Lewisham councillor cleared over 'coconuts' tweet
Green Cllr Hau-Yu Tam cleared of code breach after calling David Lammy and Priti Patel 'coconuts' on X; investigation found political comment protected under free speech.
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Black Met officer wins discrimination claim over WhatsApp hack
A Black Met Police officer, Caroline Nku, won an indirect race discrimination claim after her promotion was blocked when hackers hijacked her WhatsApp account. The tribunal ruled the Met's blanket policy disproportionately affected black officers.
Teen survivor recounts final moments as couple drowns
A 16-year-old girl survived a crash that killed her friends Adam Dudzinski, 17, and Chloe-Ann Naylor, 16, after their car flipped into a ditch. She described Adam apologizing and Chloe trying to keep his head above water before drowning.
Geoffrey King obituary: seismologist who transformed earthquake forecasting
Geoffrey King, a prolific geophysicist whose 1994 paper revolutionised earthquake forecasting, has died aged 82. He worked at Cambridge, USGS, and Institut de Physique du Globe in Paris.
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Tories ask HMRC to probe Farage's £5m gift tax
The Conservatives have asked HMRC to investigate whether Nigel Farage owes tax on a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, questioning if it was income for political roles.
Woman, 70, charged with murder of British expat in France
A 70-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of British expat Karen Carter, 65, who was found stabbed to death in Trémolat, Dordogne, in April 2025.
London woman jailed 6 years in Hong Kong for false rape claim
Isabel Rose, 26, from Hackney, was sentenced to six years in a Hong Kong prison for blackmail and perverting justice after fabricating a rape accusation against a banker.
Manhunt for drug dealer who escaped prison by climbing fence
Police are hunting Oliver Mazirel, 38, who escaped HMP Ford on June 30. He was convicted for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and has links to Worthing and Littlehampton.
Police bodycam captures officers discussing sex with suspects
A bodycam accidentally left recording captured Norfolk Police officers discussing whether they'd have sex with suspects, mocking a protester, and making derogatory comments.
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Woman, 70, charged with murder of British mother in France
A 70-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of British mother Karen Carter, 65, who was stabbed to death in her home in Trémolat, Dordogne, in April 2025.
Queensland buried DV report critical of police: exclusive
Queensland government buried a domestic violence victim-survivor panel report that slammed police handling and called for civilian reviews, an exclusive reveals.
Zelenskyy fires army chief Syrskyi, offers Fedorov role
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and offered a prominent position to sacked defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov after nationwide protests.
Sausalito manager charged in yacht break-in while drinking
Sausalito city manager Elaine Forbes faces misdemeanor charges after allegedly breaking into a 66ft yacht while drinking and trying to steal it, with bail set at $50,000.
Perth teen charged with murder of mother, attempted murder of sister
A 16-year-old boy in Perth has been charged with murdering his 35-year-old mother and attempting to kill his 12-year-old sister, who fled to a highway for help.
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Trump must disclose finances in $10bn BBC lawsuit, judge rules
A US judge ruled Trump must divulge financial records from his businesses in his $10bn defamation suit against the BBC, potentially exposing family trust ventures.
War's unseen scar: Ukrainians divided by flight or stay
Ukrainian writer Diana Berg explores the growing emotional rift between those who left Ukraine after the Russian invasion and those who stayed, revealing hidden guilt, anger, and shame.
Iran FM pulled from rubble after Khamenei killing strike
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi recounts the US-Israeli airstrike that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei, revealing security gaps and Iran's Code 110 plan to close Hormuz Strait.
Melbourne man allegedly raped woman in Sydney hotel
A well-connected Melbourne man has been charged with raping a woman in a Sydney hotel room, with police alleging he met her on a dating app.
Higgins accuses Hanson of victim-blaming over DV remarks
Brittany Higgins and advocates condemn Pauline Hanson for calling domestic violence a 'two-way street' and telling abused women to 'not put up with it', accusing her of victim-blaming.
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Rebel Wilson wins defamation case against co-star
Rebel Wilson was found not to have defamed co-star Charlotte MacInnes in social media posts; court ruled no serious harm caused.
The Children Who Loved a Killer: A Foster Family's Story
Traci Carr and her siblings grapple with loving foster brother Steven Judy, executed in 1981 for murdering Terry Chasteen and her three children, and the lasting stigma.
Alan Jones trial: pattern of targeting younger men alleged
Prosecutors in Alan Jones' trial will argue he showed a pattern of targeting 'significantly younger men' in indecent assault and sexual touching charges involving six complainants between 2003 and 2020.
Texas officer rescues man from burning car
Footage shows Southlake police officer Joshua Swisher pulling a driver from a car engulfed in flames after a traffic stop; he received a meritorious conduct award.
Trump Blames Canada for Wildfire Smoke
Donald Trump complained about Canada's wildfire smoke affecting the US, calling it 'filthy, polluted and unhealthy air', while ignoring climate change.
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Italian Police Restraint Death Video Sparks Protests
A video shows Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan-born businessman, dying while under police restraint in Bologna, Italy, sparking protests.
Rubio protest in Philippines turns violent
Protesters scuffled with police as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Manila for Asean meetings, demanding an end to US involvement in regional conflicts.
Nolan Wells Autopsy Inconclusive as Family Seeks Answers
An independent autopsy for Nolan Wells, 18, found cause and manner of death 'undetermined' as family questions timeline and seeks transparency.
Modelling scout with Epstein links found dead in France
Daniel Siad, a modelling scout under investigation for ties to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead in his home outside Paris. An autopsy is pending.
Lee Andrews' dad Peter freed from Dubai prison
Peter Andrews has been released from Dubai's Al Awir prison days after his son Lee's arrest. He still faces fraud allegations, while Lee remains jailed over unpaid debts.
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Brad Pitt's children drop his surname: Fourth sibling files name change
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, 18, has legally filed to remove 'Pitt' from her surname, becoming the fourth of Brad Pitt's children to distance themselves from their father's name.
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