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Calls to make stalking a crime after Faranza Yaqubi's murder
The current law isn't fit for purpose, a clinical psychologist says.

Hitman had 'inside knowledge' in 1981 murder
Allen and Margaret Morgan made unexplained cash withdrawals before his wife was killed, court told.

Kenya's military chief dies in helicopter crash
A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.

Review board 'sorry' for failing wrongly jailed man
Mr Malkinson spent 17 years in prison for rape before being exonerated by DNA testing.

Trump's hush money criminal trial loses two jurors, five remain
Lawyers are struggling to assemble a panel of 12 jurors, with two jurors that were selected being subsequently dismissed.

Post Office lawyer 'smelt a rat' over BBC interview request
Rodric Williams, who still works for the company, was a Post Office lawyer as the Horizon scandal developed.

Crown lawyers attempt to block Waitangi Tribunal summons to Minister for Children
The Tribunal had called on Minister for Children Karen Chhour to provide evidence at an urgent inquiry into the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act.

Warning Senedd gender equality bid may be unlawful
A watchdog says proposals to boost the representation of women may breach the Equality Act.

Three arrested over supermarket burglary
The stolen items - valued at around $730 dollars - were found in a car and returned to the store, police said.

Ministry of Health delays review into use of puberty blockers
The Health Ministry has again delayed its long-awaited review of the evidence for transgender children and teenagers' use of puberty blockers after a highly critical report from Britain.

Air Canada Employee Arrested Over $15 Million Airport Gold Heist

Polish Man Arrested for Allegedly Helping With a Plot to Kill Zelenskiy

Victim calls for lawyer removal from Horizon scheme
Former sub-postmaster says a top Post Office lawyer should not be involved in Horizon redress.

Second juror excused from Trump trial days after being sworn in
One of the jurors in the ex-president's first criminal trial was dismissed after raising privacy concerns.

Unlawful killing verdict for nightclub fire deaths
Families in court cheer and applaud as the verdict is read out in the longest running inquest in Irish history.

Angela Blackmoore case: Two people to be sentenced for murder
Two people will today be sentenced for their role in the brutal murder of pregnant Christchurch woman Angela Blackmoore in 1995.

Gunmen ambush vehicle carrying customs officials in northwest Pakistan, killing 4 officers

Chloe Mitchell accused given crown court date
Brandon Rainey, of James Street in Ballymena, is charged with the murder of Chloe Mitchell.

German spying: Two suspected spies arrested in Bavaria

Staff shortages partly to blame for roof stand-off at youth justice facility
An internal debrief of the July 2023 incident shows communication and coordination between staff and emergency services was lacking.

Police bust cyber gang accused of worldwide fraud
Police took down the international scam on Tuesday and say there could be up to 70,000 UK victims.

Housing programme leads to 'impressive' long-term change in health and wellbeing
Hospitalisations fell and there were fewer criminal charges - not to mention the fact that incomes grew, too.