WW2 veteran Douglas Baldwin dies aged 100 on Christmas Eve
Douglas Baldwin, a 100-year-old WW2 veteran captured in Normandy and held as a POW, has died in Luton. A 'family man' remembered for his warmth and spirit.
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Prisoner with London links on run after absconding
Police are searching for Mahad Elmi, 27, who left HMP Springhill between Christmas and Boxing Day. He has links to South West London. Public urged not to approach.
Thailand-Cambodia Sign Ceasefire Deal
Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of intense border fighting. The deal includes a halt to military movements and the release of prisoners. Read the latest developments.
British-Egyptian Activist Returns to UK After Prison Release
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah reunites with family in UK after release from Egyptian prison. Read the full story of his journey and the political campaign for his freedom.
Venezuela frees 20 political prisoners ahead of election
Venezuela's government has released 20 political prisoners, including prominent activists, in a significant move ahead of the 2025 presidential election. Read the full story on this major diplomatic development.
Mariupol's destroyed theatre reopens with Russian fairytale
The Mariupol Drama Theatre, destroyed in a 2022 airstrike, reopens under Russian control. Critics call it 'dancing on bones' as a Russian fairytale replaces its Ukrainian past. Explore the story of loss, Russification, and confiscated homes.
Prisoner died after Covid monitoring failures at Wormwood Scrubs
An Ombudsman report reveals systemic healthcare failures at HMP Wormwood Scrubs after the death of Mehrban Hussain, who contracted Covid and died of pneumonia. The prison has accepted all recommendations.
UK soldier jailed 13 years in Russian penal colony
Hayden William Davies, a former British soldier captured fighting for Ukraine, has been sentenced to 13 years in a Russian penal colony. Read the full story and the UK's response.
War reporter Peter Arnett dies at 91
Peter Arnett, the fearless journalist who won a Pulitzer for his Vietnam coverage and reported live from Baghdad during the Gulf War, has died at 91. Discover his remarkable career.
Imran Khan's sons describe 'death cell' prison conditions
The sons of former Pakistani PM Imran Khan reveal his 'awful' prison conditions, including solitary confinement and psychological torture. They fear they may never see him again.
Khan's Sons: 'We Might Never See Our Father Again'
Exclusive: Imran Khan's sons tell Sky News the former Pakistan PM faces 'psychological torture' in solitary confinement. They fear for his life as conditions deteriorate.
Historic WWI War Crime Case Still Influences International Law
A 1918 German U-boat attack on survivors of a Canadian hospital ship set a crucial legal precedent. Discover the landmark case still cited in modern war crimes law.
Probation officer admits relationship with Belmarsh prisoner
A probation officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct for an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at HMP Belmarsh. She will be sentenced in February. Read the full details.
Russia's Economy Collapses Under Weight of Ukraine War
Analysis: Russia's economy is faltering as the war in Ukraine drains resources. With inflation soaring and energy income plummeting, could internal tensions lead to Putin's downfall?
Total War: Medieval 3 Announced, Star Wars Rumours Fly
Creative Assembly announces Total War: Medieval 3 and teases a second major project, fuelling speculation about a rumoured Star Wars strategy game. Get the full details on the 25th anniversary reveals.
Putin's daughter apologises in Paris confrontation
Vladimir Putin's secret daughter, Luiza Rozova, expressed regret for her father's war when confronted by a Ukrainian journalist in Paris. Read the full story of the emotional encounter.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells her prison story on BBC Two
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe recounts her six-year detention in Iran in a powerful BBC Two documentary, 'Prisoner 951: The Hostages' Story'. Discover her shocking experience and the wider political context.
12 more prisoners released in error, two at large
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 further mistaken prisoner releases in England and Wales since November, with two still at large. He insists the trend is downwards.
Two mistakenly freed prisoners remain at large
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 more prisoners were mistakenly released in a month, with two still at large. Get the latest on this ongoing prison system failure.
12 more prisoners mistakenly freed, two at large
Justice Secretary David Lammy admits 12 further erroneous prisoner releases since November, with two still at large. Get the latest on this ongoing prison system fiasco.
Two violent prisoners mistakenly released still on run
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals two prisoners mistakenly freed remain at large, as 91 erroneous releases occurred between April and October. Follow for latest UK justice news.
Prisoner posts TikTok of smuggled Chicken Cottage takeaway
A prisoner at HMP Wandsworth posted a video of a smuggled Chicken Cottage meal on TikTok, triggering a new investigation into security failures at the scandal-hit jail. Read the latest.
Prisoner 951: BBC's Intense Drama Streaming Now
All four episodes of BBC's powerful drama Prisoner 951, based on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's harrowing imprisonment in Iran, are now streaming on iPlayer. Critics hail it as a must-see.
Guardian corrections: Ancona education & film dates fixed
The Guardian newspaper has published corrections regarding Ronni Ancona's education, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's role in Prisoner 951, and Chris Foggin's film release date. Read the full corrections details.
Nobel Winner: US Deal Must Punish Russia War Crimes
Ukrainian Nobel Peace Prize laureate demands any US peace agreement must hold Russia accountable for war crimes. Read the exclusive demands.
Primitive War: Soldiers vs Dinosaurs in Vietnam
Green Berets face prehistoric predators in cheerfully cheesy Vietnam war thriller. Read our review of this dinosaur gorefest hitting UK cinemas 28 November.
Prisoner 951: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Drama Review
BBC drama Prisoner 951 exposes Britain's handling of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's six-year Iranian ordeal. Watch now on iPlayer for this powerful true story.
Ministers breach human rights over prisoner segregation
High Court finds UK ministers breached human rights law by segregating a prisoner with known mental health issues for over four months. Read the full ruling details.
Brit faces war crimes trial for Ukraine footage
Graham Phillips, 46, could become first British national prosecuted for war crimes related to Russia's invasion after filming pigs eating Ukrainian soldiers. Read the full investigation details.
British-Egyptian activist stopped from flying to UK
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah prevented from boarding UK flight despite valid visa. Family raises alarm about his deteriorating health and safety in Egypt.
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