Driving Test Cheating Spikes 47% in UK
Cheating on driving tests in Britain rose by 47% to 2,844 cases in the year to September 2025, driven by tech-assisted fraud and impersonation, as DVSA cracks down with prosecutions.
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Machete Youth Targeted by Car in Hanwell CCTV
CCTV footage from Hanwell, London, captures a youth with a large knife narrowly escaping a deliberate car attack, sparking concerns over gang violence and public safety in the suburb.
Father pleads guilty to wife's murder after school drop-off
A Melbourne father has pleaded guilty to murdering his estranged wife in a brutal backyard stabbing shortly after she dropped their children at primary school, with sentencing submissions scheduled for March.
Tommy Lee Jones's Daughter Pregnant Before Hotel Death
Court documents reveal Victoria Jones was pregnant three months prior to being found deceased in a San Francisco hotel, as she faced misdemeanour charges in Santa Cruz County.
Timothy Busfield Released Pending Child Sex Abuse Trial
Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield has been released from jail pending trial on child sex abuse charges. The judge cited lack of evidence of a pattern of criminal conduct.
Teacher Charged with Abuse Gives Birth to Victim's Baby
Naomi Tekea Craig, a 33-year-old married music teacher, has given birth while facing charges of persistent sexual conduct with a teenage boy from her school. DNA testing may link the baby to the alleged victim.
Nathan Chasing Horse Sex Assault Trial Opening Statements Begin
Opening statements have commenced in the high-profile sexual assault trial of former 'Dances With Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse, accused of preying on Indigenous women and girls.
McDonald's Worker Arrested in Texas Credit Card Scam
A 19-year-old McDonald's employee in Texas has been arrested for allegedly using a personal device to double-charge customers' credit cards, scamming approximately $680 across more than 50 transactions.
Judge Shooting: 'We Have Your Dog' Claim Before Attack
An Indiana judge and his wife were shot after a gunman knocked on their door claiming 'We have your dog.' Both survived the Sunday afternoon attack in Lafayette.
Australia Passes Toughest Hate Laws After Bondi Massacre
The Australian Senate has passed landmark legislation banning hate groups and establishing a national gun buyback scheme in response to the Bondi beach terror attack.
Boy Injured by E-Scooter in Perth, Parents Demand Action
A seven-year-old boy lost a tooth and was dragged metres after being struck by an e-scooter near a Perth playground. His parents witnessed the incident and are calling for a government crackdown on reckless riding.
Cristiano Ronaldo Statue Set Alight in Madeira Vandalism
Police are hunting a vandal who filmed himself setting fire to a bronze Cristiano Ronaldo statue in Funchal, Madeira, posting the footage online with a cryptic religious message.
Man Dies After River Soar Rescue Near Leicester School
A man has died in hospital after being recovered from the River Soar in Leicester, close to Castle Mead Academy. Police confirm the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Vandalising VP Vance's Ohio Home
William D. DeFoor, charged with damaging government property and assaulting federal officers at the Vice President's residence, has entered a not guilty plea in Cincinnati court.
Thug Jailed for Controlling Abuse Campaign
James Saxon has been imprisoned for a prolonged campaign of coercive control and abuse, during which he laughed during police questioning and showed no remorse for his actions.
Russell Brand Bailed on New Rape and Sexual Assault Counts
Comedian Russell Brand has been granted bail after appearing via video link at Westminster Magistrates' Court to face two new charges of rape and sexual assault dating back to 2009.
Synagogue Fire Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Mississippi
A 19-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to federal arson charges after allegedly setting fire to a historic Mississippi synagogue, with prosecutors citing antisemitic motives and a history of concerning behaviour.
Teen to Plead Guilty to North Carolina Mass Shooting
Austin Thompson, 18, intends to plead guilty to all charges for the 2022 Raleigh mass shooting that left five dead, including his brother, as court proceedings advance.
Father Found Fatally Injured at Wolverhampton School
Neil Thompson, known as 'Chuck', was discovered on the grounds of Smestow Academy in Castlecroft. Police are treating his death as unexplained and have launched a full investigation.
Nurse Pleads No Contest to Nine Felony Child Abuse Charges
Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman, a former intensive care nurse in Virginia, has pleaded no contest to nine felony child abuse counts after newborns suffered unexplained fractures at Henrico Doctors' Hospital.
Man Sues Parents and Kids After Park Attack in Nevada
Adrian Villegas-Solorio files lawsuit seeking $15,000 after being allegedly assaulted by seven children at Mountain's Edge Regional Park, naming both minors and their parents as defendants under state law.
Houston Mother Murdered in Cocaine Deal Retaliation
Sherry Dawson, a 33-year-old mother of five, was brutally murdered in a Houston storage unit after her husband allegedly scammed a cocaine dealer out of $125,000, according to police and court documents.
Husband Marries After Wife's Murder, Suspect Flees to Asia
A Utah man marries his girlfriend a year after his wife's brutal murder, denying involvement as the main suspect flees to the Philippines, claiming innocence in a complex case.
Coroner Warning After Toddler Drowns in Devon River
A coroner has issued a safety warning after two-year-old Eva-Rose Wainwright drowned in a slow-moving river on farmland in Lifton, Devon, while her father tended livestock nearby.
Belfast man jailed for strangling woman at bus stop
Ryan Gerard Murray has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for strangling and punching a woman at a Belfast bus stop, with the attack initially mistaken for CPR by passing motorists.
Woman Accused of Drugging Men to Rob Them in Miami
A Florida woman faces multiple charges for allegedly drugging men at bars and stealing luxury items worth thousands of dollars in a series of incidents across Miami.
Bristol Terror Arrest Sparks Evacuation Over Suspicious Item
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in Bristol on suspicion of attempting to join Daesh, with residents evacuated after a suspicious item was found during a police search.
Police Frontline Numbers Hit Six-Year Low Under Labour
Official Home Office data reveals frontline police officer numbers have fallen to lowest level in six years under Labour, despite manifesto pledges to increase neighbourhood policing.
Fiona Beal Murder Case Featured on ITV's Killer in the House
ITV's new true crime series Killer in the House investigates the shocking murder of Nicholas Billingham by his partner Fiona Beal, with tonight's episode revealing harrowing details of the case.
Jury Selection Begins in Border Patrol Bounty Trial
Jury selection has commenced in Chicago for Juan Espinoza Martinez, accused of offering a $10,000 bounty for a Border Patrol commander's life during an immigration crackdown.
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