72 m. ago World's largest illegal sports streaming platform 'is shut down' by authorities

The platform, which achieved over 1.6billion visits over the last 12 months - nearly 20 per cent of the world's population - played host to events as fans clambered to watch the action.

Sport

87 m. ago December trial set for Milwaukee judge accused of helping man to evade arrest in courtroom

A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade arrest in her courtroom by U.S. immigration agents will stand trial in December

Events

89 m. ago Tinder rapist who faked own death and fled to Spain finally faces justice

James Clacher, 57, was found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow of violently raping two women after a trial laid bare his desperate attempt to flee from justice

Events

1 hour ago Two women are arrested in Nuneaton 'after businessman was subjected to a torrent of foul

A 30-year-old woman and a woman aged 43 were both arrested on suspicion of a public order offence.

Events

1 hour ago Mum of man who admitted killing 'loved and cherished' woman says she should have had son sectioned

Lisa Fraser was killed in her home in Pembrokeshire in May, 2022. Matthew Harris was charged with her murder but died in prison without standing trial. He told officers during his arrest that he killed Ms Fraser and was 'guilty as charged'

Events

1 hour ago Shein launches probe after likeness of Luigi Mangione appears on website

The 27-year-old is currently behind bars awaiting trial on charges of federal murder

Politics

1 hour ago Mystery over giant creature washed up on UK beach as locals say 'Nessie on walkabout'

A massive creature has been washed up on a UK beach, with one person describing the sight as 'extraordinary' as photos and videos of the carcass surface online

Politics

2 h. ago Judge makes blockbuster DNA decision in Gilgo Beach ‘serial killer’ case against Rex Heuermann

Prosecutors say the new technique is reliable and helped link Heuermann to victims whose bodies were discovered along Ocean Parkway in 2010

Events

2 h. ago Canada’s Alberta pauses book ban after schools remove Handmaid’s Tale, 1984 and other classics

The province says it will review its controversial policy after outcry over removing beloved novels from classroomsThe Canadian province of Alberta says it will temporarily pause its controversial book ban “to ensure that our classic literary works remain in school libraries” after novels, including several warning of dystopian government overreach, were pulled from shelves.Premier Danielle Smith said the temporary pause would allow officials time to rework new rules that focus on how gender identity, sexual orientation or human sexuality are discussed in classrooms. Continue reading...

Culture

2 h. ago Disney is set to pay $10 million for violating children’s privacy

The FTC claims Disney failed to mark YouTube videos “Made for Kids,” which allowed YouTube to serve targeted ads and collect data from children under 13 without parental consent, violating COPPA

Economics

2 h. ago Meghan Markle mystery as she shuts down business venture just days after promoting it

The Duchess of Sussex has seemingly closed down her online store dedicated to selling clothes, just days after promoting the unique way of making money

Politics

3 h. ago Big blow to accused serial killer Rex Heuermann’s defense after judge rules on evidence in Gilgo beach murders trial

Prosecutors say the new technique is reliable and helped link Heuermann to victims whose bodies were discovered along Ocean Parkway in 2010

Events

3 h. ago Luigi Mangione appeared to model a Shein shirt — and it sold out in a flash. Now fast

Luigi Mangione, who is awaiting trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared to model a Shein white short-sleeved shirt with floral detail

Politics

3 h. ago Could drinking alcohol on an aeroplane be banned? Simon Calder investigates

As air rage incidents rise, The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder considers whether it is time to trial alcohol-free flights.

Events

3 h. ago Gerard Depardieu to appeal ruling that he must stand trial for rape

The French actor has denied any wrongdoing

Events

3 h. ago Trial date set for man accused of attempted murder of Army officer

Since the attack, the case has been repeatedly delayed as investigations over Esan's mental ill health and fitness to plead have been made.

Events

3 h. ago Donald Trump health riddle in full from mystery lump to bruises and 'death'

As yet more rumours swirl concerning the health of President Donald Trump, the Mirror takes a look at some of the health riddles that have kept social media users guessing, even after POTUS dismissed the false reports of his death

Politics

4 h. ago Judge allows advanced DNA evidence in Gilgo Beach serial killer trial

A New York judge has allowed DNA evidence obtained through advanced techniques into the forthcoming murder trial of Long Island’s suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer

Events

4 h. ago WhatsApp patches exploit allowing hackers to target Apple users

WhatsApp has patched a security vulnerability that allowed sophisticated attacks against the Apple devices of “specific targeted users.”

Events

4 h. ago Iraqi asylum seeker 'raped and sexually assaulted woman' in London hostel after illegally crossing Channel on boat

Iraqi national Yousif Al-Maliki, 30, who is currently living at the Peckham Lodge Hotel has been accused of attacking a woman at the Astor Hostel in South Kensington.

Events