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.
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'.
Alarming new polling reveals growing far-right sentiment across Britain. Experts warn of a fundamental threat to democratic values as anti-immigration and anti-establishment views gain traction.
Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. The footballer appeared at a hearing at the Central Criminal Court, with a trial set for next year.
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Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users locked out and venting their frustrations on rival platform X (formerly Twitter).
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Four NHL players, including Carter Hart and Dillon Dube, have been found not guilty of sexual assault following a high-stakes trial in London, Ontario. The verdict concludes a case that has gripped the hockey world for months.
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A groundbreaking new documentary, 'Where God Is Not', sees survivors of Iran's notorious Evin prison courageously re-enact their torture and abuse at the hands of the regime's secret police. Premiering at the Venice Film Festival, this is a powerful act o
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David Mitchell and Robert Webb return to sketch comedy after 15 years with 'Not Helping' on Channel 4. Our review examines whether their satirical edge still cuts deep in today's political climate.
A major UK supermarket chain has urgently recalled a batch of fruit over fears it could be contaminated with a potentially deadly bacteria. Here's what you need to know and what to do if you've purchased the affected product.
Elias Rodriguez pleads not guilty to assaulting two Israeli embassy staffers in a politically charged Westminster case. Full details on the court proceedings and the alleged attack outside a London bar.
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and causing widespread disruption. Here's what happened and how the platform responded.
Emmanuel and Nadia Haro have entered not guilty pleas to a litany of charges, including murder and torture, following the death of their 11-year-old son, Roman. The case has sent shockwaves through the community as harrowing new details emerge.
Lena Dunham's memoir is under fire once again as social media users resurface passages detailing controversial childhood incidents involving her younger sister, reigniting a debate about exploitation and consent.
Paul Doyle has entered a not guilty plea to 31 charges following a major incident at a Liverpool parade. The case has been adjourned until November for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
A former Royal Marine has pleaded not guilty to 31 offences following a violent incident during Liverpool FC's victory parade. The shocking case continues at Liverpool Crown Court.
OpenAI's ChatGPT suffered a major outage, leaving users across the UK unable to access the popular AI chatbot. The service disruption sparked a wave of user frustration and reports on Downdetector.
Rap superstar Cardi B has been found not guilty of misdemeanour assault charges following a high-profile trial in Los Angeles. The jury deliberated for just a few hours before clearing the artist, who broke down in tears at the verdict.
Former X Factor star Diana Vickers opens up on the 'That's Not My Age' podcast about her dating deal-breakers, calling men who are too close to their mothers a 'bloody nightmare' and sharing her thoughts on modern romance.
TSB's mobile banking app and online services have been hit by a major outage, leaving frustrated customers unable to access their money. The high street bank is investigating the technical meltdown.
Thousands of Amazon Fire TV Stick users report being unable to access Freevee content due to a widespread service outage. Here's what we know and when service might resume.