Gang Rape Convictions Overturned on Appeal in NSW
Three NSW men have had their convictions for gang raping three teenagers overturned. Two will face a retrial, while a third is acquitted. Read the full legal details.
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Trump pardons Democrat Cuellar, then criticises his loyalty
Donald Trump pardoned Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar on bribery charges, only to criticise him days later for not switching parties. Explore the fallout and Texas political map changes.
Heathrow's 2026 drop-off charge rises to £7
From 1 January 2026, Heathrow Airport's drop-off fee increases by £1 to £7 per visit. Drivers get just 10 minutes and must pay online or by phone. Learn how to avoid the £80 fine.
Girl, 13, gang raped in Paris KFC toilets, four arrested
A 13-year-old girl was dragged into a KFC toilet in Paris and gang raped by four men. The suspects, aged 18-24, were arrested and face up to 20 years in prison. Read the latest on this horrific attack and the wider issue of sexual violence in France.
US DoJ Removes LGBTQ+ Prisoner Abuse Protections
The US Department of Justice has eliminated key rules protecting LGBTQ+ inmates from sexual assault, a move advocates call 'reckless'. Learn the alarming details.
12-year sentence for app rape in Birmingham
A man who used a flatsharing app to lure a vulnerable teenager to his home, where he strangled and raped her, has been jailed for 12 years. Read the full court report.
Ex-doctor charged with 45 sexual offences against patients
A former doctor faces 45 charges for alleged sexual assaults on 38 patients, including children under 13, at hospitals in Stoke and Dudley. Police urge anyone with concerns to come forward.
England's Five Dropped Catches Let Australia Seize Control
Joe Root insists England's five dropped catches were human error, not poor prep, as Australia reach 378-6. Root's century keeps England in the Ashes Test. Read the full analysis.
Australia Lead by 44 Runs After Chaotic Day Two at the Gabba
Australia finish day two on 378-6, leading by 44 runs. England rue multiple dropped catches but late wickets from Carse offer hope. Follow the live Ashes action.
London men charged over vehicle theft conspiracy
Two men from London have been remanded in custody, charged with conspiring to steal vehicles and commit burglary in Essex. Read the latest on this police investigation.
Man from high-profile family guilty of digital rape
A man from a prominent Melbourne family has been found guilty of digitally raping his friend's girlfriend. The jury heard he pretended to be her boyfriend in a dark bedroom.
Ex-Scotland leader's brother-in-law on trial for drugs, extortion
Ramsay El-Nakla, brother-in-law of former First Minister Humza Yousaf, is on trial at the High Court in Edinburgh accused of dealing class A drugs and extortion, following a man's fatal fall in Dundee. Follow the latest court developments.
Man charged with terror offences linked to Manchester synagogue
Mohammad Bashir, 31, faces charges of preparing terrorist acts and sharing publications. The offences are linked to Jihad al-Shamie but not directly to the October attack. Read the latest.
Man charged over alleged help to Manchester synagogue attacker
Mohammad Bashir, 31, faces four terrorism charges for allegedly assisting Jihad al Shamie with reconnaissance of a UK defence facility. The charges are separate from the fatal October synagogue attack.
UK-jailed Albanian rapist wanted for Kosovo armed robbery
Rinor Korqa, serving a UK sentence for a predatory rape, is wanted in Kosovo for a 2017 armed home robbery. The Home Secretary must decide on the extradition request.
Man denies murder in Bradford house fire trial
A man accused of a fatal arson attack in Bradford stormed out of court, declaring 'I'm not a murderer'. The trial continues as details of the revenge plot emerge.
Trump pardons exec indicted for rigging arena bids
Donald Trump has pardoned sports executive Tim Leiweke, who faced charges of conspiring to rig a public university arena bidding process. Read the full story.
Man charged with 83 new child abuse offences
Joshua Dale Brown, an alleged childcare paedophile, has been hit with 83 new charges. Police reveal the scale of the investigation. Read the latest developments.
London Congestion Charge Christmas Suspension Dates
London's Congestion Charge will be suspended from 25 December to 1 January 2026. Find out which other road charges, like ULEZ, remain in place and plan your festive travel.
Sydney Crime Raid: $12m Assets Seized, Six Arrested
NSW police have arrested six people and seized luxury cars worth millions, including a Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini, in a major organised crime operation. Read the full details.
New laws protect rape victims from 'serial liar' questioning
Major legal reforms in England and Wales will ban the use of victims' past sexual history in court, aiming to end the 'profound injustice' that drives survivors from the justice system.
National Guard Shooting Suspect in Court on Murder Charges
A man accused of killing two National Guard members and injuring three others in a 2024 shooting has appeared in court. Read the latest on the charges and investigation.
Former England Footballer Arrested Over Attempted Rape Allegation
A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport over a non-recent allegation of attempted rape. He has been bailed until February 2026. Read the latest details.
El Chapo's son admits to US drug trafficking charges
Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of 'El Chapo', pleads guilty to running a fentanyl and cocaine empire. Read the details of the plea deal and its impact.
Huntingdon train stabbing suspect refuses court appearance
Anthony Williams, 32, faces 21 charges including attempted murder over alleged mass stabbing on LNER train and separate attacks. Provisional trial set for June. Read the latest.
Police Scotland urged to reopen al Fayed rape investigation
Scottish police face calls to reopen a rape investigation into late Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed, as a parliamentary group cites over 400 sexual misconduct allegations. Read the latest.
Trial date set for Huntingdon train stabbing suspect
Anthony Williams faces trial in June 2026 over multiple alleged knife attacks in Cambridgeshire and London. The suspect is charged with 21 counts, including attempted murder.
Four charged in Sydney over satanic child abuse ring
Four men have been charged in Sydney over an alleged international network distributing satanic child sexual abuse material. Police detail the disturbing ritualistic themes involved.
Charges dropped in Ballymena riot case
Prosecutors drop rape charges against two Romanian boys, citing new evidence. The case had triggered violent race riots in Northern Ireland, causing an exodus of Roma families.
Charges withdrawn in Ballymena case that sparked riots
Charges of attempted rape against two teenagers, an incident that triggered significant unrest in Ballymena, have been withdrawn by the Public Prosecution Service. Learn more about the case developments.
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