Police Raid Uncovers Crossbows and Zombie Knives in St Helens
Merseyside Police have arrested two men after discovering a cache of dangerous weapons including zombie knives and crossbows during a raid on a St Helens property.
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Experts Weigh Options to Force Epstein Files Release After DoJ Delay
Legal professionals discuss potential litigation and congressional action to compel the Department of Justice to release Epstein files, following missed deadlines and stalled transparency efforts.
Arhuaco Face Extinction from Drug Traffickers in Sierra Nevada
Colombia's Arhuaco indigenous community, survivors of Spanish conquest, now confront paramilitary groups and drug traffickers threatening their physical and cultural existence in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Six Arrested After Manchester Gay Village Shooting
Police have arrested six men after a targeted shooting in Manchester's Gay Village left a man with a leg injury. A firearm was recovered from the scene.
US Justice Department Slashes Child Trafficking Funding
The US Department of Justice has significantly reduced funding and training for law enforcement combating child sex trafficking, jeopardising investigations and prosecutions of predators.
Man Executed in 1956 Finally Exonerated After 70 Years
Tommy Lee Walker, executed in Texas in 1956 for a crime he didn't commit, has been posthumously declared innocent after review found racial bias and false evidence.
Miss Faversham 2022 Eleisha Skinner Dies Aged 21 in Icy Accident
Eleisha Skinner, crowned Miss Faversham in 2022, has died at 21 after an accident in severe icy weather. The aspiring social worker fought bravely in hospital but passed away peacefully with family by her side.
Pakistan Wedding Suicide Bombing Kills Seven, Injures 25
A suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest at a wedding celebration in northwest Pakistan, killing seven people and injuring 25 others. The attack targeted the home of a pro-government community figure near the Afghan border.
Louisiana Priest Arrested on Indecent Behaviour Charges
A priest from Louisiana has been arrested and charged with indecent behaviour with a juvenile, according to a recent police report. The case has sparked local concern and an ongoing investigation.
Isle of Wight Teen's 1996 Disappearance: Mother's 30-Year Agony
Valerie Walker, 73, fears dying without answers about son Damien Nettles, who vanished from the Isle of Wight in 1996. As The Independent's SafeCall campaign launches, she shares her decades-long search for truth.
Mum Slams Sentence After Daughter's Playpark Dog Attack
A mother has criticised a suspended sentence given to a dog owner after her eight-year-old daughter was savagely mauled at a Holyhead playpark, requiring two operations.
UK's Longest Serving Prisoner Writes Memoir in Solitary
Robert Maudsley, 72, has spent 52 years in prison with 17,000 days in solitary confinement. Now he's writing his life story from his cell while maintaining his sense of humour.
Bronx High-Rise Fire: 200+ Firefighters Battle Top Floors
A major four-alarm fire engulfed the top two floors of a 17-story Bronx apartment building early Saturday, with over 200 emergency personnel responding. The blaze spread through multiple units, with the cause still under investigation.
Manchester Gay Village Shooting: Six Men Arrested
Greater Manchester Police have arrested six men after a shooting in Manchester's Gay Village left a man with non-life-threatening leg injuries. The incident occurred on Richmond Street early Saturday morning.
London YSL Store Ram-Raid: £30k Handbags Stolen
Brazen thieves smashed a car into a Yves Saint Laurent store on Bond Street, stealing luxury handbags worth up to £30,000 each in a late-night raid, with police investigating.
Huntley stripped of Xbox in prison crackdown
Child killer Ian Huntley has had his Xbox removed from his cell at HMP Frankland after being found with unauthorised items, with insiders saying he's 'upset' about the punishment and relocation.
Bronx High-Rise Fire: 200+ Firefighters Battle Blaze
A major four-alarm fire erupted in a Bronx high-rise, with over 200 firefighters responding as flames engulfed upper floors. The cause remains unknown.
Davos WEF Sex Work Booms 4,000% with £90,000 Orgies
The World Economic Forum in Davos triggers a 4,000% surge in high-end escort bookings, with clients spending up to £90,000 on extravagant sex parties and unusual requests.
Police Hunt Suspect in Leicestershire Indecent Exposure Incidents
Leicestershire Police are investigating a series of indecent exposure incidents targeting women in Loughborough, with three reports over two months believed to be linked to the same suspect.
Manchester Gay Village Shooting Suspected, Police Cordon
Greater Manchester Police have erected a large cordon on Richmond Street in the city's Gay Village following reports of a firearms discharge in the early hours.
Parents of 'Helmet Girl' Waitress Speak Out After Swiss Bar Fire
The parents of Cyane Panine, the 24-year-old waitress seen with sparklers before the Swiss bar fire that killed 40, have criticised those blaming their daughter for the tragedy.
Ted Bundy's Twisted Mind and Killing Spree Exposed
An exclusive look into the sick inner world of serial killer Ted Bundy, his methods of seducing victims, and expert analysis of his psychopathic nature decades after his execution.
Banaz Mahmod: Honour Killing by Father and Relatives
The horrific 2006 murder of 20-year-old Banaz Mahmod, strangled by relatives after fleeing an arranged marriage, exposed police failures and honour-based violence in the UK.
Neighbours Detail 25-Year Slavery Horror in Tewkesbury
Amanda Wixon convicted for enslaving a woman with learning disabilities for 25 years. Neighbours describe horrific conditions and social services failures in Tewkesbury case.
Ted Bundy's Final Words and the Crowd's Reaction
On January 24, 1989, serial killer Ted Bundy was executed in Florida. His calm last words contrasted sharply with the festive atmosphere outside the prison, where hundreds gathered.
Belfast Air Passenger Avoids Jail for Assault
Stephen McClatchey, 33, received a probation order after groping a woman on a London to Belfast flight. The judge condemned his 'outrageous' actions.
Fourth Person Charged in Brisbane Expert Murder Case
A 44-year-old man becomes the fourth person charged over the alleged torture and murder of cybersecurity expert Andrew Burow, whose body was found in Maidenwell last September.
Teen's 'Help Me' Note Saves Her From 1,400-Mile Kidnap
A 13-year-old girl survived a three-day kidnapping by writing 'Help Me' on paper, leading to her rescue in California. Her abductor received 35 years in prison.
20 Years Since Banaz Mahmod's 'Honour Killing'
Twenty years after Banaz Mahmod's horrific murder ordered by her father, experts reveal systemic police failures and the ongoing trauma for her surviving sister.
Marine Veteran's Final Text Before Marketplace Murder
A decorated Marine veteran used his dying moments to text his family 'I love you' and help police catch his alleged killers after a Facebook Marketplace deal turned deadly in Missouri.
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