Woman locked in dark room for 20 years by her family rescued by police
The woman, who is in her 50s, was found in a shocking condition in Candolim village near Panaji, India.
'I had a bolt of lightning in my hand': Bride's father struck by lightning during wedding speech
The incident happened on 8 July night when JP Nadeau was celebrating his daughter's wedding.
Japan's 'black widow' Chisako Kakehi admits killing her fourth partner
The woman told the court that there was 'no mistake' in poisoning her husband Isao Kakehi.
News anchor expecting first child fires back at viewer for body-shaming her
The viewer sent a voicemail to Laura Warren, asking her to buy some 'decent' maternity clothes.
Man arrested for trying to open aircraft emergency door mid-air
Aftab Ahmed was on an AirAsia flight from India's capital city of Delhi to Ranchi.
US couple charged with hot car death of 11-month-old found with insects over her eyes and nose
Travis McCullough allegedly left his 3 children in the car while working at his father's business on 8 July.
Man charged for 'execution-style' killing of Brayden Dillon who was shot in bed
The 15-year-old was shot at close range in the head as he slept in his home on Good Friday.
Britain and EU urge China to free dying Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo
Liu was released from jail on medical parole after being diagnosed with late-stage liver cancer.
Alligator attacks Florida man as he dives into lake to retrieve golf balls
Scott Lahodik was soon rushed to a hospital in Lee County where he underwent surgery.
Brazil's Valongo wharf that received 1 million African slaves becomes Unesco heritage site
The UN cultural organisation also declared India's 600-year-old city of Ahmedabad as a world heritage city.
Burhan Wani's death anniversary: The killing that caused months of unrest in Kashmir
A widespread curfew has been imposed to foil separatist leaders' plans to hold a rally in remembrance of the poster boy of Hizbul Mujahideen.
Michigan doctor charged for performing genital mutilation on young girls seeks release from jail
Dr Jumana Nagarwala was arrested in April for carrying out the procedure on at least 6 young girls.
Isabel Martinez, charged with stabbing her 4 children and husband to death, appears in court with smiling face
The Georgia mother has said that she doesn't want an attorney as the people and her faith are her lawyers.
College student allegedly abducted and raped by 4 men in India's Mumbai
A case has been registered under sections 376 (punishment for rape) of the Indian Penal Code.
Mummified body of woman who was missing for 4 years found in Spain
The 50-year-old's body was found in the apartment that she had rented in Culleredo.
Emily Lance receives death threats after posting video of her urinating on US flag
Lance had captioned the video: 'F*** your nationalism. F*** your country. F*** your stupid f****** flag.'
Suspected serial killer linked to 9 deaths in Phoenix pleads not guilty
Aaron Juan Saucedo has been charged with fatally shooting 9 people and injuring 2 others.
Men gang rape woman in India as her children witness the horrific incident
In her complaint, the woman said the incident happened on 3 July.
India's most populous state to give condoms as wedding gift to newlyweds
The programme will be launched on World Population Day, 11 July.
Missing British man with autism returns to his family in Melbourne
Benjamin Wyatt, who had gone missing from Half Moon Bay on 4 July, returned home without assistance.
7-week-old infant found dead in Florida after being left in hot van for 8 hours
The baby's family was reportedly not aware that the child's mother had placed the baby inside the vehicle after church.
Peru scientists reconstruct face of powerful ancient female leader who died 1,700 years ago
The Lady of Cao's skull was found at a ruined pyramid known as Huaca Cao Viejo in 2006.
Family prays for 'miracle' baby shot in mother's womb in Brazil
Baby Arthur was delivered by emergency caesarean, but is now paraplegic.
Australian police launch search operation for missing British man with autism
Benjamin Wyatt was last seen at Half Moon Bay in Black Rock, Melbourne, on 4 July.
Pub goer blasts hole in stomach after gulping down liquid nitrogen cocktail
The man was partying with friends at a pub in the Indian city of Gurugram when the incident happened.
Elderly woman hits accelerator instead of brake and drives car into Colorado Springs swimming pool
Police said the woman would be charged for reckless driving.
Father-of-two jailed after woman being raped recorded him saying 'so you don't want me to f**k you?'
Keith Hall, who claimed the woman consented to sex, was convicted of rape and handed 4-and-a-half years in jail.
Doctor who was the target of New York hospital attack says he 'doesn't know why he was singled out'
Dr Kamran Ahmed added he was not the only person with whom Dr Henry Bello had a problem.
Pope Francis says wishes of brain-damaged baby Charlie Grad's parents should be respected
The 10-month-old's parents want to 'accompany and care' for their dying baby 'to the end'.
Man arrested for biting off fingertip of a wedding guest in Australia
The wounded 47-year-old man was taken to a hospital for treatment, but his finger could not be saved.
