Few years on the Earth
Hira Mokariya 
A long-serving police sergeant has been dismissed without notice after a misconduct panel concluded that he carried out a sustained campaign of abuse and intimidation against a driving school and its owner, using his status as a police officer to threaten severe consequences. Gabriel Chandler, who had served with Kent Police since 2002, was found … Read more
Iranian screenwriter and activist Mehdi Mahmoudian has been arrested by Iranian authorities after publicly condemning what he and other prominent figures described as the state’s “mass and systematic killing of citizens” during the country’s violent crackdown on protests. The arrest has drawn international attention not only because of Mahmoudian’s long-standing human rights advocacy, but also … Read more
Yuki Kawamura’s NBA debut with the Chicago Bulls on January 31 was not simply another first appearance by a young guard trying to find his footing at the highest level of basketball. It became a moment that captured global attention, blending improbability, persistence, and technical skill into a single sequence that resonated far beyond the … Read more
The death of 22-year-old Australian snowboarder Ella Day Brooke during a winter sports trip to Japan has drawn international attention to ski lift safety and the risks associated with equipment entanglement. Brooke was travelling with friends when a tragic accident occurred at Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Nagano prefecture, one of Japan’s most popular snow destinations. … Read more
Peter Tatchell is one of the United Kingdom’s most recognisable political activists, known for more than five decades of high-profile campaigning on human rights, civil liberties, and equality. At 74, his arrest at a pro-Palestine march in London for holding a placard reading “Globalise the intifada: Non-violent resistance. End Israel’s occupation of Gaza & West … Read more
The fatal shooting of a Charlotte DoorDash driver in late January has led to the arrest of a suspect more than a thousand miles away, drawing renewed attention to the circumstances surrounding the killing and the subsequent interstate manhunt. Authorities say 26-year-old John Glenn Martinez was working as a delivery driver when he was shot … Read more
LaChunda Hunter’s pregnancy was unexpected and deeply meaningful. After believing she could not conceive, she learned in September 2021 that she was pregnant, describing the news as a miracle. That sense of hope was soon replaced by trauma following the premature birth and death of her daughter, Legacy, and by a series of events that … Read more
The arrest of an 18-year-old student at Jamestown High School after a loaded handgun was found in his backpack has intensified concerns about school safety, communication with families, and the broader response to gun-related incidents in educational settings. Jamestown police confirmed that Narade Gumbs Jr., a high school student, was taken into custody on Friday … Read more
The quiet afternoon of Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Fremont, Nebraska, was disrupted by a shocking incident that has drawn national attention and raised urgent questions about safety, protest rights, and community responsibility. A student participating in a non-school-sponsored protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was struck by an SUV displaying a political … Read more
Six months after a predawn hit-and-run crash ended the life of a well-known New Orleans bartender, a criminal court judge has imposed a nine-year prison sentence on the teenage driver who fled the scene. The case, which unfolded against the backdrop of the French Quarter’s nightlife and the city’s long-running struggle with traffic safety, drew … Read more