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Man Spared Jail for Knife Attack After 'Religious Provocation'

A Muslim man who admitted to a knife attack on a protester outside a community centre has been given a suspended sentence after a judge ruled he was 'provoked' by offensive slogans. The controversial decision has ignited a fierce debate over sentencing an

Daughter of Trump 'Assassin' Ryan Routh in Court

The daughter of Ryan Routh, the man convicted of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump, made a startling appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Discover the details of the case that continues to send shockwaves.

Nigerian General Loses London Home Battle to Ex-Lover

A high-stakes legal battle over a multi-million-pound London home between a retired Nigerian general and his former lover, a human rights lawyer, has reached a dramatic conclusion in the UK courts.

Trump plan: Military lawyers as immigration judges

Exclusive: The Trump administration is considering a controversial proposal to appoint military lawyers as immigration judges, a move critics warn would politicise the courts and undermine judicial independence.

Mother jailed for son's truancy released from prison

Rebecca Butterfield, the mother infamously imprisoned for her son's persistent truancy, has been released from HMP Styal. Her case ignited a national debate on the criminalisation of parents and the education system's failings.

Sydney Man Daniel McCluskie Charged with Glebe Rape

Exclusive: Daniel McCluskie, 32, has been charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident at a residential property in the inner-Sydney suburb of Glebe. The case is now before the courts.

High Court rejects UK's Rwanda removal scheme bid

The UK Government's High Court bid to continue its Rwanda asylum seeker removal scheme has been rejected, dealing a significant blow to its immigration strategy. The ruling challenges the legality of the policy amidst ongoing legal battles.

Scotland abolishes 'not proven' verdict after centuries

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.

NZ Dad Tom Phillips Vanish with Kids in Off-Grid Bid

The desperate search for fugitive father Tom Phillips and his partner Catherine Christey continues as they evade police with his three children, last seen abandoning a car and fleeing into the remote New Zealand bush.

Neo-Nazi Leader's Police Intimidation Caught on Camera

Exclusive footage reveals the moment far-right extremist Thomas Sewell attempted to intimidate a police officer outside a London courthouse. The leader of the National Socialist Network was later arrested and charged.

NZ Father Vanishes With Three Kids in Anti-Government Crusade

The desperate search for Tom Phillips and his three children, Jayda, Maverick and Ember, continues two years after their disappearance from Marokopa. New details reveal his anti-government motives and the heartbreak of a family left behind.

Asylum seeker jailed for murder-suicide threat stalkin

A Turkish asylum seeker who subjected a woman to a terrifying stalking campaign, threatening to murder her and her family in a murder-suicide plot, has been jailed. Read the full story of his relentless harassment and the police investigation.

Banksy Artwork Scrubbed From Royal Courts of Justice

A suspected new Banksy piece, featuring a child holding a blowtorch next to a green military drone, was mysteriously removed from the Royal Courts of Justice walls hours after appearing, sparking outcry and claims of censorship.

Paedophile 'Beast of Belltower' Abused Boys in Care Home

EXCLUSIVE: A predatory paedophile known as 'The Beast of Belltower' has been unmasked as a former care worker at a notorious Scottish children's home, after being convicted of systematically abusing vulnerable boys in his care.

How NZ Police Closed In On Fugitive Tom Phillips

An in-depth look at the meticulous 18-month manhunt across New Zealand's North Island that led to the dramatic capture of Tom Phillips, who vanished with his three children in December 2021.

NZ Fugitive Father Hunt: Police Suspect Outside Help

New Zealand police launch a major manhunt for Tom Phillips, who vanished with his three children. Investigators now suspect he is receiving outside assistance to evade capture, intensifying the nationwide search.

Major Campsite Found in Search for Missing Brit in NZ

The hunt for British father Tom Phillips and his three children missing for 21 months takes a critical turn as New Zealand police uncover a significant campsite in the remote Te Urewera bush, revealing survival gear and clues of recent habitation.

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