Private donor funds €1.4m restoration of Pompeii's grandest house

Mariska Hargitay Helped Fund Testing of Detroit Rape Kits, Leading to 263 Convictions

Actress Mariska Hargitay helped back an effort to test 11,341 sexual assault evidence kits found in a Detroit police warehouse in 2009. The kits had gone untested for years, and some of the cases dated back to 1984. The project, led by Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, had produced 263 convictions as of April 2025. Investigations connected to the initiative are still ongoing across the United States.

Lincoln's signed photo found in old desk later sold for $149,020

Tiger Shroff firing: Accused allegedly practised shooting near Mumbai before attack

Authorities have arrested several suspects in connection with the shooting incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. Investigators found that the individuals rehearsed their firearm use at a location near Mumbai. Police are now examining whether the detained men had links to the attack itself. An audio clip carrying a threat directed at Shroff will be subjected to voice verification as part of the probe.

Preeti Pal dedicates Asian Para Games silver to slain training partner Chirag Tyagi

Para athlete Preeti Pal won her second silver medal at the Asian Para Games and dedicated it to her training partner, Chirag Tyagi, who was shot dead in May. She described Tyagi as a younger brother who had dreamed of winning medals for India. Together with Simran Sharma, Pal is continuing to support Tyagi's family. She says she is honouring his memory through her performances on the track.