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.
A 24-year-old Mississippi man faces capital murder charges for the fatal shootings of six people, including a child and a pastor. The district attorney calls the case 'as bad as it gets'.
Adam Johnson, who served 75 days for his role in the US Capitol riot and was pardoned by Donald Trump, files to run for Manatee County Commission. Read his controversial campaign story.
A mass shooting in rural Mississippi leaves six dead, including a child. Suspect Daricka M Moore charged with murder. Follow the latest on this tragic case.
Former Disney star Matt Prokop, 35, was arrested in Texas on Christmas Eve on a felony child pornography charge and multiple misdemeanours. Read the full report.
At least six people have been killed in a shooting across three locations in West Point, Mississippi. A suspect is in custody. Our thoughts are with the victims' families.
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.
Reform UK is under fire for proposed council tax increases in authorities it controls, contradicting election pledges to cut bills. Read the full story on the party's local governance challenges.
Archaeologists uncover a massive Roman manufacturing site in Sunderland, with over 800 whetstones found. The discovery rewrites the history of Roman Britain's industrial north. Watch the full story on BBC's Digging for Britain.
Nick Reiner's defence lawyer Alan Jackson has withdrawn from the high-profile murder case.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.
Reform UK-led councils in Derbyshire and elsewhere are proposing maximum council tax rises, sparking accusations of 'empty rhetoric' from opponents after election promises to cut taxes.
A devastating fire has completely gutted the historic West Essex Golf Clubhouse near the M25. Over 60 firefighters battled the blaze, with no injuries reported. Read the latest updates.
Two teenage girls have been sentenced for the manslaughter of Anthony Marks, 51, after their selfies and videos placed them at the scene of the brutal attack near King's Cross. Read the full story.
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.
A major fire has torn through the historic West Essex Golf Club in London. Six crews are battling the blaze. All persons are accounted for and no injuries reported. Follow for live updates.
Three teenagers have been sentenced for the 'callous' murder of a homeless man near King's Cross. The case exposes the brutal reality of county lines drug gangs operating in London.
Record-breaking king tides and heavy rainfall cause severe flooding across California's Bay Area, prompting rescues and road closures. Read the latest updates on the extreme weather event.
Redhills, the historic Durham Miners' Association HQ known as 'Durham's other cathedral', reopens after a £14m restoration. Guided tours are sold out into next year.
A woman has been found dead on a remote Colorado trail in what authorities suspect is a mountain lion attack, the first fatal incident of its kind in the area since 1999. Read the full investigation details.
A woman has been found dead on a Colorado trail in a suspected mountain lion attack. Authorities have euthanised two animals as the investigation continues. Read the latest.
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.
A tiny wren takes up residence in a frosty, rickety greenhouse in Crook, County Durham, offering a glimpse into the resilient life of Britain's smallest breeding bird. Discover the story of this seasonal tenant.
Aaron Anderson, 14, from Consett, died after a John Deere Gator overturned on a County Durham farm. His family pay tribute to a 'cheeky chappie' with a passion for farming.
Aaron Anderson, 14, from Consett, died after a John Deere Gator overturned on a farm near Burnopfield. A 13-year-old was seriously injured. Police appeal for witnesses.
Jordan James scores his seventh of the season as Leicester secure a Championship double over Derby County. The win comes amid fan protests against the club's board over deferred staff wages.
Relive the defining cricket stories of 2025: Peter Moores' historic County Championship win, Mohammed Siraj's heroic Test performance, and Temba Bavuma's legacy-sealing catch. Discover the drama now.
Three men serving murder charges escaped a Georgia jail, hijacked a Lyft driver, and forced her on a 10-hour drive to Florida before capture. Read the shocking details.