Crime
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The Proud Boys: paying the price for attacking the Capitol
Why Everyone's Talking About A judge sentenced Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the far-right group, to 22 years in federal prison for seditious conspiracy
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Daniel Khalife escape: how secure are UK prisons?
Today's Big Question MPs and experts blame austerity cuts for chronic understaffing, overcrowding and inexperienced guards
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Would rescheduling cannabis be good news for the industry?
Speed Read Following President Joe Biden's request, the HHS recommended that cannabis be moved to a less lethal category, and some experts are weary of the move
By Theara Coleman Published
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Daniel Abed Khalife: how did terror suspect escape from Wandsworth prison?
Today's Big Question ‘Gob-smacking’ events raise urgent questions about state of UK’s criminal justice system
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Police told to target shoplifters
Talking Point Policing Minister Chris Philp calls on forces to investigate thefts even if goods worth less than £200
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Who killed Jill Dando?
Why Everyone’s Talking About Netflix documentary reignites speculation over unsolved murder
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Lucy Letby’s motivation: a ‘void’ in the harrowing case
feature Like most serial killers, the former nurse has been silent about what drove her to kill multiple babies
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Canada ‘poison seller’ linked to 88 deaths in the UK
Speed Read Father whose son took his own life has criticised police inaction despite ‘clear warning signs’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Sara Sharif ‘seen with injuries at school’ before her death
Speed Read Ten-year-old had ‘cuts and bruises on her face and her neck’ before she was taken out of school
By Jamie Timson Published
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Mystery over Snowdonia ‘post snatcher’
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Hundreds of Ethiopian migrants ‘killed by Saudi border guards’, says human rights group
Speed Read Human Rights Watch believes if killings were ordered by government it would constitute a crime against humanity
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Lucy Letby: why wasn’t nurse caught sooner?
Today's Big Question Hospital bosses under fire amid claims multiple warnings and chances to stop serial killer were dismissed
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Lucy Letby: nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies
Why Everyone’s Talking About 33-year-old now ‘UK’s most prolific child killer of modern times’ after nine-month trial
By Hollie Clemence Last updated
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British museum worker sacked over ‘stolen’ treasures
Speed Read ‘Thefts’ of jewellery, gemstones and glass may have taken place over ‘a significant period of time’
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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