A bomb attack at the Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow killed three people, including the bomber, and wounded 21. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin called it a "brutal terrorist act." No one has claimed responsibility, but Russian war bloggers speculated a link to the Ukraine war.
A woman in her seventies died of heatstroke in her car in Kumamoto, Japan, raising the earthquake's death toll to 36. Officials are now distributing leaflets urging evacuees in cars to stay cool and hydrated to prevent further heat-related deaths.
Robin M. Doyle, 58, of Hickory, NC, was found dead after being reported missing. Registered sex offender Leroy Allen Loper, 54, has been charged with her kidnapping and murder. Evidence suggests Doyle was abducted from her home.
A 38-year-old Scottish woman, Elisabeth-Jane Ross, was found dead in a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens, Greece. Police are investigating with Greek authorities, awaiting cause of death determination.
Roberto Mancini apologizes for leaving Italy's national team for Saudi Arabia in 2023, citing a lack of communication with former federation president Gabriele Gravina. Reappointed as head coach, Mancini aims to redeem the team after three failed World Cup qualifications and faces a potentially divided fanbase in his first match against Belgium on September 25.
Avtar Singh, raised by grandparents in India, spent decades searching for his biological mother. A chance AI query during a holiday led him to a blog post by Nicci Dhamu, whose mother Savinder Kaur Nagi was Avtar's long-lost parent, revealing a complex family history of separation and silence.
A South Korean appeals court acquitted a woman, identified as Kwon, previously convicted of murdering a baby delivered after a 36-week pregnancy termination attempt. The case, which saw two doctors' murder convictions upheld, highlights the legal vacuum in South Korea's abortion laws since decriminalization in 2019.
A 37-year-old cabin crew member was allegedly raped by her cab driver en route to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, on Monday. Police arrested the 23-year-old accused from Shamshabad, who confessed to the crime, and he was remanded in judicial custody.
Hong Kong police arrested five people from two independent bookstores for allegedly selling "seditious" content, sparking concern and a surge in sales of a related book in Taiwan. Taiwan's president and booksellers condemned the arrests, highlighting censorship fears and cross-strait tensions.
A 70-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of British-South African expat Karen Carter, found dead in Trémolat, Dordogne, France, last year. The suspect was initially arrested and released, but further investigations led to formal charges and judicial supervision.
A Melbourne court heard arguments in a rape trial where the prosecution suggested the complainant's inconsistencies enhanced her credibility, while the defense called the case a "horrendous mixture" of lies. The accused faces two counts of rape and one of sexual assault, pleading not guilty.
Singapore's Faishal resigned from cabinet and parliament after inappropriate online and public interactions with a woman led to mutual harassment accusations and police referral. Prime Minister Wong stated Faishal's conduct fell short of expected standards for a political office holder.
Infertility discussions often focus on women, yet male factors cause half of cases, with global sperm counts declining. Toby Trice shared his experience of years of IVF before discovering and resolving his testicular issue with surgery, highlighting guilt and shame.
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.
A 21-year-old woman, married for 16 days, was found dead in a river in Bareilly, India. Her family alleges dowry-related murder by her in-laws. Police are investigating.
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.
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.
London residents express serious concerns about dockless e-bikes and scooters, citing risks to pedestrians and disabled people due to careless riding and improper parking. Letters call for stricter regulation, user registration, insurance requirements, and increased penalties for misuse to ensure public safety and accessibility.
A 28-year-old pregnant woman, 30 weeks into her pregnancy, survived a fall from the seventh floor of a residential building in Vladivostok with only minor bruises. The incident is considered extremely rare, as such falls are typically fatal or result in severe injuries. The woman is under medical supervision and her life is not in danger.
President Trump commented on sexual assault allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, stating the situation depends on believing the accuser and noting differing reactions to similar accusations.
A homeless woman in Dallas, Texas, was rescued after being trapped for days in a ravine filled with mud and sewage. First responders found her extremely weak and dehydrated in 104-degree heat.
A Ukrainian woman, Anastasiia Berezovska, suspected in a Monaco bomb attack on businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, was found shot dead in Ukraine. A Ukrainian military intelligence employee was detained, claiming he killed her with another suspect.
Anastasiia Berezovska, suspected of a bomb attack in Monaco, was found shot dead near Kyiv. Ukrainian prosecutors arrested two men, including a military intelligence officer, in connection with the case, alleging they received crypto payments from Berezovska. The attack injured a Ukraine-born businessman.
The body of Anastasia Berezovskaya, suspected of attempting to murder businessman Vadim Yermolayev in Monaco, was found shot dead near Kiev. She had returned to Ukraine on July 1. An intelligence officer and a former law enforcement officer were detained in connection with the case.
