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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Radiohead asks ICE to remove video using their music without authorization

The British rock band Radiohead requested the removal of a promotional video by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that featured their song without permission.

Feb 28 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man jailed over 'UK's most corrupt cop's' evidence could clear name after Google search

A man wrongfully convicted based on evidence from a now-disgraced police officer may finally clear his name thanks to new information uncovered through a Google search.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Crime & Justice

Masseur's encounter with Prince Andrew: he suddenly appeared completely naked in front of me

A popular British masseur recounts an awkward encounter with Prince Andrew at Buckingham Palace, where he unexpectedly revealed himself naked during a massage session arranged by Ghislaine Maxwell.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Unmissable new drama compared to Finding Eve and Broadchurch is finally available to binge this weekend

The new drama 'Under Salt Marsh', described as a blend of Scandi crime drama and British whodunnits, is now fully available for binge-watching after airing weekly.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
Crime & Justice

Two Britons arrested in Benidorm for 'staging fake kidnapping to extort money'

Two British men were arrested in Benidorm for allegedly faking a kidnapping to extort ยฃ728 from a relative.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Emmerdale actor died following a wild sexual act โ€“ Family's devastating statement

Actor Michael Barron, known for his roles in British shows Hollyoaks and Emmerdale, tragically died at 38 due to an extreme sexual stunt gone wrong.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Swede arrested โ€“ suspected of killing tourist in Thailand with karate punch

A Swedish man in his 25s has been arrested in Phuket for allegedly causing the death of a British tourist with a karate chop during a dispute that began over a traffic incident.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
Crime & Justice

B.C. man acquitted of smuggling drugs back into Canada that first left in his rectum

A British Columbia man was acquitted of drug smuggling charges after the judge ruled he was unaware of the drugs in his possession due to fentanyl withdrawal symptoms.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

This is the shocking sex game that killed Emmerdale actor

British actor Michael Barron died aged 38 during a BDSM-related sexual encounter when his partner accidentally strangled him.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Britain: Officers stole money from migrants โ€“ The amount amounts to hundreds of thousands

Six British immigration officers have been accused of stealing cash and property valued at hundreds of thousands of pounds from migrants arriving in small boats in the UK.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kos: Complaint about a burglary with loot of 100,000 British pounds and 30,000 euros

An 84-year-old woman reported a burglary at her home in Kos, where thieves stole 100,000 British pounds and 30,000 euros.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Crime & Justice

THE UNWANTED PRICE โŸฉ The death of 34-year-old British lip king has raised suspicion in the police

The suspicious death of Jordan James Parke, a British figure known as the 'lip king', has prompted an investigation by police.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Police Arrests Man from Home Due to Error in Facial Recognition Software

British authorities arrested a man due to a facial recognition software error linking him to a crime he had never visited.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

British tourists arrested in Benidorm after 'faking kidnapping for extra holiday cash'

Two British tourists were arrested in Benidorm for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping to extort money from a relative.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The resounding decision of British justice regarding a teacher who was recorded abusing a minor

A British teacher was banned for life from teaching after being convicted of sexually abusing a minor following a recording of the incident.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Emmerdale Star Died in a Wild Sex Act

Actor Michael Barron, known for his roles in the British shows Hollyoaks and Emmerdale, tragically died at the age of 38 during a BDSM-related incident that involved accidental asphyxiation.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"He had a skiing accident": mistakenly released and accused of rape, a Briton temporarily escapes his trial

A British man, mistakenly released while awaiting trial for rape, misses his court date due to a skiing accident, leading to the postponement of the trial to June.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Brit facing death penalty in Bali after 3lbs of cocaine found in hotel

A British man faces the death penalty in Bali after being arrested with 3 pounds of cocaine in his hotel room.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

British student, 21, dragged into bushes in terrifying Rome sex attack โ€“ suspect on the loose

A 21-year-old British student was attacked and nearly raped at a bus stop in Rome, with the suspect still at large after fleeing the scene.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

BA worker accused of masturbating near colleague wins unfair dismissal tribunal

A British Airways employee has won his case for unfair dismissal after he was accused of masturbating near a colleague, with an employment tribunal ruling in his favor following a cleared court case.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Brit cousins tracked down and arrested for attempted murder in Venice

Two British cousins have been arrested in Venice for attempted murder after stabbing a local man during a Valentine's Day altercation.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
Crime & Justice

British cousins charged with attempted murder over Venice Valentine's Day stabbing

Two British cousins have been arrested in Venice, Italy, and charged with attempted murder following a stabbing incident involving a local man on Valentine's Day.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
Crime & Justice

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape, sexual assault charges

British comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to additional charges of rape and sexual assault that are said to have occurred in 2009.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Quirky' murder mystery show streaming free is perfect 'lazy weekend viewing'

The British murder mystery series 'Queens of Mystery' is now available for free streaming and is ideal for fans of cozy crime dramas.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Russell Brand pleads innocent to allegations of rape and sexual violence

British actor and comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to allegations of rape and sexual violence in London.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Ministers of the Weimar Triangle: 'Putin's plan has failed'

A British politician, Lord Peter Mandelson, has been arrested under allegations of abusing his position by sharing government secrets with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Criminals โ€˜systematicallyโ€™ targeting UK shops, costing ยฃ400m last year, say retailers

The British Retail Consortium reports significant increases in shoplifting incidents in the UK, contributing to ยฃ400m in losses last year, alongside a worrying rise in violence against retail workers.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Epstein Scandal: Former British US Ambassador Mandelson Released on Bail

Former British ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, has been released on bail following his arrest in connection with the Epstein scandal as investigations continue.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Former British Minister Peter Mandelson Released on Bail Following Interrogation Over Epstein Case

Former British Minister Peter Mandelson has been released on bail after being questioned by police regarding allegations of providing sensitive information to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Peter Mandelson, former British ambassador arrested in Epstein case, released on bail

Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the US, was arrested and released on bail the same day as part of a criminal investigation into allegations related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 24 โ€ข 02:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Former Ambassador Peter Mandelson Arrested. It's About Relations with Jeffrey Epstein

Peter Mandelson, a former British ambassador to the US, has been arrested in London in connection with allegations of misusing his public office relating to his associations with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
Crime & Justice

U.K. police arrest former U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson in Epstein probe

Peter Mandelson, a former U.K. ambassador to the United States, has been arrested by British police in connection with a misconduct probe linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JL1 of Monday, January 23, 2026

Various incidents and updates including airport chaos in Mexico, the arrest of a former British ambassador, record real estate sales in Brazil, extreme weather impacts in Sรฃo Paulo and Rio, changes in tariffs, and a tragic plea from a deceased police officer.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Crime & Justice

In Britain, former minister Mandelson detained in the Epstein case

British police have detained former minister and ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein sex offender case due to alleged misconduct in public office.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Epstein Affair: Former British Ambassador Peter Mandelson Arrested

Former British Ambassador Peter Mandelson has been arrested by the police in connection with an investigation into allegations of misconduct in official duties related to the Epstein scandal.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Former British Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson Arrested Following Epstein Revelations

Peter Mandelson, the former British ambassador to the US, has been arrested in relation to allegations of misconduct linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Peter Mandelson, former British ambassador investigated in Epstein case, is arrested

Former UK Ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, has been arrested under suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Brit missing in Tenerife after night out for his birthday

A British tourist named Raif is reported missing in Tenerife after leaving a nightclub shortly after 6:30am on his birthday without any contact with friends or family for over 24 hours.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Woman kept as a slave for 25 years by British mother uttered ten horror words after rescue

A woman was held captive for 25 years by a British mother, enduring severe abuse and deprivation before being rescued by the police.

Feb 21 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

British Writer: How Did Epstein Manage to Prey on Such a Large Number of Academics?

The article discusses how Jeffrey Epstein exploited the vulnerabilities in the academic system to attract numerous professors to his network, beyond just financial incentives.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
Crime & Justice

London Bridge terror attack officer sacked over 'offensive' Traveller messages

A British Transport Police officer has been dismissed for gross misconduct after using offensive language about the Traveller community in WhatsApp messages.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

German man 'deliberately pushed Brit to death from Lanzarote shopping centre'

A German man is accused of pushing a British man to his death from a shopping centre in Lanzarote, with a trial currently underway.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Where the original cast of Silent Witness are now: divorce, secret marriage, and new roles

The article explores the post-show lives of the original cast members of the British crime drama 'Silent Witness' and discusses their recent personal and professional developments.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Missing Brit found dead in Benidorm hospital after freak accident

A 54-year-old British man, Pete Jackson, was found dead in a Benidorm hospital after a tragic accident involving suffocation.

Feb 21 โ€ข 08:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

A patient dies while trying to escape from the private clinic in Benidorm where he was to be operated on

A 54-year-old British patient died from asphyxiation while trying to escape from a private clinic in Benidorm, Spain.

Feb 20 โ€ข 21:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Hours after his interrogation, the British police searched the former estate of Andrew, brother of the King of Britain

British police searched the former estate of Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III, following his lengthy interrogation regarding allegations of misconduct in public office.

Feb 20 โ€ข 17:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Co-founder of ASOS died after falling from a balcony in Thailand

Griffiths, co-founder of ASOS, was found dead after falling from the balcony of a British-owned apartment in Pattaya, Thailand, with initial reports suggesting suicide amidst ongoing legal pressures from his ex-wife.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

HS: Soldiers from NATO countries suspected of crimes in Finland

U.S. and UK military representatives are suspected in several criminal cases in Finland, with investigations often falling under the jurisdiction of their respective countries rather than Finnish courts.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

British Athletics Federation pleads guilty in death of Emirati athlete

The British Athletics Federation has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Emirati athlete Abdullah Hayayi, who died during training in London in 2017.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Former British Prince Andrew Released After Arrest

Former British Prince Andrew was released after being arrested on suspicion of committing a white-collar crime, but investigations continue.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:30 UTC

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