12 h. ago Scot 'gave names of men who attacked him' court hears as man accused of murder

Wayne Reid died following an incident at a flat over an alleged drug debt.

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15 h. ago Kiefer Sutherland punched and tried to choke Uber driver before arrest: report

Actor is set to appear in court for the alleged attack next month

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3 d. ago Southport copycat attack teen jailed for plotting to target Oasis gig

A would-be Southport copycat killer wanted to attack a dance school and an Oasis reunion concert, a court heard - today he was locked up for 14 months

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3 d. ago Southport copycat attack teen jailed after plotting to target Oasis gig

A would-be Southport copycat killer wanted to attack a dance school and an Oasis reunion concert, a court heard - today he was locked up for 14 months

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4 d. ago Face of man who 'dressed in disguise' before stabbing wife 18 times over party snub

Nimalarajah Mathiyadaranam has pleaded guilty to the murder of his estranged wife Nilani Nimalarajah at Liverpool Crown Court - she was stabbed 18 times in a 'merciless attack'

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5 d. ago Schoolboy 'white supremacist' who planned attack on synagogue found with weapons and Nazi memorabilia in bedroom, court hears

The 16-year-old is said to have been filled with 'hate and racism' and joined a banned neo-Nazi group which encouraged its followers to ignite a race war.

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6 d. ago Wellness retreat owner fled country after 'bleach attack' which left guest with serious injuries

An international manhunt was launched to find Dean Mayze after he failed to turn up at court - he has now appeared and pleaded guilty to GBH

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7 d. ago Man who set fire to Conor McGregor's pub pleads guilty to terrorist activities

Abdullah Khan attacked Dublin garda in the days after the arson attack, the court heard.

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9 d. ago Pub worker ‘accidentally killed Grindr date’ after strangling him so hard he fractured a bone

A PUB worker accidentally killed his Grindr date after strangling him so hard he fractured a bone, a court heard. Josh Baxter is accused of manslaughter after Michael Barron, 38, was found dead in his north Manchester flat on January 26 last year. A post mortem revealed he suffered from cerebral hypoxia, which is said...

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9 d. ago Mum stabbed love rival with bread knife after storming into home

Emily Gayther also attacked the victim's teenage son, a court heard

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1 week ago Trump threatens Greenland and Iran at meeting with oil bosses on US taking control of Venezuela resources – live

‘We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not,’ president told press during panelPope Leo XIV has denounced how nations are using force to assert their dominion worldwide, saying they are “completely undermining” peace and the post-Second World War international legal order, AP reported.In his most substantial critique of US, Russian and other military incursions in sovereign countries, Leo told ambassadors who represent their countries’ interests at the Holy See that “war is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago US reportedly seizing tanker in Caribbean; Trump claims he cancelled second wave of attacks on Venezuela – live

US in process of taking fifth sanctioned tanker suspected of carrying oil to and from Venezuela, Reuters reports; Trump says he’s halting further attack after Caracas’ release of political prisonersPope Leo XIV has denounced how nations are using force to assert their dominion worldwide, saying they are “completely undermining” peace and the post-Second World War international legal order, AP reported.In his most substantial critique of US, Russian and other military incursions in sovereign countries, Leo told ambassadors who represent their countries’ interests at the Holy See that “war is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump claims to have cancelled ‘previously expected’ second wave of attacks on Venezuela – US politics live

US president says move was reaction to Caracas releasing large numbers of political prisoners as ‘sign of seeking peace’US border patrol agents shot two people outside a hospital in Portland, Oregon, a day after an ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.The Portland police bureau (PPB) said in a statement on Thursday afternoon that two people were in hospital after a shooting involving federal agents, adding that the conditions of those shot were not known.Venezuela is releasing large numbers of political prisoners as a sign of “Seeking Peace.” This is a very important and smart gesture. The U.S.A. and Venezuela are working well together, especially as it pertains to rebuilding, in a much bigger, better, and more modern form, their oil and gas infrastructure. Because of this cooperation, I have cancelled the previously expected second Wave of Attacks, which looks like it will not be needed, however, all ships will stay in place for safety and security purposes. At least ...

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1 week ago Jealous sales manager strangled 'beautiful' artist wife as their children slept

The court heard Paul Knight became "fuelled by jealousy" and attacked his "incredible" wife in a violent rage. He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on January 29

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1 week ago Woman attacked boyfriend with wrench as he tried to jump out of window in cheating row

Bethany Gee, 26, from Bridlington was sentenced at Hull Crown Court after repeatedly breaching community orders following the violent attack

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1 week ago Groups launch court challenge to NSW laws restricting protests after terror attacks

Blak Caucus, Palestine Action Group and Jews Against the Occupation ‘48 argue the laws restrict the constitutional right to free political speechFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA constitutional challenge has been launched against controversial laws in New South Wales that restrict protest actions for up to three months after terrorist incidents, introduced following the December Bondi attack.The groups the Blak Caucus, Palestine Action Group (PAG) and Jews Against the Occupation ‘48 filed the challenge in the NSW supreme court on Wednesday, arguing in the court summons that the laws are invalid because they “impermissibly burden the implied constitutional freedom of communication on government and political matters”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago NSW protest laws hit by constitutional challenge that claims crackdown restricts free speech

Blak Caucus, Palestine Action Group and Jews Against the Occupation ‘48 launch challenge in court, arguing the laws are invalidFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA constitutional challenge has been launched against controversial laws in New South Wales that restrict protest actions for up to three months after terrorist incidents, introduced following the December Bondi attack.The groups the Blak Caucus, Palestine Action Group (PAG) and Jews Against the Occupation ‘48 filed the challenge in the NSW supreme court on Wednesday, arguing in the court summons that the laws are invalid because they “impermissibly burden the implied constitutional freedom of communication on government and political matters”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Assault suspect tried to headbutt cop outside home in Larkhall

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard cops wanted to quiz Dean Anderson about an attack.

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1 week ago University of Glasgow rector denies antisemitism accusations and supporting Hamas

Dr Ghassan Abu-Sitta, a plastic surgeon and prominent Palestinian activist, has denied at a hearing before medical watchdogs accusations of antisemitism.

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2 w. ago Man in custody after attack on JD Vance’s Ohio home, officials say

William Defoor, 26, to appear in court Tuesday after arrest for alleged attack on vice-president’s Cincinnati homeA man arrested during an incident where someone appeared to be trying to break into the Ohio house of JD Vance with a hammer is to appear in court on Tuesday.The vice-president on Monday thanked law enforcement in Ohio for arresting someone he referred to as a “crazy person” who had turned up at his Cincinnati home overnight. Continue reading...

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