Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, died Saturday after allegedly being thrown from a bridge without safety equipment by rope jumping instructors in Limeira, Brazil. Three men have been arrested, and an investigation into potential murder charges is underway.
Donald Trump announced a deal to end the war on Iran, with a signing expected Friday. He will discuss the deal at the G7 Summit in France. Global oil prices dropped on the news, but details remain scarce.
Raelene Polymiadis, 65, is on trial for allegedly murdering her parents, Brenda and Lynton Anderson, both 94, by injecting them with lethal doses of insulin. The prosecution claims she told a former partner 16 years prior that insulin was a 'perfect murder weapon'.
A home guard, Manjula (32), was fatally stabbed by her husband, Pradeep, in Bengaluru during a reconciliation meeting. Pradeep, addicted to online betting and facing financial issues, lured her to her parental home and attacked her with a knife in front of their children. He was later arrested.
A coroner has found Josh Warneke, 21, was likely murdered with a weapon 16 years ago in Broome, Western Australia. The initial investigation was criticized for botching the case, leading to the acquittal of the man jailed for his killing. The coroner's findings may lead to a new police probe.
A coroner has found Josh Warneke, 21, was likely murdered by blunt force trauma 16 years ago in Broome. The initial investigation was criticized for its poor resourcing and handling of evidence, leading to the acquittal of the man initially jailed for the crime.
A coroner has found Josh Warneke, 21, was likely murdered with a weapon in Broome 16 years ago. The initial police investigation was criticized for lacking resources and proper forensic procedures, leading to the wrongful jailing of Gene Gibson. The coroner will refer findings for further investigation.
A criminal, Israel alias Izrail, carrying a Rs 1 lakh reward, was killed in an encounter with Bangarmau Police and SOG in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. He was wanted for the murder of Baba Milandas and allegedly opened fire on police.
Bobby Andrew Weaver, 31, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder and dismemberment of his neighbour, David Thornton, in Ipswich, Queensland. Weaver shot Thornton, dismembered his body, and buried it in a freezer in the victim's backyard, later stealing $30,000 and faking messages to mislead Thornton's family.
Bobby Andrew Weaver, 31, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his neighbour, David Thornton, in Ipswich, Queensland. Weaver dismembered Thornton's body and buried it in a freezer in the victim's backyard after stealing $30,000 and attempting to deceive Thornton's family.
The daughter of a woman murdered in Canberra expressed her enduring guilt and helplessness, questioning if she could have prevented her mother's death. The killer, Adam James Britt, pleaded guilty to murdering Tiffany Spence in 2022. First responders described the horrific scene, with one quitting his job.
A father and his six-year-old daughter were found dead in a Sydney bay on Saturday in what police are treating as a murder-suicide. A suicide note was found on the hired boat they were in, which was later discovered unattended.
Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after the bodies of a father and his six-year-old daughter were recovered from a bay in Sydney's inner west on Saturday. The man was found in the Parramatta River near an unattended boat, and a friend had previously expressed concerns for their welfare.
A 27-year-old software employee was found dead in a farmhouse swimming pool during a team outing in Hyderabad. Police registered a murder case after the victim's father alleged he was beaten following an altercation. Investigations are ongoing, with over 20 colleagues present and intoxicated at the time.
A 22-year-old woman, S Bhavani, was found dead in her Bengaluru residence on Friday morning. Her boyfriend, Chandrashekhar, was found unconscious beside her. Police suspect murder due to a personal dispute.
Two men convicted of murdering an elderly couple in British Columbia filmed themselves on the victims' roof and posted videos with a murder weapon. Abhijeet Singh, Gurkaran Singh, and Khushveer Toor were found guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of Arnold and Joanne De Jong.
Shirley Firth, 93, is awaiting a retrial in the Dominican Republic for the 2019 murder of her daughter, author Lindsay de Feliz. Firth hopes new evidence will lead to a conviction after previous acquittals.
A 33-year-old Dalit man was allegedly beaten to death in Uttar Pradesh's Lalitpur district after refusing to massage the feet of three men during a liquor party. The accused then dumped his body on the road to stage it as an accident. All three accused have been arrested.
An analysis of National Crime Records Bureau data from 2022-2024 shows Uttar Pradesh outperforming national trends in murder, attempt to murder, rape, kidnapping, and rioting. While rioting and kidnapping saw sharp declines, rape numbers present a layered story. Despite improvements, caveats regarding data registration and classification persist, and the perception of safety remains a key political battleground.
A 22-year-old woman from Sikkim, Ati Hangma Subba, was found murdered in her Bengaluru residence. Police arrested her boyfriend, Purba Lepcha, a hotel waiter, who allegedly killed her with a kitchen knife after an argument over her fidelity. Both had recently moved to the city for work.
An analysis of NCRB data from 2022-2024 shows Uttar Pradesh outperforming national trends in murder, attempt to murder, rape, kidnapping, and rioting. Despite caveats on data recording, UP's crime rates and share of national cases remain below population share.
Thousands rallied outside Belfast City Hall to condemn anti-immigrant violence that erupted after a stabbing blamed on an asylum seeker. Homes and cars were set alight, and police were attacked. Political leaders call for calm amid far-right calls for further protests.
Northern Territory Police have charged a 17-year-old boy with murder after a 21-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in Tennant Creek following an altercation on Friday morning. The victim was found with a neck laceration and declared deceased shortly after. Police are investigating potential links to ongoing feuding in the town.
A 22-year-old man allegedly strangled his 20-year-old sister to death in Banda, India, after she insisted on living with her boyfriend. The accused surrendered to police and confessed to the crime, leading to the recovery of the victim's body from a well.
