Few years on the Earth
In Pagliara dei Marsi, a secluded rural village clinging to the slopes of Mount Girifalco in Italy’s Abruzzo region, silence has long been more common than celebration. With a population hovering around 20 residents and cats outnumbering humans by a wide margin, the village has for decades embodied the quiet consequences of demographic decline. Narrow … Read more
The death of 13-year-old Madison Richardson has left a family devastated and a wider community in Manchester grappling with shock and grief. Madison, known affectionately as Maddie, died in hospital following a welfare-related emergency response to an address in Manchester on November 24. In the days after her death, Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a … Read more
A routine hiking trip in the Scottish Highlands turned into a life-threatening ordeal for Mary-Jane Parker, a 61-year-old woman from Scotland, who survived a violent encounter with a herd of cattle by remaining motionless for nearly an hour while severely injured. The incident, which occurred in August near Newtonmore, left Parker with catastrophic injuries including … Read more
The killing of 13-year-old British national Alfie Hallett in central Portugal has prompted widespread shock and grief, raising renewed concerns about domestic violence, repeat offenders, and the safeguarding of children in high-risk households. The teenager was found fatally wounded inside a home in the municipality of Tomar after authorities responded to an emergency call linked … Read more
A 16-year-old girl has been taken into custody following a fatal stabbing that occurred Sunday morning in the Upper Roxborough section of the city, according to law enforcement authorities. The incident, which unfolded inside a residential home, resulted in the death of a 57-year-old man who was found suffering from multiple stab wounds. Police have … Read more
Search and rescue work is often associated with highly trained working breeds operating under formal emergency services, yet real-life rescues sometimes unfold far from organized operations and without any prior training. Such was the case in a snowy rural landscape where instinct, determination, and quiet intelligence converged in a remarkable canine-led rescue. Bunsen, a Bernese … Read more
A 67-year-old American tourist has launched legal action against one of the United Kingdom’s most iconic cultural landmarks, alleging that safety failures during a guided tour led to a serious and life-altering injury. Karla Walker Schindler, a visitor from Savannah, Georgia, is suing the Royal Albert Hall after she fell into a balcony box during … Read more
Two teenagers have died and another remains critically injured following a late-night car crash on a rural road in Surrey, prompting a police investigation and renewed focus on dangerous driving. The incident occurred shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, when a white Tesla left the roadway and collided with a tree on Holland … Read more
The killing of Russian Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov in a car bombing in Moscow marks another significant escalation in a series of targeted attacks that have struck the Russian capital since the start of the war in Ukraine. According to Russia’s Investigative Committee, the 56-year-old senior officer died after an explosive device planted beneath his … Read more
A shocking incident involving a British family and an elderly relative unfolded on December 18, 2025, when an easyJet flight from Malaga, Spain, to London Gatwick was delayed after the apparent death of an 89-year-old passenger. Reports suggest that the woman, described by some passengers as “slumped unconscious in a wheelchair,” was wheeled onto the … Read more