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Teenage loners who ran a £29million cyber-hacking spree from their bedrooms are jailed for five years – and could be extradited to the US

• Two teenage hackers jailed five years for £29million cybercrime spree
• Pair described as isolated loners operating from their bedrooms
• Both could face extradition to the United States for further charges

Two British teenagers who ran a cyber-hacking operation from their bedrooms, causing an estimated £29million in damage, have each been jailed for five years and could face extradition to the United States. Courts heard the pair, described as isolated loners, targeted numerous organisations through hacking schemes that netted…

Bryson DeChambeau claps back at Nick Faldo, other critics, after -3 round at The Open: ‘incredibly strategic’

• DeChambeau defended his round at The Open as "incredibly strategic" after criticism.
• He has had a poor 2026 major season, missing three straight cuts.
• Nick Faldo and other pundits were among those criticising his play.

Bryson DeChambeau has hit back at critics, including golf commentator Nick Faldo, after posting a three-under-par round at The Open Championship, describing his approach as "incredibly strategic". The response comes after a difficult 2026 season for the American, who has struggled badly in major tournaments this year, and…

Son charged with murdering father after allegedly setting him on fire outside Sydney home

• Son charged over father’s alleged killing in Sydney
• Police allege the father was set on fire
• The allegations have not been proven in court

A man has been charged with murdering his father after police alleged that he set him on fire outside a home in Glenmore Park, in Sydney’s west. The case is serious because it concerns an alleged fatal attack within a family and is now proceeding through the criminal…

Sudanese channel boat pilot who was identified by his garish festive jumper is jailed

• Sudanese man jailed for piloting overcrowded Channel dinghy
• Boat carried 71 people, including an infant
• Distinctive jumper helped officials identify him

Bol Chuol, a 27-year-old Sudanese man, has been jailed for two years after admitting endangering lives by piloting an overcrowded small boat across the English Channel. The case highlights the dangers of crossings in unsuitable vessels and the use of the new offence targeting people who pilot such…

Mother wins fight to reopen inquest into son’s ‘death in TikTok challenge’

• Mother succeeds in reopening inquest into son's death.
• Death reportedly linked to a TikTok challenge.
• Case underscores concerns over risks of viral online challenges.

A mother has won a legal fight to have an inquest reopened into the death of her son, which she believes was linked to a so-called TikTok challenge. The case highlights ongoing concerns among parents and campaigners about the risks posed by viral online challenges circulating on social…

Andy Burnham’s government expected to remain neutral on assisted dying despite pressure from supporters – as fresh bid to legalise controversial practice launched

Andy Burnham's government is expected to remain neutral on the issue of assisted dying, resisting calls from supporters of reform to take an official stance, as a fresh campaign to legalise the practice has been launched. The move reflects the continued sensitivity of assisted dying as a policy…