Attorney Thomas Giuffra represents a woman alleging a 2024 rape at a Cornell University fraternity house. The woman is identified in legal documents as Jane Doe. Giuffra informed BBC Newsnight that his client has received threats. The case involves allegations from an incident on the Cornell campus.
The captain who led India to victory in the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup has resigned from leadership duties. She has stepped down from the captaincy in all three formats of the game. Her tenure is widely credited with significantly increasing the popularity of women's cricket in India. This follows the historic World Cup win earlier this year.
Wicknell Chivayo was a controversial Zimbabwean businessman whose actions elicited strong, conflicting public reactions. He remained a deeply divisive figure both during his life and following his recent death. His business dealings and public persona generated simultaneous admiration and criticism across the region. The debate over his legacy continues to highlight the complex perceptions of wealth and influence in Africa.
A New York court heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by families of 9/11 victims against Saudi Arabia. The families allege individuals linked to the Saudi government assisted the 2001 attackers. Saudi Arabia has consistently denied any involvement in the attacks. The proceedings are part of a long-running legal effort by the families.
US media reports indicate new charges will be filed against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro this week. The expected charges will accuse him and his wife of involvement in the torture of American citizens. The alleged incidents are said to have occurred in Venezuelan prisons. The reports originate from US-based news organizations.
A couple in California faces criminal charges for allegedly abusing multiple children born via surrogacy. The alleged abuse occurred inside their mansion, according to a BBC report. Some of the children involved were as young as two months old. Authorities have described the living conditions as severe, leading to the 'House of Horrors' characterization.
Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old Spanish pensioner, has died according to a union statement. She was forcibly evicted from her Madrid apartment on a stretcher in September. The eviction, from a home she had occupied for over 70 years, sparked widespread protests across Spain. The case highlighted national debates over housing rights and eviction policies.
Chinese runner Sun Yuanyuan has been dropped by her sponsor after an apparent rules violation. She was photographed riding on the back of a bicycle during part of the Berlin Marathon. The incident occurred during the race held in Berlin. Her actions likely violated competition rules against receiving assistance. The sponsor ended its relationship with her following the controversy.
Israel held memorial events to commemorate the third anniversary of the October 7 attack led by Hamas. The 2023 assault resulted in significant Israeli casualties. That attack was the catalyst for the ongoing and devastating war in Gaza. The observances were marked by national mourning for the victims.
Residents in Adigrat, Ethiopia, have reported sightings of Eritrean military convoys moving southward. This movement indicates a deepening incursion by Eritrean forces into the Tigray region. The reports were conveyed to the BBC by local sources. The development suggests a potential escalation in the northern Ethiopian conflict.
Canada has suspended its planned expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAID) to individuals whose sole condition is a mental illness. The policy change was originally scheduled to take effect in March 2027. The government has now halted the plan indefinitely. Officials cited the need for more time to assess healthcare system readiness and safety protocols. This decision delays a major shift in Canada's end-of-life legislation.
Three years after the October 7 attacks, Israeli citizens are demanding accountability for security failures. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declined to accept any personal responsibility for the events. He has also refused to establish an official state inquiry into the matter. This stance comes amid ongoing public pressure for a thorough investigation.
Kenya has reported its first suspected Ebola case, prompting the quarantine of ten people linked to the patient. The individual traveled through multiple cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo before driving to Uganda and flying to Kenya. This has raised concerns about the effectiveness of border screening measures. Health officials are monitoring the contacts to prevent a potential outbreak.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced major Russian assaults that resulted in at least 15 deaths. Among the targets was an apartment building in the city of Pryluky, which was destroyed. Rescue teams are currently searching the site for survivors and residents. The attacks prompted Zelensky to condemn them as a 'vile' large-scale offensive.
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to a French and a Japanese scientist. They received the honor for solving a long-standing scientific mystery regarding the asymmetry of life. Their work explains why biological molecules essential for life exhibit a consistent handedness. The discovery provides fundamental insights into the chemical origins of life on Earth.
France has temporarily banned police from using stun grenades during crowd control. The decision follows a protest incident where a teenage boy suffered a severe hand injury. Several groups had criticized authorities for applying disproportionate force against young demonstrators. The government enacted the suspension in response to these safety concerns.
President Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin about a laboratory worker's death in Russia. The conversation follows international concern that the fatality may have been caused by pneumonic plague. This has prompted calls for greater transparency from Russian authorities regarding the incident. The discussion aims to address these safety and transparency concerns directly.
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested the country's former first lady, a 73-year-old woman. She was detained over allegations of misusing donations intended for a children's hospital. The funds were reportedly channeled through a charity organization with which she is linked. The arrest is part of an investigation into the alleged financial misconduct.
Japanese antitrust regulators have raided the offices of major beverage firms Asahi and Kirin. The companies confirmed the searches by the Japan Fair Trade Commission. The action is part of an investigation into alleged price-fixing activities. The probe concerns potential collusion that violates the country's competition laws.
California residents Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang were arrested at their Arcadia mansion on abuse charges. Authorities removed 21 children from their custody last year. The couple is specifically accused of abusing at least 14 of those children, who were reportedly born via surrogacy. The arrests followed an investigation into the welfare of the children in their care.
