Preston Tolth, the only person convicted in connection with the 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay, was arrested in Phoenix for burglary after being released early from federal prison. His arrest raises questions about his return to federal custody and adds to the frustration of Begay's family.
Singaporean student Siti Aishah Siregar, 20, was found safe in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, after vanishing from home. She met an online gaming friend there, stating she left due to strict parental control. Investigations reveal she transferred money to an unknown person, raising scam concerns.
The lake whitefish, once a staple of the Great Lakes' ecosystem and economy, is vanishing due to invasive quagga and zebra mussels, which have devastated its food chain. Biologists warn the species could disappear from parts of the Great Lakes within five years.
Police say the disappearance of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh remains unresolved and deeply troubling four decades on. Her family has marked the 40th anniversary with previously unseen photographs, as detectives continue to probe possible stalking links.
An independent autopsy commissioned by Nolan Wells' family ruled his death "undetermined" pending further investigation, civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced. The report found no fractures but noted a skull discoloration, with the pathologist unable to rule out non-accidental factors. Wells' body was found off a Mississippi island after friends returned without him, prompting calls for transparency.
Newly discovered letters from legendary mountaineer George Mallory, written before his 1924 disappearance on Mount Everest, reveal his first sight of the peak as "a terrible formidable mountain" and his concern that "the ink has begun to freeze." The collection, including his widow's letters, was auctioned for £87,040.
A new climate record from a cave stalagmite on Indonesia's Flores island suggests a severe drought around 50,000 years ago likely caused the extinction of Homo floresiensis, the 'hobbit' human relative. The drought may have forced them to migrate, potentially encountering modern humans for the first time.
Police in Victoria, Australia, arrested a 16-year-old boy after human remains, believed to be those of missing 13-year-old Layla Jeffery, were found during a large-scale search. The incident has deeply shocked the small rural community of Donald.
Over the past few years, 11 individuals allegedly linked to top-secret US research have died or vanished, fueling a conspiracy theory of a clandestine operation silencing insiders. What began as isolated incidents has become a mainstream obsession, prompting a federal investigation and tracing its origins to a 1977 British TV episode.
Six years after the disappearance of Delphine Jubillar, her husband Cédric has confessed to his responsibility in her disappearance in a letter to his lawyer. This confession brings hope to the family and the village of Cagnac-les-Mines for the truth to finally emerge and for the body to be found.
The Indian government has ordered ZEE5 to remove the film 'Satluj' (formerly 'Punjab 95') citing security grounds. The movie, about human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, was released on OTT after a three-year delay due to censor objections, reopening painful memories for families of victims from Punjab's turbulent past.
The Indian government has ordered ZEE5 to remove the film 'Satluj,' starring Diljit Dosanjh, citing security concerns. The movie, which depicts human rights abuses by Punjab Police, was released on the OTT platform under a new name after facing censorship issues for theatrical release.
The temporary ban on the Punjabi film 'Satluj', depicting alleged extrajudicial killings during Punjab's militancy, has stirred painful memories for families claiming loved ones disappeared or died in fake encounters. Victims' relatives advocate for the film's screening to acknowledge this historical chapter.
Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh lauded Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Satluj' for its portrayal of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's fight for justice. The film, recently removed from Indian OTT platforms, highlights alleged illegal disappearances and secret cremations in Punjab.
An 11-year-old girl, missing since Saturday, was found dead in a sack in Baruipur, West Bengal. Protests erupted, leading to a road blockade. Police have detained one person and are investigating the cause of death, with allegations of forced abduction.
A 60-year-old man, Aslam Sheikh, died after falling into an uncovered manhole on Khairani Road in Sakinaka, Mumbai, during civic drain maintenance. Eyewitnesses reported he was talking on his phone and didn't see the opening. A search operation found his body downstream. Political leaders visited the site, criticizing the lack of safety measures.
The FBI is investigating several ransom notes received after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, discounting some as extortion attempts while evaluating others for legitimacy. Authorities believe Guthrie was kidnapped on Feb. 1, with evidence including blood found near her home and surveillance footage of a masked man.
The FBI is evaluating several ransom notes received following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. While some notes have been dismissed as extortion attempts, others are still under review as the investigation continues into her suspected kidnapping on Feb. 1. Blood was found near her home, and surveillance footage shows a masked man.
Federal investigators have determined that three messages related to the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, were not authentic. The FBI believes two ransom notes and a subsequent message claiming knowledge of abductors were fake, raising new questions about the 84-year-old's vanishing.
Bengaluru's Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda expressed dismay over the ineffectiveness of the Animal Birth Control program, questioning the marginal reduction in stray dogs despite spending Rs 100 crore. He also questioned the fate of 20 lakh saplings planted over two decades, with only 9 lakh trees accounted for.
A ransom note in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of Savannah Guthrie, suggests her death was not intentional. Authorities withhold note details to verify future communications, while the search for her continues.
A ransom note reportedly connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, states she died shortly after vanishing from her Arizona home, according to law enforcement sources cited by CNN. Authorities are investigating the note's authenticity, and the Guthrie family has not commented.
The Supreme Court reinstated Pedro Hernandez's murder conviction for the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz. The justices, in a 6-3 vote, overturned a federal appeals court decision that had reversed the verdict, allowing prosecutors to proceed with a third trial.
German journalist Eva Maria Michelmann, who went missing in Syria in January while reporting on the civil war, has returned to Germany. Her lawyer confirmed her release and return, stating she arrived Friday afternoon. The circumstances of her disappearance and detention remain unclear.
