Crime
Whistleblower Who Exposed Lutnick’s Epstein Links Dies
British financial whistleblower Simon Andriesz has died aged 57, months after uncovering records that challenged Howard Lutnick’s account of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Suicide has been reported, but no official cause or evidence of foul play has been released.
Women Rally Under #IamJaneDoe to Protect Cornell Rape Accuser
Women are using #IamJaneDoe to defend a Cornell rape accuser’s anonymity after online attempts to reveal her identity. The campaign has spread as New York’s attorney general takes control of the reopened criminal investigation into the disputed 2024 fraternity-house allegations.
Christa Pike Unconscious on Ventilator After Failed Execution
Christa Pike remains unconscious and dependent on a ventilator after surviving Tennessee’s attempt to execute her. Her lawyers say failed intravenous lines caused pentobarbital to enter surrounding tissue, leaving both arms swollen, burned and blistered.
New York Attorney General Takes Over Cornell University Gang-Rape Investigation
New York’s attorney general will investigate allegations that a Cornell student was drugged and sexually assaulted by fraternity members in 2024, after a civil lawsuit raised serious questions about the original police, prosecutorial and university responses.
RSS Calls for Nationwide NRC as Illegal Migration Concerns Grow
The RSS has renewed its demand for a nationwide NRC, arguing that India must distinguish citizens from illegal entrants. The call comes amid concern over undocumented migration, electoral-roll integrity and security along India’s 4,096-kilometre border with Bangladesh.
Christa Pike Survives Execution Attempt After US Supreme Court Lifts Stay
Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her after the US Supreme Court lifted a last-minute stay. She remained alive after two lethal injections and was taken to hospital, prompting the governor to suspend further executions and order a review.
Stabbed in the Cockpit, Indian Captain Smit Machchhar Helped Save 174 Lives
After being stabbed inside the cockpit of Flydubai flight FZ1073, Indian captain Smit Machchhar fought back and opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker. A reserve crew then landed all 174 passengers safely.
Suspected Attack on Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight Forces Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia
A Dubai-Tel Aviv flight landed in Saudi Arabia after a violent cockpit incident injured both pilots and triggered a hijacking alert. Israeli officials suspect an attempted attack, but the motive remains under investigation and has not been officially established.
Pahalgam Link Under Scrutiny After Hashim Moosa Named in Budgam Encounter
Security forces have recovered the body of a Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba militant identified as Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa in Budgam. Reports link him to the Pahalgam attack, but the same alias was previously attached to a militant killed in July 2025.
FBI Offers $1 Million Reward for Fugitive Gangster Goldy Brar
The FBI has added fugitive gangster Goldy Brar to its Ten Most Wanted list and raised the reward for his capture to $1 million. US authorities accuse him of leading the Bishnoi gang’s North American operations and ordering targeted killings.
At Least 49 Dead After Airstrike Hits Rebel-Held Myanmar Town
At least 49 people were killed and 58 wounded when a Myanmar military aircraft bombed a crowded market area in rebel-held Rakhine State. The toll rose sharply overnight, with rescue officials warning that 22 injured people remained in critical condition.
What Triggered the Violence at Lovely Professional University?
Violence at Lovely Professional University began after claims of a sexual assault and suicide spread online. The allegations remain unverified, but distrust of the administration, failed negotiations, alleged entry by outsiders and police action transformed the protest into widespread unrest.