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PeopleMom Disappeared During Solo Hike in Japan. 17 Months Later, Her Backpack and a Single Shoe Were Found
"I have to hold out hope miraculously she is still alive, and until I hear otherwise, that’s the hope I’m holding onto," said Patricia Wu-Murad's husband
- The Telegraph
Mo Salah screamer gives Arne Slot best start of any Liverpool manager
Move over Bill, Bob, Kenny and Jurgen. Arne Slot has momentarily put the Anfield legends in the shade with the best start of any Liverpool manager.
- The Independent
Boy, 4, begs father for bread in heartbreaking videos before he starved to death
In one of the videos, little Benjamin Cervera can be heard pleading, ‘Dad, dad, I want some bread’
- NextShark
Indian travel vlogger says he was racially abused in South Korea
Nomadic Indian, a travel vlogger from India with over 1.7 million YouTube followers, claimed he was subjected to racial discrimination during a recent visit to South Korea. The content creator, whose real name is Deepanshu Sangwan, recounted his experience in a video posted on Sunday. What he’s saying: Sangwan recalled how some Koreans purportedly gave him uncomfortable stares, which he attributed to his brown skin.
- CBC
Father demands answers after video of public attack on B.C. teen
WARNING: This story contains a graphic description of an attack.A violent attack on a teenage girl that was caught on video by multiple people in Kelowna, B.C., has prompted her father to come forward, demanding answers and justice.Kelowna RCMP say the attack happened on Friday night, and that the video has been circulating "widely" online in the southern Interior community, around 270 kilometres east of Vancouver in B.C.'s Okanagan.RCMP say the attack happened in the area of Boyce-Gyro Beach Pa
- Evening Standard
Why Arsenal beating PSG felt strangely insignificant as Champions League problem emerges
Revamped competition is already suffering from a distinct lack of jeopardy with a long road ahead
- Evening Standard
What happened to Michael Schumacher, the racing driver who smashed records – then vanished
With news that the F1 icon has been seen in public for the first time in 11 years since his life-changing accident, Vicky Jessop looks back at the life and career at one of the sport’s brightest stars
- The Telegraph
How 11-v-11 practice matches and Benitez-like obsession have got Arne Slot’s Liverpool purring
Shortly after a Liverpool coach was recruited and made an instant impression with a few notable scalps, an Anfield executive made a timeless and universal observation.
- Associated Press
Former Singapore minister sentenced to a year in prison for receiving illegal gifts
A former Singaporean Cabinet minister was sentenced Thursday to a year in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges of receiving illegal gifts, in a rare criminal case involving a minister in the Asian financial hub. Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran had pleaded guilty last week to one count of obstructing justice and four of accepting gifts from people with whom he had official business. Justice Vincent Hoong, in his ruling, said holders of high office "must be expected to avoid any perception that they are susceptible to influence by pecuniary benefits.”
- BBC
Woman raped and killed on bench in Southall - court
A homeless man is on trial accused of the rape and manslaughter of Natalie Shotter.
- Associated Press
Memories and prayers are shared at small-town funeral for the victims of horrific Thai bus fire
At a Buddhist temple in central Thailand, Wichan Seubsaichan recalled his 9-year-old son as a well-mannered boy who loved school and sports, and enjoyed participating in many activities since he was a toddler. The boy, Reutthawat, had been asking him for a new pair of soccer shoes. On Thursday, Wichan laid a brand-new pair of shoes, a soccer ball, and colorful sporting t-shirts along with a tray of food and beverages on top of a silver and blue patterned coffin, in front of which stood a portrait of a beaming wide-eyed boy in a white tunic with a purple brocade sash running across his chest.
- The Guardian
Unai Emery says Aston Villa targeted Manuel Neuer in triumph over Bayern
Unai Emery said Aston Villa targeted Manuel Neuer’s sweeper-keeper habits after Jhon Durán lobbed the Bayern Munich keeper in the Champions League
- Evening Standard
Seven dead in suspected gun and knife terror attack in Tel Aviv
The attack took place minutes before Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel
- The Independent
Texas man apologizes to victims and breaks into song as he is executed for 1989 murder of twin teenage girls
Garcia White delivered a chilling final address in front of the victims’ families before breaking out into hymnsong moments before a lethal injection was administered
- Elle
We Finally Know Why Taylor Swift Has Been Missing Chiefs Games
Wondering why Taylor Swift has skipped Travis Kelce’s latest Chiefs games? Sources reveal she has two very good reasons.
- Evening Standard
Arsenal player ratings vs PSG: Declan Rice bosses midfield with Bukayo Saka outstanding again
Arsenal had little problem in maintaining unbeaten start to season
- Yahoo Sports
Champions League: The not-so-secret weapon that makes Arsenal a contender
Arsenal has scored more than two dozen goals from set pieces since the start of last season. Their latest helped beat PSG in the Champions League on Tuesday.
- Associated Press
Knicks add Karl-Anthony Towns from Timberwolves after completing three-team trade with Hornets
Karl-Anthony Towns joined the Knicks on Wednesday after the Minnesota Timberwolves sent their four-time All-Star to New York in a three-team trade that also included the Charlotte Hornets. The deal was agreed to Friday but took a few days to complete under the NBA's complicated new trade rules, meaning Towns has not been able to practice with the Knicks in their first two days of training camp in Charleston, South Carolina.
- Evening Standard
Pep Guardiola makes Ilkay Gundogan claim after Newcastle display as he hails response from Man City star
Gundogan scored in 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava
- Reuters
South Korea prosecutors drop charges against first lady over luxury bag, Yonhap reports
Prosecutors in South Korea have decided not to charge first lady Kim Keon Hee over allegations of inappropriately accepting gifts last year, including a Christian Dior handbag, the Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the Seoul prosecutors' office. The scandal has caused a political uproar in South Korea and contributed to a bruising election defeat for President Yoon Suk Yeol's ruling party in April.