Crime

Suspect in unsolved student disappearance set to be 'extradited to US on Tuesday'

The main suspect in the unsolved disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway in 2005 has been transferred to a prison near Peru's capital ahead of his pending extradition to the United States.

South West Londoners beg for 'sorely missed' pub that's a 'lifeline' to community to reopen

The pub has applied for a new licence to sell booze and play music

Boris Johnson warned he could lose Covid inquiry funding if he ‘undermines’ ministers

Boris Johnson warned he could lose Covid inquiry funding if he ‘undermines’ ministers - The Cabinet Office wrote to him saying public money would ‘cease to be available’ if he breaks certain conditions

Search of Nicola Sturgeon’s home ‘proportionate and necessary’, says police chief

Scotland’s chief constable, Sir Iain Livingstone, has said the decision to raid Nicola Sturgeon’s home in April and erect a large tent across the entrance was “proportionate and necessary.” In an interview with the Sunday Times to mark his retirement, Livingstone denied that the move was politically motivated and said the search warrant was independently approved by a judge. He said Operation Branchform, an inquiry into the Scottish National...

Lech Walesa joins hundreds of thousands of Poles in anti-govt march in Warsaw

An enormous anti-government march took place in Poland's capital Sunday, with citizens traveling from across the country to voice their anger at a right-wing administration that has eroded democratic norms and created fears the nation is following Hungary and Turkey down the path to autocracy. The local government in Warsaw estimated that 500,000 people joined the march, which was led by the opposition party to which the city's mayor, Rafal...

Poland opposition party leads anti-government march

Poland’s largest opposition party led a march on Sunday aimed at mobilising voters against the right-wing government, which it accuses of eroding democracy and following Hungary and Turkey down the path to autocracy. The local government in Warsaw estimated that 500,000 people joined the march, led by the opposition party to which the city’s mayor, Rafal Trzaskowski, belongs. Former prime minister Donald Tusk had called on Poles to march with him for the sake of the nation’s future.

Covid public inquiry to consider if Government knew Cornwall’s G7 summit would be a ‘super spreader’ event

As world leaders and 20,000 others arrived in Carbis Bay in June 2021 Covid rates soared 2,450 per cent, and by 5,000 per cent in the weeks after the meeting

German protesters clash with police after woman jailed over attacks on neo-Nazis

Dozens of people were detained in Leipzig.

Boy, 15, is arrested after 'two teenagers were threatened with a machete'

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after two teenagers were reportedly threatened with a machete in Bridgwater, Somerset, after police were called at 6pm on Saturday.

Labour mayors say party undemocratic for blocking Jamie Driscoll’s candidacy

Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram have accused the Labour party of being undemocratic, opaque and unfair after a fellow Labour mayor was blocked from standing for election. They demanded Jamie Driscoll – often described “the last Corbynista in power” since becoming the first mayor for North of Tyne in 2019 – be allowed to appeal against the decision to keep him off the longlist to be Labour’s mayoral candidate for the new north-east region. Their...

Carnforth stabbing: Boy, 14, in custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenager was stabbed in Carnforth.

Boy injured after being trapped in inflatable ball and blown away in ‘freak gust of wind'

An air ambulance attended the scene and areas have been cordoned off in Victoria Park in Southport, Merseyside following the incident.

Keir Starmer under pressure over ‘anti-democratic’ blocking of mayor’s candidacy

Jamie Driscoll was barred from running in the North East because he shared a platform with filmmaker Ken Loach.

Library book returned 17,520 days late during amnesty to escape £4,000 fine

The forgetful page turner took out the book in 1975.

No breakthrough in Nato-Turkey talks on Sweden joining alliance

Officials from the two countries will meet in just over a week to try to bridge their differences.

Tributes paid as 17-year-old boy who died in Bournemouth beach tragedy named by police

Tributes paid as 17-year-old boy who died in Bournemouth beach tragedy named by police - Tributes have been paid to the teenager who was one two victims of the tragedy alongside 12-year-old Sunnah Khan

Labour civil war rages as left-wing Mayor blasts 'shocking' decision over major new role

"For members not to be allowed the choice of putting me forward as the Labour representative is, frankly, shocking."

Video captures 'huge snaking' queues at Leeds bus station as sunseekers head for seaside despite rail strikes

Video has captured the moment hundreds of sunseekers queued at Leeds bus station headed for the seaside as the latest round of rail strikes caused more travel chaos.

India train accident – latest: Cause of horror Odisha rail crash revealed

India train accident – latest: Cause of horror Odisha rail crash revealed - A rail official said a detailed investigation will reveal whether the error was human or technical

All 31 animal rights protestors held over Epsom Derby disruption released on bail

All 31 of the animal rights protestors held by police after causing disruption at the Epsom Derby have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Ukrainian official says the first steps of the counter-offensive are underway

Murder investigation launched after woman in her 80s found dead

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Mayor slams Labour for blocking candidacy after stage appearance with Ken Loach

Mayor slams Labour for blocking candidacy after stage appearance with Ken Loach - Jamie Driscoll accused the party of being ‘anti-democratic’ and urged leader Sir Keir Starmer to reconsider the decision.

Girl, 15, is sexually assaulted on London's Parliament Hill Viewpoint as police hunt for suspect

The victim, who is 15, had been in Hampstead Heath when she was targeted near the Parliament Hill Viewpoint (file photo) at around 10.45pm on Saturday, June 3.

Wreckage of bus removed from verge after deadly crash kills one and injures 14

Wreckage of bus removed from verge after deadly crash kills one and injures 14 -

Body of woman pulled from sea off Saltburn beach

Cleveland Police said the woman’s family have been notified.

Another Ukrainian official calls for a post-war demilitarized zone in Russia

Harrow mum and kids forced to live in cramped conditions and left with money problems after council mistakes

An investigation into child protection in Harrow found a number of failings

Fake taxi driver kidnapped and tried to rape women he picked up in his car

He kept condoms and latex gloves in his car

Seaside town sees incidents drop by half in less than a year after brining in one lone officer

Since the introduction of PC Sam Steele, Maryport, Cumbria, has seen its anti-social behaviour crimes (ASB) reduced by just under half (47 per cent) compared to the same period last year.

Russia-Ukraine war live: girl, 2, killed in Dnipro blast as Kyiv fends off air attack; border town shelled, says Belgorod governor

Girl’s body pulled from wreckage and 22 injured after strike Volodymyr Zelenskiy blames on Russia; fires reported in Shebekino town

‘Hero’ teenagers rushed into water to help save swimmers at Bournemouth beach

‘Hero’ teenagers rushed into water to help save swimmers at Bournemouth beach - Investigation continues after two youngsters die in beach tragedy

Woman in her 60 dies after road accident in Accrington as police launch appeal

Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Accrington.

Russia’s most famous icon handed over from museum to church despite protests

The Trinity icon by Andrei Rublev was moved on President Vladimir Putin’s personal order.

Ukrainian troops say fighting 'regular' Russian soldiers in Bakhmut will be easy

US and Saudi Arabia urge Sudan’s warring parties to agree new ceasefire

Sudan descended into chaos after fighting broke out in mid-April.

Scottish Police Federation accused of failing women

The federation that represents rank and file police officers in Scotland is failing women, whistleblowers and their lawyers have told the Guardian, after an extensive survey of officers and staff described it as “the same old boys’ network”. Following a series of internal reports revealing the extent of racist and sexist behaviour within Police Scotland, as well as the admission by the chief constable, Sir Iain Livingstone, that the force is...

Sunak WhatsApp ‘mistake’ has given Boris an opportunity, warns ex-No 10 chief

Sunak WhatsApp ‘mistake’ has given Boris an opportunity, warns ex-No 10 chief - Former PM ‘enjoying making life more awkward for Sunak’, says senior Tory Lord Barwell

Man wrongly jailed for murder of West London woman now homeless after spending all his £700k compensation

Colin Stagg was falsely accused for murdering Rachel Nickell

Rishi Sunak’s secret Covid messages may reveal plot to oust Boris Johnson, allies claim

Rishi Sunak’s secret Covid messages may reveal plot to oust Boris Johnson, allies claim - ‘What is Rishi hiding?’, asks Boris ally as row deepens over taxypayer-funded legal support for former PM

Nato secretary general says Sweden has 'fulfilled obligations' to members

Jens Stoltenberg, Nato’s secretary general, called on Ankara to drop its opposition to Sweden’s bid to join the defence alliance, hoping Stockholm’s accession would be finalised “as soon as possible”. Pressure is building on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to give Sweden’s Nato membership his blessing ahead of a summit planned for July in Vilnius, L...

Girl, 2, killed and 22 injured after attack on residential building in Dnipro

Girl, 2, killed and 22 injured after attack on residential building in Dnipro -

Far-Left protesters clash with German police after trial of militant

Far-Left supporters of a young woman given a lengthy prison sentence for participating in attacks on neo-Nazis and other extremists clashed with police in the eastern German city of Leipzig over the weekend, leaving 50 officers and a number of protesters injured. Saturday’s planned demonstration among backers of Lina E., whose full name wasn’t rele...

Asylum system ‘riddled with abuse’ and needs fundamental change – Jenrick

The Immigration Minister has claimed the UK’s asylum system is “riddled with abuse” and revealed that migrants will be asked to share hotel rooms as the Government comes under pressure to reduce net migrations.

Colombian president’s allies resign amid illegal wiretapping scandal

Two of Gustavo Petro’s closest political allies have resigned as the Colombian president’s office was embroiled in a bizarre scandal involving a nanny, illegal wiretaps and a missing briefcase full of cash. Petro’s closest adviser, Laura Sarabia, and his key political power broker, Armando Benedetti, stepped down on Friday after an investigation by the general attorney into allegations made by Marelbys Meza, the nanny to Sarabia’s son. Meza told...

Stabbing victim in Manchester horror attack is named as heartbroken family pays tribute

The 51-year-old woman was stabbed to death in Manchester on Friday.

Asylum seekers will be told to share hotel rooms, says Tory minister

Asylum seekers will be told to share hotel rooms, says Tory minister - Single adult males will be asked to share, says Robert Jenrick – insisting policy ‘not unreasonable’

Bournemouth beach victim, 17, was talented young chef

Bournemouth beach victim, 17, was talented young chef - Joe Abbess was ‘kind and generous, loving and caring, hardworking and funny’

Ambulance workers 'bitten and spat at' in more than 9,500 attacks, new figures show

There have also been more than 1,2000 sexual assaults, it has been reported.

One dead and six injured after shootings at memorial in Chicago

Multiple people were shot, including a woman who died later in hospital, at an event being held in Chicago to remember a man who died four years ago in a car crash.