Few years on the Earth
Hira Mokariya 
The death of 12-year-old Mia Lucas has cast a stark light on critical gaps within paediatric mental health and diagnostic care in England, after an inquest concluded that failures to identify an underlying autoimmune brain disorder may have contributed to the tragedy. Mia, described by her mother as a happy, healthy child for nearly all … Read more
Roger Laurence Borkum’s life was shaped by both tragedy and resilience, beginning with his survival of the September 11 attacks and ending with a violent assault that claimed his life more than two decades later. His death in Jacksonville, Florida, has drawn widespread attention not only because of the brutal nature of the attack but … Read more
Samantha Strable, the American influencer whose handling of a baby wombat during a trip to Australia earlier this year sparked widespread outrage, has again drawn international attention following her arrest in Wyoming. The 25-year-old, who also uses the name Sam Jones online, is facing multiple misdemeanour charges relating to alleged violations of state hunting regulations. … Read more
The reported theft of nearly $200,000 worth of luxury watches and jewelry belonging to New York Knicks guard Josh Hart has raised concerns about high-end hotel security and the potential risks faced by high-profile athletes when traveling. The incident, which occurred in early September at The Dominick Hotel in Manhattan’s SoHo district, involved a duffel … Read more
The fatal shark attack at Kylies Beach in New South Wales has drawn national attention, marking the fifth deadly incident of its kind in Australia this year. The tragedy unfolded early Thursday morning at a remote stretch of coastline within Crowdy Bay National Park, about 300km north of Sydney. A woman in her 20s died … Read more
The disappearance of the Phillips children and the subsequent death of their father, Tom Phillips, has become one of New Zealand’s most scrutinised and unsettling cases in recent memory. Stretching from late 2021 to 2024, the events revealed how a fugitive parent and three young children managed to live undetected in dense bushland for years, … Read more
The sudden death of Russian fitness influencer and personal coach Dmitry Nuyanzin has raised widespread concern about extreme diet experiments and the potential risks of pushing the body beyond safe physiological limits. The 30-year-old from Orenburg had gained a strong following online for his training guidance and weight-loss programmes, and his final project, a high-calorie … Read more
The shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members in broad daylight near the White House has raised urgent questions about security, migration, and the complex legacies of America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. The attacker, identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, entered the United States under Operation Allies Welcome after serving in an elite Afghan military unit … Read more
The unexpected convergence of hundreds of teenagers at the Paradise Valley home of Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board member Dr. Matthew Pittinsky has become one of the most widely discussed community incidents in recent weeks. What began as a private birthday gathering for Pittinsky’s son rapidly escalated into a chaotic scene after the address … Read more
The death of 20-year-old college basketball player Ethan Dietz has sent shockwaves through Connors State College and the wider junior college athletics community. Dietz, a promising forward known for his academic discipline, work ethic, and vibrant presence on and off the court, succumbed to a head injury sustained during a game in Texas. His passing … Read more