Islamic State militants have launched a horrific overnight assault on a remote Congolese village, murdering 19 civilians in cold blood and burning homes to the ground in the latest bloody escalation of central Africa's terror crisis.
A Mississippi mother and her boyfriend have confessed to unspeakable crimes against her young daughter, including rape and confinement in a pit, in a disturbing court case that has horrified the nation.
A confident woman defends her preference for dating successful older gentlemen, revealing why financial security and maturity matter more than society's judgment.
A man has died following a violent stabbing incident in Dublin's Parnell Square, with emergency services rushing to the scene and police launching an urgent investigation into the tragic attack.
A 40-year-old Polish woman narrowly escaped death after being imprisoned in her own Warsaw apartment by her elderly parents, surviving only on water for weeks before a dramatic police rescue.
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed after sharing confidential body-worn video of a vulnerable rape victim with his girlfriend, in a shocking breach of trust and professional standards.
The family of missing 74-year-old Gus Lamont have issued an emotional plea for information as police and community members continue searching the Glasgow area.
A former Royal Marine stands accused of orchestrating a sophisticated murder plot against his secret lover's husband, employing military-grade equipment including gas masks and multiple firearms in a chilling conspiracy that reads like a spy thriller.
Shocking CCTV footage captures audacious thieves stealing a tumble dryer from a Westminster property in broad daylight, leaving homeowners stunned by their boldness.
Shocking investigation reveals organised criminal network using Facebook Marketplace to steal and resell high-value bicycles across the UK, with victims discovering their own stolen property for sale.
A chef who worked at Gordon Ramsay's Maze faces prison after waging a terrifying stalking campaign against his former partner, leaving her fearing for her life.
Former FBI agent Eduardo Valvidia faces serious sexual assault charges after allegedly attacking a woman during an official assignment, raising concerns about law enforcement accountability.
Former Israeli hostages reveal chilling details of their captivity in Hamas's labyrinthine tunnel network beneath Gaza, describing psychological torment and constant fear during their 49-day ordeal.
A man has admitted to the horrific hammer and knife killings of his wife and stepdaughter in a case that has stunned the British legal system. The gruesome details emerged during a court hearing that revealed the extent of the violence.
Tragic death of 28-year-old Italian model Giulia Cecchettin shocks Italy as she falls from balcony after alleged stabbing by boyfriend, a former reality TV contestant.
Detectives investigating the 1996 murder of 18-year-old Gavin O'Donnell reveal new evidence and make emotional plea for information nearly three decades after the brutal killing.
UK pensioners targeted by sophisticated SMS scam pretending to be from HMRC - here's how to protect your Winter Fuel Payment from fraudsters.
An 83-year-old man was violently assaulted by his neighbour in an upmarket Poundbury village over a long-running smell complaint, with the court hearing how the victim was 'sucker punched' while his husband pointed a walking stick like a rifle.
South Australian police intensify search for 32-year-old Gus Lamont who vanished from Adelaide's western suburbs, with grave concerns growing for his safety.
A depraved Lostprophets fan who arranged for the abuse of a baby faces extended prison time in a case that exposed the darkest corners of online grooming networks.
An exclusive look into the disturbing prison reality of disgraced rock star Ian Watkins and his mother's isolated existence following his horrific child sex offences that shocked the nation.
Exclusive: Heartbroken woman demands answers after her vulnerable father dies in police custody following welfare call, sparking investigation into police procedures.
Shocking details emerge about Avinatan Or's 245-day captivity in Gaza, including brutal beatings, chains and solitary confinement in what hostages describe as 'hell on earth' under Hamas.
Shocking case of a convicted grave robber released early from prison after stealing bodies of young girls to create disturbing 'dolls' from their remains.
A female prison officer from HMP Werrington has been sentenced to prison after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a teenage inmate, exposing serious safeguarding failures within the youth justice system.
Michael Donovan, who helped kidnap Shannon Matthews in 2008, has died in prison aged 54, reopening wounds from one of Britain's most shocking child abduction cases.
A devoted couple was found brutally murdered in their own home in what experienced detectives are calling the worst killing they've ever encountered. The horrific discovery has left a quiet community in shock.
Exclusive: Police watchdog launches investigation as Jewish BBC reporter receives death threats while GMP admits security lapse in Manchester city centre incident.
Relationship expert Tracey Cox reveals the surprising psychological drivers behind why men trade long-term marriages for younger partners, and it's not just about physical attraction.
A violent explosion tore through Ecuador's largest city Guayaquil after a pickup truck detonated, sending shockwaves through the community and raising security concerns.