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Brigitte Bardot: The Paradox of a French Icon

The death of Brigitte Bardot at 91 forces a reckoning with her legacy: a symbol of sexual liberation who was later convicted five times for inciting racial hatred. Explore the complex, contradictory life of the French icon.

Post Office Scandal Execs in Luxury as Victims Wait

Two years after the ITV drama exposed the Horizon scandal, key figures like Paula Vennells live in multi-million pound homes while thousands of victims await full compensation. Explore the ongoing injustice.

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.

US Congress investigates UK Post Office scandal

American lawmakers launch formal investigation into British Post Office Horizon IT scandal, questioning whether US tech giant Fujitsu misled UK courts and government officials.

Post Office scandal hero Alan Bates gets compensation

Alan Bates, the former subpostmaster who exposed the Horizon IT scandal, has accepted a compensation offer but reveals it's significantly less than what was promised, leaving him deeply disappointed.

Scottish Post Office victims excluded from compensation

Exclusive investigation reveals Scottish victims of the Horizon IT scandal face compensation delays as devolution creates bureaucratic hurdles, leaving them in financial limbo while English counterparts receive payments.

Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions

Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.

UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery

Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.

Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.

Post Office Horizon scandal: 59 convictions quashed

In a monumental victory for justice, 59 former sub-postmasters have their convictions quashed as the Post Office Horizon IT scandal continues to unravel, exposing one of Britain's most devastating miscarriages of justice.

Migrant who threatened Farage on TikTok jailed

An Afghan migrant who posted a chilling TikTok death threat against Nigel Farage has been sentenced to prison as court exposes his extensive criminal record spanning multiple offences across the UK.

Trump could face UK entry ban over convictions

Former US President Donald Trump's criminal convictions could prevent him from entering Britain, according to UK government rules. Foreign Office minister reveals automatic consideration process for foreign nationals with criminal records.

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