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70 Convictions in NY Public Housing Bribery Case

A decade-long New York public housing bribery scheme concludes with 70 convictions after the largest single-day bribery takedown in US Justice Department history. Discover the full story.

Mandelson Under Investigation for Public Urination

Lord Peter Mandelson faces a £300 fine after being caught urinating in a London street. The former Labour minister cites age-related prostate issues and lack of public facilities as mitigating factors.

Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%

New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.

Hero bystander confronts knife-wielding man in London

A courageous member of the public risked his own safety to disarm a man allegedly threatening people with a knife during a terrifying incident in central London, with dramatic footage capturing the entire confrontation.

Why Rachel Reeves Must Gamble on Tax Hikes

Exclusive analysis reveals why the Chancellor faces an impossible choice between fiscal responsibility and crumbling public services as economic pressures mount.

Police hero rams 70mph speeder in M1 chase

Dramatic footage reveals the moment a heroic police driver used tactical contact to stop a dangerous speeding driver weaving through traffic on the M1, preventing potential catastrophe for innocent motorists.

Hostage Heroes: Nova Festival Sacrifice Revealed

The identities of five hostages returned to Israel reveal extraordinary bravery, including a young man who sacrificed himself catching a grenade during the Nova festival massacre.

Trans people risk exclusion from UK public spaces

A leading human rights expert reveals how transgender people face increasing barriers to accessing hospitals, shops, and public services across the UK, creating 'invisible walls' in daily life.

The False Economy of Public Service Cuts

New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.

RNLI lifeguards save surfer from rip current

Dramatic footage captures the moment heroic RNLI lifeguards saved a struggling swimmer from a powerful rip current at a South Wales beach, highlighting vital water safety awareness.

Brits trust AI more than politicians, poll reveals

A groundbreaking survey shows Britons now place greater trust in artificial intelligence and Google search results than in government ministers and MPs, signalling a dramatic crisis of confidence in Westminster.

Student hero to receive George Medal for Nottingham attack bravery

University of Nottingham student Grace O'Malley-Kumar, 19, displayed extraordinary bravery as she attempted to save her friend during the tragic knife attacks that shocked the city, with her family revealing she's been posthumously awarded the George Meda

Hero student dies saving teenager from River Clyde

Brave university student Mohammad Abdul Aziz, 21, lost his life after rescuing a 14-year-old boy from treacherous waters in Glasgow. The tragic incident occurred near the Riverside Museum.

Nottingham attack hero awarded George Medal posthumously

Barnaby Webber posthumously receives Britain's highest civilian bravery award for attempting to shield Grace O'Malley-Kumar from Valdo Calocane's vicious attack in a moving ceremony honouring his extraordinary courage.

Public Decorum Crisis: Aggression Surges at UK Events

Exclusive investigation reveals how swearing, spitting and physical intimidation are becoming commonplace at British public gatherings, with experts warning of a dangerous new normal for civic behaviour.

Pregnant mum's heroic leap from fire in Ayr

A heavily pregnant mother-of-three displayed incredible bravery, jumping from a second-floor window with her young children to escape a ferocious fire that engulfed their Scottish home.

Town Fury Over $22k Giant Eggplant and Peach Statues

Westminster, Maryland, faces a fierce public backlash after the local council approved $22,000 for controversial giant sculptures of an eggplant and a peach, sparking a heated debate about fiscal responsibility and public art.

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