4 h. ago International manhunt for paedophile as cops admit 'he could be anywhere'

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Hassan Mahmood was found guilty of four counts of child sexual offences following a four-day trial, but the 23-year-old fled the UK on the second day in court

Politics

12 h. ago International manhunt launched for paedophile, 23, who fled the UK during his trial

Hassan Mahmood was found guilty of four counts of child sexual offences following a four-day trial, but the 23-year-old fled the UK on the second day in court, with the trial continuing in his absence.

Politics

21 h. ago Bolt of lighting hits transformer by busy highway causing huge fireball in dramatic footage

Police said no one was injured in the shocking highway incident

Events

29 h. ago Terrifying moment lightning strike causes tower of flames in South Carolina as hurricane weather threatens US

A lightning strike in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, exploded a transformer into a tower of flames, causing widespread power outages and traffic chaos. The dramatic moment was caught on police dash cam

Events

41 h. ago South Carolina lawmaker awaiting trial on child sex abuse material charges resigns from office

A Republican lawmaker in South Carolina has resigned from the House while awaiting trial on charges of distributing child sexual abuse material

Society

2 d. ago How to make the perfect peach cobbler – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect

A fruity stew topped with something akin to a crumble dumpling, the cobbler is a beloved specialty of the southern US – but whose version will make it to your table?‘If you go to a picnic in the south,” wrote the late South Carolina chef Emily Meggett, “and there’s no peach cobbler, someone’s got some explaining to do.” Cobblers, a rustic variety of fruit pie that seems to have originated in the rough-and-ready environs of the American west, are now principally associated with the US south and are, as chef Brad McDonald observes, “unglamorous” yet “rarely fail to please”.As befits frontier food, they’re extremely adaptable to a variety of climates and kitchens, too, but, as the southern food critic James Villas once explained, “no matter how you construct a hot cobbler, the main principle is that the filling should never be either soggy or dried out and the crust must be crisp enough to create a good counterpoint with the soft fruits or berries – not to mention the obligatory scoop ...

Politics

2 d. ago How to make the perfect peach cobbler – recipe | Felicity Cloake

A fruity stew topped with something akin to a crumble dumpling, the cobbler is a beloved specialty of the southern US – but whose version will make it to your table?‘If you go to a picnic in the south,” wrote the late South Carolina chef Emily Meggett, “and there’s no peach cobbler, someone’s got some explaining to do.” Cobblers, a rustic variety of fruit pie that seems to have originated in the rough-and-ready environs of the American west, are now principally associated with the US south and are, as chef Brad McDonald observes, “unglamorous” yet “rarely fail to please”.As befits frontier food, they’re extremely adaptable to a variety of climates and kitchens, too, but, as the southern food critic James Villas once explained, “no matter how you construct a hot cobbler, the main principle is that the filling should never be either soggy or dried out and the crust must be crisp enough to create a good counterpoint with the soft fruits or berries – not to mention the obligatory scoop ...

Politics

4 d. ago Convicted child sex offender 'fled to Pakistan' during his trial

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Hassan Mahmood, 23, and he's facing a long jail sentence

Politics

4 d. ago At least 10 kids were trafficked to an underground sex and abuse bunker. None of the eight suspects were on cops’ radar

An investigation was launched in February, when authorities were called to the bunker and found two of the victims performing sexual acts on each other. Andrea Cavallier details what we know about the case that local police described as the ‘most horrible thing’

Events

4 d. ago Britain's FBI takes over probe into police officers accused of historic sex abuse of Rotherham girls

An investigation into allegations police officers took part in historical sexual abuse in Rotherham is to be taken over by the National Crime Agency (NCA) - Britain's equivalent to the FBI.

Events

5 d. ago Nancy Mace says she would ban ‘chemtrails’ as South Carolina governor

Nancy Mace says she would ban “chemtrails” if she is elected as South Carolina’s next governor.

Politics

5 d. ago Las Vegas ‘supermom’ associated with popular parenting Facebook group indicted on child sex abuse charges

Christiann Ault has been charged with two felony counts of lewdness with a child and one felony count of child abuse, neglect or endangerment.

Society

6 d. ago Panthers CB Jaycee Horn in car accident, missed joint practice with Browns

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn was involved in a car accident on his way to the stadium Wednesday morning

Politics

8 d. ago Fears serial sex beast football coach abused up to 50 children

The convicted paedophile worked as a bus driver, truck driver and a painter and decorator over the years.

Sport

8 d. ago Trump critic turned ally Nancy Mace announces run for South Carolina governor

The right-wing Republican touts Trump’s praise in her announcement ad and adopts the phase “South Carolina First”

Politics

3 w. ago Home Office social media influencer resigns after it designates Palestine Action a terrorist group

Nicola Thorp, 36, who has been a vocal advocate for women's safety since surviving a horrific stalking ordeal, said she could no longer 'essentially promote and do PR for' the department.

Society

3 w. ago Pensioner faces court after extradition from Bulgaria on sex abuse charges

David Wilson, 77, appeared before Antrim Magistrates’ Court on Thursday afternoon.

Events

3 w. ago Former pro baseball player's heroic final act before he drowned in freak rip tide in front of his family

Anderson 'Chase' Childers, 38, died a hero when he drowned off the South Carolina coast over the weekend.

Sport

3 w. ago Survivors' lawyers say Illinois has one of nation's worst records on sex abuse in juvenile detention

Illinois has one of the nation’s worst problems with child sex abuse at juvenile detention centers

Events

3 w. ago ‘Burger King mom’ starts GoFundMe after viral video showed her working in busy restaurant alone

The mother-of-three works at a Burger King restaurant in Columbia, South Carolina

Economics