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Osvaldo Rivera had sought a new trial after being found guilty of murder and sexually assault. His defense had argued he was intoxicated.

Christopher Mirasolo was jailed for one year after the horrific sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl in Michigan in 2008 before he was awarded joint custody of his victim's child.

The UN pulls out staff from two districts in Malawi after mob attacks on people accused of vampirism left at least five dead.

'Person of interest' Chris McNabb has been arrested after his 15-day-old daughter, Caliyah, was discovered in woods behind the Eagle Point Trailer Park, in Georgia, US.

Internet troll offers to clean public schools and bring officers doughnuts if they successfully receive 1,000 shares on Facebook

Officer from Dover area among 12 people arrested during investigation between French and British authorities

German police issued photos of a girl obtained from a child sexual abuse video on a dark web paedophile platform – and then they found her alleged attacker.

Mother Rechelle Haigh says a van driver drove off when she confronted him for asking her children if they wanted doughnuts outside their home in Partington, Greater Manchester.

More Rohingya refugees have chosen to trek for days in monsoon weather to find sanctuary in one of the poorest regions of a poor country. Yet the Myanmar government denies ethnic cleansing and says "clearance operations" have ended.

East London high street has been sealed off and the 257 and 339 bus routes have both been diverted as a result.

A 17-year-old boy was shot in the head while riding as a motorbike passenger on Lyme Cross Road, Huyton, Liverpool, on 7 October. Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses.

Fort Fun Adventure Land has closed the toboggan ride while investigations into the accident continue.

Marks was also the man behind Brighton's i360 Tower and the Treetop Walkway at Kew Gardens, designed alongside his wife.

Dominic Richardson was handed a £170 fine and a two-month alcohol ban after a video emerged of him having sex with a woman at Hackney Downs station in east London.

Lifeboat crews were called to an urgent rescue mission after a member of the public mistook balloon for a downed parachutist.

During his trial, the court heard that Alexander McPartland beat his mother, Tracy McPartland, to death over several hours days before Christmas.

Winston Trew has been fighting to clear his name after being framed by DS Derek Ridgewell for assault and theft at a London Tube station in 1972.

Sadistic Jesse Mateman lured Sophie Stevenson to Amsterdam under the pretence of having a holiday romance, only to tell her it was a "pull a pig" prank.

Group of men accused of recording them pulling goat by horn onto electronic fence while trespassing through Hopefield Animal Sanctuary.

The Nato allies are drifting apart when the West needs Turkey to be close, and it's tragic for both sides.

The man, known by his nom de guerre Abu Adam Al-Britani, has been fighting with Isis for the past two years.

Fast-food giants promise the sauce will return in winter due to unprecedented demand from cartoon's fans - but will not be available on UK menu.

Dominic Richardson had impromptu coitus with unknown woman at Hackney Downs Overground Station after Bank Holiday rum bender.

Sergi Prieto, co-founder of LumiDolls in Barcelona, says his brothel offers a wide range of services – but refuses to 'employ' child sex dolls and promote rape.

Ashley Brian Foster dodged prison thanks to his substantial rehabilitation efforts, which saw him get married and father a child.

Liberal National Party candidate Kerry-Anne Dooley posted a picture of herself with a man in blackface, impersonating Aboriginal musician Mandawuy Yunupingu from Yothu Yindi.

Former Italian PM gave Russian president and longtime ally cover of the pair shaking hands for Putin's 65th birthday.

62-year-old runner Alan Robinson attempted his final marathon despite a serious disability caused by a car crash in 1991.

Queensland Police unit Taskforce Argos took over 'Child's Play' website last October, after its founders were arrested in the US.