Brendan Banfield, 40, denies orchestrating the murders of his wife and a stranger in a complex 2023 plot. The family's Brazilian au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, has pleaded guilty and will testify.
A 15-year-old boy, inspired by Anders Breivik, collected weapons and planned a far-right terrorist attack on a Newcastle synagogue, a jury hears. Read the full trial details.
The trend of men double-barrelling surnames, highlighted by Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, sparks a wider debate on marital naming conventions and feminism. Readers share historical precedents and modern perspectives.
A Chicago vascular surgeon is charged with the premeditated murders of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio. The couple's two children were found unharmed. Read the latest.
Michael David McKee, 39, faces upgraded charges for the alleged murders of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her dentist husband, Spencer, in Columbus, Ohio. The case involves a cross-state investigation.
Former EastEnders actress Kara Tointon speaks out about her decision to have a double mastectomy and fallopian tube removal after testing positive for the BRCA gene. Read her empowering story.
A new true-crime podcast investigates claims that British Army Major Robbie Mills led a secret double life as a spy, and the mysterious man who infiltrated his family after his death. Listen to the shocking revelations.
Brendan Banfield is on trial for an alleged plot to murder his wife and frame a stranger he lured via a fetish website. The case involves an au pair's confession and disputed digital evidence.
Cleveland Police have arrested five teenagers on suspicion of murder after a 49-year-old man was found dead at an address in Stockton. Officers urge the public not to share social media footage.
The new Netflix series His & Hers, starring Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson, has shot to number one with a murder mystery plot twist viewers never saw coming. Stream it now.
A 15-year-old boy charged with murder will be an 'interested person' in the inquest of Aria Thorpe, 9, who died from a single stab wound in Weston-super-Mare. A provisional trial date is set for June.
Explore five stunning properties across England, from a London penthouse to a Sheffield Georgian house, all featuring dramatic double-height or vaulted ceilings. Discover unique architectural details and prices.
President Lula da Silva rejects a congressional bill that would have dramatically cut Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence for plotting a coup, marking the third anniversary of the Brasília riots.
Nick Reiner's defence lawyer Alan Jackson has withdrawn from the high-profile murder case. The Public Defender's Office will now represent the 32-year-old, charged with the murders of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner. Read the latest c
Nick Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner, faces arraignment for the first-degree murder of his parents. The case reveals a tragic story of mental illness and a Hollywood legacy shattered.
A businesswoman wanted for the murder of two schoolgirls in Colombia has been detained in London following a dramatic rescue from the River Thames. Read the latest on the extradition case.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old John Onetufo on Grove Street, Lewisham. Another man and woman have been bailed as police enquiries continue.
An 18-year-old man was arrested for plotting a knife and hammer attack on a grocery store. The FBI says the ISIS-inspired plan targeted specific groups. Read the full details.
The FBI has revealed it thwarted a planned New Year's Eve terrorist attack in North Carolina, allegedly inspired by the Islamic State. An 18-year-old faces charges.
A 29-year-old woman has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a fatal house fire in Clyde North, Melbourne, last month. One man died and two others were injured.
Min River, skippered by Jiang Lin and Alexis Loison, clinches Sydney to Hobart handicap honours after initial winner BNC receives a time penalty for a sail rules breach. A historic win for double-handed sailing.
Magnus Carlsen dominates the chess world again, securing his ninth blitz championship and a fifth rapid-blitz double in Doha. Read the full story of his latest triumph.
Jailed former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes a nerve block procedure for persistent hiccups. Read the latest on his health and 27-year prison sentence.
Kimberley McNish appeals for information 40 years after her brother Jeffrey, 22, was stabbed to death at the 1985 Toxteth Caribbean Festival. Merseyside Police renew investigation.
An urgent murder investigation is underway in Devizes after a woman in her 80s was fatally assaulted in her flat on Christmas morning. A 63-year-old acquaintance has been arrested.
A man was found fatally stabbed on Burcot Avenue in Wolverhampton in the early hours of Christmas Day. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
A chance meeting with TV duo Ant and Dec inspired a Nottingham University chemistry student to ditch the lab and pursue a career in comedy. Discover how one night out altered his life's path.
After a foiled Islamic State attack plot, a Greater Manchester Jewish community focuses on daily struggles and solidarity, refusing to live in fear. Explore their story.
Exclusive details of a foiled Islamic State plot to massacre Jews in Greater Manchester, thwarted by an undercover operative. Read the full story of the planned attack.
Two men inspired by Islamic State have been found guilty of plotting a gun attack on a mass Jewish gathering in Manchester. The plot was foiled by an undercover operative.