4 h. ago The Guardian view on private prosecutions: access to justice should not depend on people’s ability to pay | Editorial

An option that should provide a safety valve when the state falls short appears to be increasingly a tool for businesses – sometimes to draconian effectIn England and Wales, anyone can take a suspected criminal to court. Private criminal prosecutions, which can be initiated by individuals, companies or charities, can give people a shot at justice. They can also be open to abuse. The Post Office brought 918 successful private prosecutions against its employees to protect its own commercial interests – at a shocking human cost laid bare by an official report last week. Rail companies take the draconian measure of prosecuting people for mistakenly buying the incorrect ticket: in 2023, a woman received a criminal record for erroneously using her railcard to save a total of £1.60.In the context of a depleted justice budget, these prosecutions appear especially dystopian, allowing the wealthy to pay for their day in court. No official record exists for the number now taking place, though&...

Economics

5 h. ago Why tennis players must wear all white at Wimbledon laid bare after huge rows

Wimbledon's white dress code is one of the strictest across every sport and has been the case since 1877 - but the reason behind the attire is clear

Sport

29 h. ago Rita Ora 'still feels Liam Payne' nine months after One Direction star's tragic death

Rita Ora said she keeps Liam Payne's memory alive through music - especially their song For You - as she described the late singer as 'a really great friend' of hers

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33 h. ago Smitten Zara McDermott shows her support for boyfriend Louis Tomlinson as sings along at his concert in Zurich

The Love Island star, 28, and former One Direction member, 33, are believed to have started dating in March.

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40 h. ago Provence laid bare: ‘I shed my clothes and found freedom on a beautiful French island’

If you’ve ever been tempted by naturism, there is nowhere better to try stripping off than the idyllic, car-free Île du LevantThe trail hugs every curve of the cliffside. On my left, the Mediterranean Sea swirls beside craggy rocks, while flowering plants unfurl on my right. A quarter of France’s coast is lined with similar sentiers des douaniers (customs officers’ paths), which were once used to patrol the sea. The difference on this trail is that I’m wearing nothing but my backpack.Off the coast of the southern French resort town of Hyères, Île du Levant is home to the only naturist community of its kind, the Domaine Naturiste d’Héliopolis. For 93 years, this rustic Eden has lured free-spirited lovers of nature and authenticity, as unabashedly naked as Adam and Eve before they ate the forbidden fruit. On every visit, I’ve found that when people shed their clothes, they shed their pretence. Unlike traditional naturist retreats where nudity is de rigueur, Héliopolis is peppered with...

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54 h. ago Tottenham and Arsenal transfer comments spell out situation facing Manchester United this summer

As Manchester United's rivals ramp up their summer recruitment, the consequences of not qualifying for the Champions League is laid bare

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62 h. ago James at Cardiff Castle Laid bare what sets them apart from their '90s counterparts

Tim Booth led the band and crowd through a string of James's well-known hits and more

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63 h. ago Nicole Scherzinger makes 'selfish' admission about Liam Payne as final project released 9 months after death

The Pussycat Dolls singer features as a judge alongside the former One Direction star on the new Netflix show, Building the Band

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3 d. ago Brooklyn Beckham breaks family 'rift' rumours with telling 'love' message

The 26-year-old star has taken to social media with a new message, directed at his younger sister

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3 d. ago Jaws director was told he'd 'never work again' by 'mean' Hollywood star

Steven Spielberg has opened up about the troubled production of his 1975 hit thriller, Jaws.

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3 d. ago Superman star David Corenswet reveals why director James Gunn told him to ‘shut up’ on set

Actor didn’t take director James Gunn’s bluntness ‘personally’

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3 d. ago Murdered by a 'Rolex ripper' outside famous restaurant in broad daylight: Masked mugger fatally stabs man who 'tried to fight back' outside five

The murder victim died outside the £1,650-a-night 5-star Park Tower Hotel and Casino, which is directly across the road from the Harvey Nichols department store in Knightsbridge.

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3 d. ago Heartfelt tribute paid to Liam Payne in opening episode of One Direction star’s final project

Late One Direction singer was remembered for his love of music and ‘unwavering commitment’ to helping others

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3 d. ago Man in his 30s dies after being stabbed outside luxury hotel and casino in Knightsbridge

The murder victim died outside the £1,650-a-night 5-star Park Tower Hotel and Casino, which is directly across the road from the Harvey Nichols department store in Knightsbridge.

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3 d. ago Actress best known for her work alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger looks unrecognizable... can you guess who?

She even married the director of that aforementioned franchise. And more recently, the star admitted to being celibate for at least 15 years after splitting from that aforementioned filmmaker.

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4 d. ago Queen Camilla's Novak Djokovic thoughts laid bare in three words as she meets him at Wimbledon

After a busy morning of royal engagements at both Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace, Camilla made the journey down to SW19 for the tenth day of the tennis tournament

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4 d. ago Touching tribute made to Liam Payne in late One Direction star’s final project

Netflix honoured Liam Payne in his final television appearance prior to his death in 2024.

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4 d. ago Scots postmasters slam Post Office staff who knowingly allowed Horizon scandal to unfold

A bombshell first report from a major inquiry into what is considered the biggest miscarriage of justice the UK has seen laid bare the “disastrous” toll on victims.

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5 d. ago Johnny Depp offered ‘trust and love’ as a director says lead actor of Modigliani

Italian actor and film producer Riccardo Scamarcio plays the artist in a new film directed by Hollywood star Depp.

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5 d. ago When was Liam Payne Netflix series filmed as heartbreaking details of new show released

Liam Payne's final TV project, Building the Band, will air on Netflix tomorrow (Wednesday 9th July) nine months after the One Direction star's tragic death in Argentina

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