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China-Japan Radar Lock Incident Over Okinawa

Japan alleges a Chinese fighter jet locked its fire-control radar on Japanese F-15s in a major escalation. Read the full details of the dangerous encounter and rising tensions.

Suspect arrested in 2021 Capitol pipe bomb case

US authorities have confirmed the arrest of a suspect, Brian Cole, for pipe bombs planted outside Democratic and Republican HQs on January 5, 2021. Read the latest on the Capitol attack investigation.

Prison population forecast revised to 2030

The prison population in England and Wales is now projected to reach 100,000 by March 2030, a year later than expected. New MoJ data cites policy changes and early releases easing the immediate crisis.

Labour to Scrap Jury Trials in Certain Cases

The Labour government plans to abolish jury trials for some serious offences, sparking a major debate on justice reform and civil liberties in the UK. Read the full analysis.

UK Special Forces 'Kill Policy' in Afghanistan Inquiry

A public inquiry hears a senior officer warned of a 'deliberate policy' to kill fighting-aged males in Afghanistan, with allegations of a cover-up reaching the highest levels of UK special forces command.

Lawyers condemn plan to slash jury trials

More than 100 barristers warn government plans to restrict jury trials are an 'irremediable error' that could increase miscarriages of justice and undermine public trust.

Prison officer plays FIFA with inmate in cell

A prison officer was filmed playing a FIFA-style game with an inmate. The viral TikTok clip, shot on a contraband phone, prompted a Ministry of Justice investigation. Read the full story.

Climate Justice Win at ICJ Sparks New Legal Era

Human rights lawyer Julian Aguon secures landmark ICJ ruling on climate obligations after Pacific campaign. Discover how Indigenous rights are shaping global climate accountability.

Army's Ajax vehicle injures troops again

The British Army's £10m Ajax fighting vehicle has caused fresh injuries to 31 soldiers, raising serious questions about safety and accountability in the £5.5bn programme.

Army Pauses Ajax Training as Soldiers Fall Ill

The British Army has paused Ajax armoured vehicle training after noise and vibration made approximately 30 soldiers violently sick. Discover the latest on this troubled £6.3bn programme.

Army Pauses Ajax Use After Soldiers Fall Ill

The British Army halts Ajax armoured vehicle training for two weeks after around 30 personnel reported noise and vibration symptoms. Safety investigation underway.

Major curbs to jury service unveiled by ministers

Ministers set to unveil major curbs to jury service, with future juries likely to decide only murder, rape or manslaughter cases. Bold action promised to tackle the 80,000-case backlog.

Three prison officers stabbed in inmate attack

Three prison officers were injured, two hospitalised, after being stabbed with an improvised weapon by an inmate at HMP Isle of Wight. Police are investigating the serious assault.

DoJ Probes Debunked Venezuela Election Claims

Exclusive: Federal investigators examine unfounded claims Venezuela helped steal the 2020 US election, potentially strengthening case for military action. Read the full investigation.

MI5: Chinese Spies Target UK MPs on LinkedIn

Security service MI5 warns UK parliamentarians of new Chinese espionage attempts via LinkedIn headhunters. Read the latest on the government's security response.

Epstein Files Vote: What You Need to Know

The House votes today on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files. Discover the timeline, key figures involved, and what the potential disclosure means. Follow the latest developments.

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