A code enforcement officer in Hallowell, Maine, narrowly escaped serious injury when a red Ford Mustang mounted the sidewalk and sped towards her. The vehicle missed her by inches before continuing down the street, narrowly missing others. No injuries were reported, with officials attributing the incident to a lodged floor mat.
A woman in Begusarai, Bihar, was allegedly gang-raped by five men who broke into her home. Doctors found and removed a bullet, stone, and wood from her private part. Police have formed an SIT and launched a manhunt for the absconding accused.
A self-styled godman, Radhamohan Mishra, and seven associates were arrested in Pune for allegedly sexually assaulting, physically torturing, and financially exploiting a woman for over 15 years. Police allege the ashram operated as a 'modern gurukul' where children were subjected to abuse and manipulation.
Olivia Miles has rapidly become a WNBA sensation, leading the Minnesota Lynx in scoring and assists. Her dynamic play, compared to legends like Maya Moore, has made her indispensable to the team, especially with Napheesa Collier sidelined. Miles's journey includes a unique college path and a perfectly timed entry into a league with surging rookie salaries.
Doctors in Shenzhen, China, removed two 10cm live sparganum worms from a woman's arm after a year-long lump growth. The parasite likely entered her body through contaminated food prepared on a shared chopping board.
Historically, women have been prominent in film editing, often seen as subordinate roles. However, experts highlight their crucial creative contributions and skill, challenging the notion of editing as unskilled labor and noting the ongoing imbalance in creative leadership positions.
Shmuel Tal, a Melbourne fashion boss, is on trial in New South Wales for 14 charges including sexual assault, allegedly occurring during a four-hour encounter with a sex worker at his Byron Bay villa in November 2023. He denies all charges, with the defense arguing consensual sexual contact.
Gina Rinehart suggested offering free islands near Townsville to Elon Musk for SpaceX satellite construction and launches. She also proposed attracting Taiwan's chip industry with free land and tax holidays, and skilled Israelis for defense manufacturing, advocating for deregulation and tax cuts.
Japanese football fans' habit of cleaning stadiums after matches has gone viral, but a meme contrasting this with domestic scenes has sparked debate about men's contribution to housework in Japan.
An inquest into the death of Stacey Warnecke, who died after a home "freebirth", has been delayed due to new evidence from a forensic analysis of her mobile phone. Warnecke, a 30-year-old nutritionist, died from a postpartum haemorrhage. The birthkeeper, Emily Lal, testified that her role was supportive, not clinical, and she was not responsible for calling an ambulance unless asked.
Corbie Jean Walpole, 25, had her appeal against a seven-and-a-half-year jail sentence dismissed. She was jailed for setting her friend Jake Loader on fire after a misogynistic comment during a night of drinking and drug-taking. Mr Loader suffered severe burns.
Milena Bogojevska pleaded guilty to manslaughter after killing her 85-year-old neighbour, Lolene Whitehand, by stuffing a tea towel in her mouth. Bogojevska then dumped the body in a river and spent over $4,000 of the victim's money online.
A 26-year-old woman in Ambernath, India, died by suicide 1.5 months after her wedding. Her family accuses her doctor husband and in-laws of dowry harassment, physical abuse, and surveillance via CCTV, leading to their arrest.
Tomas Runsten, exlíder de los Ángeles del Infierno, ha sido condenado a 4 años y 5 meses de prisión en Suecia por prostituir a su esposa más de 300 veces. El tribunal también condenó a 28 clientes.
Tomas Runsten, exlíder de los Ángeles del Infierno, ha sido condenado a 4 años y 5 meses de prisión en Suecia por prostituir a su esposa más de 300 veces. El tribunal también condenó a 28 clientes por comprar servicios sexuales.
Susan Morley, 61, is homeless and living in her motorhome on the Gold Coast for three years while awaiting social housing. A victim of fraud and a serious car accident, she joins a growing crisis of older Australian women facing homelessness due to financial hardship and rising costs.
A self-styled guru, Radhamohan Mishra, and seven associates were arrested in Pune for allegedly sexually exploiting and cheating a woman. The guru, from Haryana, had been operating in Pune for eight years, claiming divine powers and subjecting victims to abuse. Police recovered electronic devices and valuables from his bungalow.
A self-styled guru, Radhamohan Mishra, and seven associates were arrested in Pune for allegedly sexually exploiting and cheating a woman. The guru, who claimed divinity, subjected the victim to abuse for 15 years, including forced acts and property transfer. Police recovered electronic devices and jewelry from his bungalow.
A 23-year-old newlywed woman, Mona Sankhwar, died in Etawah three months after her marriage. Her family alleges murder by her in-laws, who claim she committed suicide. Police have detained the father-in-law, while the husband and mother-in-law are absconding.
A woman in Kanpur, India, allegedly stabbed her husband to death after an argument about her relationship with another man. The husband died 11 days later in hospital. The wife has been arrested.
A new, low-cost plastic drape can measure blood loss during childbirth, enabling earlier detection and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage. Trials in four African countries showed a 60% reduction in severe bleeding, death, or surgery, with potential to save tens of thousands of lives globally.
The Martindale family from the US has moved to Russia's Pskov Region. James Martindale, an agricultural machinery specialist, plans to contribute to Russia's farming sector. His son, Daniel, previously provided coordinates of Ukrainian military facilities to Russian security services and later obtained Russian citizenship.
A British couple, Jane and Alan Kelvey, on a yacht in the Channel reported a Russian warship, Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots near them. The couple downplayed the incident, stating it was unnecessary and the Russian account was untrue, emphasizing they were not on a collision course and had right of way.
A Ukrainian drone attacked a bus carrying a children's football team from Gomel, Belarus, in Russia's Bryansk Region. One woman accompanying the team was killed, and seven people, including five children, were hospitalized. Russia has opened a criminal case, calling it a terrorist act.
