82 m. ago Impact of remote court hearings ‘breach of natural justice’, inquiry hears

Solicitors from the Legal Services Agency in Glasgow gave evidence at the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry, along with Roddy Dunlop KC.

Events

2 h. ago Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores and Buenos Aires hotel workers could still face manslaughter charges as prosecutors consider appeal

Argentinian prosecutors have confirmed they are considering appealing the decision to drop manslaughter charges against three men including Liam Payne 's close friend Rogelio Nores.

Society

2 h. ago Teen mum, 17, 'stabbed newborn baby to death and sent horror video to his dad'

The 17-year-old girl is alleged to have stabbed the newborn baby to death before sending the footage to a man said to be the father, prosecutors in Lyon, France have said

Events

3 h. ago BBC says it ‘fell short and failed people’ over Tim Westwood

Corporation issued an apology as external inquiry found it missed opportunities that might have led to action over the former Radio 1 DJ’s alleged behaviour

Events

3 h. ago Sentence for woman who kept baby in a drawer not ‘unduly lenient’, court rules

The woman, who cannot be named to protect the identity of her children, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years last November.

Events

3 h. ago Warning as antidepressant taken by millions has a disturbing effect on brain function in major new study

Swedish scientists examining 19,000 patients taking antidepressants experienced changes in their brain function compared to those not given the drugs.

Events

3 h. ago Sheku Bayoh inquiry will not examine Crown Office decision not to prosecute police

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said extending the inquiry's remit was not in the public interest.

Events

3 h. ago Sheku Bayoh inquiry remit unchanged and will not examine lack of prosecutions

His family had asked for the terms of reference of an inquiry into his death to be extended.

Politics

4 h. ago Cocaine blocks 'found in wig of drug smuggler' on Colombian flight to Amsterdam

Video showed officers examining a scan of the man’s body at Rafael Nunez International Airport before removing his wig, revealing multiple packets of white powder.

Events

5 h. ago Prosecutors eyeing motive after American mother, 18, arrested for allegedly throwing baby out of hotel window

‘The newborn was treated urgently but did not survive’ said the Paris public prosecutors office

Events

6 h. ago Trespass laws are preventing Travellers from practising lifestyle, report says

The commissioner said these policies and the continued lack of provision of culturally appropriate accommodation prevents many Travellers from practising nomadism

Politics

7 h. ago Prosecutors may know motive after American mother, 18, arrested for allegedly throwing baby out of hotel window

‘The newborn was treated urgently but did not survive’ said the Paris public prosecutors office

Events

7 h. ago Nigel Farage promises private prosecution against Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds over 'CV lies'

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds apologised for referring to himself as a solicitor in Parliament, but added he did not think it was ‘a huge deal’

Economics

7 h. ago American teen on school trip in Paris gave birth on hotel room floor before throwing baby out of second floor window, police say

‘The newborn was treated urgently but did not survive’ said the Paris public prosecutors office

Events

7 h. ago Nigel Farage promises private prosecution against Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

Business Secretary Mr Reynolds apologised for using the term as ‘shorthand’ in a speech but added he did not think it was ‘a huge deal’

Economics

19 h. ago Nigel Farage promises private prosecution against Jonathan Reynolds

Business Secretary Mr Reynolds worked as a trainee solicitor in Manchester but left his legal career behind when he entered politics.

Economics

20 h. ago Hospital chief exec 'had wrongful conviction concerns after Lucy Letby arrest', public inquiry told

The former neonatal nurse is serving 15 whole life orders

Events

20 h. ago Merz examines using outgoing parliament to loosen debt brake

German election winner says he will hold talks with other parties to adopt constitutional change in next 30 days

Politics

21 h. ago 'Screams' rang out in Paris as American tourist, 18, 'throws newborn baby from hotel window'

The infant reportedly still had the umbilical cord attached after being thrown from a second-floor window as prosecutors say a case is now open for 'homicide of a minor under 15'

Society

22 h. ago Prosecutor says golden toilet was stolen from English palace in 'audacious raid'

The trial of three men accused in the theft or sale of an 18-carat gold toilet that was a pricey piece of satirical art is underway in Britain

Events