A 35-year-old schoolteacher, Leah Stewart, has had her arm amputated and is in critical condition after a suspected 3.5-meter great white shark attack at Coogee beach. The incident has sparked a political debate on beach safety, with calls for a shark cull rejected by the NSW Premier.
India began their Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a 64-run victory over Pakistan in Birmingham. Deepti Sharma took five wickets as India restricted Pakistan to 106 after posting 170/6, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 68.
An Australian girl, Hania, was killed and two family members injured in Pakistan's Punjab province during a mistaken shooting by police responding to a robbery. An officer opened fire, believing suspects were fleeing in the family's car. The family, from Perth, was visiting relatives.
Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, acquitted of rape charges but convicted of lesser offenses, faces sentencing after a seven-week trial that detailed his drug addiction and sexual encounters. The case has impacted the Norwegian royal family's popularity.
Howard Hendrick, a decorated WWII Lancaster bomber pilot and Order of Australia recipient, has died at 102. Remembered for his service and generosity, Hendrick was a beloved figure in Loxton, South Australia, where he was honored with a street naming and Citizen of the Year award.
A 10-year-old girl, Hania, was killed and her father and brother injured when a Punjab police officer mistakenly shot at them, believing they were fleeing suspects. The officer has been arrested and remanded in custody.
A 10-year-old Australian girl, Hania, was mistakenly shot and killed by police in Punjab, Pakistan, while her father and brother were injured. Police claim officers mistook the family's car for the suspects' escape vehicle during a robbery response. An investigation is underway, and the involved officer has been arrested.
A young Australian girl, Hania Ahmed, was mistakenly shot dead by a Pakistani police officer during a robbery incident in Punjab province. The officer discharged his weapon after suspects fired at him, leading to the tragic death of the girl and injuries to her father and brother. The robbers were later killed in a separate encounter.
Two police officers were arrested and suspended after being accused of molesting a local woman and assaulting her family at Kainchi Dham, India. The incident led to protests by residents and traders against the police administration.
Nestory Irankunda, 20, made history as the youngest Socceroos player to score in a World Cup match, netting the opening goal against Türkiye. The Adelaide-born player's achievement has sparked immense pride and emotion within his family and community.
A Pakistani police officer has been arrested after mistakenly shooting dead Hania Ahmed, a young Australian girl on holiday with her family in Punjab province. The incident occurred during a robbery where the girl's family was taken hostage. The officer fired his weapon, believing the suspects were fleeing in the victims' car, tragically hitting Hania and injuring her father and brother. The robbers were later killed in a separate police encounter.
A nine-year-old girl from Perth, Hania Ahmed, was fatally shot in Pakistan after local police mistook her family for armed robbers during a holiday visit. The incident occurred when police opened fire as the family tried to flee a robbery scene. Hania's father and brother were wounded, and her school principal expressed grief and called for a fair investigation.
A BJP Yuva Morcha functionary, Vinod Kumar Kashyap, was killed in Dehradun after a dispute over irrigation water escalated into an attack on his family. The violence led to highway blockades, arson, demolition, and internet suspensions as communal tension spread.
Japan marks 25 years of women-only train carriages, sparking debate on their necessity. A woman recounts a terrifying experience from her youth, highlighting the ongoing concerns about safety on public transport.
Roy Hattersley, a prominent figure in the Labour Party and a prolific author, has passed away at the age of 93. Known for his decades of service, including as deputy leader and a minister, Hattersley was remembered by colleagues as a "giant of the Labour movement" and a "socialist of deep conviction."
Jude Bellingham's girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro, is embroiled in a public family dispute after her mother, Tina Marie Young, claimed to be living in a Los Angeles homeless shelter and accused Castro of cutting ties and lying about her mental health. Young directly addressed Bellingham in online videos, questioning his involvement.
The family of Indian seafarer Nishanth Uirthanathan, who died aboard the MT Celestial in Oman waters, is demanding justice and the repatriation of his body. His wife alleges a lack of communication from the shipping company and seeks support for their two young children. The Indian Embassy in Muscat is coordinating with Omani authorities for the body's return.
The wife of Indian seafarer Nishanth Uirthanathan, who died aboard the MT Celestial in Omani waters, is demanding justice and the repatriation of his body. The family alleges a lack of communication from the shipping company and requests government support, including a permanent career opportunity.
Egypt, despite winning the Africa Cup of Nations seven times, has never won a World Cup match. Star player Mohamed Salah, carrying an injury, aims to lead the Pharaohs to their first victory in their fourth appearance, a feat that would cement his legacy.
A nine-year-old Australian girl, Hania Ahmed, was killed and two family members injured when Pakistani police allegedly opened fire on their car in Chakwal, mistaking them for robbery suspects. The family, visiting from Perth, was targeted after confronting robbers. Police claim the two primary suspects were later killed in a "police encounter". An investigation is underway.
James Boyard, Haiti's Defense Ministry chief of staff and a security expert, was kidnapped with his wife and US citizen daughter by armed men in Port-au-Prince. Ransom was demanded, and the Ti Bwa gang leader is suspected. This highlights the escalating gang violence and power vacuum in Haiti since 2021.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray called a meeting with his nine Lok Sabha MPs amid speculation of a potential split. While the party claimed all MPs were present, five attended virtually due to valid reasons, with four physically present.
A 44-year-old BJP functionary, Vinod, was allegedly beaten to death in Dehradun's Bairagiwala village during a dispute over irrigation. Three family members were critically injured. Authorities demolished alleged illegal structures belonging to the accused, and security forces were deployed.
A 19-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her father inside a police station in Banda, India, on Friday. The incident occurred shortly after she was recovered by police and reunited with her family, having eloped with a neighbor.
