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Girl Dies After Bouncy Castle Lifted by Wind
A 3-year-old girl died after strong winds lifted an inflatable castle at a Montreal church party. Eleven people were injured, and a coroner will investigate the incident.
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Mahmood Condemns Violent Southampton Protests
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called violent protests in Southampton completely unacceptable. The demonstrations followed the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa to life for murdering Henry Nowak.
Nigerian Court Sentences Four to Death for Church Attack
A Nigerian federal court sentenced four men to death for the 2022 church attack that killed at least 50 people. The men were also given 20-year terms for belonging to a terrorist group.
Court Bars Cook From Contacting Princess
A Sydney court issued a two-year order barring David James Cook from contacting Princess Ingrid Alexandra or her family. The order also prohibits him from entering the University of Sydney or searching online for the princess.
McCullagh Sentenced to 31 Years for Murder of Pregnant Ex-Partner
Stephen McCullagh received a 31-year prison sentence for killing Natalie McNally in Lurgan. The judge said he planned the murder in remorseless detail and targeted both her and their unborn child.
Sheinbaum Pushes to Make Extortion Federal Crime
President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed a constitutional amendment to classify extortion as a federal crime in Mexico. The move follows a surge in cases, with arrests exceeding 1,300 since mid-2025.
Clifton George Convicted of Murdering Annabel Rook
Clifton George was found guilty of murdering Annabel Rook in their London home. He stabbed her at least 22 times and caused a gas explosion after she ended their relationship.
Honduran Authorities Arrest Carlos Molina for Palm Plantation Massacre
Honduran authorities arrested Carlos Molina for allegedly masterminding the massacre of 19 palm plantation workers. Officials say he planned the attack in the Bajo Aguan region, where violence persists over land and trafficking disputes.
Hotel Fire Kills 21 in New Delhi
A fire at a hotel in New Delhi killed at least 21 people. Emergency crews rescued 40 individuals, and officials suspect the ground-floor restaurant may have caused the blaze.
Ghannouchi Sentenced to Life Plus 30 Years in Terrorism Case
A Tunisian court sentenced Rached Ghannouchi to life plus 30 years on terrorism charges. The court found him guilty of forming a terrorist alliance and aiding individuals linked to terrorist crimes.
Captain Treezy Released After Drug Bust
Jabari Stephan Brown was detained in Paraguay over a drug trafficking probe involving a plane he co-piloted. Officials cleared him after finding no evidence of his involvement or knowledge of the marijuana onboard.
Two Pakistani Nationals Arrested in Italy for Migrant Killings
Italian police arrested two Pakistani nationals for allegedly killing four migrant workers in a burned minivan. The survivor said the attack followed a dispute over unpaid transportation money.
Helen Spree Jailed for Smuggling Items into Prison
Helen Spree was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for misconduct in public office and smuggling prohibited items into HMP Liverpool. She provided cannabis, phones, and sensitive prison information to inmates while serving as head of the prison's independent monitoring board.
IOPC Investigates Police Contact Before Fatal Blast
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating police interactions with Shaw and her ex-partner over five years before her death in an explosion. Shaw died from blast injuries after a man forced entry and detonated an explosive device, police said.
Hilo Indicted for Holding Soldier's Body
Ibrahim Hilo was indicted for holding St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul’s body in Gaza for nearly ten years. His interrogation helped locate the remains, which were recovered in January 2025.
Murrell Pleads Guilty to Embezzling SNP Funds
Peter Murrell admitted stealing over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party over 12 years. He used party funds for personal luxury purchases, including a motorhome and high-end goods.
Qayyum Balogun Stabbed to Death After Dublin Brawl
Qayyum Balogun died after a stabbing following a brawl in Dublin. He was 21 and promoted music gigs in the city center.
Bear Injures Four in Fukushima District
A bear attacked four people in Fukushima's Sasakino district on June 2, 2026. Three men suffered minor injuries and an elderly woman had moderate injuries.
Belgium Prisons Exceed Capacity by 2,669 Inmates
Belgium’s 39 prisons held 13,733 inmates in mid-May 2026, surpassing capacity by 2,669. Overcrowding has worsened conditions, increased health risks, and hindered rehabilitation efforts.
Mozambique Confirms Five Citizens Killed in South Africa Attacks
Five Mozambican nationals died in xenophobic violence in Mossel Bay, South Africa. The Mozambican government says 800 citizens were affected and is arranging their repatriation.
Nahariya Deputy Mayor Among 14 Arrested in Corruption Raid
Fourteen suspects, including Nahariya Municipality’s deputy mayor, were arrested in a corruption probe. Authorities allege criminal groups infiltrated municipal committees to rig tenders and launder money.
Jonathan Andic Resigns After Arrest in Father's Death
Jonathan Andic resigned as vice president of Mango's board after his arrest in Barcelona related to his father Isak Andic's death. Spanish authorities revoked his passport following his release on one million euro bail.
Spanish Police Arrest Man for Leaking State Employees' Data
Spanish National Police arrested a man in Madrid for leaking personal data of employees from key state institutions. The suspect's home was searched, and devices were seized for forensic analysis.
Krishna Arrested in Police Federation Fraud Probe
Mukund Krishna was arrested on suspicion of corruption tied to financial decisions at the Police Federation of England and Wales. He denies the allegations and says he acted with integrity throughout his tenure.