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Jury trials to be scrapped for most crimes in UK

Labour's plan to end jury trials for all but the most serious offences faces furious backlash from lawyers who warn it will 'destroy justice as we know it' and undermine democracy. Discover the full story.

UK's biggest migration overhaul in 50 years announced

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals the UK's most significant legal migration reforms in half a century, prioritising high earners and NHS workers while extending settlement waits for benefit claimants.

Mahmood defends asylum plan, reveals racist abuse

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood defended her asylum system overhaul, citing personal racist abuse. The reforms aim to simplify deportations of foreign criminals and small boat migrants.

Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System

Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.

Trump allies plot Education Department dismantling

Former President Donald Trump's allies are drafting ambitious plans to dismantle the US Department of Education and redirect federal education funding, setting the stage for a dramatic conservative transformation of American schooling.

Celtic Crisis: Rodgers Demands Major Squad Overhaul

Brendan Rodgers issues stark warning to Celtic board demanding significant squad investment following disastrous Feyenoord defeat. The Hoops boss reveals urgent need for quality reinforcements.

Wrongly jailed 43 years, now detained by ICE

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, Glynn Simmons faces further detention by ICE despite his exoneration, highlighting serious concerns about justice system failures.

Windrush victims get 75% compensation upfront

The UK government announces radical changes to the Windrush compensation scheme, offering victims 75% of estimated payments immediately while final claims are processed.

First 'Guardian Shield' charge: Alleged crime boss in court

Alleged organised crime figure Ferras Merhi, the first person charged under Australia's new 'Guardian Shield' laws, has faced court in a landmark case that could redefine how authorities tackle sophisticated criminal networks.

Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang expands globally

Exclusive investigation reveals how the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is transforming into an international criminal empire, with operations spreading across Latin America and raising alarm among global law enforcement agencies.

Kai Shannon: New Doubts in Murder Conviction

An explosive investigation reveals new forensic analysis and witness testimony that challenges the conviction of Kai Shannon for murder, raising serious questions about British justice.

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