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Parents given suspended sentences after newborn’s cocaine exposure before death
Darcey Maunder, a nine-day-old baby, was found unresponsive in a Newquay hotel room and could not be revived. Her parents, Andrew Maunder and Rochelle Thomas, admitted child cruelty after using cocaine while caring for her; a court heard this exposed Darcey to risk and caused her unnecessary suffering. Truro Crown Court sentenced both to 30…
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Washington officials seek two men accused of taking bear from private land
Washington wildlife officials are searching for two men accused of taking a dead black bear from marked private property near Oso. The case matters because officials say the men had no permission to enter or hunt there, despite the open bear season, and are asking the public to help identify them. A video reportedly shows…
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BBC attacked for US spending; Sopra Steria escalates Capita row; AI bias
MPs attacked the BBC for spending on American television rather than UK content, while Sopra Steria widened its legal challenge against the DWP’s £370m Capita contract, and AI firms were found removing hijabs from Muslim women’s images.
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Scottish man released on bail after nearly nine years in Indian prison
Jagtar Singh Johal, a Scottish man detained in India since 2017 without conviction, has been released from prison on bail after nearly nine years. His release is a significant step for him and his family, but he remains on trial in several cases that could carry the death penalty, so the legal and diplomatic campaign…
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Mississippi man dies from severe injuries while trying to enter former school
A 38-year-old Mississippi man has died after attempting to break into his former elementary school through a window. David Bridges sustained severe injuries when the broken glass severed a main artery, and he bled out after police arrived at Lake Elementary School in Jackson on Sunday. His family reported that he was experiencing grief at…
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Democrats urge Rubio to investigate Guilfoyle’s links to Greek lobbyist
US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle is facing scrutiny over an energy lobbyist’s presence at official meetings and reports that her team sought hospitality from a Greek fixer. The claims have prompted calls from senior Democrats for Secretary of State Marco Rubio to investigate, adding pressure ahead of his visit to Athens. Christos Marafatsos, who…
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Florida fishermen return to shore after St Elmo’s fire signals storm
A group of Florida fishermen experienced St Elmo’s fire – a rare electrical phenomenon involving plasma discharge – whilst 50 miles offshore near Bradenton. The glowing blue plasma formed around their vessel 30 minutes into their journey when an unexpected electrical shock struck one crew member, prompting them to return to shore immediately. Though the…
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UK-Iranian man arrested over RAF Fairford terror plot as Iran denies involvement
Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian citizen in Westminster on suspicion of planning terrorist activities connected to a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire air base allied with th
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Dentist who helped save stabbed Flydubai pilot reveals ‘extremist hijacker’ repeatedly begged ‘kill me’ – as new footage emerges of him
Passengers restrained the co-pilot of a Flydubai flight after he stabbed the captain, helping prevent further danger and allowing the aircraft to land safely. Dentist Shota Musaev, who treated the injured pilot, says the attacker repeatedly begged him to “kill me” as passengers tied him up. The incident happened on flight FZ1073 from Dubai to…
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Rioters chase and kick policewoman during violent French student protests
Student protests against education conditions in France have escalated into violent riots, with footage showing a policewoman being chased, tripped and kicked by rioters in Paris. The incident, captured on video and shared online, has drawn condemnation from political figures and raised concerns about public safety and the treatment of law enforcement. Demonstrations began last…