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Countdown champion stabbed by rival at quiz convention

A former Countdown champion was brutally stabbed at a quiz convention by a rival contestant who felt 'cheated' out of a win. The shocking attack has sent tremors through the UK's close-knit quizzing community.

Labour Plans Overhaul of Human Rights Interpretation

Exclusive: Attorney General Lord Hermer reveals Labour government is considering fundamental reforms to how Britain interprets European human rights laws, signalling potential constitutional shift.

UK Government Considers ECHR Withdrawal

Exclusive: The new Labour government is actively considering withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights, a move that could redefine Britain's legal landscape and spark a constitutional clash.

Femicide UK: 1 Woman Killed by a Man Every 3 Days

Exclusive analysis for the UK Parliament uncovers the harrowing scale of femicide, with 208 women killed by men in a single year. Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers the grim findings.

Badenoch: ECHR 'Weaponised' Against UK National Interest

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim

Met Office Unveils 2025-2026 Storm Names

The Met Office has announced the official storm names for the 2025-2026 season, featuring a mix of public suggestions and expert choices. Discover which names made the list and the science behind storm naming.

Trump Cuts Blamed for Collapse of MN Violence Prevention

Exclusive investigation reveals how the Trump administration's termination of a federal violence prevention initiative left a Minnesota programme for high-risk youth defunded and defunct, raising questions about the long-term cost of such policy decisions

Starmer: Labour will block UK exit from ECHR

Sir Keir Starmer vows a Labour government will prevent the UK from leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting a clear battle line with the Conservatives on human rights law and immigration policy.

Farage's ECHR Exit Plan Alarms Rights Advocates

Nigel Farage's pledge to leave the ECHR if elected raises alarm among human rights advocates, who warn it could dismantle fundamental protections and isolate Britain on the world stage.

UK considers leaving ECHR to stop small boat crossings

Exclusive: Ministers are actively debating a radical post-Brexit strategy to quit the European Convention on Human Rights, aiming to implement the stalled Rwanda asylum plan and end the small boats crisis.

Qld MPs back police powers for instant DV orders

Queensland Parliament approves controversial legislation granting police authority to issue on-the-spot domestic violence protection orders, sparking intense debate over civil liberties and victim safety.

Trump Demands National Guard in Chicago; Pritzker Refuses

A major political standoff erupts as former President Donald Trump calls for the National Guard to be deployed to Chicago, a move Governor JB Pritzker has vehemently rejected as a dangerous political gambit ahead of the Republican convention.

Kenya's Anime Convention Scene: Cosplay Culture Thrives

Discover how Nairobi's vibrant Comic Con Kenya is breaking cultural barriers, bringing together thousands of anime and manga enthusiasts in a spectacular celebration of Japanese pop culture and African creativity.

Uncle Stabs Brother to Death in Family Tragedy

In a chilling case of familial violence, Karla Doyle recounts the traumatic moment her uncle, Paul Doyle, fatally stabbed her father, Patrick Doyle, during a violent altercation in their family home. The emotional trial reveals a tragic story of a fractur

Cannabis addict kills girlfriend, drives with corpse

A cannabis-addicted man from Bradford has been convicted of murdering his girlfriend in a violent, drug-induced attack before driving her body around for two hours. The harrowing case reveals a relationship destroyed by substance abuse and extreme violenc

Woman, 22, Beaten to Death in Pakistan Honour Killing

A young woman, Khadija, was brutally murdered by her own family in a suspected honour killing after she was accused of assisting a friend's elopement. The tragic incident in Pakistan has sparked outrage and renewed calls to end violence against women.

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