World Rugby announces changes to format of men’s World Cup

Authorities are searching for former Gateway police chief Grant Hardin, 56, who escaped from the North Central Unit prison in Arkansas while disguised as a corrections officer. Hardin, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," was serving a 30-year sentence for the murder of James Appleton in 2017 and had previously been convicted of rape. His escape has alarmed the community, especially Appleton's sister, Cheryl Tillman, who expressed fear over his release; the FBI is...

Stephen Castle, 59, was convicted of murdering Wayne Woodgate, 54, after a long-standing grudge related to a 2015 police tip-off. Footage showed Castle joking with police about the kidnapping charge and later revealing Woodgate's body was hidden in his flat. Castle admitted to the killing but claimed he did not intend to murder, ultimately found guilty of murder by a jury and set to be sentenced on June 26. Full Article

A man has been charged after a car drove into a crowd of jubilant football fans in Liverpool, resulting in at least 79 injuries, including a nine-year-old child. Paul Doyle, 53, faces multiple charges, including dangerous driving and grievous bodily harm with intent, following the incident during Liverpool's Premier League victory parade. Seven individuals remain hospitalized in stable condition, and fundraising efforts have raised over £30,000 for those affected, with police confirming the event is...

Summary Paige Myers, 21, was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for 18 months, after spiking another woman's drink with poppers during a night out in Prudhoe, Northumberland, in April 2024, believing it belonged to a friend. The victim experienced dizziness and panic after consuming the drink, which contained isopropanol, a component of poppers. The court deemed Myers's actions recklessly dangerous, though she expressed remorse and had no prior offenses, leading to a sentence...

Scientists are closely monitoring Campi Flegrei, a supervolcano in Italy, which has shown signs of increased activity, including hundreds of small earthquakes and gas emissions. The region, mostly quiet since 1538, has a yellow alert level due to ongoing seismic events and concerns over magma movement beneath the surface. Experts warn that an eruption could have severe consequences, potentially affecting global climate, but emphasize that while preparation is essential, the likelihood of a major eruption...

A Ukrainian soldier is testing a fiber-optic-controlled drone near Kyiv, which allows for undetected infiltration of enemy lines despite electronic warfare tactics like jamming. While these drones can carry explosives inexpensively, their reliance on a cable makes them traceable to the launch point, posing a risk of counterattacks. Military expert Ivan Stupak highlights the importance of launching from multiple, changing positions to mitigate this vulnerability, noting that Ukraine is also developing technology to detect Russian...