The US military struck a boat in the Eastern Pacific on Tuesday, killing one suspected "narco-terrorist" and leaving two survivors. This operation is part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking routes in Latin America.
Taylor Swift's recent studio appearance in New York has ignited fan speculation, fueled by reports of ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn's rumored new romance with actress Sarah Pidgeon. Despite no evidence linking the events, social media buzzed with jealousy theories.
IGNOU's June-July term-end exams face allegations of question papers being sold on Telegram for Rs 199. The university has alerted regional centres and is investigating, though it claims no evidence of a leak and no papers have been cancelled. An unrelated incident also saw some centres receive the wrong question paper for a PG exam.
A Guardian Australia investigation reveals systemic failures in Queensland police handling of a toddler's death, including dismissing a tip about the killer and withholding evidence from an inquest. The report suggests the system is "working as designed" to protect police from scrutiny.
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.
A Delhi consumer commission found Realme liable for selling a defective phone that exploded and injured a young man, causing him to miss his civil services exam and lose a year of preparation. The commission awarded him ₹1.5 lakh in compensation.
FIFA's disciplinary committee cleared Australian video review official Shaun Evans of wrongdoing after investigating a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist symbol. The committee found no evidence of a breach of code, accepting Evans' explanation of an unintentional, subconscious twitch.
FIFA's disciplinary committee cleared Australian video review official Shaun Evans of wrongdoing after investigating a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist symbol during Germany's World Cup match. Evans stated the gesture was an unintentional, subconscious twitch.
An Italian court has called for a "comprehensive re-evaluation" of evidence against Palestinian activist Mohammad Hannoun, arrested for allegedly funding Hamas. The Supreme Court of Cassation deemed the evidence, primarily from Israeli intelligence, too "generic" and lacking provenance, raising concerns about the rule of law in Europe.
India has blocked Telegram until June 22, targeting cheating rackets using the platform to defraud students ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The government also ordered Telegram to disable its message-editing feature in India until June 30, preventing the creation of fake paper leak evidence.
A birthkeeper testified at an inquest that her role was not to make a home birth safer, despite being paid $6,000 for support. The woman she assisted died from a postpartum hemorrhage after a freebirth.
The Seoul High Court acquitted former National Security Advisor Seo Hoon and former Coast Guard Commissioner General Kim Hong-hee again in the appellate trial for the 2020 West Sea public official shooting case. The court stated there was no evidence to conclude the deceased did not self-defect, nor could the prosecution confirm it, thus acquitting them of charges of fabricating and using false official documents.
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee found no evidence that referee Shaun Evans breached the code of conduct after being accused of making a white supremacist hand gesture. Evans stated the gesture was an involuntary twitch.
Fifa's disciplinary committee has cleared World Cup VAR official Shaun Evans after he was accused of making a hand gesture associated with white supremacists. Evans stated he was unaware of the gesture's meaning and it was an involuntary twitch.
FIFA's disciplinary committee cleared VAR official Shaun Evans after he was accused of making a hand gesture associated with white supremacists. Evans stated he was unaware of the gesture's meaning and it was an involuntary twitch.
Florida is suing TikTok, accusing the company of violating a state law that restricts social media use for minors. The lawsuit claims TikTok exposes children to harmful content and addictive features, and deceives parents about the risks.
A parent whose daughter died from social media harm criticizes the UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s, arguing it fails to address algorithmic dangers and product safety, citing Australia's experience where similar bans were circumvented.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has proposed a social media ban for under-16s, aiming to enhance online safety. While welcomed by many parents, scientists question the evidence for bans' effectiveness, and campaigners argue it lets social media firms evade platform changes.
A five-month-old baby, Justin, died from catastrophic head injuries in March 2017. Despite prior concerns raised about his welfare and suspicious injuries, no criminal charges were laid, and the coroner declined an inquest, raising questions about systemic failures in child protection and police investigations.
An investigation links a young Russian diplomat, Evgeny Lyukshin, to a sabotage campaign involving arson attacks on UK politicians and vandalism of mosques. Lyukshin allegedly used social media to recruit individuals, including a Ukrainian builder, offering money and Russian citizenship for acts of provocation and division.
Tasmanian Racing Minister Jane Howlett is under pressure to resign after evidence suggested her office knew about Tasracing messaging that breached election guidelines. A consultant testified that Howlett's senior adviser was aware of the messaging before it was sent, contradicting statutory declarations. Opposition parties are demanding her resignation, drawing parallels to a former minister's departure over legal fees.
The ACT Liberals plan to recriminalise methamphetamine possession and use if elected, citing an "extraordinary" rise in drug use. Harm reduction advocates argue this ignores evidence and stigmatises users, while police association highlights community harm and organised crime.
The ACT Liberals plan to recriminalise methamphetamine possession and use, citing "extraordinary" rises in ACT drug use. Harm reduction advocates argue this ignores evidence and stigmatises users, while police highlight community harm and organised crime.
A father and his six-year-old daughter were found dead in Sydney's Parramatta River. Police are investigating the incident as a possible domestic violence act, with a suicide note discovered providing crucial evidence.
