UK Finance: Tech Giants Must Help Stop £629m Fraud Epidemic
UK Finance chief warns fraud is a 'national security issue', with 66% of scams starting online. Banks spend £38bn on compliance but tech platforms must do more.
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Michelin-starred restaurant hit by £800 meat theft
A London Michelin-starred restaurant owner speaks out after a thief stole £800 of premium meat. The Met Police investigate as the hospitality industry faces festive pressure.
Teens Investigated for Setting Homeless Man's Hair on Fire
Spanish police investigate two minors after a horrific video shows them setting a homeless man's hair on fire in Seville. The incident has sparked national outrage and a potential hate crime probe.
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.
Taxi drivers paid £25 per migrant in smuggling plot
A smuggling kingpin who made £287,000 using London taxi drivers to transport migrants to Kent for illegal Channel crossings has been jailed for nearly 11 years. Read the full investigation.
Film Review: Onlookers Examines Tourism in Laos
Kimi Takesue's documentary 'Onlookers' offers a contemplative look at how tourists and locals coexist in Laos. The film is available on True Story from 5 December. Explore the visual tensions.
Prisoner 951: BBC's Intense Drama Streaming Now
All four episodes of BBC's powerful drama Prisoner 951, based on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's harrowing imprisonment in Iran, are now streaming on iPlayer. Critics hail it as a must-see.
Couple used hidden camera to cheat Sydney casino out of $1.18m
A Kazakh couple allegedly used hidden cameras and earpieces to fraudulently win $1.18m from Sydney's Crown casino. Discover how police uncovered their sophisticated gambling scam.
Essential Weekend Reads: Free Birth to Beatles
Discover six compelling Guardian stories including Free Birth Society investigation, changing Beatles perceptions, and Britain's disappearing living rooms. Perfect weekend reading.
Skin-lightening industry's colonial roots and cancer risk
The booming skin-lightening industry, built on colonial ideals, is causing a surge in cancer and irreversible skin damage in women of colour. Discover the toxic truth.
National Guard Soldiers Injured in DC Shooting
Two US National Guard soldiers critically injured in a Washington DC shooting. Suspect had ties to the CIA. Get the latest details on this developing story.
Insurance CEO Murder Case Examined in New Book
Explore the controversial case of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering insurance CEO Brian Thompson, and John H Richardson's new book that examines his motives and public reaction.
BBC Two revisits shocking 1994 Orkney murder case
The extraordinary story of Michael Ross, convicted at 15 for a 1994 Orkney restaurant murder he still denies. Watch The Man in the Mask tonight on BBC Two at 9pm.
Man charged in £30k iPhone heists across London
A 20-year-old man faces charges for the robbery of £30,000 in iPhone 17s from an Apple store in Lakeside and an attempted heist in Brent Cross. He is due in court.
True Crime Series 'Manhunt' Hits Netflix No.1
Netflix's chilling true crime documentary 'Manhunt: Chasing the Fox' about predator Malcolm Fairley soars to number one in the UK. Stream the harrowing series now.
How My Zodiac Killer Film Failed - True Crime Truth
A filmmaker's abandoned Zodiac Killer documentary reveals the ethical dilemmas and clichés plaguing the true crime industry. Discover why our fascination with murder mysteries needs examination.
Duo jailed for £20m heroin smuggling plot
A father and son were part of a crime group that attempted to import £20 million of heroin concealed in pomegranate juice bottles. Read the full story of the NCA's major bust.
Sheridan Smith's The Widower Climbs Netflix Charts
ITV's 2014 true crime drama 'The Widower', starring Sheridan Smith, flies up the Netflix UK top 10. Discover why this chilling story of Malcolm Webster is captivating audiences.
UK's £1bn laundering network funds Russia's war
National Crime Agency exposes billion-pound money laundering network operating across 28 UK towns and cities, directly funding Russia's war in Ukraine through cryptocurrency conversions.
Man jailed for stealing Banksy's £270k artwork
A man has been sentenced for stealing a Banksy print valued at £270,000 to settle drug debts. Discover the full story of this London art theft and its consequences.
West End Businesses Fund Christmas Crime Crackdown
Over 600 West End businesses launch the largest private security investment to combat phone theft and retail crime this festive season. Discover how Operation West End aims to keep shoppers safe.
Guardian corrects knife crime statistics error
The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime figures, revealing London saw a 0% change while Dorset fell 13%. Explore the full corrections list and how to submit complaints.
BBC Four's Black Swan reveals Denmark's criminal underworld
A shocking documentary series films an undercover lawyer advising criminal gangs in Denmark. Plus, discover tonight's top TV picks including a new detective drama and artist Yinka Shonibare's powerful story.
Thieves steal £1,700 from London boutique as staff watch
Bold thieves stole £1,775 worth of clothing from Jovonna London while staff watched helplessly. Owner reveals shocking details of targeted robbery and police response concerns.
Illegal waste mountain appears in Oxfordshire field
Satellite images reveal how a grassy Oxfordshire field became a 10m high illegal waste dump in months. Discover the scale of the UK's waste crime epidemic and its environmental risks.
Trump's London crime claims in new Sadiq Khan attack
Donald Trump claims London is dangerously violent with people 'stabbed in the ass', targeting Mayor Sadiq Khan. Explore the facts behind the feud and London's actual crime statistics.
Man jailed for stealing £270,000 Banksy print
A man who stole a £270,000 Banksy artwork from a London gallery to pay a drug debt has been sentenced to 13 months in prison. Discover the full story of the brazen burglary and swift recovery.
Brothers jailed for £26.5m cocaine smuggling plot
Two brothers who posed as fishermen have been sentenced for attempting to smuggle £26.5 million of cocaine into the UK via a boat. Discover the full story of the NCA's major bust.
Victoria Acts on Retail and Hospitality Worker Violence
Victoria introduces tough new laws protecting retail and hospitality workers from violence. Learn how these measures will safeguard frontline staff across the state.
Everest Disaster Film Free on BBC iPlayer
The 2015 survival film Everest, depicting the tragic 1996 Mount Everest disaster that claimed eight lives, is now available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer. Experience this gripping true story.
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