Ancient DNA from Siberian hunter-gatherer remains reveals plague outbreaks began 5,500 years ago, at least two centuries after Yersinia pestis emerged. The disease devastated sparse communities, with children making up at least two-thirds of the dead at some cemeteries.
New evidence suggests police ignored repeated warnings about the killer of toddler Mason Lee, who died from a ruptured bowel after being punched. His case, along with that of Baby Justin who suffered fatal head injuries, appears to have been mishandled.
The UK government will issue a full state apology to those affected by historical forced adoptions in England. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed the apology, calling it a "shameful period" in UK history, with the Prime Minister expected to make further statements.
Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claims a major political realignment and internal split are imminent within the Samajwadi Party, citing corruption allegations and a purported letter from Ram Gopal Yadav to Amit Shah.
A birthkeeper, Emily Lal, was reported to police by a senior clinician after her client, Stacey Warnecke, died following a home freebirth. Warnecke, a wellness influencer, died from a postpartum hemorrhage after paying Lal $6,000 for support without clinical staff.
A birthkeeper, Emily Lal, was reported to police by a senior clinician after her client, Stacey Warnecke, died following a home freebirth. Warnecke, a wellness influencer, died from a massive postpartum hemorrhage after paying Lal $6,000 for support without clinical staff.
The US military struck a boat in the Eastern Pacific on Tuesday, killing one suspected "narco-terrorist" and leaving two survivors. This operation is part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking routes in Latin America.
Taylor Swift's recent studio appearance in New York has ignited fan speculation, fueled by reports of ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn's rumored new romance with actress Sarah Pidgeon. Despite no evidence linking the events, social media buzzed with jealousy theories.
IGNOU's June-July term-end exams face allegations of question papers being sold on Telegram for Rs 199. The university has alerted regional centres and is investigating, though it claims no evidence of a leak and no papers have been cancelled. An unrelated incident also saw some centres receive the wrong question paper for a PG exam.
A Guardian Australia investigation reveals systemic failures in Queensland police handling of a toddler's death, including dismissing a tip about the killer and withholding evidence from an inquest. The report suggests the system is "working as designed" to protect police from scrutiny.
Marie-Thérèse Garcia, France's oldest female detainee at 79, is on trial in Versailles for the 1995 murder and dismemberment of Sophie Di Dio. A cold case revived by DNA technology, the prosecution alleges Garcia killed Di Dio over a custody dispute and a personal grudge.
A Delhi consumer commission found Realme liable for selling a defective phone that exploded and injured a young man, causing him to miss his civil services exam and lose a year of preparation. The commission awarded him ₹1.5 lakh in compensation.
FIFA's disciplinary committee cleared Australian video review official Shaun Evans of wrongdoing after investigating a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist symbol during Germany's World Cup match. Evans stated the gesture was an unintentional, subconscious twitch.
FIFA's disciplinary committee cleared Australian video review official Shaun Evans of wrongdoing after investigating a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist symbol. The committee found no evidence of a breach of code, accepting Evans' explanation of an unintentional, subconscious twitch.
An Italian court has called for a "comprehensive re-evaluation" of evidence against Palestinian activist Mohammad Hannoun, arrested for allegedly funding Hamas. The Supreme Court of Cassation deemed the evidence, primarily from Israeli intelligence, too "generic" and lacking provenance, raising concerns about the rule of law in Europe.
India has blocked Telegram until June 22, targeting cheating rackets using the platform to defraud students ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The government also ordered Telegram to disable its message-editing feature in India until June 30, preventing the creation of fake paper leak evidence.
A birthkeeper testified at an inquest that her role was not to make a home birth safer, despite being paid $6,000 for support. The woman she assisted died from a postpartum hemorrhage after a freebirth.
The Seoul High Court acquitted former National Security Advisor Seo Hoon and former Coast Guard Commissioner General Kim Hong-hee again in the appellate trial for the 2020 West Sea public official shooting case. The court stated there was no evidence to conclude the deceased did not self-defect, nor could the prosecution confirm it, thus acquitting them of charges of fabricating and using false official documents.
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee found no evidence that referee Shaun Evans breached the code of conduct after being accused of making a white supremacist hand gesture. Evans stated the gesture was an involuntary twitch.
FIFA's disciplinary committee cleared VAR official Shaun Evans after he was accused of making a hand gesture associated with white supremacists. Evans stated he was unaware of the gesture's meaning and it was an involuntary twitch.
Fifa's disciplinary committee has cleared World Cup VAR official Shaun Evans after he was accused of making a hand gesture associated with white supremacists. Evans stated he was unaware of the gesture's meaning and it was an involuntary twitch.
Florida is suing TikTok, accusing the company of violating a state law that restricts social media use for minors. The lawsuit claims TikTok exposes children to harmful content and addictive features, and deceives parents about the risks.
A parent whose daughter died from social media harm criticizes the UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s, arguing it fails to address algorithmic dangers and product safety, citing Australia's experience where similar bans were circumvented.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has proposed a social media ban for under-16s, aiming to enhance online safety. While welcomed by many parents, scientists question the evidence for bans' effectiveness, and campaigners argue it lets social media firms evade platform changes.
