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CPS drops China espionage case against two men

The Crown Prosecution Service has discontinued its case against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, accused of spying for China, citing insufficient evidence. The case collapses amid heightened UK-China tensions.

State Dept condemns Charlie Kirk's 'repugnant' remarks

The US State Department has issued a scathing rebuke of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk after he claimed women in diplomacy weaken national security. Marco Rubio faces criticism for endorsing the controversial remarks.

Starmer criticised over Mandelson's State Banquet invitation

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is under fire for inviting controversial peer Lord Mandelson to the King's State Banquet, with critics warning it risks causing significant embarrassment to the monarchy during a crucial diplomatic event with Japanese Empero

Starmer edited human rights manual, removing key protections

Exclusive investigation reveals how Sir Keir Starmer edited a crucial human rights manual while Director of Public Prosecutions, removing fundamental legal principles and watering down guidance on protest rights and police conduct.

Record number of offenders avoid court in Scotland

Exclusive figures reveal a dramatic surge in criminals being diverted from prosecution to social work schemes in Scotland, with over 34,000 cases recorded last year. Critics warn of a 'soft-touch' justice system as serious offenders, including those charg

UK Activists Charged with Terror Offences Over Protests

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised terrorism-related charges against activists from Palestine Action, marking a significant escalation in the UK's response to the group's direct-action protests against Israeli defence company Elbit Systems.

CPS Drops Charges Against Parliament Square Protesters

The Crown Prosecution Service has abandoned all charges against four individuals arrested under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2023 during a protest in Parliament Square, marking a significant moment for civil liberties in the UK.

Triple Lock Fails Half a Million Older Pensioners

Exclusive analysis reveals a stark generational divide as the Triple Lock mechanism fails to uplift the incomes of nearly half a million pensioners on the old state pension, creating a two-tier system for the elderly.

Barry Morphew Freed: Murder Charges Dropped in Wife Case

Barry Morphew, the Colorado man accused of murdering his wife Suzanne, has been released from jail after prosecutors shockingly dropped all charges. The case, which began with her disappearance on Mother's Day 2020, collapses due to a lack of evidence.

CPS warns of prosecutions for UK protest extremism

The Crown Prosecution Service for London warns that individuals displaying extremist symbols or making threatening chants at pro-Palestine protests will face criminal charges, as it clarifies public order laws.

Trump Ally Wants UK Officials Prosecuted Over Leaks

A senior US Republican and Trump confidant has demanded the criminal prosecution of British civil servants involved in leaking diplomatic cables, causing a major transatlantic row and raising concerns about foreign interference in UK justice.

Florida State Football Star Shot in Alabama Incident

Florida State Seminoles football recruit Ethan Pritchard is in stable condition after being shot in Alabama. The promising linebacker was caught in a late-night incident, with investigations ongoing.

UK to recognise Palestinian state, Lammy to tell MPs

Foreign Secretary David Lammy declares the UK will push forward with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, urging European allies to join a coordinated diplomatic effort for a two-state solution.

Madeleine McCann Suspect Brueckner Faces New Charges

Exclusive: German prosecutors confirm new formal charges against Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, for separate sexual offences as the investigation continues.

Tommy Robinson Faces New Charges Over St Pancras Incident

The Crown Prosecution Service authorises new charges against English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson following a controversial incident at London's St Pancras International, with British Transport Police leading the investigation.

Tommy Robinson cleared of St Pancras assault charge

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson will not face prosecution over an alleged assault at London's St Pancras station after prosecutors concluded there was no realistic prospect of conviction.

Southeastern Railway passenger hit with £2,500 fine

A Southeastern Railway passenger received a staggering £2,500 fine in a controversial penalty case. Discover the full story behind this unprecedented fine and how to avoid similar travel penalties.

Boko Haram kills 40 farmers in Nigeria's Borno State

In a devastating new attack, Boko Haram militants have killed at least 40 farmers in Nigeria's restive Borno State, highlighting the ongoing security crisis in the region despite government claims of control.

UK Fury at Trump VP JD Vance's Southport Remarks

Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance faces a major UK backlash after calling the Southport knife attack a 'mass stabbing' caused by the Crown Prosecution Service. Broadcaster Dan Wootton leads the condemnation, branding the remarks 'disgraceful'.

CPS probes Tory YouTube channel over prison filming

The Crown Prosecution Service has initiated a criminal investigation into a Conservative-linked YouTube channel for allegedly filming inside HMP Peterborough without authorisation, following a complaint from the Ministry of Justice.

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