Caleb Flynn, a former music pastor and 2013 "American Idol" contestant, has been convicted of murdering his wife, Ashley, in their Ohio home. Prosecutors said he shot her in February and tried to blame the killing on a break-in. Flynn wept in court as the verdict was delivered. The trial drew wide attention because of his past television appearance.
BBC News – World BBC News – World Caleb Flynn, a former music pastor and 2013 "American Idol" contestant, has been convicted of murdering his wife, Ashley, in their Ohio home. Prosecutors said he shot her in February and tried to blame the killing on a break-in. Flynn wept in court as the verdict was delivered. The trial drew wide attention because of his past television appearance.
BBC News – World US prosecutors have reopened an investigation into a former Cornell University student's allegation that seven fraternity members drugged and gang-raped her in 2024. The case was revived after the woman, identified as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit accusing Cornell of failing to protect her. Excerpts of text messages reportedly involving a defendant and the woman were published by CBS News on Tuesday, including one in which an unnamed male defendant appeared to apologize days after the alleged assault. The prosecutor is continuing the probe as the campus reacts.
BBC Sport Manchester City were found guilty of all charges of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-year period. Former manager Pep Guardiola said he will "always" be behind the club, while women's team manager Andree Jeglertz said it was "business as usual". Former chair David Bernstein called for directors to quit, and Roy Keane said he would throw his medals away if he were a City player.
NPR – US Lindsay Clancy was back in court on Tuesday, where her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, said the "entire case is based on speculation." Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi have more.
Sky News – World King Mohammed VI of Morocco appointed Fatima Mansouri as the country's first female prime minister following her party's election victory. Mansouri, a lawyer and politician from the centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party, previously served as mayor of Marrakesh and member of parliament. She is only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world.
NYTimes – World British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are “strong indications” Iran played a role in events near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, where five men were arrested as part of a terror investigation. The suspects have since been released on strict bail conditions, and Burnham defended both the bail decision and the security services.
NYTimes – World A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv transmitted a distress signal and diverted to Saudi Arabia. Israeli officials said the pilot and co-pilot appeared to have fought; other reports described an alleged dispute or brawl between the pilots. The airline said the plane landed safely.
Sky News – UK The independent national inquiry into grooming gangs will carry out local investigations in Wales and Birmingham, it was announced on Wednesday. The statutory inquiry, chaired by former children's commissioner Anne Longfield, is examining child sexual abuse and exploitation and will now look at offending in those areas as part of its wider work.
NPR – US Tennessee's planned execution of Christa Pike, which would have been the state's first execution of a woman in 200 years, was halted by a court on Wednesday morning about an hour before it was scheduled. Governor Bill Lee had earlier denied her clemency request, and the state supreme court had also refused to grant a stay.
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BBC News – UK US prosecutors have reopened an investigation into a former Cornell University student's allegation that seven fraternity members drugged and gang-raped her in 2024. The case was revived after the woman, identified as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit accusing Cornell of failing to protect her. Excerpts of text messages reportedly involving a defendant and the woman were published by CBS News on Tuesday, including one in which an unnamed male defendant appeared to apologize days after the alleged assault. The prosecutor is continuing the probe as the campus reacts.
