Iraq faces a deepening electricity crisis as major power plants in Baghdad and Karbala shut down due to critical fuel shortages, plunging cities into darkness and sparking widespread public anger.
A violent assailant who killed decorated Iraq War veteran David Gower, 49, with a single punch in a senseless attack has been jailed for five years. The tragic case highlights the devastating consequences of street violence.
In a landmark legal reform, the Scottish Government has passed legislation to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, fundamentally altering the country's unique three-verdict justice system that has stood for centuries.
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.
Exclusive: Scotland's controversial third verdict, branded an 'affront to justice' by critics, faces abolition as MSPs prepare for a landmark vote. Discover the verdict's bloody history and why campaigners demand its end.
The Scottish Parliament has voted to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, a unique feature of Scots law for centuries. This landmark decision streamlines the justice system into a binary choice of 'guilty' or 'not guilty'.
Groundbreaking research reveals the Moon is gradually spiralling away from Earth at 3.8cm per year, a phenomenon that will fundamentally alter our planet's environment and the length of our day over millions of years.
A British woman endured 16 months of wrongful imprisonment after being mistaken for her criminal father in a catastrophic court mix-up. Her harrowing story exposes critical flaws in the justice system.
In a landmark ruling, the United Nations has officially recognised the persecution of the Yazidi people by Islamic State as a crime of genocide, marking a pivotal moment for survivors seeking justice.
Exclusive: Tyler Robinson, the man who plotted to assassinate conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, avoids federal charges due to a shocking legal technicality. Discover the loophole that has sparked national outrage.
A British couple's romantic getaway to the French Riviera took a terrifying detour when their flight unexpectedly landed in war-torn Iraq, sparking a frantic international incident and leaving them stranded for days.
Exclusive: Elizabeth Tsurkov, a doctoral candidate at Princeton, is being held by the Shia militant group Kata'ib Hezbollah in Iraq. The Israeli government confirms her Iranian-backed captivity is due to her Israeli citizenship.
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a doctoral student from Princeton University, has been released after being held captive by the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah in Iraq for over a year. The intricate diplomatic operation securing her freedom is detailed here.
A Colorado Sheriff issues a stark warning after a violent inmate is released back into the community due to a controversial legal technicality, exposing a critical flaw in the justice system.
A groundbreaking new study has finally unravelled the cosmic mystery behind the strange chemical makeup of the only known interstellar comet, 2I/Borisov, using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope.
Beloved Monty Python star and travel documentarian Michael Palin recounts a terrifying armed confrontation with Venezuelan soldiers while filming his latest series, 'Into Iraq'.
A US Army veteran is on trial in Richmond, Virginia, for his alleged role in the infamous Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal, two decades after the shocking images sparked global outrage.
The UK government is reviewing the jury trial system, with proposals to reduce jury sizes and limit complex cases. Discover the potential impact on justice.
Groundbreaking developments unfold as fresh testimony and forensic analysis challenge initial investigations, sending shockwaves through the judicial system.
A major review of the UK's jury system is underway, sparked by concerns over juror bias in politically charged trials. The Law Commission is investigating potential reforms to ensure fair trials in an era of heightened activism.
The UK Supreme Court has ruled against the Scottish Government, upholding the controversial closure of Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court. The decision deals a significant blow to Holyrood's authority over local justice matters.
The incredible true story of Stephen Valentine, the ordinary man who took on the British police in a groundbreaking legal battle over wrongful arrest and emerged victorious, changing the landscape of citizen rights.
Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt and Luke Hemsworth make a surprise morale-boosting visit to US forces in Iraq, sharing moments from the set of Jack Ryan and Jack Reacher.
Illinois establishes a groundbreaking, state-funded legal hotline offering free, immediate counsel to LGBTQ+ residents facing discrimination, housing issues, and civil rights violations.
Shocking details emerge of Lucy Connolly's traumatic incarceration, with prison officers describing her as the most terrified inmate they had ever encountered during her year-long ordeal behind bars.
The UK government has signed a pivotal treaty with Iraq, enabling the swift return of Iraqi nationals who cross the Channel illegally. The deal marks a major escalation in the fight against people smuggling gangs and small boat crossings.
Iraqi security forces, backed by Kurdish Peshmerga and coalition airstrikes, have launched a decisive operation to reclaim Mosul from Islamic State militants.
Over 20 million Shia Muslims converge in Karbala for Arbaeen, marking one of the largest religious gatherings globally amid heightened security concerns.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's latest policy aims to ease pressures on courts but risks creating new challenges. Experts weigh in on the potential fallout.
The iconic Hawizeh marshes in Iraq, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are drying up due to a combination of oil industry activities and prolonged drought, threatening biodiversity and local livelihoods.