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The UK state pension age will rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028, impacting those born between 1961 and 1977. A further increase to 68 is under review.

Tragedy strikes St. Helena Island, South Carolina, as a mass shooting at a crowded bar leaves 4 dead and at least 20 injured. Authorities are investigating the horrific attack.

Ian Watkins, former Lostprophets frontman, was killed in HMP Wakefield while serving a 29-year sentence for horrific child sex offences that shocked the world.

UK passports are set to unveil a new look starting December, showing His Majesty King Charles III's Coat of Arms.

An 18-year-old suspect has been taken into custody following a shooting during a football game at Heidelberg High School in Mississippi.

Luigi Mangione's lawyers fight to dismiss federal charges and avoid the death penalty in the shocking assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

A viral video showing a woman with a fictional Torenza passport at JFK Airport misled millions before being confirmed as AI-generated. The incident highlights growing concerns over synthetic media and digital misinformation.

Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson is fighting to wear civilian clothes in court, arguing his jail jumpsuit and shackles could prejudice the jury. Get the latest details on the legal battle for a fair trial.

A public inquiry has uncovered alarming failings in the case of Southport killer Axel Rudakubana, revealing how the teenager's violent tendencies and disturbing behaviour went unaddressed before he murdered three young girls.

Four people were killed and at least 12 were injured in a tragic mass shooting after a Leland, Mississippi, high school homecoming game. A multi-agency manhunt is now underway for 18-year-old Tylar Jarod Goodloe.

The deadly Oct. 10 explosion at a Tennessee explosives manufacturer marks the second fatal blast at the facility in nearly 12 years, raising questions about its history of safety violations.

Health Secretary RFK Jr. claims Tylenol may be linked to autism in circumcised boys, citing two studies. Medical groups reject the claim, calling it unproven and dangerous.

West Yorkshire Police officer PC Charlie Mitchell's tragic death at 26 highlights the growing mental health crisis among frontline officers and the urgent need for greater emotional support in policing.

A deadly explosion at a bomb factory in Bucksnort, Tennessee, has left 13 people missing. Emergency crews are searching the rubble as fears of fatalities grow.

Unravel the Redcar pub brawl that locked up Big Brother star Simone Reed: headbutts, threats, and a fiery assault on 9 October 2025 sentencing. From chaos to courtroom—full shocking details inside

NikkahGram exposed: ads for virgin brides under 35, polygamy pitches & abuse advice. Critics call it exploitative; Online Safety Act scrutiny mounts.

As of 31 March 2019, 49,570 children in England and 4,810 children in Wales were in local authority care due to abuse or neglect.

North Yorkshire households will receive £190 supermarket vouchers through the DWP's Household Support Fund, offering short-term relief as Labour pushes for lasting reform.

UK PM Keir Starmer's India visit saw a £350m defence deal and trade pact—marking Britain's most ambitious foreign policy move in decades.

Birmingham's ban on local flag displays has sparked a nationwide debate over patriotism, identity, and what it really means to belong in modern England.

Britain is set to host three major Bollywood productions from 2026 under a landmark UK–India partnership, expected to create 3,000 jobs and boost the nation's £12 billion screen industry with fresh investment and cultural exchange.

A massive early-morning blaze ripped through a Poundland store on Penge High Street, southeast London, as 100 firefighters battled towering flames that forced evacuations and closed major roads.

The alarming rate of stolen bank accounts online urged cyber security experts to warn against VPN use.

A recent investigation has revealed that children as young as four and five have brought knives into UK classrooms.

On 8 October 2025, PM Starmer ordered a review of police powers to curb chants at pro-Palestine protests, triggering a free speech backlash during 7 October anniversary marches.

Kemi Badenoch's plan to scrap stamp duty on main homes aims to boost ownership but could chiefly benefit wealthier buyers in high-value regions like London.

Teenage footballer Niall Geany has been jailed for three years and nine months for raping a woman who let him into her Edinburgh home to charge his phone. The 19-year-old was found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow after betraying the victim's kindness.

Stephanie Slater was kidnapped and buried alive by Michael Sams in 1992. Discover how she survived and what happened to her abductor.

EU slashes steel quotas by 47%, adds 50% tariffs. UK's £3B exports at risk as Brexit legacy and China overcapacity collide.