Chernobyl shield damaged in Russian drone strike
A Russian drone strike has compromised the main protective shield at Chernobyl, the UN's nuclear watchdog confirms. Radiation levels remain stable, but urgent repairs are needed. Read the latest.
A Russian drone strike has compromised the main protective shield at Chernobyl, the UN's nuclear watchdog confirms. Radiation levels remain stable, but urgent repairs are needed. Read the latest.
California health officials issue urgent warning to foragers after a death and severe liver damage linked to toxic death cap mushrooms. Learn the symptoms and risks.
Four protesters arrested after throwing apple crumble and custard at the Imperial State Crown display case in the Tower of London. The Jewel House is closed as police investigate.
The Tower of London is closed after protesters threw food at the Imperial State Crown display. Four people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. Get the latest updates.
The Tower of London is closed after protesters threw food at a Crown Jewels display case. Four people are in custody. Follow for live updates.
Five years after The Guardian first revealed the legal action, over 1,000 former rugby players with neurodegenerative conditions remain trapped in protracted court battles. Discover why progress has stalled.
Roofing experts warn UK homeowners of severe storm damage risk as a month's rainfall hits in 24 hours. Learn vital checks to protect your property now.
A 17-year-old's lung collapsed multiple times due to vaping. Doctors removed the damaged organ and gave it to him as a stark warning. Read his shocking story.
More than 100 barristers warn government plans to restrict jury trials are an 'irremediable error' that could increase miscarriages of justice and undermine public trust.
Exploding feral pig populations are devastating Queensland's World Heritage rainforests, polluting waterways and destroying sacred Indigenous sites. Urgent action needed.
A police officer has been found guilty of causing the death of Indigenous teenager Jai Wright during a 2022 pursuit. Read the full verdict details.
New South Wales reforms doli incapax, removing court requirements to consider a child's moral capacity. Critics warn this risks incarcerating more vulnerable children. Explore the implications.
Exclusive: David Lammy's radical plan to abolish jury trials for most cases, affecting 30,000 trials annually. Discover the implications for Britain's justice system and why critics call it a 'shabby evasion'.
Leaked government proposals to restrict jury trials for offences carrying up to five years in prison have sparked fury from senior lawyers. Discover what this means for democracy and the 80,000-case backlog.
A California prosecutors' office used AI to file a court motion containing 'hallucinated' errors, raising concerns about due process and the use of artificial intelligence in criminal cases.
The Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has been formally dismissed, ending the last criminal prosecution against the former US President. Read the full details.
Celia Daniels' criminal empire in Emmerdale hangs by a thread after she overlooks a crucial piece of evidence - Anya's red ribbon. Will this be her undoing?
Dramatic aerial footage reveals severe flooding in Thailand with buildings and cars completely submerged. Watch the devastating impact of extreme weather.
An investigation into HMP Nottingham reveals how staff reductions triggered a descent into violence, drug use and suicide, symbolising Britain's prison crisis.
Australia's drug regulator is removing high-dose vitamin B6 supplements from general sale after 250 reports of nerve damage. Learn about the risks and new rules taking effect in 2027.
Ministers briefed on controversial plans to restrict jury trials to most serious cases only, aiming to tackle 78,000-case court backlog. Bold justice reforms expected.
Justice Secretary David Lammy faces Tory backlash over plans to drastically reduce jury trials to tackle England and Wales' 80,000-case court backlog. Read the full story.
UK justice system faces record 78,000 case backlog as radical plans to scrap jury trials for most crimes spark legal backlash. Will this destroy British justice?
Ministers set to unveil major curbs to jury service, with future juries likely to decide only murder, rape or manslaughter cases. Bold action promised to tackle the 80,000-case backlog.
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to remove jury trials for most criminal cases to address England and Wales' record court backlog. Read the controversial reforms.
Russian missiles strike Kyiv residential building as US officials broker peace talks in Abu Dhabi. Seven killed in overnight attack while negotiations continue.
A federal judge dismissed criminal indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Read the full legal analysis.
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan found not guilty of harassment but convicted of criminal damage to trans activist's phone. Read the full court verdict details.
Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan found not guilty of harassing trans activist Sophia Brooks but convicted of criminal damage. Full details from Westminster court case.
A US judge has thrown out criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey and NY attorney general Letitia James, citing unlawful prosecutor appointment. Discover the legal implications.