Met Police Vetting Scandal Exposes 131 Failed Checks
A damning review reveals 131 Met Police officers and staff committed crimes after flawed vetting. Dawn Butler MP demands urgent reforms, including a mandatory DNA database for all officers.
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Martinelli apologises to Bradley after injury backlash
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli has publicly apologised to Liverpool's Conor Bradley for his actions after the defender's serious knee injury during Thursday's draw. Read the full story.
Victoria Police revokes warrantless pat-down powers
Victoria Police has revoked controversial powers allowing officers to conduct warrantless pat-downs across inner Melbourne. The decision follows significant public and legal scrutiny.
Met Police vetting failures let rapists join force
A damning review reveals over 130 Met Police officers, including two serial rapists, committed crimes due to flawed vetting. Read the full report on systemic failures.
Family's agony after police error over fatal crash victim
A family endured weeks of trauma after South Yorkshire Police incorrectly identified a crash victim. Read their heartbreaking statement and the police response.
Met Police officers 'not properly vetted' in recruitment drive
A damning report reveals thousands of Met Police recruits were not properly vetted amid a national drive to boost numbers, compromising integrity and public trust. Read the full findings.
Police Misidentify Teen Crash Victim in Yorkshire
The family of Joshua Johnson, 18, speak out after police wrongly identified another boy as the victim of a fatal Rotherham car crash. Read their heartbreaking tribute.
Police error after crash: family told wrong teen survived
South Yorkshire Police referred itself to the IOPC after a tragic mix-up saw Joshua Johnson's family told he survived a Rotherham crash when he had died. Read the full story.
Met Police staff plan six more strike days in pay row
Met Police call handlers and fleet staff will strike for six days in January, following a 'hugely disruptive' New Year's Eve walkout. The dispute centres on an 'inferior' pay offer compared to police officers. Read the latest.
Police mix up crash victims, tell family wrong son died
South Yorkshire Police apologise after wrongly identifying a teenage car crash victim, telling a family their son was dead while he was in hospital. A fundraising page set up for his funeral is now supporting his recovery.
Freemason police officers defend membership amid Met rule
Freemason police officers say they fear for their careers after the Met Police required them to declare membership. They deny any special treatment, calling the move 'unfair'.
Volunteer officer sacked over fake police car
A volunteer Met Police officer was dismissed after fitting blue lights and sirens to his own car and driving it around London. Discover the full story and the hearing's findings.
Major's No 10 apologised for Queen Mother telegram error
Newly-released files show John Major's Downing Street blamed BT for an 'improperly addressed' birthday message to the Queen Mother in 1994. Discover the royal protocol faux pas.
Activist Apologises for Historic Tweets After Egypt Release
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah issues an unequivocal apology for 'hurtful' historic social media posts, following his return to the UK after years of imprisonment in Egypt. Read his full statement.
Activist apologises for historic tweets after UK return
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologises for 'hurtful' old social media posts after his release from Egyptian prison. Read his full statement and the political reaction.
Man shot by police in Thetford after crash and handgun report
A man was shot dead by armed police in Thetford, Norfolk, following a two-vehicle collision and reports he was carrying a handgun. The incident is under independent investigation.
Las Vegas Police Get Donated Tesla Cybertruck Fleet
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has unveiled a fleet of 10 Tesla Cybertrucks, donated anonymously. Discover the details behind this controversial $2.7m gift and its implications for modern policing.
Mayor Apologises for Police LGBTQ+ Discrimination
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham issues a formal apology for past police failings against LGBTQ+ people, contrasting with the Chief Constable's refusal. Read the full story.
Seven Men Detained in Liverpool Over Planned Violence Fears
Armed police in Liverpool have detained seven men following intelligence about a potential violent act. Discover the full details of the tactical operation here.
Finland PM apologises over 'slanted eyes' controversy
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has issued a formal apology to China, Japan, and South Korea following a racist social media scandal involving MPs and a former Miss Finland. Read the full story.
Farage's Schoolmates Demand Apology Over Racist Claims
26 ex-pupils and a teacher from Dulwich College have signed an open letter urging Nigel Farage to apologise for alleged racist and antisemitic behaviour at school. Read the full story.
Police Officer Jailed for £50k Burglary and Harassment
A serving City of London Police officer has been sentenced to over three years for stealing £50,000 in a burglary and harassing his partner. Read the full details of the case.
San Diego $12m Settlement in Police Shooting of Konoa Wilson
San Diego agrees to a $12 million settlement with the family of Konoa Wilson, a 23-year-old fatally shot by police in 2022. The case has reignited debates over US policing and use of force.
M5 Tragedy: Teen Tasered Before Being Hit by Car
Logan Smith, 18, died after leaving an ambulance on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare. The IOPC is investigating police Taser use prior to the fatal incident. Read the full report.
Farage Demands BBC Apology Over Racism Claims
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage demands an apology from the BBC over racism allegations, citing 'double standards'. He denies making racist comments 'with malice'. Read the full story.
Putin's daughter apologises in Paris confrontation
Vladimir Putin's secret daughter, Luiza Rozova, expressed regret for her father's war when confronted by a Ukrainian journalist in Paris. Read the full story of the emotional encounter.
Man to sue police after arrest for US gun photo
A Yorkshire IT consultant was arrested in the UK over a photo of him legally holding a gun in Florida. He plans to sue police and leave the country. Read the full story.
Farage's missing apology for school 'banter' speaks volumes
Readers share powerful accounts of lifelong bullying trauma, challenging Nigel Farage's denial of antisemitic taunts. The absence of a simple 'sorry' reveals a deeper character issue.
Spycops inquiry hears sexual deception was 'part of the work'
A public inquiry hears that Met Police managers permitted undercover officers to form sexual relationships with activists. Whistleblower Peter Francis gives shocking evidence. Read the full story.
Dutch King Confronts Slavery Legacy in Suriname Visit
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands addresses the brutal history of Dutch slavery during a landmark state visit to Suriname, as the nation prepares for 150th anniversary of abolition.
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