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Senior Tory MP accused of using 'date-rape drug' on four men
A senior Conservative MP has been accused of spiking the drinks of four men, including two MPs, with date-rape drugs.
Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape, barred from Commons
A Tory MP has been arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault offences carried out over the span of seven years.
Poor people 'can't cook properly' and meals only cost 30p, says Tory MP
Tory MP Lee Anderson has come under fire for insensitive comments made in the House of Commons wherein he said that poor people use food banks because they "cannot cook properly" and "cannot budget."
Man stabs his ex 31 times in front of their son, gets 24 years in jail
A man from Middlesbrough stabbed his ex-girlfriend 31 times in front of their son after he found a condom wrapper in her bathroom bin.
40-year-old man steals from family to fund alcohol addiction
A 40-year-old man from Blurton stole from his own family to fund his alcohol addiction. Such was his craving for alcohol that he did not even spare his grandmother's wedding ring.
Dog saves 2-year-old by biting kidnapper's leg
In a latest incident, a dog managed to save a two-year-old girl from being kidnapped when she was out with her mother in Ringwood, Hamphshire on Wednesday morning.
Adidas sports bra ads featuring breasts banned in UK for 'objectifying' women
UK's advertising watchdog has banned sportswear brand Adidas's latest campaign that features a grid of women's breasts of all shapes, sizes and colours.
Man falls in love with own mother, confesses to wife they have 'mind-blowing' sex
A man who was reunited with his biological mother after 30 years of separation confessed to his wife that he was in love with his mother and that they enjoyed 'mind-blowing' sex several times.
Two men stabbed to death, suspect claimed they 'had button to an atomic bomb'
A man accused of a double murder claimed that he committed the crime because the victims had a button for an atomic bomb.
Covid-19: Women more likely to gain weight than men during lockdowns
A study conducted by the researchers in UK has found that women and young adults were more likely to gain weight during the first Covid-19 induced lockdown.
Tory MP allegedly caught watching 'porn' while sitting in House of Commons
A probe has been launched by the UK government's chief whip into the reports that a Tory MP watched porn on his mobile in the House of Commons chamber.
Five-year-old boy brutally murdered, dumped in river by mother, stepfather and unknown teen
The mother and stepfather of a five-year-old boy whose body was found dumped in a river in Sarn, Bridgend County, have been found guilty of his murder. A 14-year-old whose identity has not been revealed due to legal reasons has also been found guilty of the murder.
Patient dies after battling Covid-19 for more than a year and a half
A UK patient with a severely weakened immune system had COVID-19 for more than a year. It is said to be the first such case wherein a person had the virus for 505 days, according to research by scientists at King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS foundation trust.
Being overweight can double the risk of cancer: study
A new study by scientists in the UK has found that lifelong excess weight nearly doubles a woman's risk of developing womb cancer. The study which has been published in the journal BMC Medicine was conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol.
Covid-19 destroys 9-year-old's kidneys, forces mum to donate hers
A woman from West Sussex, UK has decided to donate her kidney to save her nine-year-old daughter's life after the latter suffered kidney failure upon contracting Covid-19 last year.
Study finds dangerous microplastics deep in lungs of living people for the first time
A study by researchers from the UK has found microplastics for the first time deep in the lungs of living people. The tiny particles were found in 11 of the 13 samples tested for their presence.
Top UK school suspends teacher for alleged Islamophobia
Colchester Royal Grammar School, one of the UK's best grammar schools has again courted controversy after it was forced to suspend a teacher for using a mug depicting Prophet Muhammad.
Mobile phone use does not increase risk of brain tumours: study
A large-scale study by scientists in the UK found that there was no increased risk of brain tumours in mobile phone users when compared to those who did not use one.
UK: Wikileaks' Julian Assange marries fiancée in London jail
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange married his partner Stella Morris in the Belmarsh prison in London. He has been at Belmarsh since 2019.
New drug cuts risk of women dying from breast cancer by 32 per cent: study
Scientists have developed a new drug called Lynparza which can reduce the risk of women dying from breast cancer by 32%. The trials also showed tghat the drug reduced the chance of recurrence by 42%.
UK's Kleptocracy unit to launch probe to identify Putin's London assets
UK's new "kleptocracy" unit has launched an investigation to identify assets that are allegedly kept by Russian President Vladimir Putin in London.
67-year-old rapist brought to justice after more than 40 years
A 67-year-old man accused of rape has finally been brought to justice, after he was handed over a 12-year extended sentence at Newport Crown Court, South Wales. He had committed the crime in Cardiff in 1980.
Tory MP faces trial for alleged sexual abuse of teenage boy
Imran Ahmad Khan, a Tory MP for Wakefield, is facing trial after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy 14 years ago. The trial which was earlier scheduled to start on March 21 will now commence on March 28.
MRI scans reveal how Covid-19 infection changes the brain
A study conducted by scientists in the UK has revealed that Covid-19 infection changes the human brain. The findings which have now been published in the journal Nature are based on the health data of 401 people who have had Covid and 384 healthy persons.
Teenager stabs disabled girl 99 times, receives life sentence
A UK court has given a life sentence to a 17-year-old boy who stabbed a disabled teenage girl at least 99 times before leaving her alone to die in Sittingbourne, Kent in July last year.
Woman wins £50,000 for research into early detection of ovarian cancer
Shannon Beattie, the chief operating officer of a Queen's University spin-out company that has been working on a project that will aid early diagnosis of ovarian cancer, will be awarded £50,000 for her efforts in the field.
Woman all set to 'marry a ghost,' says live men begging her to reconsider
History has been witness to people falling in love with all sorts of weird things, but a woman from Oxfordshire in the UK has fallen in love with a dead man, no it is not her fiancé's nick name but he is actually dead.
Massive Roman mosaic found in London, largest discovery in half a century
Archaeologists in London stumbled upon the largest area of Roman mosaic found in the city in more than half a century. The colourful mosaic is believed to have been a floor of a Roman dining room.
Prince Harry proves his desire to bring family back to UK with dire request
The Duke of Sussex is said to be pushing to have police protection in the UK so he can bring his family for a visit.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle told to return to the UK soon for Queen's sake
It is said that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have already requested to meet with Queen Elizabeth II privately