Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali bandits and Islamist fighters
Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.
The only death row inmate in America who is begging to die
Joseph Corcoran, 49, killed his brother James and three other men in Fort Wayne in July of 1997 and has been on death row since his trial in 1999.
The 'evil' lawyer who taught Trump to 'attack, attack, attack'
Roy Cohn was sure of himself. At a dinner hosted by press baron Lord Beaverbrook, the New York lawyer reached over the table and, with his fingers, picked food off Sir Winston Churchill's plate.
Indonesia leader sworn in with largest cabinet in decades
Some observers believe the new cabinet make-up is a "political reward" to his predecessor Joko Widodo.
Crieff piper - whose talent Alex Salmond spotted aged 7 - behind homecoming lament for former first minister
Connor Sinclair was at Aberdeen Airport as Alex Salmond's body arrived on Friday - nearly two decades after the former first minister made him his official piper.
Topless thug terrorised Perth couple and told them ‘this house belongs to me’
Barry McQuaid visited the strangers in the middle of the night and threated to "cut" a woman he mistook for his girlfriend.
Criticism of mosque finally revealed as MEN uncovers secret Manchester Arena bomb report
Families urge mosque trustees 'to be transparent and tell us exactly what they’ve done and are doing now to tackle extremism'
Indonesia’s new President Prabowo Subianto announces largest-ever Cabinet with 109 members
President Prabowo Subianto unveils Indonesia's largest-ever Cabinet, aiming for a strong government with 109 members.
Billionaire pro-Putin 'Bond villain' suffocating democracy in Georgia
Meet Bidzina Ivanishvili, the cold, calculating recluse who rules the Black Sea nation from the shadows. Ivanishvili's government finally pushed through a 'foreign agents' law in May.
Billionaire pro-Putin 'Bond villain' suffocating democracy in Georgia
Meet Bidzina Ivanishvili, the cold, calculating recluse who rules the Black Sea nation from the shadows. Ivanishvili's government finally pushed through a 'foreign agents' law in May.
Dharmendra Pradhan to discuss educational collaborations with Singapore
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Sunday that he aims to strengthen collaboration and explore mutual interests in the education sector with Singaporean ministers during his upcoming meetings. He is currently in Singapore, kicking off a seven-day two-nation visit to Singapore and Australia from October 20 to 26, focused on fostering cooperation, participation, and synergy in education.
Prisoner found dead in his cell an hour after worried wife called switchboard
Keith Turner was not put on the Prison Service suicide watchlist or self-harm monitoring and healthcare staff did not flag any concerns about his suicidal thoughts to prison staff, an inquest has heard
Fani-Kayode announces death of long-time aide, demands investigation
Mr Mark, who worked with Mr Fani-Kayode for 34 years, was found unresponsive in a hotel room.
Britain's 'worst fly-tipper' faces £100k fine and jail time
Maidstone Council in Kent spent almost ten years trying to pursue 'neighbour from hell' Langley Beck over his campaign of dumping.
Top Art World Professionals: Attorneys Weigh In on New Legislation Affecting Collectors, Museums, and Artists
Given the sprawling regulations dealing with works of art, new developments in art law are complex matters even for the most sophisticated specialists. A sample of opinions from experts in the United States about new art laws, on the other hand, reveals evolving assessments and a surprising consensus. In a series of ARTnews interviews, most […]
Boy, 7, remains in coma after M6 crash that killed mum as 'dad stays by his side day and night'
Arran Martin, 7, continues to fight for his life in hospital following the tragic collision in Cumbria on Tuesday, October 15.
Firefighter, 44, died due to cocaine after day out drinking with colleagues
Tributes have been paid to the firefighter who died last month
Doctor barred after downloading sick images of children and animals
Dr Alexander Knight had thousands of images of children, babies, bestiality and adult rape
22 Kids and Counting star Noel Radford handed fine and six points
Despite twice being written to by police Noel Radford failed to identify who was behind the wheel, Lancaster Magistrates Court heard today.
Hiker plunged 330ft to his death in front of horrified friend who heard him 'scream'
Dad of two Fraser Tait, 35, plummeted more than 300ft to his death while hiking up the notoriously challenging Helvellyn mountain in the Lake District, an inquest has heard
Court told Kinahan boss wants 'honest life' when released
Liam Byrne, the head of the Dublin branch of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group, is determined to live a good and honest life whenever he is released from prison, the Old Bailey in London was told this afternoon.
Update on boy, 7, fighting for life after M6 crash that killed mum, her partner and his children
Arran Martin, 7, continues to fight for his life following the collision near Tebay services on the M6
Kinahan crime boss tried to fool police in elaborate 'put up job' he ran from jail... but was undone
Thomas Kavanagh tried to dupe police officers
Moment police chief bows to man cleared for 50 years on death row
Mr Hakamada had initially pleaded not guilty to stabbing four people to death in 1966, but confessed after 264 hours of intense and often violent interrogation
Family fury as water sports firm fined £10k for 12-year-old’s River Tay death
Members of Kayden Walker's family branded the fine a "disgrace". One told the company's boss "I hope you see him every time you close your eyes."
Bride-to-be is spared jail after telling court she is pregnant
Sasha Ellis-Johnson, 22, acted as a go-between for customers of 21-year old Joe Cooke after he peddled cocaine to friends to pay off a £2,000 drug debt.
Heineken ordered to pay €30k compo to ex-employee accused of disseminating confidential documents
Heineken’s HR director, Alfonso Auñón Garcia, told the WRC that it was the worst case of gross misconduct he had come across in his 20 years in the job
Firefighter found dead in bed by horrified wife after drinking session with colleagues
Francois Childs was found dead at home by his wife, who woke called an ambulance after she woke up in the middle of the night to see her husband lying "rigid" beside her
M6 crash update as sole survivor, 7, in coma and doesn't know his mum has died
Arran Martin, 7, continues to fight for his life following the collision in Cumbria on Tuesday, October 15 - and his father, Andy, is staying by his bedside 'day and night'
Monday court round-up — ‘Is that the sheriff’s car?’
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
'Butcher' surgeon Ian Paterson ordered to give evidence over patient deaths
Coroner dismissed plea for disgraced prisoner not to be obliged to give evidence during 62 inquests
Kinahan mobster Liam Byrne told 'Bomber' Kavanagh would start 'cracking heads' in encrypted chats
Details of incriminating ‘Encrochat’ conversations between Shaun Kent and Liam Byrne were heard at the first day of their sentencing hearing before London’s Central Criminal Court at the Old Bailey on Monday
Boy, 7, still critical after fiery M6 smash that killed five people
Youngster Arran Martin (pictured) is currently in a coma with his father waiting by his bedside 'day and night' after being involved in the collision in Cumbria last Tuesday.
Breast surgeon MUST give evidence at inquests into deaths of his patients, coroner rules
Ian Paterson was found to have carried out unnecessary and unapproved procedures on more than 1,000 breast cancer patients over 14 years
Tamworth Kinahan henchman Thomas Kavanagh, 57, amassed weapons stash in jail time cut plot
He played key role in scheme to dupe National Crime Agency hoping to win a lighter sentence over drug smuggling charges
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