An Air India crash in Ahmedabad killed 260, including 4 students. Experts note Indian law inadequately compensates ground victims, unlike passengers, relying on litigation and ex gratia payments. A non-profit urges a statutory framework for strict liability and mandatory compensation.
The family of Keren Ellen Rowland, who disappeared in 1971, believes she may be an early victim of serial killer Ivan Milat, citing similarities in her death and later murders, and alleging police missed opportunities to link him to her case decades ago.
Medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has admitted its staff are accused of sexually abusing at least 59 Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad. Young girls were exploited, with food or jobs offered for sex. MSF sacked 18 staff but couldn't identify others.
A new bill in Congress aims to establish a Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Task Force within the Justice Department, months after the disbandment of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET). The proposal seeks to improve coordination for investigating and prosecuting crypto theft while keeping market regulation separate.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess, has been sentenced to four years in prison by the Oslo district court for multiple offenses, including two counts of rape and assault. He was acquitted of two other rape charges and can appeal the verdict.
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.
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.
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.
An Ebola outbreak in the DRC's Ituri province has seen 676 cases and 136 deaths. Four nuns caring for an infant who died from the virus have fallen ill. Frontline workers face supply shortages and conflict hinders response, while travel restrictions are criticized.
In Rio de Janeiro's Vila Cruzeiro favela, artists and children repainted Saint Luke's Square with national colours, transforming a site of trauma from a deadly police operation into a symbol of community resilience and national pride ahead of the World Cup.
Two Chinese nationals, identified as Wang and Li, were robbed at gunpoint by masked motorbike riders near Mexico City International Airport. One suspect has been arrested, and the victims have returned to China after receiving assistance from the Chinese embassy.
Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong are holding a month-long fundraiser to support families impacted by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines. The campaign aims to raise HK$20,000 for urgent needs like food, water, and medicine in affected regions, particularly Mindanao.
The International Committee of the Red Cross warns of an increasing risk that thousands of Palestinians buried under Gaza's rubble may never be identified. Recovery efforts are slow due to a lack of heavy machinery, with many victims yet to be retrieved, complicating identification by DNA and forensic experts.
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.
Victims of Cambodia's scam industry, many from African nations, are left stranded and vulnerable after a government crackdown on compounds. Despite rescues, many face homelessness, exploitation, and lack of support, struggling to return home.
An official expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of young people in Starobelsk, emphasizing that their loss represents a significant blow to the future of the LNR and Russia. He called for remembrance of the victims and unforgiving justice for the perpetrators.
DMK president M.K. Stalin accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's government of functioning as a 'xerox copy' of the BJP, alleging attempts to weaken the opposition by inducting AIADMK MLAs. Stalin also criticized the government's handling of women's safety issues and the alleged involvement of ruling party functionaries in recent crimes.
England's football team had training equipment stolen before arriving in Kansas City. Vehicles transferring equipment to their base were broken into, with balls and boots feared missing. Police are investigating and have made two arrests.
England's football team experienced a security breach when their match boots, along with official tournament balls and training equipment, were stolen en route to their World Cup training camp in Kansas City, Missouri. The incident occurred during transport from their Florida base, impacting star players' gear and presenting a challenge for the Football Association ahead of their opening match against Croatia.
Google has filed a lawsuit against Outsider Enterprise, an alleged Chinese cybercrime network using AI to send mass scam texts and create fake websites. The operation, which impersonates brands like Google, has defrauded hundreds of thousands of victims, with estimated losses in the millions and potentially billions from stolen credit cards.
Families of victims from the Air India Boeing accident, which occurred a year ago, are still seeking answers and justice. While compensation has been received, closure remains elusive. The Federation of Indian Pilots is pushing for a judicial probe, and families hope for a memorial.
On the first anniversary of the Air India Flight 171 crash, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) failed to release a report, missing the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) recommended 12-month deadline. The Federation of Indian Pilots requested no interim report due to controversy surrounding the accident's cause.
A year after Air India flight AI171 crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241 onboard and 19 on the ground, families of UK-based victims express deep frustration over the lack of answers from investigators and support from authorities.
Survivors of grooming and child sexual exploitation in England and Wales, who were wrongly criminalized, say new laws to pardon 'child prostitution' offences do not go far enough, leaving many with lasting criminal records.
