Met Police Vetting Scandal Exposes 131 Failed Checks
A damning review reveals 131 Met Police officers and staff committed crimes after flawed vetting. Dawn Butler MP demands urgent reforms, including a mandatory DNA database for all officers.
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Victoria Police revokes warrantless pat-down powers
Victoria Police has revoked controversial powers allowing officers to conduct warrantless pat-downs across inner Melbourne. The decision follows significant public and legal scrutiny.
Met Police vetting failures let rapists join force
A damning review reveals over 130 Met Police officers, including two serial rapists, committed crimes due to flawed vetting. Read the full report on systemic failures.
Margate far-right demo fuels 'go home' chant debate
A far-right demonstration in Margate, Kent, has ignited a crucial conversation about identity, belonging, and the rise in hate crime in the UK. Readers share their complex DNA stories.
Family's agony after police error over fatal crash victim
A family endured weeks of trauma after South Yorkshire Police incorrectly identified a crash victim. Read their heartbreaking statement and the police response.
Met Police officers 'not properly vetted' in recruitment drive
A damning report reveals thousands of Met Police recruits were not properly vetted amid a national drive to boost numbers, compromising integrity and public trust. Read the full findings.
Police Misidentify Teen Crash Victim in Yorkshire
The family of Joshua Johnson, 18, speak out after police wrongly identified another boy as the victim of a fatal Rotherham car crash. Read their heartbreaking tribute.
Police error after crash: family told wrong teen survived
South Yorkshire Police referred itself to the IOPC after a tragic mix-up saw Joshua Johnson's family told he survived a Rotherham crash when he had died. Read the full story.
Met Police staff plan six more strike days in pay row
Met Police call handlers and fleet staff will strike for six days in January, following a 'hugely disruptive' New Year's Eve walkout. The dispute centres on an 'inferior' pay offer compared to police officers. Read the latest.
Freemason police officers defend membership amid Met rule
Freemason police officers say they fear for their careers after the Met Police required them to declare membership. They deny any special treatment, calling the move 'unfair'.
Volunteer officer sacked over fake police car
A volunteer Met Police officer was dismissed after fitting blue lights and sirens to his own car and driving it around London. Discover the full story and the hearing's findings.
Friends Discover They Are Sisters After DNA Test
Two colleagues who joked they looked like sisters discovered they were biological siblings after a DNA test, reuniting a family separated by adoption. Read their incredible story.
DNA test reveals complex roots amid UK racism rise
A journalist's DNA test shows links to 15+ countries, challenging narrow views of belonging as racism and 'go home' rhetoric surge in UK politics and society.
Man shot by police in Thetford after crash and handgun report
A man was shot dead by armed police in Thetford, Norfolk, following a two-vehicle collision and reports he was carrying a handgun. The incident is under independent investigation.
Las Vegas Police Get Donated Tesla Cybertruck Fleet
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has unveiled a fleet of 10 Tesla Cybertrucks, donated anonymously. Discover the details behind this controversial $2.7m gift and its implications for modern policing.
US airport law allows DNA collection from travellers
A new US customs law grants officials power to request DNA and biometric data from non-citizens at airports, with facial images stored for 75 years. Learn the key details and reactions.
Gina Rinehart DNA Claim: New Family Member Speaks
The daughter of a woman claiming to be Lang Hancock's child speaks publicly for the first time. Hear the full story on the latest podcast episode. Listen now.
What Your Surname Reveals About Your Christmas Past
Take our festive surnames quiz to uncover what your family name might reveal about your ancestors' winter roles. Explore your heritage and consider DNA testing for deeper insights.
Woman wins €1m after hospital baby switch discovery
A Spanish woman awarded nearly €1 million after discovering she was switched at birth in 2002. The shocking DNA test result revealed her parents were not biologically related. Read the full story.
58-year-old UK cold case solved after DNA breakthrough
The 1967 rape and murder of Louisa Dunne in Bristol was solved 58 years later, marking the UK's longest-running cold case breakthrough. Discover how modern forensics and relentless review brought justice.
Miley Cyrus 'real mother' plans new DNA test lawsuit
Jaymee Lee, who alleges she is Miley Cyrus's biological mother, plans a fresh family court case in Malibu to secure a DNA test. She claims she was trafficked and impregnated at age 12.
Seven Men Detained in Liverpool Over Planned Violence Fears
Armed police in Liverpool have detained seven men following intelligence about a potential violent act. Discover the full details of the tactical operation here.
DNA Solves Mystery of Roman-Era Beachy Head Woman
Advanced DNA sequencing reveals the true origins of Beachy Head Woman, a Roman-era skeleton once thought to be Britain's earliest known black Briton. Discover the full story of the 'local girl from Eastbourne'.
New DNA Tool to Reopen Historic UK Sex Crime Cases
A pioneering Y-STR DNA profiling tool is being rolled out nationwide, potentially increasing sex offender identification by over 20% and allowing police to reinvestigate historic cases. Read the full strategy.
Polar Bears Changing DNA in Response to Arctic Warming
New research reveals polar bears are altering their genetic makeup to survive a warming Arctic. Is this a glimmer of hope or a stark indicator of the accelerating ecological crisis?
Police Officer Jailed for £50k Burglary and Harassment
A serving City of London Police officer has been sentenced to over three years for stealing £50,000 in a burglary and harassing his partner. Read the full details of the case.
San Diego $12m Settlement in Police Shooting of Konoa Wilson
San Diego agrees to a $12 million settlement with the family of Konoa Wilson, a 23-year-old fatally shot by police in 2022. The case has reignited debates over US policing and use of force.
M5 Tragedy: Teen Tasered Before Being Hit by Car
Logan Smith, 18, died after leaving an ambulance on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare. The IOPC is investigating police Taser use prior to the fatal incident. Read the full report.
Man finds royal lineage through £27 DNA test
A bargain DNA test kit has helped one man uncover his biological family and a potential link to medieval royalty. Discover how affordable ancestry testing is rewriting personal histories.
MyHeritage DNA Test Sale: Build Your Family Tree for £27
MyHeritage extends its Black Friday DNA test sale until 7th December. For just £27, discover your ethnicity, find relatives, and build your family tree. A perfect sentimental gift.
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