Two women, Vanessa Tjongarero-Henderson and Samantha Raebel, charged with first-degree murder, were apprehended in Genoa, Ohio, after a woman who offered them shelter realized they were fugitives. The suspects were sought in connection with the death of Tjongarero-Henderson's mother in Maryland.
A jobless man, Ng Ka-sing, is on trial for murdering his girlfriend, Yip Tsz-ching, in Hong Kong four years ago. He claims he accidentally beat her to death while trying to keep her awake for weight loss, a plea of manslaughter prosecutors rejected. He is also charged with illegal body disposal.
A court hearing for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was delayed Tuesday because prosecutors failed to notify jail officials of his required transport. The hearing is rescheduled for Wednesday.
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.
An Indian-origin man, Maulik Dhandhukia, threw his six-year-old daughter into Sydney's Parramatta River before jumping in himself in a suspected murder-suicide. Both drowned, and a suicide note was found on the rented boat.
An Indian-origin man, Maulik Dhandhukia, threw his six-year-old daughter into Sydney's Parramatta River before jumping in himself in a suspected murder-suicide. Both drowned, and a suicide note was found on the rented boat.
Luigi Mangione, 28, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will appear in state court Tuesday. The trial, stemming from a December 2024 killing, is set for September, with Mangione also facing federal charges.
Marie-Thérèse Garcia, 79 ans, comparaît pour l'enlèvement, la séquestration et le meurtre de Corinne Di Dio, retrouvée démembrée en 1995. L'affaire, non élucidée pendant des décennies, implique également l'ex-compagnon de la victime, en fuite.
Vickrum Digwa, 23, convicted of murdering Henry Nowak, has had his life sentence referred to the Court of Appeal under the UK's Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The referral by Solicitor General Ellie Reeves aims to review the minimum 21-year term.
Ten years after Jo Cox's murder, her sister Kim Leadbeater fears political discourse has worsened, marked by increased intolerance, far-right unrest, and online abuse. Experts and MPs discuss the shift from economic to identity politics, amplified by social media, and the challenges of fostering constructive dialogue.
Ten years after Jo Cox's murder, her sister Kim Leadbeater fears "kinder, gentler politics" has failed, with intolerance and division worsening. Experts cite identity politics, social media, and scapegoating as key drivers. Politicians face increased threats, impacting recruitment and safety.
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.
A defence lawyer suggested in court that a 94-year-old father accused of being murdered by his daughter might have administered insulin to himself. Raelene Polymiadis, 65, denies murdering her parents, Brenda and Lynton Anderson, who died 14 months apart.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor visited Alice Springs and met the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a 5-year-old girl allegedly abducted and murdered. Taylor and Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price laid flowers at a memorial and discussed the need for better town camp conditions and justice. Taylor also questioned the effectiveness of federal funding for Central Australia.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor visited Alice Springs and met with the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a five-year-old girl allegedly abducted and murdered. Taylor, accompanied by Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, also laid flowers at a memorial and discussed concerns about Indigenous funding and town camp conditions.
A Canberra man is accused of attempted murder after allegedly whispering "I'm going to kill you" to his wife before stabbing her with a kitchen knife. The ACT Supreme Court heard the couple faced marriage difficulties, and the accused had removed his wife from his will. The defence argues there was no intention to kill.
A third man has been found guilty of the murder of 14-year-old Ethan Hoac in a 2023 machete attack in Melbourne. The driver of the SUV that crashed into Ethan before two passengers stabbed him was convicted of murder.
Jamie Varley, a teacher, has been convicted of murdering 13-month-old Preston Davey, whom he adopted with his partner. Varley's partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, was convicted of related offenses. The child suffered extensive abuse and died from airway obstruction.
A man with a history of domestic violence has been sentenced to life in prison for the "protracted and highly brutal murder" of his 22-year-old wife in Katherine, Australia. The victim suffered multiple severe injuries. The perpetrator also received sentences for two previous assaults against her.
A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 21 years and six months for the "protracted and highly brutal murder" of his 22-year-old wife in Katherine, Australia. The victim suffered multiple severe injuries, and the perpetrator also had a history of domestic violence.
A coronial inquest has started into the 2020 murder of 10-year-old Bridgette "Biddy" Porter in NSW. The killer, diagnosed with schizophrenia and experiencing psychosis, was found not criminally responsible. The inquest aims to provide answers to Biddy's parents and identify systemic failings to prevent future deaths.
Kim Leadbeater, sister of murdered MP Jo Cox, believes political division in the UK is now worse than during the Brexit referendum. Speaking on the 10th anniversary of Cox's murder, she urged public figures to counter divisive voices and promote positive stories about the country.
Kim Leadbeater, sister of murdered MP Jo Cox, believes political division in the UK is worse than during the Brexit referendum. Speaking on the 10th anniversary of Cox's murder, she urged politicians and public figures to counter divisive voices and promote positive stories.
Yonhap News Agency reports on a US-Iran MOU for a 60-day ceasefire, leading to Seoul stocks opening higher. President Lee Jae Myung to attend G7 summit. Import prices fell in May due to lower oil prices. Appeals court upholds acquittals in a 2020 N.K. border murder case.
