Indigenous community members told a federal inquiry they felt dismissed by authorities following an alleged terror attack at an Invasion Day rally in Perth. They highlighted a perceived lack of urgency and condemnation compared to other incidents, and a normalization of racism post-referendum.
A devastating fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district killed 27 people and injured over 60. The blaze, possibly caused by an electrical short circuit, spread rapidly, trapping victims near blocked emergency exits and bathrooms. Survivors described smoke and debris as the main threats.
A devastating fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district killed 27 people and injured over 60. The blaze, possibly caused by an electrical short circuit, spread rapidly, trapping many victims near blocked emergency exits and bathrooms.
In Ecuador, a couple married with their Pekingese dog, Luna, stamping her paw print on the marriage certificate as a symbolic witness. This is part of a new policy allowing "pet friendly" weddings, with over 50 couples having married with their pets since May.
A boat tragedy off Vietnam's Hon May Rut Ngoai island killed 15 Indian tourists. Eyewitnesses blame crew negligence and delayed rescue/medical care for the deaths, stating the speedboat capsized rapidly in rough seas. 17 others were injured, with one critical.
A boy has died in hospital after being struck by a lorry in Epping Road, Chipping Ongar, Essex. The 48-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on bail. Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage.
An inquest heard that an infusion tube delivering medicine to a premature baby at a Hong Kong public hospital was closed for unknown reasons shortly before her death in 2023. Nurses testified they did not know why the valve closed, with one resigning amid media criticism.
A Serbian tourist on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany was nearly sucked out of a window that "detached" mid-air. Other passengers managed to pull him back inside before he sustained serious injuries.
Immigration authorities are reportedly pressuring witnesses, including the brother and co-workers of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, to self-deport after he was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston, Texas. Advocacy groups accuse ICE of trying to remove key witnesses to the incident.
A Palestinian driver for World Central Kitchen, Ahmad Esleem, was shot and killed by an Israeli soldier while delivering food aid in Gaza. Eyewitnesses and the local truckers association claim the shooting was deliberate after drivers were ordered to dismount. The truckers association is considering suspending operations in protest.
The coffin of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, reportedly killed in a US-Israeli bombing raid, has arrived in Karbala, Iraq. Millions are participating in funeral processions, with authorities removing mosque gates for mourners. Delegations from various countries and organizations have gathered to pay respects before the body is transferred to Najaf and then returned to Iran.
Fitness influencer Connor Murphy, 32, died in Thailand after reportedly drowning in a lake following erratic behavior. Authorities are investigating, with unused syringes and pills found. An autopsy and toxicology tests are pending.
A 28-year-old newlywed woman, Akriti, died after allegedly falling from the third floor of a residential complex in Delhi's Lodhi Colony. Her family has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and murder, rejecting the possibility of suicide.
Germany's Federal Court of Justice ruled for Jehovah's Witnesses in a dispute over a unique archive documenting Nazi persecution. The archive, bequeathed by a victim, was sold by her brother to a military museum, leading to a years-long legal battle.
Witnesses to Australia's antisemitism royal commission are facing severe online abuse, including misogynistic attacks on the partner of a Labor MP. Research shows factual reports quickly morph into conspiracy theories, with spikes in both anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim hate following major events.
Witnesses to Australia's antisemitism royal commission are facing severe online abuse, including threats and misogynistic attacks, according to Labor MP Josh Burns. Research presented also shows factual reports quickly morph into conspiracy theories online, with spikes in both anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim hate following major events.
Bill Savitt, the lawyer who successfully represented Twitter against Elon Musk and recently won against him in Musk v. Altman, discusses his strategy for cross-examining formidable witnesses like Musk, emphasizing massive preparation and adapting to unexpected moments in court.
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP of using the Kanhaiya Lal murder case for electoral gains while failing to ensure a speedy trial, alleging that only 21 of 180 witnesses have been examined four years after the incident in Udaipur.
A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower, the city's tallest skyscraper, on Friday. Emergency crews responded to the scene, where a large hole was visible in the upper floors. The cause of the incident and any potential casualties remain unclear as authorities have not issued an official statement.
An eyewitness describes the brutal murder of Mayank Lohar, 21, on a Mumbai local train. An altercation over closing a compartment door during heavy rain escalated when Roshan Suvarna, appearing intoxicated, stabbed Lohar. The witness recounts the ensuing chaos, Suvarna brandishing a knife, and Lohar's death before reaching Borivli station.
British academic Sarah Steele has criticized the US military justice system after being strangled by American fighter pilot Jacob Wulfson in Cambridge, UK. Despite the crime occurring on UK soil, US military police took over the case, leading to a court martial at RAF Lakenheath, which Steele found distressing and archaic.
At least 15 people died in a fire that engulfed a building in Lucknow, India, housing a pet shop and an animation center. The blaze has renewed concerns about fire safety in commercial buildings across India.
A fire in a Lucknow building housing a pet shop and animation center killed at least 15 people on Monday. Many were trapped due to the lack of emergency exits and a blocked staircase. Witnesses described desperate escape attempts, including jumping from windows and climbing cables. An inquiry has been ordered.
A judge has ordered new inquiries into the death of Mango founder Isak Andic, including testimony from family members, therapists, and company executives. A forensic reconstruction of the fatal fall is also planned. Isak's son, Jonathan Andic, remains under investigation for homicide.
