Prisoner letters reveal horrific conditions in H Unit, Oklahoma's underground 'tombs,' with no natural light, vermin, violence, and psychological torture. Experts call it cruel and inhuman treatment.
Iranian writer Hamid Asefi and others report severe beatings, torture, and deaths in custody following arrests amid a wider crackdown. Detainees describe physical abuse, starvation, mock executions, and sexual assault, with rights groups documenting widespread ill-treatment.
Activists from a Gaza aid flotilla detained by Israel allege sexual assault, rape, and violence by Israeli forces. Israel denies the claims, stating detainees were treated lawfully. The allegations add pressure on Israeli authorities following criticism of their handling of the incident.
Activists on a humanitarian aid flotilla to Gaza seized by Israel have accused the military of sexual assault, violence, and rape during their detention. Israel has denied the allegations, stating detainees are treated according to law and with basic rights.
Veena Kumari, 25, died after falling from her terrace in west Delhi, minutes after a distress call to her sister. Her family alleges years of dowry-related harassment and assault. Police have arrested her husband and brother-in-law.
Hina Bano, a 22-year-old midfielder from Lucknow, has been called up to the Indian senior women's hockey team. Her journey was marked by family resistance and violence, but her persistence led her to overcome these challenges.
A teacher, Jamie Varley, is on trial for the murder and abuse of his 13-month-old adopted son. Prosecutors allege the child suffered frequent beatings and sexual assaults. Medical experts testified that the child's condition contradicted the father's account of a bathtub incident, raising serious questions about the events leading to the boy's death.
Prince Yadav, an LSG pacer, honed his skills playing tennis-ball cricket in his village. He still plays the game, crediting it for his arm speed and yorkers. Despite a past age-fudging ban, he is now a rising uncapped Indian fast bowler. He learns from seasoned players like Mohammed Shami and Zaheer Khan.
