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winnipegfreepress.compolitics1 hr ago
MP Patrick Spencer on Trial at Southwark Crown Court Over Alleged Sexual Assaults at Groucho Club
Patrick Spencer, elected as a Conservative MP in 2024, faces trial on charges stemming from an August 2023 incident at a London club. He denies the allegations and sits as an independent after losing the party whip.
Al Jazeeraworld5 hrs ago
France Orders Nationwide Review of 88,000 Child Abuse Cases After Failures in 11-Year-Old’s Murder Investigation
Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin directed prosecutors to examine every open complaint by July 14 after an inquiry found delays in handling accusations against the suspect in Lyhanna's killing. Protests and a petition have demanded broader reforms to child protection laws.
winnipegfreepress.comworld5 hrs ago
Minnesota prosecutors obtain hard drives and car in fatal shootings investigation
Minnesota prosecutors have obtained hard drives and a vehicle as part of an ongoing investigation into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The items were collected in connection with the case.
cnbc.compolitics7 hrs ago
MP Patrick Spencer on Trial for Alleged Sexual Assault of Two Women at Groucho Club
Patrick Spencer, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, is on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of sexually assaulting two women at a London members' club in August 2023. He has denied the charges.
New York Postpolitics7 hrs ago
Driver Shot Dead After Accelerating Toward ICE Officers in Biddeford
A driver was fatally shot by ICE officers in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday after accelerating toward agents at an intersection just after 7:15 a.m. Witnesses described the driver attempting to hit an officer and later saying he tried to stop. The New York Post reported the incident…
abcnews.go.comsports9 hrs ago
NFL Employee Sues New York City Over 2025 Midtown Shooting That Killed Four and a Police Officer
Craig Clementi alleges negligence by a slain NYPD officer in the July 2025 incident that killed four people and left him injured. The suit was filed against the city one year after the high-rise shooting.
news.sky.comworld12 hrs ago
Man Charged with Three Murders Appears in Johannesburg Court
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma appeared before magistrates in Johannesburg on 13 July after his arrest on Friday. UK authorities have submitted a provisional extradition request on three murder charges. A further hearing is scheduled for 22 July.
The Independentpolitics13 hrs ago
Ann Widdecombe Found Dead at Dartmoor Home, Man Arrested on Murder Charge
The former Conservative MP was discovered with serious injuries at her Haytor residence on Thursday. Police arrested a 28-year-old man in Rotherham two days later.
news.sky.comworld14 hrs ago
UK Seeks Deportation of Parmeet Khurana as He Nears Early Release After Rape Conviction
Parmeet Khurana, jailed for nine years in 2022, is scheduled for release after serving about 45 percent of his term under new rules. The government is negotiating with Austria over his removal.
channel4.comworld15 hrs ago
Home Secretary to Outline Legal Steps to Deport Released Rochdale Offender
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will detail measures Monday to remove Shabir Ahmed, convicted in 2012 of child sexual offences. Ahmed was released earlier this month but remains exempt from deportation under a 1971 law.
The Guardianworld15 hrs ago
Australian Police Charge Former Childcare Worker With 329 Offences
Federal authorities have charged a 35-year-old man with 329 child abuse offences spanning 16 years and 136 victims. The Guardian reported that investigators contacted 121 families after analyzing millions of files.
israelnationalnews.comworld15 hrs ago
Israeli Police Arrest Dozens in Weapons and Drug Trafficking Operation
Police arrested dozens of suspects on Monday morning after an undercover operation that involved the first Bedouin agent handled by Lahav 433. The agent purchased four illegal M-16 rifles, dozens of handguns, and about 500 grams of cocaine during the operation.
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The Independentworld10 hrs agoUpdated
Florida Schedules Executions of Two Death-Row Inmates Aged 74 and 80
Florida will execute Dennis Sochor on July 14 and Dominick Anthony Occhicone on July 28. The dates follow the June 25 execution of Dusty Ray Spencer, the oldest prisoner put to death in the state in modern history.
Yonhapworld16 hrs ago
South Korea Launches Task Force on Stalking and Dating Violence After Namyangju Murder
A government task force launched Monday to address gaps exposed by recent stalking murders. It announced 20 measures focused on laws, coordination, victim support and awareness.
world17 hrs ago
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe
Police arrested a 28-year-old man in Rotherham on suspicion of murdering former UK government minister Ann Widdecombe at her Devon home. Investigators said they are not seeking additional suspects and found no indication of political motivation at this stage.
news.sky.compolitics17 hrs ago
Britain Expected to Have Seventh Prime Minister in a Decade After Labour Leadership Vote
Andy Burnham is expected to become Labour leader on Friday and form a government. The US launched new strikes on Iran over the Strait of Hormuz while Britain investigates the murder of Ann Widdecombe.
ESPNworld4 hrs agoUpdated
Former Kansas basketball player charged with attempted murder in Tennessee
Lagerald Vick, 29, a starter on the University of Kansas 2018 Final Four team, faces an attempted first-degree murder charge tied to a Memphis shooting earlier this month. He played for the Jayhawks from 2015 to 2019.
The Independentpolitics1 day ago
Convicted Navy Contractor 'Fat Leonard' Seeks Pardon From President Trump
Leonard Glenn Francis, known as 'Fat Leonard,' is seeking a pardon after his November 2024 sentencing to 180 months in prison for defrauding the U.S. Navy of millions. The Independent reported details of his 2022 escape and ongoing health issues.
nypost.comworld1 day ago
Colorado DNA Analyst Yvonne Woods Pleads Guilty to Four Felonies
Yvonne “Missy” Woods admitted to altering DNA data over 15 years at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. The plea has renewed attention on the unsolved JonBenét Ramsey murder, though officials say it did not affect that case.
news.sky.comworld1 day ago
Germany Records 751 Group Rape Cases in 2025; 509 of 1,087 Suspects Are German Citizens
Federal data show 578 non-German suspects among those identified in the cases. A separate Nuremberg investigation has led to ten pretrial detentions.
eonline.comworld1 day ago
Rosie O'Donnell Visits Daughter Serving Time for Parole Violation
The comedian met her 28-year-old daughter for four hours in June, their longest conversation in a decade. Chelsea is serving time after a probation revocation in October 2025. O'Donnell plans a one-woman show on their relationship.
nypost.comworld1 day ago
Arizona Toddler Pronounced Dead After Pool Incident Found Breathing in Morgue
An 18-month-old child was found face-down in a pool in Gilbert, Arizona, on February 8, 2026, and pronounced dead at 6:20 p.m. Over five hours later the child was discovered breathing in the hospital cold room, according to a police report released this month.
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axios.comworld1 day ago
Two Men Charged With Murder After Body Found in Suitcase in Kent Woods
Joshua Miller, 32, faces murder and burial charges while Jamie Cooper, 27, faces a burial charge. Both men, from the same Wandsworth address, were remanded after the discovery in Borstal.
winnipegfreepress.comworld1 day ago
Three Men Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Rob Richmond Jewellery Store
Three Essex men entered guilty pleas to conspiracy to rob after a January 31 raid on a Richmond jewellery store. Police recovered a vehicle and used CCTV and forensic evidence to identify the suspects. Sentencing is scheduled for July 24.
world23 hrs agoUpdated
Two Killed, Four Wounded in Targeted Exchange of Gunfire at Toronto Salsa Festival
A shooting near the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto on July 11, 2026, killed two men and wounded four others. Police recovered two firearms and said the gunfire was an exchange between two individuals.
abcnews.go.comworld2 days ago
Accused Apalachee High School Shooter Colt Gray Set for Non-Negotiated Plea and Sentencing Hearing July 24
Court documents filed Friday show the teen will change his plea at a non-negotiated hearing and sentencing session. Gray faces 55 counts including malice murder after the 2024 attack that killed four people.
jta.orgfinance2 days ago
New York Woman Charged With Sending Over $30,000 in Crypto to Palestine Islamic Jihad
Catherine Beth Washburn, 37, faces charges for making dozens of cryptocurrency transfers totaling more than $30,000 to Palestine Islamic Jihad. Prosecutors cited her messages celebrating the October 7 attacks and expressing support for the group. She could receive up to 20 years…
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nypost.comworld2 days ago
Buena Park Police Increase Presence at Knott's Berry Farm Ahead of Planned Weekend Gathering
Officers said they identified organizers of an unsanctioned gathering scheduled for Saturday and will increase patrols. The alert follows a Newport Beach event last weekend that drew about 3,000 people and produced more than 400 arrests.
jns.orgpolitics2 days ago
Israeli Prosecutors Indict Beersheba Man for Attempted Attack on Former Lawmaker
@Jerusalem_Post reported that prosecutors charged a 28-year-old Beersheba resident with planning an attack on former Meretz MK Mossi Raz. The suspect prepared weapons and visited the lawmaker's home before seeking another official's address.
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Al Jazeeraworld2 days ago
Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe Found Dead at Devon Home
Police are investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe, 78, as a murder after she was found with serious injuries at her Haytor residence. A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released, and officers say the attack occurred the previous day.
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Yonhapworld2 days ago
Police Agency Raids Gwangju Chief's Office While Lead Investigator Arrested in Murder Evidence Probe
Investigators searched the offices of the Gwangju police chief and other sites on July 11 as part of an inquiry into suspected collusion to destroy evidence in a May murder case. The probe centers on a police officer whose son faces charges of killing a high school student.
news.sky.compolitics2 days ago
Rotherham Rapist to Be Released in February 2027 After Nine-Year Sentence
Elizabeth Harper said she fears the release of Ashgar Bostan, who was jailed for nine years in 2018 after raping her as a teenager. GB News reported that parole officials noted Bostan had not completed programs addressing his offending and maintained his innocence.
news.sky.comworld2 days ago
Police Release Bodycam Footage of 2001 Murder Suspect Interview
Northern Territory police released bodycam footage of an interview with the man convicted of killing Peter Falconio. The video shows officers asking the suspect to disclose the location of the remains ahead of the 25th anniversary of the crime.
rove.meworld2 days ago
South African Police Arrest British Man Wanted in Killings of Wife and Two Daughters
@Independent reported that South African police arrested Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma on Friday in Johannesburg. He faces British charges over the deaths of his wife and two daughters near Bedford, England. The suspect is due in court Monday.
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jns.orgworld3 days ago
17-Year-Old Arrested in Texas for Fairfield High School Shooting That Killed One and Injured Three
A 17-year-old male was arrested in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on suspicion of murder in a June 3 shooting that killed one person and injured three others at Fairfield High School. Authorities are arranging extradition to Solano County. The Fairfield Police Department and U.S. Mar…
chicago.suntimes.comworld3 days ago
Officials charge man with threats against lawmaker, Muslims and transgender people
Federal authorities filed charges against a man accused of issuing threats targeting a U.S. lawmaker, Muslims and transgender individuals. The case involves alleged online statements made in recent days.
politics3 days ago
Utah Judge Delays Decision on Whether Suspect Will Stand Trial for Charlie Kirk Killing
A weeklong preliminary hearing ended Friday with Judge Tony Graf scheduling further arguments for September 1. Prosecutors presented DNA, video and witness testimony while the defense challenged the evidence.
nypost.comworld3 days ago
Yale Student Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges, Pleads Not Guilty and Released Without Bail
An 18-year-old Yale student from Washington, D.C., was arrested July 8 on multiple sexual abuse charges stemming from an alleged June 28 incident on an R train. Fox News reported the details from NYPD and court records.
winnipegfreepress.comworld3 days ago
British man sentenced to three-and-a-half years for one-punch killing in Canada
A man extradited from Scotland admitted manslaughter in the 2023 death of a restaurant owner in Ontario. He will serve the final seven months of his sentence before deportation proceedings begin.
news.sky.comworld3 days ago
Irish Police Investigate Death of American Woman in Killarney as Murder
Jamey Carney, 43, was discovered at her residence on Muckross Road on July 7. Authorities are treating the death as murder and seeking a person of interest who departed Ireland hours earlier.
politics3 days ago
More Than 400 Arrested After Large July 4 Crowd Gathers in Newport Beach
New York Post reported over 400 arrests after a large gathering in Newport Beach on July 4, 2025. A local resident described injuries sustained during the incident and warned of a planned follow-up event.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics3 days ago
Immigration tribunal orders deportation of Bishnoi gang associate
An immigration tribunal issued a deportation order Friday against an Edmonton-based student accused of hiding a gun used in a shooting at a Surrey, B.C., cafe. The order bars the man from returning to Canada for life.
globalnews.caworld1 day agoUpdated
Police Arrest 28-Year-Old Man in Widdecombe Murder Case
A 28-year-old white British man was arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe. The arrest was carried out by South Yorkshire Police and Counter Terrorism Policing North East on behalf of Devon and Cornwall Police.
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abcnews.go.comfinance3 days agoUpdated
Teen Found Dead off Mississippi Island; Tyler Perry to Fund Funeral and Autopsy
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said Friday that director Tyler Perry will help pay for the funeral of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. Former quarterback Colin Kaepernick will fund an independent autopsy. Wells' body was found off Horn Island on July 6 after he went missing on July 4.
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abcnews.go.comsports3 days ago
Federal Indictment Charges Eight Men in Alleged Plot Against White House Event That Occurred Without Incident
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment on July 9 charging eight men with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and conspiracy to commit murder. The alleged plot targeted the UFC Freedom 250 event scheduled for June 14 on the White House South Lawn.
deadline.compolitics3 days ago
Tunisian National Gets 42 Months for £160,000 Benefits Fraud
Adam Mejri, 47, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on July 10 after admitting fraud involving employment support allowance, housing benefit and council tax support. The scheme included repeated attempts to access a Grenfell Tower compensation fund using a stolen identity.
world2 days agoUpdated
Ann Widdecombe Found Dead With Serious Injuries at Devon Home
Devon and Cornwall Police opened a murder inquiry after finding the 78-year-old former Conservative minister at her Haytor property on July 9. A man arrested on suspicion of murder was released the same day.
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+17politics3 days ago
Former Olympian Pleads Not Guilty to Reflecting Pool Vandalism Charge
David Hearn entered a not guilty plea after federal prosecutors charged him with vandalism at the Reflecting Pool. His attorney stated the case raises concerns for all Americans.
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nypost.comworld3 days ago
Minnesota Daycare CEO Pleads Guilty to $4.6 Million Federal Fraud
Fahima Mahamud admitted to filing false claims under a federal child care program and receiving funds from a separate food assistance scheme. She used proceeds to buy real estate and attempted to leave the country after closing her center.
espn.comworld3 days ago
Eight men charged in alleged plot targeting UFC event
Federal authorities charged eight individuals with planning an attack on a UFC event using explosive drones and firearms. Prosecutors outlined two counts carrying maximum penalties of 15 years and life imprisonment respectively.
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yna.co.krworld3 days ago
Lawmaker Defends Former Olympian Charged With Reflecting Pool Damage
A Maryland representative issued a statement supporting a constituent arrested last month on a felony destruction of property charge. The representative said the man would receive a fair trial and would never damage federal property without congressional approval.
The Guardianworld3 days agoUpdated
Michael Ward Acquitted of All Rape and Sexual Assault Charges
Michael Ward was found not guilty on 10 July 2026 of two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault. The jury at Snaresbrook Crown Court returned unanimous verdicts after one day of deliberations. The charges stemmed from an alleged Janua…
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nypost.compolitics3 days ago
Suspect in Killarney Killing Traveled to Turkey Before Body Found
Ahmad Alsaqer left Ireland for Turkey after Jamey Carney's body was found. New York Post reported that authorities had returned his passport following a grant of subsidiary protection.
theblaze.compolitics3 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Deports Tou Lue Vang After Minnesota Pardon
The Trump administration deported Tou Lue Vang on or before July 10, 2026, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked his legal status. Vang had received a pardon from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on June 10 for a 2005 conviction.
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deccanchronicle.comworld3 days ago
Protests follow rape and murder of 11-year-old girl in West Bengal
An 11-year-old girl was found raped and murdered near Kolkata on Sunday. A mob lynched an innocent man, and police later killed the main suspect during an alleged escape attempt.
Al Jazeeraworld3 days agoUpdated
Ukrainian Intelligence Agent Denies Killing Suspect in Monaco Bomb Case
A Ukrainian intelligence officer who led police to the body of a woman suspected in a Monaco bombing has now denied pulling the trigger. The case involves two former security service members charged with premeditated murder.
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news.sky.comworld3 days ago
Thames Valley Police Plan US Trip to Speak With Virginia Giuffre's Relatives in Andrew Inquiry
Officers plan to meet Sky Roberts and Amanda Roberts, the brother and sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre. The force is investigating Prince Andrew for potential sexual offenses.
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The Independentworld3 days ago
Brothers Sentenced to Life for 1984 Murder of Civil Servant in London
Michael Stewart, 57, and Anthony Stewart, 60, received life sentences with minimum terms of 10 and 15 years at the Old Bailey. The convictions followed a reopened investigation into the May 1984 killing of Anthony Littler in East Finchley.
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chicago.suntimes.comsports3 days ago
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Eight Men Over Alleged Drone and Sniper Plot at White House Event
A federal grand jury in Columbus, Ohio, charged eight men with conspiracy to commit murder and provide material support to terrorists. The plot allegedly targeted the June 14 UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn.
abcnews.go.comtechnology4 days ago
Former Olympic canoeist pleads not guilty to damaging Reflecting Pool
A former Olympic canoeist entered a not guilty plea Friday in connection with damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The case involves charges related to the incident at the national monument.