Hundreds of mourners gathered at a temple in Thailand on Monday to remember Naphat Chaimar, a 12-year-old girl who became the youngest victim of last week’s deadly school shooting in Nonthaburi province. Among those attending the funeral was the father of the 14-year-old boy accused of carrying out the attack. In an emotional encounter, Nithi […]
Jason Arday death sparks calls for inquiry as friends accuse media of a “vicious witch hunt
The death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday has triggered a growing backlash over the media scrutiny he faced in the final weeks of his life, with thousands of people now demanding an investigation into how the story was reported. More than 30,000 people, including Labour MP Diane Abbott and actress Jameela Jamil, have signed […]
US Women in Politics Spark Conversation About Balancing Family and Career
For some women in American politics, the question of when to have children is becoming increasingly difficult to separate from the demands of a political career. For Democratic Representative Sara Jacobs, the decision led her to freeze her eggs. Last summer, the 37-year-old California lawmaker would sometimes rush to her office in Congress to administer […]
Sydney Towle Obituary: Dartmouth Graduate and Cancer Advocate Dies at 26
The world is mourning the loss of Sydney Towle, a 26-year-old Dartmouth College graduate and cancer advocate whose openness, courage and determination touched thousands of people during her nearly three-year battle with a rare and aggressive cancer. Sydney died after battling cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer affecting the bile ducts. Diagnosed at just 23, she chose […]
Banbridge Obituary: Taylor Hill Died Suddenly
The town of Banbridge is grieving following the sudden death of Taylor Hill, a beloved son, friend and talented footballer whose unexpected passing has left those who knew him devastated. Taylor’s mother, Anna Hill, announced the heartbreaking news in an emotional tribute, sharing the pain of losing her son while celebrating the life and character […]
36-Year-Old Woman Dies After SUV Crashes Into Light Pole on I-270 Ramp
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 36-year-old woman has died after her SUV veered off an Interstate 270 entrance ramp and slammed into a light pole in Columbus early Saturday morning. Maxine Ohakim was driving a white Honda CR-V shortly after 3 a.m. when the crash occurred on the ramp from East Main Street toward northbound I-270. […]
Funeral Held for Indigenous Australian Girl Whose Death Sparked Riots in Alice Springs
SYDNEY — Hundreds of mourners gathered in Alice Springs on Saturday to farewell a five-year-old Indigenous girl whose death in April sent shockwaves across Australia and triggered violent unrest in the outback town. The child, known under Indigenous custom as Kumanjayi Little Baby, was allegedly killed in April, prompting widespread anger in Alice Springs. The […]
Earthquake Leaves 47 Dead as Thousands Flee Homes
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has killed at least 47 people in Indonesia, injured dozens more and sent thousands of terrified residents fleeing their homes on the island of Flores. The earthquake struck shortly after 6 a.m. on Saturday off the coast of East Nusa Tenggara province, around 68 kilometres northwest of Ende, according to […]
Heathrow Roads Reopen After Burst Water Main Triggers Travel Chaos
Access roads to Heathrow Airport have reopened after a burst water main caused widespread flooding and severe traffic disruption earlier in the morning. The flooding on the Inner Ring Road West temporarily cut off access to Heathrow’s Central Terminal Area, which serves Terminals 2 and 3 and includes several airport buildings and connecting roads. Heathrow […]
Bella Ramsey: ‘I wish I had made the most of being a rebellious teenager’
Bella Ramsey has admitted they sometimes regret being too sensible during their teenage years, saying they wish they had been more rebellious and enjoyed the freedom of adolescence. Ramsey became a household name after appearing in Game of Thrones at just 11. Because much of their teenage life was spent working alongside adults, they never […]