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Extra.ie
21 hours ago
- Extra.ie
Australia mum accused of murdering daughter found 'unresponsive' in cell
An woman in Australia who was accused of murdering her daughter has been found 'unresponsive' in her prison cell. Laura Flanigan, 32, was charged with the alleged murder of her three-year-old daughter Sophia at her home in Queensland at 4.45pm on Monday (May 26). Ms Flanigan was found in the front garden of her family home when police arrived. Police also discovered the body of the little girl, as well as a bladed knife which was seized at the scene. Ms Flanigan was charged with murder of her daughter on Monday, and was found unresponsive in her cell four days later. Pic: Instagram Ms Flanigan was charged with the murder of Sophia on Tuesday and will appear before the courts in July, but Queensland Corrective Services have said that she was found unresponsive in her cell at Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre on Friday (May 30). A spokesperson for the Queensland Corrective Services said that paramedics rushed to the scene, where a prisoner was brought to hospital. The nature of the emergency is unknown. 'Support is being offered to the responding officers and their colleagues,' a QCS spokesperson said, while a police spokesperson said 'there is no further information at this time.' An Australian woman who was accused of murdering her daughter has been found 'unresponsive' in her cell. Pic: Instagram Speaking at the time of the incident on Monday, police said that the child suffered multiple wounds, and 'despite multiple attempts from [police] and [paramedics] to apply first aid to that child, she unfortunately died due to the injuries that she had received. 'It was a horrific scene, a terrible incident for everybody – including the witnesses, including the emergency services, police and ambulance officers who attended and the investigators doing the ongoing investigation.' Sophia's father, Jai Ruane, paid tribute to his young daughter, saying to Nine News Australia that Sophia was 'full of life and love.' Sophia's father Jai Ruane paid tribute to his daughter, saying she had 'a huge heart.' Pic: Facebook 'She was always smiling, always wanting to help,' Mr Ruane said. 'She just had a huge heart.'
GMA Network
a day ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
On Teen Vogue, Sophia Laforteza says, 'I want to be somebody who will never hide the fact that Im Filipino'
Katseye is on the cover of Teen Vogue, and Filipino member Sophia Laforteza just repped us hard. "I want to be somebody who will never hide the fact that I'm Filipino," the 22-year-old told Teen Vogue, adding she wants t one "loud about it." "It means a lot when somebody embraces their culture, especially their Philippine culture and heritage." She gave nods to Fil-am performers Vanessa Hudgens, Nicole Scherzinger, and Olivia Rodrigo as her influences, but none more than her mom, the theater actress Carla Guevara-Laforteza, who would take Sophia along during rehearsals. "I would just sit there and observe. She trained me to a visual learner," the Katseye member said of her mom. The magazine put the spotlight on each of the six members of Katseye, who are all winners of the survival show, 'The Debut: Dream Academy." The girl group is now managed by HYBE Labels and Geffen Records, who is about to drop an EP "Beautiful Chaos" in June. Katseye was in the Philippines last September, where they performed on "It's Showtime," met fans at a showcase, and held a media conference. At the sidelines of the event, Carla said she never expected all this for Sophia. "For Sophia to be a superstar is more than — naiiyak ako! Nakakaiyak tsaka nakaka-proud talaga kasi she did it all on her own. Hindi nga nagpaalam," the theater actress said. Read the rest of Katseye interview on Teen Vogue. — LA, GMA Integrated News
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Shock as mum accused of murdering her three-year-old daughter is found unresponsive in her jail cell
A Bundaberg mother accused of murdering her three-year-old daughter has been found unresponsive in her jail cell. Mother-of-three Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32, was arrested on Tuesday and charged her with murdering her daughter Sophia. Queensland Police issued a statement on Saturday. 'Detectives from the Corrective Services Investigation Unit are investigating after a 32-year-old woman was located unresponsive while in custody at the Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre on Friday, May 30,' it said. 'There is no further information available at this time.' It comes just days after emergency services rushed to Moore Park Beach, on the outskirts of Bundaberg in central Queensland, about 4.45pm on Monday following 'multiple' reports from concerned neighbours. Three-year-old Sophia was found unresponsive with 'multiple wounds' at the Regency Road home and declared dead at the scene, police said. Acting Superintendent Brad Inskip said a bladed weapon was also allegedly found.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Doba Warns of Job Scam Impersonating Its Brand via Fake Websites and Social Media Ads
LEHI, Utah, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Doba, a leading U.S.-based dropshipping platform, has issued a public warning following confirmed reports of an online scam impersonating its brand. The scam involves fake job postings on social media platforms and a fraudulent website — — which falsely claims to represent Doba in an effort to deceive job seekers around the world. The scam was brought to Doba's attention through two detailed reports from individuals in Australia and Pakistan. In both cases, victims were contacted through informal channels such as Facebook ads, WhatsApp messages, and personal Gmail accounts. Applicants were directed to register on a website that closely mimicked the style of Doba's official platform but was not affiliated with the company in any way. Victims were asked to complete "training tasks" using shared login credentials and were ultimately encouraged to deposit funds to unlock access to tasks or commissions — a hallmark tactic of job fraud schemes. "We take these impersonation attempts very seriously," said a spokesperson for Doba. "Our official website is and we do not recruit through WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or non-verified job boards. We never ask job applicants to deposit money, use shared accounts, or perform unpaid tasks." One victim was added to a WhatsApp group titled "Sweetheart," managed by individuals using the names "Sophia" and "Desmond," who claimed to be Doba representatives. These tactics are part of a growing pattern of phishing-style job scams that have surged globally, often targeting international applicants with promises of fast income and remote work flexibility. What to Watch For: Any job posting directing users to to use an "employee ID" to log into a third-party sitePromises of commissions or bonuses for completing tasks upfrontMessaging via WhatsApp, Facebook pages like "AirHire Recruitment," or non-Doba emails (e.g., Gmail or Outlook) Doba encourages individuals to report suspicious activity to help@ and avoid engaging with any website or person that does not originate from an official @ address. How to Report: Report fraudulent Facebook ads and pages to MetaReport phishing websites like to Google Safe BrowsingShare any screenshots or emails with Doba's security team The company is currently working with relevant platforms to report and shut down the fraudulent sites and accounts. Doba urges job seekers to remain vigilant and verify all offers through official channels. View original content: SOURCE Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nine star reveals baby joy following recent heartbreak: 'Rainbow baby'
Tracy Vo has announced she and husband Liam Connolly are expecting their first child together. The Nine star shared the happy news to Instagram on Friday as she shared several photos of her growing baby bump in a red one-piece bathing suit. The happy couple were on a lavish babymoon in Vietnam when they revealed the news, adding they are expecting to give birth to a baby girl in Spring. 'We had some extra baggage during our Vietnam adventure,' wrote Tracy, who is also a step-mother to Liam's six-year-old daughter Sophia. Tracy went on to say their 'rainbow baby is due in Spring', a phrase used for babies born after parents suffered a miscarriage. The TV presenter tragically lost her first child, a baby boy she named James, in August last year after five months of pregnancy. 'We can't wait to meet our baby girl and Sophia is excited to be a big sister. We know our boy James is looking after his little sister already,' Tracy finished her post. Tracy shared images of herself in Vietnam alongside the sweet message. In one photo, she protected her face from the sun with a white cap and a pair of sunglasses as she flaunted her baby bump in red bathers. Another photo saw her and Liam cuddling up on the beach as they took a selfie together. The final picture in the reel was an ultrasound of the unborn baby girl. More to come.
