Christopher Phillips has admitted preventing the lawful and decent burial of his mother, Sylvia Phillips, after her body was found in a chest freezer at her home in Porthcawl, Wales.The 89-year-old woman's body was discovered by South Wales Police officers in February 2026 following a welfare check requested by her GP.Cardiff Crown Court heard that Sylvia Phillips died sometime in 2023, though the exact cause of death remains unknown as investigations continue.Alongside the charge of preventing lawful burial, Christopher Phillips, aged 60, also admitted two counts of fraud for failing to notify the Department for Work and Pensions and Bridgend... [Continue Reading]
Eight individuals will be recognised for their bravery during the deadly stabbing attack at Bondi Junction shopping centre in Sydney two years ago.The attack, which occurred in April 2024, resulted in six deaths and ten injuries.The assailant, Joel Cauchi, was shot dead by police after a psychotic episode.Among those to be honoured is New South Wales police inspector Amy Scott, who shot Cauchi after he lunged at her with a knife.Also receiving bravery medals are two French nationals and a security guard who attempted to disarm the attacker.Two victims will receive posthumous awards: a mother who saved her baby in... [Continue Reading]