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Paula Vennells opposed stopping postmaster prosecutions, inquiry hears
The former Post Office boss was against stopping postmaster prosecutions in 2013, former top lawyer says.

Seven 'juveniles' arrested in Sydney counterterrorism raids after church stabbing
Australian police say despite uncovering a network of people with a violent extremist ideology, there's no threat to Anzac Day commemorations.

Three arrested over Channel migrant deaths
The men were arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration and of entering the UK illegally, police said.

Two Premier League players arrested over alleged rape
Two Premier League footballers are arrested in connection with an alleged rape.

High Court overturns Waitangi Tribunal summons to Minister for Children Karen Chhour
The minister was due to give evidence on Friday regarding the government's plans to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act

Two arrested after explosive found at Christchurch house
Residents who live on the street told RNZ police spent about eight hours at the scene.

Arrests at St George's Day event in London
Six people are arrested following the event in central London.

Day two of Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York
The first witness continued his evidence saying he had a confidential agreement to help Trump's 2016 presidential bid.

Showjumper murdered out of 'jealousy', trial hears
Jonathan Creswell denies the murder and rape of 21-year-old Katie Simpson in County Londonderry.

Victims bill sets out major changes to justice system
Abolition of the not proven verdict and smaller juries are among the proposed reforms.

Rwanda flights needed to deter migrants, says minister
The illegal migration minister says the Rwanda Bills deterrent effect will not "kick in" for several weeks.

Girl arrested after teachers and pupil injured in school stabbing
A teenage girl has been arrested after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed in Ammanford, south-west Wales.

Katie Simpson murder accused found dead at home
Jonathan Creswell, who was on trial, was found dead at his home on Wednesday morning, court hears.

One arrested and three injured after reports of stabbing at south-west Wales school
Pupils at a school in Ammanford spend four hours locked down before being allowed to go home.

Seven teens arrested in Sydney counter-terror raids
Police say they belong to the same network as the 16-year-old boy who allegedly attacked a church last week.

Justice department to pay survivors of Nassar abuse $138m
The FBI's watchdog found it made errors when told of sexual abuse by US gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.

Larry Nassar: Settlement reached with victims over FBI failings
It resolves claims the FBI botched the initial investigation into the former US gymnastics doctor, the Justice Department says.

Hundreds spoken to in dog walker shooting probe
Officers have spoken to more than 800 people as part of the investigation into the killing of Brian Low.

'There's no evidence that three strikes reduces crime' - lawyers
The government's plan to reintroduce a three strikes regime is being strongly opposed by lawyers, who argue there is no evidence it reduces crime or helps people rehabilitate.

Post Office inquiry to hear from former in-house lawyer
Susan Crichton was part of the Post Office's legal team until 2013, as the Horizon IT scandal developed.