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Former Doctor Charged with Assaulting 38 Patients

Nathaniel Spencer faces 45 charges for alleged sexual assaults on patients, including children, at two Midlands hospitals. The CPS authorised prosecution after a complex police investigation.

China Spy Case Collapse 'Shambolic', Inquiry Finds

A parliamentary inquiry brands the collapse of a China spy prosecution 'shambolic', citing systemic failures. The damning report emerges as ministers delay a decision on a new Chinese 'super-embassy'.

Swiss Vote: Women in National Service?

Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.

CPS launches new strategy on violence against women

The Crown Prosecution Service unveils a five-year plan to improve casework and victim support after data reveals domestic abuse features in over a third of rape cases. Learn how this new approach aims to transform justice.

CPS Appeals Quran Burning Free Speech Case

Crown Prosecution Service appeals decision to overturn conviction of man who burned Quran in London. Free speech versus religious offence debate continues.

Lotto conman's missing £1.25m angers victim

Edward Putman, jailed for a £2.5m lottery fraud, has settled a confiscation order but over £1m remains missing, leaving his rape victim furious. Read the full exclusive.

Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%

New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.

Microsoft Azure Hit By Major Global Outage

Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.

Police officer charged with rape of Afghan teen

A serving Metropolitan Police officer faces serious charges after allegedly raping a 15-year-old Afghan boy at a West London police station, sparking internal investigation and CPS review.

Met Police Officer Charged with Refugee Rape

A serving Metropolitan Police officer faces serious charges after allegedly raping an Afghan refugee at a west London police station. PC James Geoghegan will appear in court next month.

CPS sued over Uxbridge rape case failures

The Crown Prosecution Service is being sued after dropping a serial rape case in Uxbridge, leaving the victim to discover her attacker on the street months later.

Police apologise for wrongful arrest of Sikh man

West Midlands Police issues formal apology and compensation after unlawfully arresting a Sikh man who defended his family from racial abuse, following intervention from the CPS.

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