Naked thug jailed after two-day bender chaos
Rhys Hicks terrorised streets, attacked a driver, and urinated on a war memorial during a naked, cocaine-fuelled rampage. Read the full shocking details of his sentencing.
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AI identifies Nazi killer 84 years after crime
Artificial intelligence has identified a German SS soldier who killed a Jewish man, leading to his name being removed from a war memorial. Discover how this breakthrough corrects history.
No charges over 101 deaths at Gosport hospital
Families of 101 patients who died at scandal-hit Gosport War Memorial Hospital told no criminal charges will be brought. Police investigation continues into hundreds more deaths.
Russian link suspected in Paris memorial vandalism
Two Bulgarian nationals have been convicted for vandalising a Holocaust memorial in Paris, with French intelligence suspecting Russian involvement in orchestrating the attack to destabilise European unity.
Chip van sparks fury parking on Falklands memorial site
A mobile food vendor faces widespread condemnation after parking directly on a memorial honouring Falklands War heroes in Portsmouth, triggering outrage from veterans and local residents.
German dentists memorialise Nazi-era brutality
German dental association unveils groundbreaking memorial acknowledging profession's complicity in Nazi sadistic practices and human experimentation during Third Reich era.
Paris Holocaust Memorial Defaced with Pro-Russian Graffiti
The Wall of the Righteous in Paris, commemorating those who saved Jews during WWII, has been vandalised with pro-Russian symbols and numbers referencing Ukraine's Azov Regiment, sparking international condemnation.
Queen Camilla's poignant Remembrance tribute in Wiltshire
The Queen Consort honoured fallen heroes in a deeply personal ceremony at a war memorial near her Wiltshire home, while supporting the WI's remarkable project creating thousands of handmade poppies for Remembrance displays across the nation.
Vandal caught spray painting war memorial in CCTV footage
CCTV captures moment heartless vandal defaces historic war memorial in Bristol, sparking police investigation and community outrage over disrespectful crime.
North Korea building memorial for soldiers killed in Ukraine
Exclusive satellite imagery reveals Pyongyang building a monument to honour troops allegedly deployed to support Russian forces, confirming long-suspected military involvement.
Vandals destroy wooden soldier memorial in Staffordshire
Emotional veterans watch as hand-carved tribute to fallen heroes is smashed to pieces in shocking overnight attack on Staffordshire memorial.
Vandal blows kisses after smashing London war memorial
Shocking CCTV captures the moment a vandal destroys a Westminster war memorial then mockingly blows kisses to security cameras in a sickening act of disrespect.
Council declares war on sunflower memorial garden
A homeowner in South Gloucestershire is battling local authorities after being ordered to remove a beautiful sunflower memorial garden. Discover why this peaceful tribute has sparked a major dispute over garden regulations and personal expression.
Kyiv traffic lights go dark in war memorial tribute
Ukraine's capital switches off traffic signals in powerful minute of remembrance for fallen soldiers, creating poignant urban memorial.
Civil War Statues Removed in North Carolina Overnight
Three Confederate monuments mysteriously disappear from public view in Denton, North Carolina, sparking debate about historical preservation and modern values as local officials remain tight-lipped about the removal operation.
End Gaza War: The True Memorial to October 7
An urgent call for Britain to champion a ceasefire as the only meaningful memorial to October 7 victims, arguing that continued violence betrays their memory and perpetuates cycles of suffering.
Police probe vandalism of goose mascot's St George's Cross
Officers are hunting a suspect after the flag on a popular goose statue in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, was damaged, sparking local outrage and a formal police probe.
War Memorial Vandalised in Suspected Hate Crime
A historic war memorial honouring submariner Charlie Kirk has been defaced with red paint in Westminster, sparking a Metropolitan Police hate crime investigation.
Woman arrested for vandalising slain teen's memorial
A US woman faces charges after allegedly defacing a memorial for a teenager killed in a political dispute, igniting a fierce debate and a controversial fundraising campaign.
Police hunt suspect after St George's Cross torn down in Nottingham
Nottinghamshire Police are investigating after a St George's Cross flag was ripped from a city centre building. The incident, captured on CCTV, is being treated as criminal damage as officers appeal for witnesses.
Melbourne's Historic Fountain Vandalised in Graffiti Attack
Melbourne's cherished Hochgurtel Fountain, a gift from its sister city Vienna, has been defaced by vandals in a shocking act of graffiti, sparking outrage and a council cleanup operation.
Lime Bike Gangs Steal Parcel Shelves in London Crime Spree
Organised criminal gangs on rental e-bikes are targeting affluent London neighbourhoods, smashing car windows to steal a specific and unusual part – the parcel shelf – in a bizarre new crimewave confounding police and luxury vehicle owners.
TikTok 'Peeing' Trend Sparks Fury in UK Schools
UK schools are on high alert as a disturbing new TikTok trend, dubbed 'Devious Licks', encourages students to vandalise property and even urinate in school corridors. Headteachers issue urgent warnings to parents.
Marilyn Monroe Statue Vandalised in Instagram-Inspired Attack
A controversial statue of Marilyn Monroe in San Francisco has been severely vandalised, with red paint daubed across its legs in an act police believe was inspired by an Instagram post.
Tennessee's Lebanon sign vandalised in misguided protest
The city of Lebanon, Tennessee, finds itself an unlikely target in global tensions after its welcome sign was defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti, leaving locals baffled.
Activist vandalised Taylor Swift's jet for climate support
A Just Stop Oil activist who defaced Taylor Swift's private jet allegedly believed the superstar would then speak out on the climate crisis. Jennifer Kowalski, 28, and Cole Macdonald, 22, caused £5,000 of damage at Stansted Airport.
Marco Pierre White Jr's £44k fossil destruction spree
The son of legendary chef Marco Pierre White is facing jail after a destructive crime spree where he vandalised a shop, destroying £44,000 worth of rare fossils and crystals. Read the full story of his arrest and the devastation left behind.
Vandals deface ancient Westbury White Horse with flag
Wiltshire Police launch investigation after the ancient Westbury White Horse, a cherished landmark, is vandalised with a large white flag, sparking local outrage.
Boys trash Florida library as mother sleeps, faces neglect charge
Two young boys cause thousands in damages to a Florida library while their mother allegedly slept, sparking outrage and a police investigation into criminal negligence.
Police probe as historic White Horse landmark is vandalised
Wiltshire Police launch investigation after the ancient Cherhill White Horse, a protected monument, is illegally altered with a red cross, sparking local outrage and a heritage crime probe.
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