, as he would have been unavailable on the original dates.
German authorities issued an arrest warrant for a 29-year-old man accused of holding a supermarket employee hostage for over 11 hours in Berlin. The man, who allegedly threatened the woman with a knife, was charged with kidnapping and attempted extortion. Special forces rescued the unharmed employee, and the suspect sustained minor injuries.
German authorities arrested a 29-year-old man accused of holding a supermarket employee hostage for over 11 hours in Berlin. He faces charges including kidnapping for ransom and attempted extortion. The woman was rescued unharmed by special forces.
A 25-year-old software engineer allegedly murdered his colleague by slitting her throat before dying by suicide near Gurgaon railway station. The woman's body was found in his PG room, and his body was discovered on the tracks. Police are investigating the sequence of events.
England's aggressive 'Bazball' cricket era, defined by Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, has concluded with their departures. Despite initial successes and a review stating no personnel changes were needed, the team's recent Ashes defeat and subsequent events led to this outcome, leaving McCullum to focus on white-ball formats.
A 24-year-old woman has died and a man in his 20s was injured in a stabbing in Hayes, west London. Police arrested a 44-year-old man nearby on suspicion of murder. The arrested man was taken to hospital with injuries.
An AI engineer in Gurgaon allegedly murdered his girlfriend by stabbing her before dying by suicide by jumping in front of a train. Both 25-year-olds worked for the same company. The incident was discovered after the woman's family reported her missing.
The AfD party is using the iconic Simson moped, a symbol of East German identity, in its campaign videos. This has drawn criticism from the Simson family heirs, who are fighting to keep the brand out of politics, especially given the family's Jewish heritage and the AfD's far-right, antisemitic stance.
The NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Gold Coast Titans saw a dynamic second half with multiple tries. Keano Kini and Jayden Campbell scored for the Titans, with Campbell also making a 95-meter intercept try. Alec MacDonald and Jack Howarth scored for the Storm. The scores were level at 18-18 in the 62nd minute.
Live updates from NRL matches including Storm vs Titans and Cowboys vs Sea Eagles. Key moments include tries, no-tries, and a golden-point victory for the Cowboys.
Melbourne Storm lead the Gold Coast Titans 12-6 at halftime. In another match, North Queensland Cowboys secured a 19-18 golden point victory over Manly Sea Eagles.
A Chinese court ordered three men to pay over 100,000 yuan to the family of a friend, surnamed Gao, who died after an all-night drinking and gaming session in Urumqi. The group played mahjong and billiards, consuming alcohol from 9 PM to 6 AM before Gao's death.
A 40-year-old man electrocuted his two minor children, aged 14 and 12, before taking his own life in Tuticorin, India. The man was reportedly distraught after his wife left him six months prior.
Jannik Sinner has reached the Wimbledon final, showcasing dominant form after a French Open collapse. He defeated Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals and now faces Alexander Zverev, against whom Sinner has a strong recent record.
Constantin Koehncke, CEO of Image Line, discusses the evolution of FL Studio, the integration of AI features, and his philosophy on technology's role in creativity. He emphasizes tools that enhance human expression rather than replace it.
Apple TV+'s new thriller 'Lucky,' starring Anya Taylor-Joy, follows a woman on the run after stealing $10 million. The series explores themes of family legacy and redemption as she evades authorities and criminals.
Chris Howarth, a father of three from Idaho, was bitten twice by a rattlesnake in Oroville, California, requiring 54 doses of antivenom across two hospitals. Oroville Hospital ran out of antivenom during his treatment, leading to his transfer to Stanford Medical Center.
A 61-year-old Serbian passenger on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany was nearly sucked out of a shattered window mid-air due to engine failure. Oxygen masks deployed after cabin depressurization, and the flight returned to Thessaloniki. The passenger sustained shock and friction burns.
Bruno Fernandes expressed sadness and frustration after Portugal's early exit from the FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 defeat to Spain. Despite high expectations due to the squad's quality and team cohesion, Portugal managed only two wins before being eliminated.
A passenger on a Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece to Memmingen, Germany, was nearly sucked out of the plane when a cabin window detached mid-air. Other passengers pulled him back inside. The flight returned safely to Thessaloniki.
Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland, set to face off in the World Cup, share an unlikely friendship forged at Borussia Dortmund. Their burgeoning rivalry could define the future of football, contrasting with the Messi-Ronaldo era.
