Double Jeopardy Law: The Rule That Freed Michael Weir
An explainer on the controversial double jeopardy law in the UK, the landmark case of Michael Weir, and how this legal principle continues to shape major criminal trials.
An explainer on the controversial double jeopardy law in the UK, the landmark case of Michael Weir, and how this legal principle continues to shape major criminal trials.
The brutal 1989 murder of Julie Hogg and the shocking double jeopardy case that saw her killer Billy Dunlop convicted 18 years later. The full story of the evidence that sealed his fate.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro suspends ceasefire with FARC dissidents, citing attacks on indigenous groups. A major setback for his 'total peace' policy.
In a landmark move for conservation, 14 Indigenous communities from Peru and Colombia forge a historic alliance to combat illegal logging and mining, safeguarding a vital corridor of the Amazon rainforest.
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A serving police officer stands accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend and his new partner in a suspected love triangle killing. The bombshell case reaches its climax as the jury prepares to deliver its verdict.
A quiet street in Goulburn, NSW, becomes a crime scene as police investigate the shocking double murder of a 41-year-old mother and her 13-year-old son. A 19-year-old man, known to the victims, has been charged.
In an unprecedented move, Colombian authorities have initiated a surgical sterilisation programme for the infamous 'cocaine hippos', descendants of Pablo Escobar's private zoo, to control their booming population near Bogotá.
A New Hampshire community is reeling after a mother was charged with murdering her terminally ill husband and two young children in a devastating family tragedy that has shocked investigators.
In a landmark deal for women's football, Orlando Pride have broken the global transfer record to acquire 22-year-old Colombian winger Lizbeth Ovalle from Mexican giants Tigres UANL, signalling a major shift in the sport's financial landscape.
A 45-year-old man has been charged with the 1998 murders of a couple in Huntington Beach, California, in a major breakthrough for a case that had gone cold for over two decades.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro alleges a brewing coup d'état, calling on the US and UK to withdraw support for a plot he claims involves his own military. A deep dive into the political crisis.
Archaeologists have made a staggering discovery in the Colombian Amazon, unearthing a vast ancient city complete with mysterious earthworks and a network of roads, challenging everything we thought we knew about pre-Hispanic civilisations.
Indigenous leaders from across the Amazon converge on Bogotá, demanding government action against illegal land invasions, deforestation, and violence they call a 'silent genocide'.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery hails the unique talent of striker Jhon Duran, tipping the Colombian to provide the crucial cutting edge in their pursuit of silverware and a top-four finish.
A quiet Melbourne suburb is left in shock after a man is charged with the alleged murder of two people in Mount Waverley. Police reveal chilling details as the investigation unfolds.
A man has been charged with the murders of Athena Georgopolous and Andrew Gunn in a shocking case that has rocked the Melbourne suburb of Mount Waverley. Police allege Ross Judd committed the brutal killings, with the investigation uncovering disturbing d
Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) has agreed to a six-month ceasefire with the government, marking a significant step towards lasting peace after decades of conflict.
A groundbreaking NASA-backed study highlights the severe psychological and physical effects of violence on indigenous children in Colombia, urging global action.
A bullfighter in Colombia met a fatal end after provoking a bull during a traditional festival, sparking renewed debate over the controversial sport.
Las Vegas Aces' superstar A'ja Wilson etches her name in WNBA history with a jaw-dropping 30-point, 20-rebound performance, proving yet again why she's a league icon.
Colombian senator and prominent political figure Miguel Uribe has died from injuries sustained in a shooting during his election campaign in June, sparking national outrage.
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A 31-year-old man has been charged with the double murder of his young son and a colleague in a shocking knife attack at a London office. The tragic incident has left the community in mourning.
A man has been charged following a fatal stabbing incident in London that left a father and son dead. The attack occurred at a business site, sparking a police investigation.
A church in Bogotá has ignited debate after unveiling a modern sculpture resembling the Instagram logo, claiming it represents 'the eye of God watching over humanity'.
A 28-year-old US Army sergeant has been named as the prime suspect in the shocking double murder of a pregnant woman and her boyfriend in Massachusetts.