3 h. ago The Mortician review – so queasy it will stay with you for ever

Even more staggering than The Jinx, this riveting documentary shows the truly atrocious lengths the manager of a California crematorium went to undercut his rivals. Absolutely not for the faint-heartedThe smart thing about comparing something to The Jinx is that you’re essentially daring viewers to stick with you until the very end. After all, as good as The Jinx was, it didn’t reach legendary status until its final few moments, when notorious murder suspect Robert Durst paused an interview with his microphone still on, and muttered a confession while using the toilet.The Mortician, it has to be said, is pound for pound more staggering than The Jinx. Joshua Rofé’s three-part documentary about California cremator David Sconce is a feat of construction, patiently doling out larger and larger transgressions until the whole thing becomes swamped in unimaginable horror. It’s the kind of documentary where, when the credits roll, you realise that you haven’t drawn breath for several minute...

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4 h. ago The jokey texts from 'mastermind behind murder of man who was tortured to death in his own home' are revealed in court

John Belfield, 31, 'fled' to South America after Thomas Campbell's bloodied body was found, dressed in only a pair of socks, leaving his alleged 'right-hand man' to stand trial for murder.

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6 h. ago EastEnders fans point out 'glaring plot hole' with Alfie Moon's exit scenes

The first week of Ben Wadey's EastEnders era ended with a departure

Sport

6 h. ago Alleged ‘mastermind’ joked about murder of Thomas Campbell, trial hears

John Belfield denies murdering Thomas Campbell, and conspiring to rob him

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7 h. ago The Guardian view on Trump and Iran: Netanyahu’s war has no visible exit | Editorial

The US president promised to keep his country out of conflicts. The Israeli prime minister has other ideasThe maxim that wars are easy to start and hard to end does not appear to be troubling Benjamin Netanyahu. For the Israeli prime minister, conflict is an end as much as a means, extending his political survival. Under international pressure – however belated and insufficient – over the slaughter in Gaza, he launched the attack on Iran. Initially presented as essential to prevent Tehran from the imminent acquisition of a nuclear bomb, a claim running counter to US intelligence, it is increasingly discussed as the path to bringing down the regime. The defence minister, Israel Katz, has said that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, “can no longer be allowed to exist”.Donald Trump has generally seen armed conflict as a trap rather than an escape route. He said that the US would “measure our success not only by the battles we win but also by the war...

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7 h. ago 'Must have bled everywhere': 'Mastermind behind murder of man who was 'tortured to death' in his own home joked about killing in series of text messages, court hears

John Belfield, 31, 'fled' to South America after Thomas Campbell's bloodied body was found, dressed in only a pair of socks, leaving his alleged 'right-hand man' to stand trial for murder.

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7 h. ago Jennifer Abbott: Woman arrested after filmmaker killed at home 'for diamond Rolex'

The Metropolitan Police said a woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of Jennifer Abbott. She remains in police custody as inquiries continue

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7 h. ago Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker hints he'll be arrested after making bold claim

Pulp's Jarvis Cocker discussed the likelihood of him getting arrested as he discussed the loss of iconic venue The Leadmill in Sheffield

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8 h. ago Woman, 66, held on suspicion of murder after London death of film director

Jennifer Abbott, 69, found dead with tape over her mouth in Camden flat and police say missing Rolex could be linked to stabbingA 66-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a film director was found dead at home in north London with tape over her mouth.The body of Jennifer Abbott, 69, who was known professionally as Sarah Steinberg, was discovered in her Camden flat on 13 June. She was last seen three days earlier, walking her pet corgi nearby. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Trawlerman wins big one at Royal Ascot to claim coveted Gold Cup in record time

Trawlerman went one better than last year in the Gold Cup

Politics

9 h. ago Man City chief makes bold Club World Cup claim as rivals chase £97m prize money

Manchester City opened up their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Wydad and chief Ferran Soriano insists they want to win the competition as they bid to become a "global" club

Economics

9 h. ago Student, 22, could have been saved from an overdose if police had left a voicemail for her parents during desperate search for her address

Amy Levy, 22, deliberately took an overdose of prescription pills at her student digs in Bristol while on the phone to a friend, who alerted the police as her condition deteriorated.

Society

9 h. ago Woman, 66, arrested on suspicion of 'Rolex' murder of film director in London home

Jennifer Abbott, 69, who had lived in Los Angeles and rubbed shoulders with the stars, may have been killed for her distinctive high-value watch

Events

9 h. ago Nicola Peltz's family hit out and claim David and Victoria Beckham are 'tight with money'

Nicola Petz's mega-rich family have claimed that David and Victoria Beckham are 'tight' when it comes to splashing the cash and reportedly not providing for Brooklyn

Events

9 h. ago Couple accused of murdering grandson punched and belted their own children

The son of Michael and Kerry Ives told a murder trial that he would be punched on his legs and arms at least once a week

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9 h. ago Woman, 66, arrested over murder of film director, 69, found dead in her flat with diamond Rolex missing

Police arrested the 66-year-old on Wednesday in connection with the stabbing of Jennifer Abbott. She has been remanded in custody. The director was stabbed to death in her council flat.

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9 h. ago Woman, 66, arrested over death of film director linked to missing diamond

Jennifer Abbott, 69, was found dead at her north London home by her concerned niece on 13 June

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10 h. ago 'My mum bludgeoned my father to death but it left me feeling relieved'

Sally Challen killed her husband Richard after years of horrific abuse and she was sentenced to 22 years behind bars but is now free after her murder conviction was downgraded to manslaughter

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10 h. ago Rangers eviscerate SFA over 'lack of consistency' as John Brown commentary claim lands financial penalty

The comments from the Ibrox icon were made on air during the end of season draw with Hibs

Politics

10 h. ago Couple accused of grandson's murder punched their own children, court hears

Kerry and Michael Ives are accused of killing toddler Ethan Ives-Griffiths, who collapsed at their home in Flintshire, had had suffered "catastrophic head injuries" and was severely underweight when he died

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