Jessica Beckett, 45, was denied bail in a WA court after being charged with attempted people smuggling. She claims she was only paid $20,000 to sail a yacht to Indonesia and was unaware it was part of a plan to smuggle a fugitive bikie, Dylan Cvek.
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 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.
Leah Stewart, 35, was critically injured by a great white shark while swimming at Coogee Beach in Sydney. Rescued by an off-duty lifeguard, she suffered severe leg and arm injuries and underwent surgery at St Vincent’s Hospital. Local authorities closed beaches and deployed drones to scan for sharks, with the NSW government considering new safety measures.
Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas died while rope jumping at Ponte do Esqueleto in Limeira, Brazil. She was launched from the bridge without safety equipment, despite onlookers' warnings. Footage shows the incident, and previous jumps by the same company used safety cords.
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.
Following a shark attack in Sydney, former PM Tony Abbott called for shark culling. Experts like Prof. Rob Harcourt and Prof. Culum Brown argue this is unscientific and politically motivated, stating culls won't reduce risk and could harm ecosystems. NSW Premier Chris Minns ruled out a cull, citing protected species status and lack of evidence for effectiveness, suggesting technology like drones instead.
A 21-year-old woman died after a rope jumping accident in São Paulo, Brazil. She was launched off a bridge without a safety cord, leading to a 40-meter fall. Three men have been arrested for homicide.
New evidence reveals Queensland police failures prior to toddler Mason Lee's death 10 years ago. Donald Trump calls for restraint after Israel targets Beirut, with a US-Iran ceasefire deal shaky. Farmers battle a severe mouse plague across Australia's grain belt, and the Socceroos start their World Cup campaign with a win.
A Tasmanian woman, Annie, faced harassment and sexual assault from a neighbor, but was forced to pay rent after breaking her lease. Support services and advocates argue this highlights critical gaps in tenancy laws, prompting a review.
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun's recent US trip has drawn attention from US security circles due to her meetings with individuals allegedly linked to China and under scrutiny by US agencies for influence activities and operating overseas police stations.
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.
A 21-year-old Brazilian woman, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, died Saturday after staff at a rope jumping event in São Paulo state launched her from a 40-meter bridge without attaching her safety rope. Witnesses reported the lifeline was not connected to her harness before she was released.
A 27-year-old woman, Snehal Sawant, was critically injured after being stabbed multiple times in the neck and waist in Palghar, Maharashtra. The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred Friday evening near Gold Cinema. Police suspect a personal dispute and are searching for the absconding accused.
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.
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.
The family of Katie Beattie, found dead in her flat in July 2024, are campaigning for answers after police initially ruled her death not suspicious. They have now successfully applied for a review of the investigation, citing her fears of 'predators' and alleged inconsistencies in the initial inquiry.
A Bareilly woman's 8-year UPSC preparation journey, involving multiple attempts and significant emotional/financial strain, concluded with an entry-level ₹18,000 job in Gurugram. Her candid account highlights the critical need for a 'Plan B' for aspirants facing the reality of failure.
India's total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9, below the 2.1 needed to sustain its population. Factors include better education, access to contraceptives, rising costs of living, and a growing focus on careers, leading many young people to choose fewer or no children.
Drones are now flying over Coogee Beach to monitor shark activity after a ban preventing their use near Sydney Airport was temporarily lifted following a recent shark attack. The NSW government is considering all options, including shark culls, to enhance safety.
A 21-year-old woman, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, died after falling approximately 40 meters during a bungee jump in Limeira, Brazil, because she was not connected to the safety rope. The accident occurred Saturday morning at the "Ponte do Esqueleto" (Skeleton Bridge). Six people were arrested in connection with the incident.
An off-duty volunteer lifeguard, Charlie Verco, rescued a woman from a shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney. Verco described being in a state of panic himself while pulling the 35-year-old woman, who suffered severe leg and arm wounds, to shore. She is in critical but stable condition.
An off-duty volunteer lifeguard, Charlie Verco, described his panic while rescuing a 35-year-old woman bitten by a shark at Coogee Beach, Sydney. He paddled the victim to shore, applying first aid until emergency services arrived. The beach remains closed.
An elite paddleboarder, Charlie Verco, rescued a woman in her 30s from a shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney. Verco described the shark as approximately 3.5 meters long and noted the woman sustained critical arm and leg injuries. Beaches in the area were closed following the incident.
