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1.Mum stabs three kids to death and tries to kill self in Phoenix, Arizona
A mother is suspected of stabbing her three sons to death and then trying to kill herself in Phoenix, Arizona.
Octavia Rogers, 29, allegedly stabbed and almost dismembered her three sons and stuffed their bodies in a closet on Thursday night, police confirm.
The slain boys were aged eight, five and two months, CNN reports. Their names were Jaikare Rahaman, Jeremiah Adams and Avery Robinson, police said.
Rogers allegedly told her brother, with whom she lives, that she stabbed herself in the abdomen because she is pregnant. Police have not yet verified the pregnancy.
"You feel bad for the family, you feel bad for the police officers. It's just horrible," Efren Bojorquez, a neighbor, told AZfamily.com of the tragedy.
A vigil is growing outside the family home, with flowers and toys placed outside the crime scene tape.
2. Little girl dies after FGM survery
A 17-year-old Egyptian girl has died as a result of complications from a female genital mutilation (FGM) operation.
Mayar Mohamed Mousa died in a hospital on Sunday after having parts of her reproductive organs removed in a Suez hospital, CNN reports.
Initial autopsy results cite blood clotting as the possible cause of death, according to local health ministry undersecretary Dr Lotfi Abdel-Samee.
Although FGM has been illegal in Egypt since 2008, it is still a common practice as many parents still believe that the operation “purifies” girls.
The hospital that carried out the procedure, El Canal National Hospital, has now been shut down by authorities, according to Dr Abdel-Samee.
The case is currently under investigation.
3. East coast braced for storms
A massive storm is bearing down on Australia's east coast. Residents of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania are warned to brace for damaging winds, heavy rainfall as well as rough seas this weekend, ABC News reports.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe warning for heavy rain and rain and damaging wind gusts in south-east Queensland.
Emergency services are on standby in the state.
4. ADFA cadet charged with rape
A cadet from the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in Canberra has been charged with raping a fellow Defence member while she slept.
Jack Toby Mitchell, 19, was arrested by detectives on Friday morning and charged with sexual intercourse without consent, ABC News reports.
It is alleged he raped the 18-year-old while she was sleeping after a night out on Saturday.
The man has been granted bail.
5. Testing on animals is now outlawed in Australia
Cosmetics tested on animals are now officially banned in Australia, the Herald Sun reports.
A new Federal Government law completely outlaws the sale of such cosmetics tested on animals - including toothpaste and perfume – in any Australian store. The legislation will take effect from next July.
Good news for bunnies.However, existing products won’t be pulled from shelves: The strict laws will apply only to new products, and “responsible animal testing” for medical tests and for drug development will still be allowed, the Herald Sun reports.
6. Japanese boy found after six nights in forest
A seven-year-old Japanese boy has been found safe and well after being lost for six nights, according to local media reports.
Yamato Tanooka, who went missing on Saturday after his parents let him in bear-infested woods as punishment, was found at 7.50am (local time) on Friday at a former Japanese air force base.
He was taken to hospital by a medical helicopter, and amazingly is in "relatively good health," according to broadcaster NHK.
The little boy's parents momentarily abandoned him as punishment for misbehaviour on a day trip.
The boy's father Takayuki Tanooka apologised in a press briefing after the boy was found.
"I deeply apologise to people at his school, people in the rescue operation, and everybody for causing them trouble," Takayuki Tanooka said.
"I have poured all my love into my son, but from now on, I would want to do more, together with him. I would like to protect him while he grows up. Thank you very much."
7. Amal Clooney to appear at conference in Sydney and Melbourne
Human rights lawyer and George Clooney's wife Amal Clooney is set to headline the Women World Changers Summit in Sydney and Melbourne, The Daily Telegraph reports.
Attendees will be able to meet and take photos with the glamorous human rights advocate– for a fee.
A table of 10 will cost $22,000 at the conference. VIP tickets will include a meet-and-greet and photograph with Clooney, as well as a two course meal.
8. Amber Heard "won't press charges"
Amber Heard has reportedly decided not to press charges against husband Johnny Depp over an alleged domestic violence late last month.
A photo of Heard (L) showing the injuries allegedly inflicted by Depp (R).According to The Sun, the Rum Diary actress is believed to have cancelled her plans to file a police report. Sources close to Heard reportedly told celebrity gossip website TMZ that the actress will not file a police report 'because she still loves Depp'.
If you need help, call the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service for people living in Australia on 1800-RESPECT.
Top Comments
If we are talking violence in the US. I would love to make a point. In the US there is an average 20 women killed in DV related deaths a week murdered by men. The vast majority do not make the news headlines, not even an article on the last page. Most violence against children in the US is committed by males, of parents who kill their kids, 6 out of 10 are fathers. It would actually make more sense if women were to kill their kids more often as mothers are still more likely to be primary caregivers and are also more likely to have mental health issues compared to men. Over 80 percent of crime is committed by men in the US. The same is true here. Yet I was told by a group of kids only a month ago that women were more likely to committ crime, as you can imagine I was gobsmacked. Why I asked them would they think that? Oh because women are always on the news for doing crimes thay said! I literally wanted to scream!
No news about the white man in the UK who drowned his daughter to get revenge on his wife? Not sensational enough as the murderer isn't female. He didn't come from an underprivileged background either. So sick of the racism and sexism on this website.
I'm confused? I've seen plenty of stories on MM about murder, rape, abuse etc committed by men of all backgrounds. Wasn't there one recently about a woman and her kids killed by her partner? Another about paedophile child psychaiatrist? Hell, there's two stories in this very article.
Also there have been stories about female paedophiles and murders recently, so not sure how you came to that conclusion?
She killed (first hopefully) and hacked up three children.... Not even close to being in the same category.
There's been plenty of articles on here related to men killing their kids and partners and when those articles appear there are also cries of sexism. I seriously can't believe that people are complaining that they want to read more bad news.
Stop trying to deflect the spot light off a horrendous crime committed by a woman.
Your comment is not accurate and makes no sense.