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WASPI women challenge Labour's refusal of £10.5bn pension compensation in High Court, citing DWP maladministration. Can they force a U-turn?

American Aimee Betro, dubbed the 'hijab hitwoman,' was convicted in Birmingham of a failed 2019 revenge shooting after being tracked down in Armenia.

Hobbycraft is closing nine UK stores after a major restructuring under Modella Capital, citing rising costs and a 58% surge in online sales.

The shocking death of Miguel Uribe raises serious questions about Colombia's stability and the risks of political power, sparking fears about what his killing means for the country's future.

An EasyJet pilot was suspended after allegedly roaming naked through a Cape Verde resort, prompting an investigation into misconduct and safety standards.

Market and business experts have labelled the move as a very bold step for Gran, who has built the empire from a single store in Amersham.

Remains of British meteorologist Dennis Bell, missing in Antarctica since 1959, found on a receding glacier, ending a 66-year mystery.

Over-70s face mandatory medical checks to renew, aiming to boost road safety amid 1,633 deaths in 2024

Colombian senator and 2026 presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay, 39, has died two months after being shot at a Bogotá rally, reviving painful memories of his mother Diana Turbay's 1991 killing.

Firefighters continue battling the Arthur's Seat blaze as closures and restrictions protect nearby sites during Edinburgh's peak festival season.

LNER cancels Edinburgh trains after Chester-le-Street bridge damage prompts 'do not travel' warning and severe East Coast Main Line disruption.

A suspected botulism outbreak in Italy has killed one man and hospitalised nine others, prompting a national recall of contaminated broccoli preserved in oil.

A 15-year-old has been found guilty of murdering fellow pupil Harvey Willgoose in a Sheffield school stabbing, reigniting urgent questions about knife crime in the UK and what's being done to stop it.

Abeer Rizvi, model and actress, has defended her husband Salman Iftikhar after he was jailed for threatening to rape a Virgin Atlantic flight attendant, blaming his outburst on mental health struggles.

The Met Police have warned UK citizens they risk arrest under the Terrorism Act and life-altering consequences if they attend a Palestine Action protest, sparking fierce debate over human rights and policing.

During the Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2025, a shocking incident occurred after a hot-air balloon crashed into a primary school. The accident happened as the festival honours one of its founders.

UK's Emergency Alert Test on 7 Sept 2025 at 3pm will sound sirens on phones. Technical issues and domestic abuse risks raise concerns

Poundland to close dozens of UK stores after £1 sale to Gordon Brothers sparks retail restructuring, store closures, and nationwide clearance sales

The Bank of England's latest rate cut brings modest mortgage relief, but pensioners may gain more due to the triple lock's inflation-linked rise.

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4% for the first time since 2023, signalling relief for borrowers but uncertainty ahead amid persistent inflation and slow growth.

Labour homelessness minister Rushanara Ali faces calls to resign after evicting four tenants from her London townhouse and re-listing it £700 per month higher, sparking accusations of hypocrisy over her public stance on tenant rights.

Flight attendant Angie Walsh was verbally threatened for eight hours by a disruptive passenger, leaving her traumatised and unable to work for over a year.

A wildfire in southern France has burned an area the size of Paris, killing one, injuring many and prompting mass evacuations amid extreme heat and drought.

A pensions expert warns the UK state pension age could reach 80 in the future as rising life expectancy and mounting costs threaten the system's sustainability.

Lee Claydon, 45, died after a fall at Wembley Stadium during an Oasis concert, prompting family calls for answers amid record alcohol sales.

The Trump administration is reopening decades-old immigration cases nationwide, with Homeland Security filing motions to revive long-closed deportation proceedings. Lawyers say the policy is overwhelming courts and threatening due process.

British entrepreneur Salman Iftikhar jailed for 15 months after threatening to rape and kill Virgin Atlantic crew during drunken first‑class flight to Lahore.

Lancashire Police gained £500K from selling seized Bitcoin, but social media reaction questions transparency, timing, and use of the funds.

Young workers may see £12.71 too, but businesses warn of job cuts amid £5B rights bill costs.