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Pregnant mum gets death for husband's murder

A Florida courtroom delivers a death sentence to Tania Wise, pregnant with her lover's child, for orchestrating her husband's brutal murder in a shocking love triangle case that reveals layers of deception and betrayal.

Grandparents jailed for life after toddler death

A pair of grandparents have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of their two-year-old grandson following a sustained campaign of abuse that shocked the nation.

Man trapped 9 years under abolished IPP sentence

Exclusive investigation reveals how Thomas White, sentenced to 10 months in 2015, remains detained nine years later under the controversial Imprisonment for Public Protection scheme.

Chinese family sentenced to death for $1bn online scams

Eleven members of a ruthless family syndicate have been sentenced to death in China for masterminding one of the largest online scam operations in history, defrauding victims worldwide of over $1 billion through sophisticated digital deception.

Congo ex-president's son sentenced to death for corruption

In a dramatic ruling, a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has handed down a death sentence to Joseph Kabila's adopted son for embezzling nearly $50 million, sending shockwaves through the nation's political establishment.

Kabila accused of secret Rwandan citizenship

A bombshell Democratic Republic of Congo Senate investigation alleges ex-President Joseph Kabila holds Rwandan citizenship, potentially explaining his controversial relationship with Kigali during his 18-year rule.

Trump Admin Withheld Ebola Aid from Africa

In a controversial last-minute move, the Trump administration withheld millions in Ebola crisis funding from West Africa, raising alarms about future pandemic preparedness and US global health leadership.

Woman found dead on cross-shaped object in Austrian ravine

Austrian authorities are investigating the bizarre and tragic death of a woman discovered on a large, cross-shaped object in a remote ravine near the German border. The identity of the woman and the circumstances leading to her death remain a profound mys

Red Cross Warns of Catastrophic Crisis in Eastern Congo

The International Red Cross sounds the alarm on a severe humanitarian emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a surge in fighting displacing tens of thousands and overwhelming aid efforts near Goma.

Family Annihilator Begs Judge for Death Penalty

Exclusive: Chilling court confession of triple murderer Christopher Scarver, who butchered his own family in a fit of rage, as he begs the state for execution, claiming prison is a 'torturous existence'.

Champion Figure Skater, 19, Tragically Dies in Her Sleep

The British figure skating community is in mourning after the sudden and unexplained death of 19-year-old champion skater Julia Marie Gaiser. The promising athlete passed away in her sleep, leaving family and friends devastated.

DRC Boat Disaster: 180+ Dead in Congo River Tragedy

A major maritime disaster has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo as overcrowded boats capsize on the Congo River, claiming at least 180 lives in one of Africa's deadliest recent accidents.

Ebola Outbreak Declared Pandemic in Congo

UK health authorities have escalated the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to a full pandemic, triggering urgent lockdown protocols and travel advisories. Learn about the symptoms, risks, and containment strategies.

Major Cyber Attack Forces African Banks Offline

A severe cyber attack has paralysed major banking institutions across Central and West Africa, causing widespread disruption in Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Senegal.

Mushroom Poisoner Erin Patterson Jailed for 35 Years

Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life in prison with a non-parole period of 35 years for the murder of three guests and attempted murder of her ex-husband via a lethal mushroom lunch in Leongatha, Australia.

Pamela Anderson Brands Celebrity Relationships a 'PR Stunt'

Pamela Anderson opens up in a candid new interview, revealing her belief that her famous romances, including the brief Liam Neeson liaison, were largely orchestrated for publicity, calling the intense scrutiny a 'death sentence' for real love.

Brazilian Influencer, 22, Dies in London Hotel Tragedy

The UK Brazilian community is in mourning after the sudden death of 22-year-old social media influencer Jaqueline Barbosa Nascimento. The aspiring model was found unresponsive in a London hotel room, with friends suspecting a fatal epileptic seizure.

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