Climber on trial after girlfriend froze to death on mountain
Thomas Plamberger faces manslaughter charges after Kerstin Gurtner, 33, died on Austria's highest peak. Prosecutors allege he abandoned her in -20°C conditions. Trial set for February.
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Man charged after girlfriend freezes on Grossglockner
An experienced climber faces manslaughter charges after his girlfriend died of hypothermia on Austria's highest peak. The trial is set for February 2026. Read the full investigation details.
Oxygen Therapy Anarchy: FDA vs. Unregulated Clinics
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is FDA-approved for only 13 conditions, yet some clinics market it for over 100. Experts warn of deadly risks and call for urgent regulation.
Beautifect Box: The Award-Winning Vanity Case Celebrities Love
Discover the Beautifect Box, the multi-award-winning vanity case with studio-quality LED lighting and smart storage. Loved by celebrities and beauty experts alike. Find out why it's the perfect gift.
NHS negligence costs hit £3.1bn, Reeves criticised
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism for failing to tackle the NHS's 'eye-watering' £3.1bn clinical negligence bill. Medical leaders demand urgent reform to save millions for frontline services.
Hong Kong fire kills 55, police cite negligence
A devastating fire in Hong Kong residential towers has claimed at least 55 lives, with over 250 people still missing. Police point to 'gross negligence' as the community rallies to support survivors.
Hong Kong fire: 44 dead, police blame negligence
Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades kills 44 at Wang Fuk Court. Police arrest construction company employees for gross negligence over unsafe scaffolding materials. Latest updates and investigation details.
Final Criminal Case Against Donald Trump Dismissed
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.
Bolsonaro admits damaging ankle monitor with hot iron
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro confesses to deliberately damaging his electronic ankle monitor using a hot iron. Read the full details of this legal development.
Girl, 14, starved to 35lbs by obese family in lockdown
A 14-year-old girl weighed just 35lbs after being starved and locked in her bedroom for years by her family in Wisconsin. Police have arrested four people on child neglect charges.
British ex-soldier denies 2012 Kenyan woman murder
Robert James Purkiss, a former British soldier, denies murdering Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya in 2012 as he fights extradition from a London prison. Read the latest developments.
Reeves' Budget Faces Voter Backlash Warning
Former cabinet secretary Simon Case warns voters may abandon centrist parties if Rachel Reeves' budget fails to address UK's deep-rooted economic problems. Read the full analysis.
Archbishop Apologises to Clergy Abuse Survivors
New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond apologises to survivors of clergy abuse during a bankruptcy hearing for a $230m settlement. Discover the case details and what happens next.
Guilty plea in child rape case that sparked protests
Ahmad Mulakhil pleads guilty to raping a 12-year-old girl in Warwickshire. The case prompted anti-asylum protests in Nuneaton and police policy changes. Read the full details.
Massa's £64m F1 trial risk to Ecclestone
Felipe Massa's £64m damages claim over the 2008 Crashgate scandal can proceed to trial, posing significant risks to Bernie Ecclestone and Formula 1. Discover the legal implications.
Spanish Attorney General Found Guilty in Leak Scandal
Spain's top prosecutor Álvaro García Ortiz is banned for two years after a Supreme Court conviction for leaking confidential information, a major setback for PM Pedro Sánchez.
Artist cleared of US embassy bomb hoax charge
Daniel Parmenter found not guilty after his 'art installation' of wires and an iPad sparked a bomb scare and lockdown at the US Embassy in London. Read the full story.
Funeral bosses left body decomposing for 36 days
Gosport funeral directors accused of fraud and preventing a lawful burial after a man's body was found decomposing in an uncooled room. Read the shocking court details.
Starmer's China trip planned amid spy allegations
Sky News understands PM Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a controversial China visit in January 2025, despite recent parliamentary spying allegations. Learn about the diplomatic implications.
Netflix UK adds Emmy-winning drama Responsible Child
Critically acclaimed British film Responsible Child, inspired by a real murder case, climbs Netflix charts. The Emmy-winning drama explores England's age of criminal responsibility.
D4vd investigated as suspect after teen found dead in car
Singer D4vd is being investigated as a suspect after 15-year-old Celeste Rivas was found dead in his abandoned car in Los Angeles. Police reveal disturbing new details.
Meta Wins Major US Antitrust Case
A US judge rules Meta does not hold a social networking monopoly, rejecting the FTC's bid to force the breakup of Instagram and WhatsApp. Read the full analysis.
Judge Fired Over Maradona Death Trial Mistrial
An Argentine judge has been dismissed for causing a mistrial in the Diego Maradona negligence case after her involvement in a documentary. Discover the full story.
Ex-Pilot Avoids Prison After Engine Incident
Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson sentenced to time served after attempting to cut plane engines mid-flight. Read the full cautionary tale of mental health and aviation safety.
NHS nurse died after 'indigestion' misdiagnosis
Paediatric nurse Paula Ivers, 47, died from an aortic dissection hours after being sent home from Tameside Hospital with Gaviscon. Her family says the NHS 'let her down in the worst way possible'.
Documentary Explores Trans Rights Battle & Media Scrutiny
New documentary 'Heightened Scrutiny' follows ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio's Supreme Court fight while critiquing anti-trans media coverage. Available during Trans Awareness Week.
XL Bully mauls boy, 5, in horrific Hull attack
A five-year-old boy suffered permanent scarring after being mauled by an XL Bully in Hull. The court heard no safety measures were in place during the attack that left the child with life-changing injuries.
Son stabs father in jail revenge attack
Lee Spence, 25, stabbed his father John upon their first meeting in HMP Perth, pleading guilty to attempted murder in a revenge attack for alleged domestic abuse against his mother.
Man jailed for life for murdering his 96-year-old grandma
Joshua Powell, 27, has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 26 years for the murder of his 96-year-old grandmother, Emma Finch, in a brutal attack motivated by inheritance money.
Ford in court over 1 million UK diesel emissions defects
The High Court hears about serious emissions control defects in nearly 1 million Ford diesel cars sold in Britain. Ford denies using 'defeat devices' in ongoing legal battle.
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