Customs Seize Billions in Drugs as Smuggling Ploys Fail
Australian authorities intercepted nearly $8.5 billion worth of illicit drugs in 2025, thwarting elaborate smuggling attempts including meth hidden in tiles and cocaine in luxury buses.
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Melbourne Monuments Vandalised Before Australia Day
Two historical monuments in Melbourne's Flagstaff Gardens have been severely damaged in overnight attacks, with authorities condemning the vandalism as a disgraceful act.
Barron Trump's 911 Call Saved Woman from Attack, Court Told
A London court heard testimony that Barron Trump, 19, saved a woman's life by alerting UK police after witnessing her assault via FaceTime. The woman said her ex-boyfriend attacked her, with Barron calling 911 upon hearing screams.
First picture of footballer Luis Guembes, 15, stabbed in Guildford
The first photograph has been released of promising schoolboy footballer Luis Guembes, 15, who was stabbed to death in a Guildford country park. Tributes pour in for the talented teen.
MP Seeks Tougher Sentence for Norfolk Sex Offender
North West Norfolk MP James Wild has asked the Attorney General to review the 'unduly lenient' life sentence given to Rodney Johnston, who coerced a woman into sexual acts with strangers for three decades.
London Man in Court Over Dark Web Paedophile Forums
Matthew Slate, 36, from north London, faces 15 charges related to running dark web forums for sharing child sexual abuse material, appearing at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court.
Police Officers Hospitalised After Violent Arrest in Wales
Two Dyfed-Powys Police officers required hospital treatment after being assaulted during an arrest in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, on Monday evening.
Jury Sworn In For Noah Donohoe Inquest
A jury of nine men and two women has been sworn in for the inquest into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe, with proceedings beginning at Belfast Coroner's Court.
Netflix Lucy Letby Documentary with Arrest Footage
Netflix announces a documentary on Lucy Letby featuring never-before-seen footage of her arrest and new testimonies, set for release in February.
CCTV Shows ULEZ Camera Explosion in Sidcup Trial
CCTV footage reveals a ULEZ camera exploding in Sidcup, south-east London, with Kevin Rees on trial for allegedly using a homemade IED. The retired electrical engineer denies all charges.
Father Drowned in Channel During Drug Smuggling, Court Rules
A British father who vanished 20 years ago drowned in the English Channel during a suspected failed drug smuggling operation, a High Court judge has concluded after reviewing police evidence.
Ex-UFC Fighter Rozenstruik Arrested in Florida on Battery Charges
Former UFC heavyweight Jairzinho Rozenstruik faces charges including battery and false imprisonment following an alleged domestic incident in Pembroke Pines, Florida, with the victim reporting being hit and bitten.
Brit's LSD Smuggling Foiled by Sniffer Dog at Munich Airport
A British events manager attempted to smuggle over 1,000 LSD tabs across Europe but was caught by a sniffer dog during a Munich stopover, leading to a suspended sentence.
Australia Mourns Bondi Attack Victims at Sydney Opera House
A national day of mourning saw 1,500 gather at the Sydney Opera House for a memorial service honouring the 15 victims of the Bondi terror attack, with PM Anthony Albanese offering a profound apology.
Model Backs Women-Only Tube Carriages After Attack
Amber Dowling-Doyle, 24, was sexually assaulted on the Elizabeth Line in June 2025. She now supports a petition for women-only Underground carriages as TfL reports nearly 600 sex offences across Tube lines in 2024-25.
CCTV shows distraction thief stealing £5,750 diamond ring
A prolific Romanian thief was caught on camera palming a valuable diamond ring while a jeweller turned away. Claudia Rostas avoided jail due to her son's cancer treatment.
£20k Reward to Find Real 'Beast of Birkenhead' Killer
A £20,000 reward is offered to find the real killer of Diane Sindall after Peter Sullivan's wrongful 38-year imprisonment was overturned due to new DNA evidence.
Maxwell to Plead Fifth in Congressional Epstein Probe
Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell will appear virtually before a US congressional committee but plans to invoke her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during the deposition.
Manhunt After Triple Fatal Shooting in Australian Town
Three people have been killed and one injured in a shooting in Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales. Police are searching for a gunman who fled in a council vehicle.
US Homicide Rate Drops 21% in Major Cities, Report Shows
A comprehensive report from the Council on Criminal Justice shows a dramatic 21% decrease in homicides across 35 US cities from 2024 to 2025, with 922 fewer killings recorded last year.
ICE Deports $100M Heist Suspect Before Trial
Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores, a suspect in the largest US jewelry heist valued at $100 million, was deported to Ecuador by ICE in December, preventing his trial and angering victims and prosecutors.
Liz Hurley Testifies in High Court as Prince Harry Returns
Actress Liz Hurley arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice to give evidence in the legal action against Daily Mail publisher. Prince Harry returns to court to support fellow claimants.
Teacher Loses £60k Go Ape Injury Claim Over Leg Break
A primary school teacher has lost her £60,000 compensation battle against adventure park firm Go Ape after shattering her leg on a slide, with the judge ruling such activities carry inherent risks that participants accept.
Bolton Murder Victim Remembered as 'Pure Soul' by Family
Gloria De Lazzari, 45, has been formally identified as the woman found dead in a Bolton flat. Her family pays tribute to her gentle nature as a man is charged with murder.
Police Horse Chases Fugitive Down Blackburn High Street
Shocking moment a wanted man is pursued by a police horse through Blackburn's busy high street after attempting to flee officers on patrol.
GMB Star Announces Tragic Pothole Death of Elderly Woman
Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh shared heartbreaking news of 87-year-old Beryl Barrett's death after a pothole fall, prompting political action and family tributes.
Teen Pleads Guilty to Raleigh Mass Shooting That Killed Five
Austin David Thompson, 18, has pleaded guilty to murder charges for a 2022 rampage in North Carolina that left five dead, including his brother and a police officer.
Jailed Teen Killers Flaunt on Snapchat, Spark Outrage
Two teenage murderers serving life for killing Bristol best friends Max Dixon and Mason Rist have bragged about being 'back together' on social media from prison, causing further distress to victims' families.
Barron Trump's Police Call Saved Woman, Court Told
Barron Trump, youngest son of the US president, alerted London police after witnessing an alleged attack during a video call, potentially saving a woman's life, a court hears.
Gary Barlow Lookalike E-Fit Sparks Police Mockery Online
Kent Police's e-fit of a robbery suspect has gone viral after social media users compared it to Take That star Gary Barlow, sparking widespread jokes and memes.
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