A 19-year-old drummer was found dead in a Bhilai hotel room on Wednesday. Police suspect suicide after an alcohol-fueled argument with his girlfriend, but the victim's family alleges murder and points to injury marks.
An 11-year-old girl's rape and murder in West Bengal has led to violent protests, a mob lynching, and the police killing of a suspect. The incident has become a major political issue, with opposition parties criticizing the state's BJP government for failing to protect women.
A four-year-old girl died after being bitten by her family's American Stafford dog in Drosa, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. An investigation into negligence has been launched against the girl's mother and a family friend.
Thai authorities charged Australian Simon Peter Carman with the premeditated murder of a 17-year-old girl whose body was found in a suitcase. Carman was arrested at Bangkok airport attempting to flee. He denies charges, claiming the victim threatened him.
Thai authorities have charged Australian national Simon Peter Carman with the premeditated murder of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in a suitcase near a Pattaya railway line. Carman was arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport while attempting to flee to Perth and denies all charges.
Grace Riglar, girlfriend of late Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack, told an inquest her former manager Jonathan Morgan allegedly called her a “psycho” and made comments about her weight, impacting her eating habits. Riglar described Cusack as uncomfortable with Morgan's management style, which differed significantly from her positive experience under the previous manager.
Aria Thorpe, 9, was stabbed to death at her Somerset home. A 16-year-old, accused of her murder and manslaughter, was acquitted after claiming the stabbing was accidental during playfighting.
Bageerath, son of Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, received interim bail until June 25 from a Hyderabad court. Arrested in a POCSO Act case involving a 17-year-old girl, he sought bail to attend BBA exams. The case involves allegations of sexual harassment and counter-claims of extortion.
Police in Ajmer, Rajasthan, arrested four individuals for allegedly trafficking a 14-year-old girl, selling her for marriage, and gang-raping her. The arrests were made under the 'Umang Abhiyan-VII' anti-human trafficking drive.
An autopsy confirmed an 11-year-old girl missing in France was raped before she died. The main suspect, a 41-year-old father of a school friend, had prior rape accusations that were dropped or stalled. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of death or charged the suspect beyond abduction.
A mother is suing Japanese authorities after her daughter died in December, five months after an 18-day jail ordeal that left her traumatized and weighing just 20kg. The lawsuit, filed in Kobe, highlights concerns about Japan's criminal justice system, where critics argue innocence is not always presumed and "hostage justice" practices are prevalent.
A kindergarten student, Katherine (5), and her 14-month-old brother, Harry, were killed when an SUV collided with their pram in Cabramatta, Sydney. Their mother, Sok Ram, was treated for minor injuries. Witnesses attempted to rescue the children. A 56-year-old driver was uninjured and taken for testing. The community and premier expressed heartbreak.
A tight-knit community in Sydney's south-west is mourning the loss of two young siblings, Katherine, 5, and Harry, 14 months, who died after an SUV collided with their pram. The children were crossing the street with their mother when the incident occurred.
A kindergarten student, Katherine, 5, and her 14-month-old brother, Harry, were killed when an SUV collided with their pram in Cabramatta, Sydney. Their mother, Sok Ram, was treated for minor injuries. Witnesses attempted to rescue the children. A 56-year-old driver is undergoing mandatory testing.
A father in Auraiya, India, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to murder his 14-year-old transgender daughter. He reportedly beat her, threw her into a canal, and fled, but she was rescued by locals due to low water levels. The father confessed, citing anger over her gender identity and alleged influence on her sister.
Pauline Hanson's "monocultural" speech drew backlash, while Trump released US-Iran deal details. "Earth's Black Box" to be installed in Tasmania. Queensland beat NSW in Origin Game Two.
Pauline Hanson's "monocultural" speech draws criticism; "Earth's Black Box" climate tracker to be in Tasmania; Queensland beats NSW in Origin Game Two; Trump releases US-Iran deal details.
Kutch Police arrested an Imam from Ajmer's Khwaja Saheb Dargah for allegedly facilitating the illegal religious conversion and marriage of a 17-year-old girl from Rapar, Gujarat. The girl was allegedly abducted and assaulted by another accused before being taken to Ajmer for the conversion and Nikah.
An inquest heard a mother whose teenage daughter killed 10-year-old Biddy Porter consulted a naturopathic herbalist about her daughter's behavior instead of seeking mental health support. The mother stated she did not understand or believe in mental health.
A 10-year-old girl, Hania, was killed and her father and brother injured when a Punjab police officer mistakenly shot at them, believing they were fleeing suspects. The officer has been arrested and remanded in custody.
Jude Bellingham's girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro, is embroiled in a public family dispute after her mother, Tina Marie Young, claimed to be living in a Los Angeles homeless shelter and accused Castro of cutting ties and lying about her mental health. Young directly addressed Bellingham in online videos, questioning his involvement.
A 14-year-old girl is charged with three counts of attempted murder and two of possessing a bladed article after stabbings at a Manchester school, with a counter-terrorism unit leading the investigation.
15-year-old Chinese tennis player Sun Xinran becomes world No. 1 in junior girls' rankings after reaching the French Open Juniors final, despite losing to Russian Alisa Oktiabreva 6-2, 6-1 in the final.
Thousands mourn 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose murder by a known suspect with unaddressed child abuse allegations sparks outrage and debate over France's justice system failures.
