Rachel Vickers-Price

Authorities rescued 16 children from a squalid home in Hamden, Ohio, where they had lived in isolation for years without schooling or basic care. The eldest, an 18‑year‑old girl, was disabled, illiterate, and unable to write her name, while several siblings could not speak. Four adult relatives, believed to be parents and grandparents, face multiple charges and have pleaded not guilty. Officials described the conditions as inhumane, while some questioned whether the mother, Elizabeth Siders, may also have been a victim due to being married off at age 15. Advocates highlighted the case as evidence of the dangers of child marriage. Bail was set at $300,000 for each accused as the investigation continues.

A British woman who appeared on the reality show A Place in the Sun is feared dead after devastating wildfires swept through Bédar in southern Spain, killing at least 13 people. Annette Kilgore went missing as flames engulfed the village, and authorities are working to identify victims through DNA due to severe burns. Her husband, who survived, recounted losing contact with her and others as the fire spread rapidly amid extreme heat. Additional British expatriates, including Pete and Fran Gillam, have been confirmed dead, along with several other international victims, as the region continues to assess the devastation.

David Beckham celebrated England’s 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win over Norway by singing with his children in the stands at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, while his eldest son Brooklyn was notably absent amid ongoing family tension. Beckham, who recently hosted the England squad at Inter Miami’s training ground, drew praise on social media for his patriotic displays during the match. Harry Kane said Beckham’s visit boosted team morale. The rest of the Beckham family attended both the match and daughter Harper’s birthday celebration, as England advanced to a semi-final meeting with Argentina or Switzerland.