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Bengaluru's citizens lead fight to save dying lakes

Faced with a severe water crisis, the tech hub of Bengaluru is witnessing a grassroots revolution. Local residents and conservationists are taking lake restoration into their own hands, battling pollution and bureaucracy to secure the city's future.

Senior Citizen, 75, Stabs Intruder in Florida Home Invasion

A 75-year-old Miami man, John Gula, turned the tables on a home invader, stabbing the intruder in a dramatic act of self-defence. The alleged burglar, Yordany Pupo Santiesteban, was hospitalised with serious injuries following the violent confrontation.

Manhunt Ends: 'Deadliest Warrior' Captured After Cop Killing

The intense manhunt for Dezi Freeman, a self-styled 'sovereign citizen' and former 'Australia's Deadliest Warrior' contestant, has concluded with his dramatic arrest. He stands accused of the murder of a police officer and a series of violent offences, br

Sewage Sleuths Expose Toxic Truth About UK River Crisis

An explosive investigation by determined citizen scientists reveals how systemic sewage dumping by water companies is causing the slow, dirty death of rivers across England and Wales, with regulators accused of turning a blind eye.

British Hairdresser Detained in US ICE Centre

A British hairdresser and father is being held in a US immigration detention centre despite living legally in America for over a decade. His family launches a desperate plea for his release.

Brit avoids 60-year US sentence in cocaine plea deal

A British man caught smuggling £15 million worth of cocaine into America has avoided a potential 60-year prison sentence after striking a plea deal. He will be deported back to the UK after serving just two years in a US federal prison.

British Drug Mule Kim Hall Jailed in US

Kim Hall, a British mother, has been sentenced to 70 months in a US prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine. Discover the full story of her arrest and the stark warning from officials.

Protesters storm Israeli arms firm Elbit's London HQ

Dozens of Palestine Action protesters were arrested after a major demonstration at the London headquarters of Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms manufacturer. The group occupied the building, unveiling banners and demanding an end to UK complicity in the Gaza

The Beekeeper: Infectiously Fun Action Comedy

Move over, John Wick. Jason Statham's latest romp, 'The Beekeeper', is being hailed as a near-perfect, gloriously over-the-top action comedy that delivers pure, unadulterated fun. Discover why UK critics are buzzing about this must-see cinematic thrill ri

British Teen Caught with £420k Cannabis in Thailand

A 19-year-old British tourist's holiday in Thailand turned into a catastrophe after authorities at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered a staggering 12kg of cannabis, worth over £420,000, hidden in his suitcases. The teen claims he was duped into bei

British-Iranian jailed in Tehran on espionage charges

Exclusive: A British-Iranian citizen from East Sussex has been sentenced to 10 years in an Iranian prison on espionage charges, raising fears of a new hostage diplomacy crisis between London and Tehran.

UK Demands Iran Release Briton Held on 'Bogus' Espionage Charges

Foreign Secretary David Lammy issues a stern warning to Tehran, demanding the immediate release of a British national from East Sussex held on politically motivated espionage charges. The UK government vows to use all diplomatic means to secure their free

Sovereign Citizen's 'Right to Travel' Defence Fails in Court

A self-proclaimed 'sovereign citizen' was handed a hefty fine and a driving ban after a bizarre courtroom performance where he claimed archaic laws exempted him from needing a licence. Dezi Freeman's pseudo-legal arguments were swiftly dismantled by Distr

British citizen killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza

Maryam Abu Daqqa, a British citizen and the daughter of a prominent Palestinian political leader, has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza. Her father, a senior PFLP official, confirms the tragic news.

US citizen sentenced to death by Houthis in Yemen

American national Lisa Marie Cunningham has been sentenced to death in Yemen by Houthi rebels. The UK Foreign Office issues a stark travel warning as her family pleads for her life.

UK bans Palestine Action under terrorism legislation

The UK government has officially outlawed Palestine Action under terrorism legislation, sparking fierce debate over protest rights and jury independence. Activists vow to continue demonstrations despite the ban.

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