Death inquiry chairman accused of bias over 'secret' meetings with family

A woman in Itapetininga, Brazil, leaped out of a moving taxi to escape paying a fare of approximately £1.38, tumbling onto the road but managing to walk away. The incident occurred after she claimed not to have cash and provided a different name during her ride with Ubiz Car; she later paid the fare via bank transfer. More Context

A man named Alexander Dighton, 28, has been sentenced to life in prison for attacking police officers outside Talbot Green police station in South Wales using Molotov cocktails and a hatchet, injuring three officers on January 31. Dighton, who held extremist views and was previously referred to an anti-terrorism program, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including attempted murder, and received a minimum term of 22 years. More Context

Cesar Omar Perez Vargas, a former head chef at the Pot Kiln gastropub, was awarded £20,000 after winning a harassment case against his ex-boss, Francis Rockcliff, who made derogatory comments about Mexicans and threatened deportation. The tribunal found that while Rockcliff did not discriminate against Perez Vargas, his behavior was deemed offensive and amounted to harassment related to race and sexual orientation. More Context

Seven men were convicted at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester for the sexual exploitation of two teenage girls in Rochdale from 2001 to 2006, who were groomed and abused in various locations. The defendants, including previously convicted individuals, exploited the victims' vulnerabilities, providing them with drugs and alcohol in exchange for sex. More Context

Buddhas Hands Wellness, a massage salon in Paignton, Devon, has been closed by police due to alleged ties to prostitution, pending a court hearing on June 18. The police indicated that the closure is necessary to prevent further exploitation, with the establishment's website promoting specialized Chinese massage therapy services. More Context

The sole survivor of the Air India flight A171, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, recounted the harrowing moments before the crash, which killed at least 265 people, including medical students on the ground. As investigations continue into the cause, concerns about aircraft safety have emerged, particularly as one black box has been recovered but the second remains missing. More Context