Glasgow Council pays £80k over falling lamppost injury
Glasgow City Council ordered to pay £80,000 compensation after a man suffered life-changing injuries from a falling lamppost. Read about the safety overhaul.
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UK's Longest Missing Person Case: Mary Flanagan, 66 Years
Mary Flanagan vanished aged 16 on New Year's Eve 1959. As The Independent's SafeCall launches, we revisit Britain's most enduring missing person mystery. Donate to help vulnerable children.
Insurance for raccoon damage to UK businesses explained
After raccoons caused chaos in US businesses, we ask: would UK commercial insurance cover animal damage, theft, or customer injury? Expert explains key factors.
Daughter speaks out after dad 'used her as bait' in mum's murder
Yale professor Alison Galvani speaks for the first time after her father's arrest for her mother's 1982 murder. She believes she was used as bait. Read the shocking details.
US Admits Fault in Fatal DC Plane Crash
The US government concedes air traffic control and Army pilot errors contributed to the January crash that killed 67. Read the full investigation details and legal implications.
US Admits Fault in DC Plane Crash, Will Pay Compensation
The US Department of Justice admits government liability for the Potomac River mid-air collision that killed 67. Read the full details on the compensation and investigation.
US Admits Fault in Deadly DC Air Collision
The US government has formally accepted responsibility for the January air disaster near Washington D.C., citing FAA and Army failures. Read the full investigation details.
Filipino survivors sue Shell over deadly typhoon in UK court
More than 100 survivors of Super Typhoon Rai are suing Shell in a landmark UK case, arguing the firm's emissions intensified the storm that devastated their communities. Read the full story.
Civil Service workforce reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
Supreme Court rejects Conor McGregor's appeal in civil case
Ireland's Supreme Court has refused to hear appeals from Conor McGregor and James Lawrence, upholding a €250k damages award for Nikita Hand. Read her powerful statement on justice and healing.
Conor McGregor NBA sexual assault lawsuit dropped
A US woman has dropped her civil lawsuit accusing UFC star Conor McGregor of sexual assault at an NBA game. Prosecutors had already declined to press criminal charges.
Last Trump criminal case dismissed by judge
A Georgia judge has dismissed the racketeering case against Donald Trump, ending the last criminal prosecution against the president. Read the full story on the case's collapse.
Man arrested in 1982 cold case murder of wife
Patrick Galvani, 81, arrested for the 1982 murder of his wife Nancy after their daughter's four-decade quest for justice. Read the full story of this cold case breakthrough.
Georgia prosecutors drop Trump election interference case
Georgia prosecutors have dropped the election interference case against Donald Trump. The decision follows a failed appeal by DA Fani Willis. Read the full story.
Pro-Life Activist Sues After Assault Case Dropped
Conservative activist Savannah Craven Antao files civil lawsuit after Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg dismissed criminal assault case. Read the full story about political violence accountability.
Veteran sues Buffalo Wild Wings over racist receipt slur
A Black disabled veteran is suing Buffalo Wild Wings for $5 million after a racial slur was printed on his receipt, causing severe emotional distress. Discover the full story and the chain's response.
Michigan man charged with murder in sons' 2010 disappearance
John Skelton appears in court on murder charges nearly 15 years after his three sons vanished during Thanksgiving weekend. The boys have never been found. Read the latest developments.
OJ Simpson Estate Accepts $58m Goldman Claim
Fred Goldman's fight for justice continues as OJ Simpson's estate accepts a $58m claim for his son's death. Discover the latest developments in this long-running legal saga.
OJ Simpson estate accepts $58M Goldman family claim
OJ Simpson's estate has accepted a $58 million claim from Ron Goldman's father, decades after the civil ruling. Discover the details of the long legal battle and why the payout will be a fraction.
OJ Simpson Estate Settles £61m Goldman Case
OJ Simpson's estate agrees to a landmark £61 million payout to Fred Goldman, finally resolving the wrongful death lawsuit over his son Ron's 1994 murder. Discover the full story.
BHP liable for Brazil's 2015 dam disaster in UK court
London's High Court finds mining giant BHP liable for the 2015 Fundão dam collapse that caused Brazil's worst environmental disaster. Read the full ruling details.
Arrest in 20-year-old Tanya Frazier cold case murder
California authorities have made a stunning arrest in the 20-year-old cold case murder of Tanya Frazier, bringing renewed hope for justice in a mystery that has haunted investigators since 2004.
Pastor guilty of missionary wife murder in Angola
Shocking conviction of American pastor Jackie Shroyer for the brutal murder of his wife during their religious mission in Angola reveals dark secrets behind the missionary facade.
UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP
British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.
Meredith Kercher: Police launch new evidence search
Italian authorities are conducting new searches in the Meredith Kercher murder case, seeking potential DNA evidence that could shed new light on the notorious killing that shocked the world.
Prince Andrew's legal battle takes dramatic new turn
Explosive developments emerge in Prince Andrew's civil case as confidential settlement agreements could determine the fate of sexual assault allegations brought by Virginia Giuffre.
Woman challenges Australia's anti-terror laws in court
A landmark legal battle unfolds as a Sydney woman prosecuted for flying a Hezbollah flag mounts a constitutional challenge against Australia's counter-terrorism legislation, testing the boundaries of national security laws.
Manhattan Halloween Cold Case Solved After 52 Years
A half-century-old Halloween murder mystery in Manhattan has finally been solved through groundbreaking DNA technology, bringing closure to a case that haunted investigators for generations.
Baby Powder Legal Battle: Multi-Million Pound UK Case
A landmark legal case involving baby powder safety has sparked a multi-million pound courtroom drama, revealing corporate secrets and consumer safety concerns that could affect millions of British families.
Corfu murder suspect to stand trial after 16 years
After 16 years of unanswered questions, the prime suspect in the brutal murder of Scottish mother Susan Hart on the idyllic island of Corfu will finally face justice in a Greek court.
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