Prison guard jailed for relationship with inmate
Rookie prison officer Megann Gibson, 26, sentenced to 12 months for misconduct after 'extremely graphic' phone sex and love letters with dangerous convict Ryan Horan at Wealstun Prison. Full story.
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Ukraine Peace Stalls, NHS 'New Asbestos' Risk, Cold Case Solved
Top stories: Kremlin dismisses Ukraine peace progress, NHS staff exposed to cancer-causing substance, and a cigarette butt solves a decades-old murder. Read the full briefing.
FDA Proposes Mandatory Asbestos Testing in Talc
US FDA proposes first mandatory asbestos testing for talc in cosmetics. New rule aims to protect consumers from cancer risks. Learn what this means for product safety.
Drones deliver saw blades in daring French prison escape
Two dangerous inmates escape Dijon prison using tools delivered by drones, sparking a major manhunt and highlighting France's severe prison overcrowding crisis. Read the full report.
Women's prison population surges 57% since 2000
Experts warn of a growing global crisis as nearly one million women face incarceration, sexual violence, and forced labour in prisons worldwide. Discover the shocking findings.
Urgent Recall of Children's Sand Kit Over Asbestos
Parents urged to stop using MIKI Sand Art Set immediately after asbestos discovery. Check your home for affected products sold between July 2023 and November 2025.
Asbestos discovered in Chinese wind turbines across Australia
Urgent safety alert issued after deadly asbestos found in Chinese-made wind turbines across multiple Australian wind farms. Authorities investigating widespread contamination risks.
Grandmother's Cancer Battle Over Johnson's Baby Powder
Siobhan Ryan, 63, is one of 3,000 Brits suing Johnson & Johnson, claiming its talc-based baby powder caused her terminal ovarian cancer. She accuses the firm of 'corporate greed'.
Four US prison guards sentenced for fatal beating
Four New York prison guards have been sentenced for the brutal beating death of a handcuffed Black inmate, Robert Brooks. The case has sparked calls for urgent prison reform.
Four US prison guards sentenced for inmate death
Four New York prison guards receive prison sentences for the brutal beating death of a handcuffed Black inmate, Robert Brooks. A case sparking outrage and calls for prison reform.
450 Schools Closed in Asbestos Sand Crisis
South Australia demands a federal inquiry after asbestos-laced play sand forces 450 school closures. Discover the health risks and how the contaminated product entered the country.
Asbestos in Play Sand Forces Australian School Closures
Dozens of Australian schools close after asbestos is discovered in children's play sand. Border Force now deems such products 'high risk'. Learn the full story and safety implications.
Schools Close as Asbestos Found in Children's Play Sand
Dozens of schools across Australia and New Zealand have closed after asbestos was discovered in children's coloured play sand. Find out which products are affected and the safety measures being taken.
Asbestos found in children's play sand, schools close
Multiple schools shut as coloured play sand products are recalled across New Zealand and Australia due to asbestos contamination. Parents urged to check products and stop use immediately.
Asbestos in Kids' Sand Triggers School Closures
Multiple UK schools shut after asbestos found in decorative sand. Learn about the recall, health risks, and how to dispose of contaminated products safely.
Asbestos in Children's Sand Prompts 71 School Closures
A major safety alert as asbestos is found in children's sand, forcing 71 public schools to close. Meanwhile, a NSW police operation results in 752 domestic violence arrests. Stay informed.
Asbestos Fears Prompt Urgent Children's Sand Kit Recall
Parents urged to stop using popular children's sand kits immediately due to potential asbestos contamination. Full recall details and safe disposal instructions inside.
Asbestos in kids' sand triggers school shutdowns
Multiple schools close after asbestos contamination found in children's decorative sand products. Learn about the health risks and safe disposal methods.
Neglect contributed to inmate's Christmas Eve death
Alex Davies, 25, took her own life in Styal Prison after being 'treated like a feral dog'. An inquest jury found neglect contributed to her tragic death. Read the full investigation.
Trump faces vote on Epstein files; schools shut over asbestos
Donald Trump confronts a damaging congressional vote on Jeffrey Epstein files while multiple ACT schools close due to asbestos fears. Read the latest UK news updates.
ACT Schools Shut Over Asbestos in Craft Sand
Multiple ACT schools abruptly closed after chrysotile asbestos was found in decorative sand. A national recall is in effect. Learn how to safely dispose of affected products.
ACT Schools Close After Asbestos Found in Sand
Multiple ACT schools closed after asbestos detected in coloured sand products. Health alert issued as authorities investigate contaminated materials. Stay informed about school safety.
Children's Sand Recalled Over Asbestos Concerns
Multiple brands of children's coloured sand sold across Australia recalled due to potential asbestos contamination. Consumers urged to stop use immediately and follow safety disposal guidelines.
Children's Craft Sand Recalled Due to Asbestos Risk
Popular children's coloured sand sold at Officeworks has been urgently recalled after tests found tremolite asbestos. Consumers are urged to stop use immediately and follow safe disposal guidelines.
HMP Wandsworth Prison Crisis: Shocking Insider Revelations
An exclusive look inside HMP Wandsworth reveals overcrowded cells, rampant drug use, and prisoners sleeping on mattresses in corridors as the prison system reaches breaking point.
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.
Lammy's shocking prison visit exposes overcrowding crisis
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy witnesses shocking conditions at Wandsworth Prison, calling for urgent reform as Labour pledges to tackle prison overcrowding and rehabilitation failures.
Prison Crisis: Lammy Confronts PM Over Escalating Escapes
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy exposes Britain's crumbling prison system as escape incidents surge and staffing crises deepen during fiery PMQs exchange.
Wandsworth Prison inmate escapes before dramatic recapture
A prisoner serving time for robbery managed to briefly escape from HMP Wandsworth before being apprehended hours later in a dramatic security breach that has raised serious questions about prison safety protocols.
Wandsworth inmate freed after 17 years maintains innocence
Billy Smith walks free from Wandsworth Prison after nearly two decades behind bars, continuing to protest his innocence in a controversial conviction that has drawn comparisons to the Post Office scandal.
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