Savannah Guthrie, host of the "Today" show, made a heartfelt plea for information regarding her missing mother during a broadcast. This appeal comes after reports surfaced about a ransom note received months prior, suggesting that her mother may be deceased. Guthrie expressed the family's ongoing anguish and determination to continue searching for her mother, stating, "We love our mom. We’ll never stop looking for her," according to AP.

A woman in South Africa's Eastern Cape has been convicted of murder after drowning a six-year-old girl in a river. According to The Citizen, the woman killed the child because she believed the girl's mother was responsible for the death of her own nine-month-old baby. The conviction follows a court case stemming from the killing, which prosecutors said was motivated by revenge. Details of the sentence were not provided in the report.

The mother of 13-year-old Adekunle Emmanuella Ige, who was allegedly swept away by floodwaters on Monday evening in Umuahia, Abia State, has appealed to government agencies and residents for help in locating her daughter. According to the Daily Post, the teenager disappeared after being sent on an errand by a relative of her mother, during which she reportedly fell into the flood. A search for the missing girl is ongoing as her family seeks assistance from the public.

A woman identified as Mercy Maina was found dead in her bed in her Lavington apartment in Nairobi, about a month after she was last seen alive. According to Tuko, her body was discovered in a decomposed state weeks after she vanished, leaving neighbours shocked and raising questions about the circumstances of her death. Details about the cause of death or any ongoing investigation were not provided.

The mother of missing South African pilgrim Terricia Govender says families affected by the Nepal floods are still waiting for answers and want greater support from Sadhguru and the Isha Foundation, according to IOL. The report frames the appeal as ongoing on day 14, with relatives seeking clarity about the missing pilgrim and assistance for those impacted by the flooding.

A mother addresses her mother-in-law after her daughter returns home emotionally affected from a weekend visit. The incident reveals the troubling outcomes of unrealistic expectations placed on family interactions, leading to a deeper understanding of the situation's impact on the teenager.