Few years on the Earth
Hira Mokariya 
The political and religious landscape in Russia has seen increasing suppression of dissent, with the latest case involving Russian Orthodox priest Nikolai Savchenko. His arrest over a decade-old photograph featuring him with a Ukrainian flag has raised concerns about the extent of Russia’s crackdown on freedom of expression. The case highlights the entanglement of the … Read more
A restaurant in Shanghai has sparked an online debate after selling a half chicken dish for 480 yuan (US$66), justifying the price by claiming that the Chicken Raised Listening to Classical Music and fed on a special diet. The controversy has drawn both amusement and criticism from netizens, who questioned the rationale behind such an … Read more
Ashley Atkin, a 38-year-old Year One teacher at Horn’s Mill Primary School in Helsby, Cheshire, has been banned from teaching in the UK after turning up to school intoxicated. The incident, which took place in October 2023, shocked colleagues and raised concerns about the safety of students under her care. Atkin had consumed a bottle … Read more
Rape caught on washing machine reflection led to the conviction of a 24-year-old South Korean man, marking a shocking and unique turn in the investigation of sexual crimes. The case, which has gripped the nation, involved a series of sexual offenses, including the rape of a woman, which was inadvertently captured in the reflection of … Read more
The case of Adrian Smith, a 48-year-old man from Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire, Who raised significant concerns about the methods employed by so-called online paedophile hunter groups Found Dead on the M4. His tragic death, following a public confrontation and livestream by these groups, has led to renewed debates on vigilante justice and its impact … Read more
A tragic incident unfolded in Rome on the morning of 23 March, when a powerful Gas Explosion at B&B in Monteverde district, leaving a British tourist, Grant Paterson, in critical condition. The 54-year-old visitor from East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, suffered severe burns after being trapped under the debris. Emergency responders worked tirelessly to rescue him, … Read more
Yung Filly, a well-known British YouTuber and rapper, has been accused of raping a British tourist at a hotel in Magaluf, Spain. The 29-year-old internet personality, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, is currently under investigation by a judge in Palma, the capital of Majorca. The alleged assault reportedly took place after one … Read more
John Barnes, a man who claimed that Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller was the cause of his cancer, has been awarded nearly $2.1 billion in compensation and damages by a US jury. This verdict marks yet another significant chapter in the long-running series of legal battles that the agrochemical giant has faced regarding its Roundup herbicide. While … Read more
Stephen Kapos, an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor, has been questioned by the Metropolitan Police after he laid flowers in Trafalgar Square during a pro-Palestine protest. Kapos, who survived Nazi persecution as a child in Budapest, was among nine individuals called in for questioning by authorities following the demonstration on 18 January in central London. The event … Read more
The tragic killing of Detective Joseph Azcona has sent shockwaves through Newark, a city that has long battled crime and violence. Newark boy arrested for killing detective Joseph Azcona has become the focal point of a deeply troubling case that raises questions about the influence of family, environment, and the cycle of violence that seems … Read more