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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

El Salvador’s mass arrest policy may have led to crimes against humanity, study shows

A new study indicates that El Salvador's mass arrest policy, led by President Nayib Bukele, may constitute crimes against humanity due to widespread human rights violations.

Mar 11 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I hunted Soham killer Ian Huntley - but here's why I won't celebrate his death'

Retired detective Russell Wate, who investigated Ian Huntley's crimes, expresses that he will not celebrate the killer's death and urges the focus to be on the victims.

Mar 11 • 10:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Intended to divide’: middleman behind string of antisemitic attacks in Sydney sentenced to five years’ jail

A middleman involved in orchestrating antisemitic attacks in Sydney has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the incidents.

Mar 11 • 08:13 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

For the first time... Charges of crimes against humanity brought against a Syrian resident in Britain

For the first time, the UK authorities have brought charges of crimes against humanity against a Syrian man residing in Britain, concerning his alleged role in suppressing anti-government protests in Syria.

Mar 11 • 01:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Ex-Syrian colonel appears in UK court on charges of crimes against humanity

A former Syrian colonel is facing charges of crimes against humanity in a UK court related to his role in the Syrian government's crackdown on pro-democracy protests in 2011.

Mar 10 • 14:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Definition of anti-Muslim hate will not harm free speech, says Steve Reed

UK communities secretary Steve Reed announced that a new definition of anti-Muslim hate will not infringe on free speech, aimed at addressing rising hate crimes against Muslims.

Mar 9 • 20:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Syrian charged with crimes against humanity in UK first

A Syrian man has been charged in the UK with crimes against humanity, marking a historic first in British legal proceedings.

Mar 9 • 17:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Syrian who fled to UK charged with crimes against humanity over violent crackdown

A former Syrian intelligence officer faces charges of murder and torture as crimes against humanity in the UK's first case of this kind.

Mar 9 • 16:21 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

United Kingdom: a man charged with crimes against humanity linked to protests in Syria in 2011

A man in the UK has been charged with crimes against humanity for his involvement in the violent repression of pro-democracy protests in Syria in 2011.

Mar 9 • 14:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man in UK charged with crimes against humanity over quashing of Syrian protests

A UK-based man has been charged with crimes against humanity for allegedly participating in the suppression of Syrian protests, including murder and torture.

Mar 9 • 14:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

‘A stage for whitewashing war crimes’: Venice Biennale urged to exclude Russia

Ukraine has called for the exclusion of Russia from the Venice Biennale, arguing that the art exhibition should not serve as a platform for obscuring Russia's war crimes in Ukraine.

Mar 9 • 13:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Bungling burglar caught after leaving Red Bull cans at pub

A burglar was caught and sentenced after leaving DNA evidence on Red Bull cans at the scenes of his crimes in Nottingham.

Mar 9 • 12:18 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

British child murderer killed in prison

Ian Huntley, a notorious British child murderer, was killed in prison while serving a life sentence for his crimes.

Mar 7 • 13:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Anthony Russell: Crimes of triple killer believed to be behind fatal Ian Huntley attack

Triple killer Anthony Russell is the prime suspect in the prison attack that led to Ian Huntley's death from severe brain trauma.

Mar 7 • 11:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Ian Huntley dead after prison attack - how Soham killer's crimes shocked the nation

Ian Huntley, the notorious killer of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, died at the age of 52 after being attacked in prison.

Mar 7 • 09:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Force Donald Trump to testify about Epstein, Democrats demand after new files released

Democrats are calling for Donald Trump to testify regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein following the release of new files linked to Epstein's crimes.

Mar 6 • 17:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I’m a true crime expert and these are three must-see documentaries

A true crime expert highlights three essential documentaries that true crime fans should not miss, including the newly released series 'Britain's Almost Perfect Murders'.

Mar 6 • 13:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Ian Huntley's grooming victim begs medics to save his life - so he can suffer in jail

The family of a woman groomed by Ian Huntley is praying for him to survive his prison injuries so he can continue suffering for his crimes.

Mar 6 • 06:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Alleged rapist carried out extensive online searches into Malkinson case, court told

A court has heard that alleged rapist Paul Quinn significantly increased his online searches related to the Malkinson case as police investigated a new suspect linked to his past crimes.

Mar 5 • 13:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Saddam Hussein's six final horrifying words after being handed death sentence

The article discusses Saddam Hussein's final words and the context of his death sentence for crimes against humanity.

Mar 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK teachers and parents urged to talk to children about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes

Experts in the UK are calling for teachers and parents to discuss Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes with children to prevent them from seeking information from unreliable sources.

Mar 1 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bill Clinton to face Congressional questions over Epstein ties – US politics live

Former US president Bill Clinton will answer Congressional questions regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein as part of a broader inquiry into Epstein's trafficking crimes.

Feb 27 • 12:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Hillary Clinton denies knowing of Epstein's crimes as she attacks Pizzagate and UFOs questioning

Hillary Clinton refutes allegations of knowing about Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities and criticizes the line of questioning during her deposition.

Feb 26 • 21:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Hillary Clinton demands Trump quizzed under oath over Epstein after 'heinous' claims

Hillary Clinton calls for Donald Trump to be questioned under oath regarding allegations of heinous crimes in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 17:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

ITV true crime doc exploring chilling real-life murders airs tonight

ITV is launching the second season of its true crime anthology series, True Crime Presents, which investigates real-life murders and serious crimes through interviews with victims, witnesses, and police.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Women dug up and skinned by man who wore remains as clothes

A man known as the 'Butcher of Plainfield' was discovered in his farmhouse where he had been committing gruesome crimes, including the murder and mutilation of women, with their remains used for decorative items in his home.

Feb 24 • 15:40 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Suspected top diplomat released on bail

Former British top diplomat Peter Mandelson has been released on bail following his arrest in connection with sexual crimes.

Feb 24 • 02:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Where is Robert Black now?

The article discusses the story of Robert Black, a convicted serial killer, in light of a new Netflix documentary about his crimes and investigation.

Feb 23 • 12:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Nightmare' true crime doc on notorious child serial killer drops on Netflix

A new two-part true crime documentary on Netflix explores the crimes of Scottish serial killer Robert Black, who evaded capture for nearly a decade while kidnapping and murdering young girls in the 1980s.

Feb 23 • 11:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Disturbing link between Lucy Letby and original Angel of Death nurse Beverley Allitt

The article discusses the connection between Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies, and Beverley Allitt, known as the Angel of Death for killing four infants 25 years earlier.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Epstein files place renewed attention on US authorities’ failure to stop him

The release of Jeffrey Epstein files by the Department of Justice highlights earlier failures of US authorities to act on allegations against him, raising questions about the timeline of investigations and prosecutions related to his crimes.

Feb 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Woman found dead on beach wrapped in a blanket as police issue update

A 56-year-old woman was found dead on a beach, leading to the arrest of a suspect later charged with multiple crimes.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Sick man stabbed his victims 77 times and tried to cut off their genitals before killing them

A depraved serial killer admitted to murdering at least 21 young boys in grotesquely violent ways, shocking the public with the details of his crimes.

Feb 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC iPlayer adds 'shocking' true crime doc fans brand a 'hard watch'

BBC iPlayer has added a new true crime documentary titled 'Storyville: The Darkest Web', which investigates online crimes against children and has been labeled a 'hard watch' by viewers.

Feb 19 • 18:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Andrew could face life imprisonment

Ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may face life imprisonment if found guilty of alleged crimes related to misuse of his official position.

Feb 19 • 11:54 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

– The penalty for such crimes is life imprisonment

Former Prince Andrew has been arrested on suspicion of gross misconduct in public office, marking a significant escalation in an ongoing scandal.

Feb 19 • 11:49 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

British police arrest former Prince Andrew

British police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, on suspicions related to crimes connected to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 19 • 10:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Horror film 'makes viewers uncomfortable on every level' on BBC iPlayer now

The horror film 'Crimes of the Future' featuring a star-studded cast is currently streaming on BBC iPlayer, offering viewers a disturbing exploration of human evolution and bodily transformations.

Feb 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Silent disco partygoer shot in head in Croydon killed in 'act of petty revenge'

A man named Leroy Mitchell was shot and killed outside a silent disco in Croydon, which prosecutors have described as a petty act of revenge.

Feb 18 • 21:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Britain, Canada, and the EU condemn the 'war crimes' in Sudan

The EU, Britain, and Canada condemned the potential war crimes and crimes against humanity occurring in Sudan amid the ongoing conflict between the army and paramilitary groups.

Feb 18 • 19:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brave Gisele Pelicot wants world to know she had affair behind evil husband's back

Gisèle Pelicot has become an emblem of hope for sexual assault survivors following a trial that led to the conviction of her ex-husband and 50 other men for serious crimes against women.

Feb 18 • 14:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Britain assesses information about Epstein trafficking girls through airport in London

British police are evaluating information regarding whether the late businessman Jeffrey Epstein trafficked women through a London airport on private flights as part of an investigation into his connections in the UK following his conviction for sexual crimes.

Feb 18 • 13:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Epstein files suggest acts that may amount to crimes against humanity, say UN experts

A UN panel claims findings from Epstein files indicate potential crimes against humanity linked to a global criminal network targeting women and girls.

Feb 18 • 01:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Because he concealed the involvement of senior officials... Epstein's crimes threaten Starmer

British MP Jeremy Corbyn argues that the implications of Jeffrey Epstein's case could increase political pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer due to his connections with controversial figures.

Feb 17 • 18:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Gisele Pelicot plans to ask rapist husband one final life-changing question

Gisele Pelicot, a rape survivor, intends to confront her ex-husband, who is serving a 20-year sentence for his crimes, with one significant question about his remorse.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Husband killed, beheaded, skinned and then hung on meat hook by his wife

The gruesome murder of John Price by his wife Katherine Knight shocked the community of Aberdeen, New South Wales, and remains one of Australia's most notorious crimes.

Feb 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man killed ex-wife and son after divorce hearing then torched house to 'cover crimes'

A man was sentenced to 126 years in prison for murdering his ex-wife and son, then setting their house on fire to cover up the crimes.

Feb 16 • 21:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Serengeti 2.0: Campaign Against Cyber Fraud Arrests 1200 Suspects in 18 Countries

An international campaign, dubbed 'Serengeti 2.0,' has led to the arrest of over 1200 individuals suspected of cyber crimes across 18 African countries and the UK.

Feb 16 • 11:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Trump's World (Days 390–392): FBI Report Proves President Lied When He Claimed He Didn't Know About Epstein's Crimes

A recent FBI report reveals that Donald Trump lied about his awareness of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, contrary to his prior statements.

Feb 16 • 11:02 UTC

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