2 h. ago Brazil: two judges of five vote to convict Jair Bolsonaro in coup plot trial

Three more supreme court justices to cast their votes in coming days, with verdict expected by Thursday‘He’s always on the attack’: the Brazilian judge prosecuting Bolsonaro inspires both love and hateJair Bolsonaro led a criminal organisation that sought to plunge Brazil back into dictatorship with a murderous power grab involving special forces assassins and a vast disinformation campaign, the supreme court judge presiding over the former president’s trial has claimed as he voted for Bolsonaro’s conviction.Alexandre de Moraes was the first supreme court justice of five to announce his decision on Tuesday, as the trial of Bolsonaro and seven alleged co-conspirators – including four senior members of the military and the former head of Brazil’s answer to MI6 – entered its final stretch. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Motorist recalls finding car 'in a hedge on fire' after crash which left dad dead

Two brothers from Manchester are on trial where they both deny causing death by dangerous driving following the tragedy in Wales

Events

3 h. ago RFK Jr.'s latest 'Make America Healthy Again' report calls for more scrutiny of vaccines and autism

The Trump administration is urging public health agencies to prioritize investigations of vaccine injuries, prescription drug use, and the cause of autism

Politics

3 h. ago Michigan judge dismisses charges against 15 of Trump’s 2020 fake electors

Judge says sufficient evidence of intent wasn’t given against those who signed files claiming Trump won 2020 electionA judge in Michigan dismissed the felony charges against a slate of electors who falsely signed on to documents claiming Donald Trump won the 2020 election in the latest blow to efforts to hold the president and his allies accountable for attempting to overturn the results of the White House race he lost to Joe Biden.Sixteen people were initially charged with eight felonies each related to forgery and conspiracy by the Democratic attorney general, Dana Nessel, in 2023, though one of them had his charges dropped after he agreed to cooperate with the prosecution. The fake electors in Michigan will not go to trial. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Teenage girls among four accused of murdering man after ‘crack cocaine row’

Eymaiyah Bradshaw-McKoy, Mia Campos-Jorge, Jaidee Bingham and Harry Gittins are on trial charged with murdering Anthony Marks.

Events

5 h. ago Tyreek Hill’s estranged wife accuses Dolphins star of assaulting her during pregnancy

Keeta Vaccaro in process of divorcing wide receiverPlayer’s lawyer vigorously denies allegationsThe estranged wife of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill alleges in court filings that she has been the victim of multiple acts of domestic violence, TMZ reported.The two are in the process of divorcing, and in paperwork Keeta Vaccaro filed on Monday in connection to the case, she said she was the target of eight instances of abuse since they married in late 2023. The original divorce petition was dated 8 April 2025. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Horror as dead body is found inside trunk of singer D4vd's impounded Tesla

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department made the grim discovery on Monday, after receiving reports of a foul odor coming from the vehicle.

Events

5 h. ago Potential jurors return for the trial of a man charged with trying to assassinate Trump in Florida

Potential jurors have returned for a second day of screening in the trial of a man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump

Politics

6 h. ago This common virus has been linked to cancer. Here’s what we know

Scientists have identified more than 200 types of human papillomavirus, some of which have known links to cancer

Science

6 h. ago World Athletics Championships 2025 Schedule: Here's when and how to watch every event in Tokyo

The world’s finest athletes are set to attempt to run, jump and throw their way to glory in Tokyo.

Politics

6 h. ago Jockey admits stopping horse winning after ‘threat’ from Prem footballer’s father

Jockey Dylan Kitts claimed that he received a 'threat' from the father-in-law of a Premier League footballer before he rode Hillsin to a controversial third place finish in July 2023

Events

6 h. ago Countdown champ 'unfit to stand trial' over alleged stabbing of fellow contestant

A countdown champion has been deemed unfit to stand trial for allegedly stabbing a fellow contestant at a meet up in Blackpool

Politics

6 h. ago Rape and abuse survivors clash with convicted mens’ rights group outside Scottish Parliament

Members of Justice for Innocent Men Scotland (JIMS) were met with a counter protest as they campaigned against “unfair trials” at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.

Events

7 h. ago MSPs visit University Hospital Wishaw’s specialist baby unit as it considers mum's petition

Parliamentarians met petitioner Lynne McRitchie and families whose newborns received care at Wishaw’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), before touring the site and holding meetings with staff.

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7 h. ago Countdown champion, 31, accused of stabbing rival contestant at a tournament is unfit to stand trial, judge rules

John Cowen, 31, was arrested after allegedly attacking Thomas Carey, a former Cambridge University maths student, with a knife at the Countdown in Blackpool event last September.

Events

7 h. ago Joseph Kony case in The Hague begins with accounts of alleged atrocities

ICC hearing takes place in absence of Ugandan rebel leader accused of murder, rape, torture and sexual slaveryAn international criminal court hearing into charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity against the Ugandan fugitive rebel leader Joseph Kony has begun with accounts of atrocities allegedly committed by his Lord’s Resistance Army.The ICC’s first in-absentia hearing will confirm charges but cannot progress to a trial in Kony’s absence. The warlord faces 39 counts, including murder, rape, sexual slavery, enslavement and torture, allegedly committed in northern Uganda between July 2002 and December 2005.Reuters and Agence France-Presse contributed to this report Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Raising the bar: Duplantis leads the stars aiming to break world records in Tokyo

From the pole vaulter in a class of his own to Kipyegon and Warholm, the world championships in Japan offer tantalising chances for new global marksArmand Duplantis is in a class of his own with a 17-foot pole in his hands. The Swede has broken the world record 13 times, including three times this year. His clearance of 6.28m at June’s Diamond League on home soil in Stockholm was particularly special: “This was one of my biggest goals and dreams, to set a world record here at Stadion. It’s magic.” In Budapest last month, he went to 6.29m. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics he won gold but failed in his three attempts at a world record. “I really thought I had it,” he said. This time? Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Jalmaro Calvin update as St Mirren B continue positive progress in KDM Evolution Trophy

The Jamaican winger featured in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Annan Athletic in the KDM Evolution Trophy.

Politics

8 h. ago People receive help from Renfrewshire school support service as financial gains made

The initiative is beginning to show "real build and traction" in relation to the number of clients and income gains.

Economics

8 h. ago Check for Council Tax discount of up to £850 to help cut your monthly payments

Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a Council Tax Reduction on their annual bill.

Economics