Ukrainian drone attacks across multiple Russian regions resulted in the interception of 223 drones. However, attacks in Voronezh and Crimea caused two deaths, including a three-year-old boy, and injured several others, including children, also leading to power outages and infrastructure damage.
At least 144 refugees and migrants are dead or missing after multiple maritime incidents off Mauritania's coast, part of the dangerous Atlantic migration route to Europe. UNHCR reported 387 people rescued, with one vessel losing 143 lives after drifting for 25 days.
Iran reports 50 killed, 500+ injured in US airstrikes since June 27, including 5 women and 2 children among fatalities, and 32 women and 18 minors injured.
A cargo truck collided with vehicles responding to an earlier accident on a highway in Jalisco, Mexico, killing at least 9 people, including two children. Ten others were injured, including National Guard officers and four US citizens. The crash caused multiple vehicles to catch fire.
Two men have died after entering the water at Seaton Carew beach in County Durham to help two children in difficulty. Police confirmed both children were safe, but the men were pronounced dead after being brought ashore. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.
The Magnolia Mother's Trust (MMT) in Jackson, Mississippi, offers $1,000 monthly for 12 months to extremely low-income Black mothers, aiming to alleviate poverty and build community. Launched in 2018, it provides unconditional financial support, enabling recipients to cover expenses, pursue goals, and experience 'pure joy' and 'relief'.
A mother, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and her daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, were found dead at their home near Bedford. Police are seeking Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, who left the UK on Saturday. The family has expressed "unimaginable loss" and gratitude for support.
A woman in China's Henan province has gained online acclaim for helping her husband, Zhao Jinqian, emerge from a years-long vegetative state by biting his toes to stimulate his nerves. Zhao fell from a roof in 2019 while saving a child, suffering severe brain injuries.
At least eight people, including two children aged 10 and 6, were killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza on Wednesday. Incidents included strikes near a school and on a tent for displaced people, with the Israeli military stating it struck fighters but was unaware of casualties. These attacks follow a US-brokered ceasefire in October, with Gaza's Health Ministry reporting over 1,000 deaths since then due to alleged Israeli violations.
A mother and her two children were found dead at a property in Great Denham, Bedfordshire, prompting a murder investigation. Police believe the suspect, known to the victims, has fled the country. Officers responded to welfare concerns and discovered the bodies after forcing entry.
Bedfordshire Police have launched a murder investigation after a mother and her two children were found dead at a property on Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham. A suspect, known to the victims, is believed to have left the country.
Prince Harry was denied a stay at Buckingham Palace due to a missed deadline for accepting an invitation, highlighting ongoing tensions with King Charles. His children will not visit London as a security deal with the government remains unresolved.
Five people have died from rabies in Bali this year, with nearly 30,000 animal bites reported between January and May. Mass vaccination is deemed urgent, especially in Jembrana regency, following recent attacks and fatalities.
Clifton George has been convicted of killing his partner, Annabel Rook. Annabel was the founder of MamaSuze, an organization helping refugee women, and a mother of two. Annie Kelly discusses Annabel's life and death with her friend Catherine Milne and parents Peter and Susanna Rook.
A private sleeper bus crashed into a car and plunged off the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, killing five people, including two children, and injuring eight others. Preliminary investigations suggest the bus driver may have dozed off.
Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo, playing in Venezuela, lost his wife Yanina Maranella and two children, Aarón and Ainhoa, in the recent 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that devastated Caracas and La Guaira, destroying their home. Another player, Héctor Bello, also lost his wife Andrea.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 1,719 people, including the wife and two children of Argentinian footballer Lucas Trejo and the wife of local player Héctor Bello, who died shielding their infant.
Two children, aged 2 and 4, died after being found unconscious in their family car in France amid record heat. Separately, 40 people have drowned across France seeking to cool off from extreme temperatures. The country is experiencing its hottest weather since 1947.
Two young children, aged two and four, were found dead in a car in Carpentras, France, on Monday. Authorities believe the extreme heatwave, which has brought record temperatures across Europe, is the most likely cause of their deaths. The incident highlights the severe health risks associated with the ongoing heat.
A severe heatwave across Europe has led to at least 18 deaths in France, including two children found in a hot car. Temperature records were broken in several cities, with Bordeaux reaching 41.9°C. Europe is warming at double the global rate.
Europe is experiencing a severe heat wave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas. France has reported multiple deaths, including two children found in a car. Germany's lifeguard association noted six drowning deaths over the weekend. Britain's Met Office issued a rare red warning for extreme heat.
Two young children were found dead in a car in southern France amid a severe heatwave. Authorities suspect the extreme temperatures are the cause. The deaths follow those of elderly individuals and swimming accident victims, as France and other European nations issue extreme heat warnings.
Parents of a two-month-old infant, Danny, accused authorities of neglecting his needs, including access to breastmilk, while he was hospitalized in Hong Kong. The child was admitted with fever and cough and was being monitored for potential meningitis.
Ukrainian forces conducted 11 attacks on settlements in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) in the last 24 hours, resulting in two civilian deaths and six injuries, including two children. Reports also indicated four civilian injuries on June 20.
