The Labour government unveils a radical overhaul of the justice system, abolishing most short-term prison sentences under six months to reduce reoffending and ease prison overcrowding.
A fraudulent mother who tearfully begged her council for emergency housing, claiming to be homeless, has been exposed as the owner of a spacious five-bedroom home. The shocking case reveals how she manipulated the system for over a year.
Two friends from Essex orchestrated an audacious identity swap for a court-ordered DNA test in a failed attempt to evade child support payments. Discover their suspended sentences and the judge's stern warning.
A woman shares her extraordinary story of being in a happy, committed relationship with a bisexual man who occasionally sleeps with other men - and why their unconventional arrangement works perfectly for them.
A quiet street in Brisbane's northern suburbs has become the scene of an unimaginable tragedy after a family of four, including two children, were found dead in their home in a suspected murder-suicide. Police are investigating the devastating incident th
A British mother reveals her incredible story of survival after her husband brutally attacked her with a knife, leaving her for dead. Her journey of recovery and advocacy for domestic violence victims is both heartbreaking and inspiring.
A callous thief who bragged about robbing a terminally ill man in a shocking Facebook post has been jailed. The victim's family speaks out on their trauma.
Gregory Keith Josephson, a 64-year-old shopkeeper at Universal Store in Brisbane's Queen Street Mall, has been charged with murder following the death of a 22-year-old man after a violent altercation. The incident has sent shockwaves through the city cent
Disturbing footage emerges from California showing an animal control officer violently dragging a frightened dog by its leash, sparking widespread outrage and an internal investigation.
Erin Patterson, the woman at the centre of the deadly Leongatha mushroom poisoning case, faced a pre-sentence mention in Melbourne. The court heard harrowing details as she appeared via video link from prison, weeping uncontrollably throughout the proceed
In a bold and humorous protest, South African sex workers have rebranded a major Johannesburg highway 'Donald Trump Road', offering sharp social commentary on his alleged 'grabbing' comments.
The NSW Supreme Court trial into the death of Indigenous teenager Jai Wright takes a poignant turn as family performs a smoking ceremony outside the courthouse, seeking justice and cultural cleansing.
Notorious black cab rapist John Worboys is under investigation for a new historical rape allegation dating back to the 1990s, as Metropolitan Police reopen his chilling case file.
The shocking true story of a New Zealand father who abducted his three children into the wilderness for four years, cutting them off from society, education, and reality in a twisted experiment.
A 33-year-old man has been remanded into custody after appearing at Manchester Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of 41-year-old Samantha Luke, following a major police incident in Carrington.
A peaceful afternoon in the picturesque town of Leura, Blue Mountains, was shattered by a violent stabbing attack, leaving two men and a woman fighting for their lives. Emergency services rushed to the scene on the Great Western Highway as a major police
Exclusive investigation reveals alleged Gilgo Beach murderer Rex Heuermann's sinister online life, posing as his own wife and taunting victims' families in a shocking web of digital deception.
In a major breakthrough, Oregon authorities have finally identified Terrence Lee, the last known victim of serial killer Randy Kraft, closing a 44-year-old cold case that haunted the Pacific Northwest.
A sweeping new law in England and Wales will bar offenders from town centres, pubs, and major events as part of their community orders, creating 'sobriety zones' to curb alcohol-fuelled crime.
A popular London restaurant was severely damaged in a suspected arson attack on Halloween night. Police are investigating the deliberate fire that tore through the building in the early hours.
Violent criminals in the UK could face new 'Entertainment Banning Orders' preventing them from pubs, concerts, and football matches under a major government crackdown.
Emmanuel Haro's parents face murder charges after their son's body was discovered in a shallow grave, revealing a harrowing tale of alleged abuse and neglect in California.
Three men from South London have been formally charged in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl in Surbiton's Fishponds Park. The Metropolitan Police confirm the suspects remain in custody ahead of their court appearance.
CCTV captures the moment a brazen pair steal cash from a farm's honesty box in Surrey, sparking a police hunt and outrage from the local community.
A group of men displaying St George's flags in Birmingham was targeted in a horrific firebomb attack. Police are investigating the suspected petrol bomb assault that left a car ablaze.
In a major security breach, Boko Haram militants launched a deadly assault on a luxury hotel in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, raising fears of a resurgence in the terror group's urban operations.
A major emergency response unfolded in Whitley Bay after a young person was discovered in critical condition. Police have launched an urgent investigation into the incident.
A major incident is underway in Central London after a 21-year-old woman died and another was left fighting for her life following a suspected poisoning. Police are investigating the mysterious circumstances.
Police launch urgent manhunt after a suspected arsonist deliberately set fire to a central London restaurant, leaving several victims with life-threatening injuries. Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment the blaze was ignited.
Kaura Taylor, a Texas woman missing since 1980, has been discovered living with a reclusive tribe in the Scottish Highlands. Her incredible story of survival and a new life far from home is revealed.