Starmer: 'tide could be turning' on shoplifting charges
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the 'tide could be turning' on shoplifting, with a 17% rise in charges and new tech helping police tackle theft in England and Wales.
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Train Collision Near Jakarta Kills at Least 3
A train crash outside Indonesia's capital Jakarta killed at least three people and injured 29 others. The Argo Bromo Anggrek hit a stationary commuter train in Bekasi.
Activist convicted after accidentally killing two lobsters
Emma Smart, 47, stormed into a restaurant to free a lobster, but it died after being released into cold harbour water. Its tankmate later died of loneliness.
Drug Use Spikes During World Cup and Eurovision in England
A study found drug use in England spikes during bank holidays, heatwaves, and events like World Cup matches and Eurovision, with cocaine and ketamine levels rising significantly.
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Galt Nature Craft Kit Recall: Asbestos Found
An urgent recall for Galt Nature Craft Kit sold at John Lewis, Hobbycraft, and others due to asbestos contamination. Stop use immediately.
Secret Door Reveals Hidden Flat for First-Time Buyer
A first-time buyer in Liverpool was shocked to find a secret door in her new flat led to a huge hidden room, nearly doubling her home's size.
Rare 'Radar' Bills Worth Thousands in Your Wallet
Collectors seek 'radar' bills with palindrome serial numbers, worth $10 to over $1,000. Larger denominations are rarer and more valuable.
Ex-Towie Star Kirk Norcross Now Collects Rubbish
Kirk Norcross, original TOWIE cast member, has quit fame to run County Clear Waste, a rubbish collection service in Norfolk and Suffolk, after years in reality TV.
True Crime Show for 24 Hours in Police Custody Fans Returns Tonight
Forensics: The Real CSI returns tonight with a fascinating episode about a gold heist, perfect for fans of 24 Hours in Police Custody.
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Bird Poo Scam Alert: Phone Theft Trick in London
A first-time visitor to London recounts her close call with the bird poo distraction theft scam, warning tourists to stay vigilant.
Woman Rescued After Three Hours Trapped in Toilet Pit
A woman on a family road trip fell into a sewage pit after a toilet floor collapsed in the Australian outback, requiring a dramatic rescue.
Model Stole Jellycat Toys Over Tax Debt
Imogen Carol, 26, stole £160 worth of Jellycat toys from a farm shop while owing money to HMRC. She was fined and ordered to pay costs and compensation.
Red Sox fans outraged over Yankees merch at Fenway
Boston Red Sox fans are outraged after discovering New York Yankees merchandise, including hats and championship plates, sold at Fenway Park's team store.
Rabid Fox Attacks Woman, Lunges at Police in Massachusetts
A woman was attacked by a rabid fox outside her Worcester apartment, suffering bites on her leg, ankle, and hand before police subdued the animal.
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French police probe weather sensor tampering after $34k bet
French officials investigate claims a temperature sensor at Charles de Gaulle airport was tampered with, leading to a $34,000 win on Polymarket weather bets.
Bike Thief Who Said 'No Face, No Case!' Jailed
Perry Stanley, 33, was jailed for 42 weeks after stealing schoolchildren's bikes. He disguised himself with a balaclava, two hats, two coats, and rubber gloves, but police matched his clothing to CCTV footage.
Career Criminal Costs Morrisons Manager Job After 29 Years
Sean Egan, a Morrisons manager with nearly three decades of service, lost his job after confronting prolific shoplifter Daniel Kendall, who has over 100 offences.
Chinese Student Arrested for Photographing US Military Planes
A 21-year-old Chinese national was arrested at a New York airport while attempting to depart for Scotland after allegedly taking photos of classified US military aircraft at Offutt Air Force Base.
Gilgo Beach Killer Confessed Seven Murders in Home to Ex-Wife
Rex Heuermann admitted to his ex-wife Asa Ellerup that he killed seven of eight victims in their Long Island home basement, revealed in a new documentary before his guilty plea.
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Josie Russell's Testimony: Revisiting the Chillenden Murders
Nearly 30 years after the Chillenden murders, Josie Russell's courtroom demonstration of the hammer attack remains a haunting memory, as The Crime Desk re-examines the case that shocked Britain.
Russian Commander Forces Soldier to Eat Dirt in Torture Pit
A disturbing new video reveals a Russian commander torturing a near-naked refusenik soldier, forcing him to eat dirt and crawl like a dog in a pit. This footage is part of a wider pattern of brutal punishments within Putin's army.
Kyiv Supermarket Shooting: Moscow-Born Gunman Kills Six
A 12-year-old boy and a four-month-old infant were among the injured after a Moscow-born gunman opened fire in Kyiv, killing six. Police stormed the supermarket after failed negotiations.
Texas Church Murder: 10 Years On, Killer in Tactical Gear Still Free
A decade after fitness instructor Terri 'Missy' Bevers was brutally murdered in a Texas church, the suspect in tactical gear remains unidentified. Police continue to pursue leads and forensic advances in the unsolved case.
Dashcam Captures Brazen Car Thief in West Drayton
A woman in West London awoke to find her car stolen, only to discover dashcam footage showing a thief breaking in and removing a steering wheel lock before driving off.
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Pennsylvania Grave Thefts: Descendants Decry Body Parts Crime
A man charged with stealing over 100 bodies from Pennsylvania cemeteries waived his hearing, as descendants call for action against online body parts sales.
UK Terror Threat Rises Amid Iran War, Security Report Warns
A new security report warns that the Iran war is increasing risks of Tehran-sponsored terror attacks across Europe, including the UK, using proxy groups and criminal networks.
Squatter Murdered Woman, Used Card for PS5 Shopping Spree
Halley Tejada has been convicted of murdering Nadia Vitels, 52, in her Manhattan flat, stuffing her body in a duffel bag, and using her credit card to buy a PS5 and other items during a nine-day spree.
Suspect in Wife's 2012 Disappearance Arrested for 1990 Murder
Robert William McCaffrey Jr., a 54-year-old from North Carolina, has been arrested in connection with the 1990 murder of Lisa Marie McBride in New Jersey, while also being the prime suspect in his wife's 2012 disappearance.
Trio Accused of £2.4M Damage to Israeli-Linked Defence Firm
Three individuals face charges for allegedly causing £2.4 million in damage to a Keysight Technologies site in Fleet, Hampshire, which supplies parts for Israeli military drones used in Gaza.
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Intruder Demands Entry to Home While Mother and Child Inside
A man attempted to kick down a door and demanded entry to a Fairfield home while a woman and child were inside, leading to an altercation and felony charges.
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