Police consider corporate manslaughter in Post Office scandal
Corporate manslaughter charges are now being considered as the criminal probe into the Horizon Post Office scandal widens. Police appeal for victims to come forward.
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Police eye corporate manslaughter in Post Office scandal
Police investigating the Post Office Horizon scandal are now considering corporate manslaughter charges. The criminal probe has expanded to include more suspects and persons of interest. Read the latest.
Hong Kong fire: 146 dead, 13 arrested in safety probe
A devastating fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing complex has claimed 146 lives, with 200 missing. Authorities arrest 13 as anger grows over alleged safety failures. Share your story.
Hong Kong high-rise fire: 13 arrested, death toll 151
Hong Kong police arrest 13 over deadly Wang Fuk Court fire, with 151 dead and 40 missing. Substandard materials and failed alarms cited in city's worst blaze since 1948.
Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil tankers in Black Sea
Ukrainian naval drones attacked two Russian oil tankers near Crimea, marking a significant escalation in Black Sea operations. Discover how this impacts regional security.
France to intercept migrant taxi boats in Channel
French maritime police gain new powers to intercept suspected migrant taxi boats in Channel waters as crossings hit 2025 high. Read the latest developments.
Hong Kong fire: 55 dead, hundreds missing, arrests made
At least 55 people killed and hundreds missing in a devastating Hong Kong high-rise fire. Police arrest three over suspected gross negligence. Read the latest updates.
Hong Kong fire kills 44, three arrested for manslaughter
Tragic Hong Kong residential fire claims 44 lives with hundreds missing. Three men arrested as investigation begins into devastating Wang Fuk Court blaze.
Sailor revives traditional canoe building in New Caledonia
Activist Aile Tikoure leads project reviving indigenous Kanak maritime heritage through traditional canoe building, reconnecting communities with ocean rights and cultural identity.
Loose Wire Caused Baltimore Bridge Collapse
A single loose wire led to the Dali container ship losing power before it struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six. Read the full NTSB investigation report.
Rare Spanish Armada astrolabe returns to Scilly
The Pednathise Head astrolabe, a rare 16th-century navigation instrument lost for centuries, has completed its global journey back to the Isles of Scilly. Discover its remarkable story.
HMT Lancastria: Britain's worst maritime disaster
Discover the forgotten story of HMT Lancastria, Britain's deadliest maritime disaster with over 4,000 lives lost. Learn how a London church keeps their memory alive. Read more.
Stockholm bus crash leaves several dead and injured
A bus has hit a bus stop in central Stockholm, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Police are investigating the incident as involuntary manslaughter. Follow for live updates.
Golden Hinde gets £4m makeover for 30th anniversary
London's iconic Golden Hinde replica ship is undergoing a major £4 million starboard refurbishment. The project, using English oak and local materials, celebrates 30 years in Southwark. Visit the ship during works!
Russian Spy Ship Intercepted Near US Waters
A Russian intelligence vessel was monitored by the US Coast Guard near Oahu. Discover the details of this maritime security incident and its wider implications.
Morton: Charge councils over care child deaths
BAFTA-winning actor Samantha Morton calls for manslaughter charges against councils failing children in care. Sky News data reveals a sharp rise in care leaver deaths.
Nurse on trial over fatal hospital monitoring error
A senior nurse faces gross negligence manslaughter charges after a seven-year-old boy died when she failed to reconnect his monitors at a private London hospital. The trial continues at Southwark Crown Court.
Good Samaritan killer jailed for life
A motorist who deliberately ran over and killed a Good Samaritan as he helped a distressed woman lying in a Greater Manchester street has been sentenced to life in prison.
Wedding brawl driver jailed for killing good samaritan
A man who deliberately drove into a wedding guest trying to break up a fight has been sentenced to nine years behind bars in a case that has shocked the community.
Stepfather jailed for life in family murder case
A man who murdered his stepdaughter's husband while he was collecting their children has been sentenced to life imprisonment in a case that has shocked the community.
Somali Pirates Attack Tanker with RPGs and Machine Guns
Heavily armed Somali pirates conducted a dramatic assault on a commercial tanker using machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades, marking a concerning resurgence of maritime piracy in the region.
Somali Pirates Storm Tanker in Major Attack
Heavily armed Somali pirates have stormed a commercial tanker off the coast of Somalia, firing machine guns and grenades in the first major hijacking attempt in years, raising alarm about resurgent maritime security threats.
Somali pirates attack tanker with machine guns and grenades
Heavily armed Somali pirates have launched a dramatic attack on a commercial tanker off the coast of Somalia, firing machine guns and grenades in a dangerous escalation of maritime security threats.
Greg Lynn: Manslaughter Charge Possible if Conviction Overturned
Exclusive legal analysis reveals the potential for fresh manslaughter charges against former pilot Greg Lynn should his conviction for murdering two campers be overturned on appeal.
Cruise Passenger Dies on Remote Australian Expedition
Australian authorities have launched an urgent investigation after the death of a British passenger aboard the Coral Adventurer cruise ship during a remote island expedition in the Torres Strait.
Manslaughter probe after worker dies at Roman Tower site
Exclusive: Health and Safety Executive launches corporate manslaughter investigation after construction worker dies at Chester's controversial Roman Tower development site, raising urgent safety concerns.
Century-old shipwreck mystery unearthed on beach
Maritime archaeologists are investigating a mysterious wooden shipwreck that emerged from the sands of a Victorian beach, potentially revealing secrets from over a century ago.
US vows to treat drug smugglers like Al-Qaeda
In a stark escalation of counter-narcotics operations, US Southern Command confirms lethal strikes against suspected drug traffickers in Caribbean waters, comparing their treatment to notorious terrorist organisations.
Teen guilty of Hampstead Heath New Year's killing
A 17-year-old boy has been found guilty of killing 16-year-old Harry Pitman during an altercation on Hampstead Heath as crowds gathered for fireworks.
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