Robber who fled to France after two prison escapes is jailed
Daniel Boakye, 21, who escaped custody twice in one week and fled to France, was jailed for 10 months at Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday.
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Teen killed in M9 crash laid to rest in gold coffin
Joe Carthy, 15, was buried in a gold coffin after dying in a wrong-way M9 crash that killed five teens. A family of four remains hospitalized.
Man jailed for baby slicing threat in Cwmbran row
Paul Foster, 39, jailed for 17 months for threatening to slice a baby in half and decapitate her father during a row in Cwmbran, South Wales.
Man accused of threatening to kill Met Police chief in court
Karim Ben Ali, 38, appeared in court charged with threatening to kill Sir Mark Rowley and 'blast heads' off judges. He was remanded in custody.
Romanian killer jailed for life for near identical UK murder
Illegal immigrant Eugeniu Neamtu, 59, jailed for at least 27 years for stabbing flatmate Gheorghe Trica in Walthamstow, mirroring his 2007 murder conviction in Romania.
London's Sixth Heatwave: Met Office Forecast for September
The Met Office forecasts an increased risk of heatwaves in early autumn, with late-season hot spells possible in the south, including London, after five heatwaves this summer.
Bully jailed for strangling woman after tongue-out mugshot
Charlie Stefano, 35, jailed for 2 years 10 months for strangling a woman in Chatham; court hears he grabbed her throat twice and dragged her across the floor.
Southwark Night Patrol Extended After 70 Violence Callouts
Southwark Council’s Night Time Uniformed Patrol Service (NTUPS) has been extended to August 2027 after a successful pilot, with officers responding to 70 violence against women and girls reports and making 52 StreetLink referrals for rough sleepers.
Hillingdon Tory Councillor Henry Higgins Quits Two Senior Roles
Hillingdon Conservative Councillor Henry Higgins has resigned from the Audit Committee and as Chairman of the Audit, Finance & Performance Select Committee for personal reasons, becoming the second Tory resignation in the borough since May.
Alaska plane crash kills all eight aboard near radar site
A charter plane crash near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska killed all eight people aboard, including two pilots and six passengers, the US military confirmed.
GTA 6 Leaks, EA Exec, and Switch 2 Price: Friday Games Inbox
Friday's Games Inbox discusses the GTA 6 leaks and potential legal consequences for leakers, an EA executive mocking job losses, and a reader's dilemma over buying a Switch 2 before a price rise.
Woman Accused of ISIS Plot to Bomb New York State Capitol
Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, New York, was arrested by the FBI for allegedly plotting to bomb the New York State Capitol to kill senators in support of ISIS, using materials bought at Home Depot.
Cartoonist Rebecca Hendin Skewers Harry and Meghan Satire
Rebecca Hendin's cartoon for the Guardian satirises the British school system by depicting Harry and Meghan as a lesson, sparking debate on royalty and education.
Reform UK adviser calls for end to pension triple lock and NHS privatisation
Mitchell Palmer, appointed by Robert Jenrick as Reform UK's economic adviser, has called for ending the pensions triple lock, privatising the NHS, and using migration to reduce poverty, according to the Guardian.
Nord Stream Suspect Arrested in Croatia While Consulting on Film
Volodymyr Zhuravlev, a key suspect in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, was arrested in Croatia while acting as a consultant on a film about the incident starring Sean Penn and Adrien Brody.
Trump's MMR order endangers children, Guardian warns
The Guardian editorial warns that Donald Trump's executive order advising separate measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines will confuse parents, reduce MMR uptake, and endanger children, echoing the 1998 Andrew Wakefield controversy.
USS George Washington arrives in Middle East to relieve USS Lincoln
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln amid concerns about poor living conditions, low morale, and record deployment length.
Reform UK's Braverman and Tice Attack 'Mickey Mouse' Degrees
At a press conference in Enfield, Reform UK's Richard Tice and Suella Braverman criticized A-level and GCSE subjects as 'Mickey Mouse,' pushing apprenticeships while Tice omitted his family-founded business background.
FBI Raids Eric Swalwell’s Home Over Sexual Assault Claims
Federal agents searched former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s Washington DC home on Sunday as part of an ongoing sexual assault investigation. Electronic devices were also seized at San Francisco airport.
Nathan Cofnas Suspended by Ghent University Over Arday Allegations
Nathan Cofnas, the researcher who accused Professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, has been suspended by Ghent University pending a disciplinary investigation, following Arday's death.
Infantino to attend Caribbean tournament amid ouster campaign
Gianni Infantino plans to attend a U14 tournament in the Dominican Republic to split Concacaf votes and lobby smaller nations ahead of the Fifa presidential election, despite opposition from senior Concacaf figures.
ICE detains boat captain after deadly New York harbor capsize
Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana, captain of a boat that capsized in New York harbor killing a mother and infant, has been detained by ICE for deportation after being found illegally in the US.
Lindsay Clancy trial draws 300 supporters for mental health
Around 300 supporters, mostly women, gathered outside Plymouth court on 20 August 2026 to back Lindsay Clancy, who is on trial for killing her three children. Her attorney argues postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder should exempt her from criminal re
Claire Lomas Inquest Correction: No Apple Vision Pro at Crash
The Guardian corrects its inquest report on Claire Lomas, noting she was not wearing an Apple Vision Pro headset during her microlight crash, and fixes a reference to Ireland's strategy.
EastEnders star warns of ‘huge level of trauma’ in Nicola’s family war
EastEnders’ Laura Doddington confirms a ‘huge level of trauma’ ahead as Nicola Mitchell’s war with her mother Rose Hawkins escalates, revealing past abuse and a shocking confession about her father’s death.
Charity campaigner's microlight crash death ruled accidental
A coroner has ruled that the death of charity campaigner Sarah Dines, who died from injuries sustained in a microlight crash in Cambridgeshire, was accidental.
Teen siblings missing from Hayes after taking family car
Mukarma, 16, and Muhammed, 14, have been missing since Monday after taking a family Toyota Prius. Police believe they drove west towards Beaconsfield and could now be anywhere in the country.
Prince Harry and Meghan to Return to UK Permanently
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the UK permanently, according to a new report. The couple will relocate with their two children, Archie and Lilibet, ending their self-imposed exile in the US.
Tice Defends Suspension of Reform UK Activist Amid Farage Criticism
Reform UK leader Richard Tice defended the suspension of a party activist after Nigel Farage criticized the decision, citing internal disciplinary procedures.
Harry and Meghan's UK security funding private, says Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says security funding for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex upon their return to the UK is a private matter, wishing them well as they relocate to a non-royal residence outside London.
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