Once Sentenced to Death, Mary Jane Veloso Receives Pardon in the Philippines

Mary Jane Veloso was convicted of drug smuggling and nearly killed by a firing squad in Indonesia. On Friday, more than a decade later, she was pardoned in the Philippines.
Pope Leo Signals Support for Journalists Targeted by Trump

Asked about the Trump administration’s restrictions on journalists, Leo told reporters accompanying him on a flight to France that they were “all welcome.”
Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler dies

A gunman shot Jim Copenhaver twice while also killing another man and grazing Trump’s ear with a bullet.
Cop Shot Dead Inside Chandigarh Home, Son Detained
Police said that following the argument, Armaan allegedly opened fire at his father.
BJP Leader's Son Stays Back To Save Mother In Noida Bus Fire. Both Die
Sunita and Shashank, wife and son of Mahoba BJP District Treasurer Neeraj Gupta, were among those who died in the fire. The family lived in the Rajmandir area of Charkhari town.
Man's Crowdfunding Drive For Sister's Surgery Went Viral. She Doesn't Exist
The man, identified by police as Ajayveer Singh, posed as 16-year-old Jay Singh Rathore and appealed on X for financial help for his younger sister, claiming she was at risk of losing her eyesight.
Top Saudi Cleric Calls Fight Against Houthis a Religious Duty

The grand mufti urged Saudi-led forces to remain in “constant readiness,” suggesting that the kingdom might expand its campaign against the Houthis in Yemen.
Why Balen Shah Never Takes Off His Iconic Dark Sunglasses, Even At The UN
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah is particular about when and how to wear his sunglasses. He keeps them on during parliament sessions, public ceremonies, military parades and while taking photographs with foreign amb…
"Stalin Sir, Open Your Mouth": Vijay Attacks DMK In Veeramani Sex Abuse Case
Though a complaint had been lodged during the previous DMK regime, the entire crime and its history was buried, Vijay alleged.
On Camera, Speeding Car Rams 6 Vehicles In Punjab, Biker Flung Into Air
Five people were injured in the incident and have been hospitalised. Police action has been taken against the driver.