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Former CBP Officer Sentenced for Drug Trafficking

A former US Customs officer receives a 15-year prison sentence for conspiring with Mexican traffickers to smuggle vast quantities of drugs, including fentanyl, into the United States.

Russian commander sentenced to 15 years for POW crimes

In a groundbreaking war crimes case, a Ukrainian court has sentenced Russian military commander Dmitry Kurashov to 15 years imprisonment for brutal treatment of prisoners of war, marking a significant moment in accountability for wartime atrocities.

Ex-Met Officer Trial: Sexual Abuse Allegations

A former Metropolitan Police officer stands accused of sexually abusing a teenage girl in a case that has raised serious questions about police conduct and vetting procedures.

Man jailed for Damien Hirst studio art theft

A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for stealing valuable artworks from Damien Hirst's London studio in a brazen overnight burglary that shocked the art world.

Labour's Brexit Rebellion: Starmer Under Pressure

Sir Keir Starmer confronts mounting pressure from Labour MPs and members to embrace single market membership, exposing deep party divisions over Britain's future relationship with Europe.

Ex-soldier jailed for Derry terror offences

Ex-Royal Military Police soldier Dean Hardy, 38, receives 18-month sentence for terror offences after being caught in undercover operation in Londonderry. The former soldier admitted preparing terrorist acts and disseminating terrorist publications.

Gas bottle cocaine smugglers jailed for 141 years

A sophisticated criminal network that smuggled £68 million worth of cocaine into Britain concealed within commercial gas cylinders has been dismantled, with gang members receiving sentences totalling 141 years.

Mother sentenced after pit bull mauls baby

Alyssa Smith sentenced to prison after her unsupervised pit bull terrier severely injured her 3-month-old baby, leaving the child with life-altering facial injuries in shocking Ohio case.

Van driver jailed for fatal email crash on M25

A van driver who caused a fatal motorway collision while checking work emails has been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving in a tragic case highlighting the dangers of mobile phone use at the wheel.

MPs: HMRC misses millions from gaming tax gap

A powerful Treasury Committee report reveals HMRC is failing to collect substantial tax revenue from major video game companies, including Fortnite maker Epic Games, urging urgent reforms to tackle digital economy tax avoidance.

Online predator jailed for blackmailing 37 girls

A 19-year-old cyber predator who systematically blackmailed and sexually abused dozens of teenage girls online has been sentenced to eight years behind bars in a landmark case highlighting the dangers of digital exploitation.

Father sentenced after baby dies while he played Xbox

A British father has been sentenced after his newborn son died from starvation and neglect while he played Xbox for hours. The shocking case reveals how gaming addiction led to unimaginable tragedy.

Northampton Imam Jailed for Child Marriage Pact

An Islamic leader in Northampton has been sentenced to prison after arranging the marriage of a 15-year-old girl to a 25-year-old man, in a case that has raised serious questions about child protection in religious communities.

Police Officer Killed in Missouri SWAT Raid

A Missouri police officer has been fatally shot during a SWAT team operation in Clinton, sparking an outpouring of grief and highlighting the dangers faced by law enforcement.

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