New analysis by campaigner Prof Peter Hammond suggests over 80% of sewage spills into England's waterways in the last two years occurred during 'normal' weather, potentially making them illegal under UK law. Water companies and the Environment Agency reject the findings, despite mounting public anger and previous rulings questioning enforcement.
Jacob and Kylie Malthouse are suing the Mount Gambier Racing Club in South Australia after discovering a large, concealed rubbish pit containing veterinary syringes and domestic waste on land they bought for a new home. They seek $114,000 for waste removal and remediation, but the club denies liability.
New analysis by Prof Peter Hammond indicates that over 80% of sewage spills into England's waterways in the last two years occurred during "normal" weather conditions, potentially making them illegal under UK law. Water companies and the Environment Agency dispute the findings.
Spain secured their first FIFA World Cup title since 2010 by defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. Argentina played with 10 men after Enzo Fernández was sent off, while a controversial half-time show and a post-game incident involving Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino also occurred.
Australian taxpayers may cover up to $65M in payouts to 930 child abuse victims as the Christian Brothers, a Catholic order, declares bankruptcy. Court documents reveal the order's inability to pay, forcing the federal government to act as "funder of last resort" for the National Redress Scheme.
A British couple discovered their twins, born via a Sri Lankan surrogacy agency, had no biological connection to them after the agency mistakenly used donor sperm. The couple, initially told the father's sperm was used, were devastated by DNA test results and had to adopt the children.
Court documents reveal Anthropic's dispute with the Pentagon over AI use. CEO Dario Amodei set redlines against autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, but the Pentagon insisted on "all lawful uses." The disagreement escalated, leading to Anthropic being labeled a "supply-chain risk."
A German court sentenced Chinese students Tong Z, Dapeng Z, and Zhongyi J to lengthy prison terms for drugging, raping, and covertly filming women. They were part of a Telegram group called "German Driving School" where members shared assault footage and used coded language for their crimes.
Annie, a woman in southern England, is suing the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) after her stepfather was acquitted of childhood abuse charges. She alleges the prosecution was so poorly handled, omitting crucial evidence, that it breached her human rights. Her decade-long fight for justice continues.
The Christian Brothers, facing estimated liabilities of $774m from abuse claims, have obtained a moratorium on all lawsuits against them. The order plans to sell 36 properties for $216m to partially meet these claims, a move survivors and lawyers describe as an "ambush" and "gut-wrenching."
The US government is opposing RMS Titanic Inc.'s plan to auction over 100 artifacts salvaged from the Titanic wreck, citing legal obligations to the site. The company wants to sell the items, including personal belongings and decor, despite previous agreements to only display them in museums.
New South Wales has admitted to battery and false imprisonment of Hannah Thomas, a former Greens candidate, who was punched in the eye by a police officer during a pro-Palestine protest in Sydney. The state will pay her medical costs, but denies claims of malicious prosecution.
Tom Pauken (aka Tom McGregor), 50, aided by Cathy, targeted individuals after receiving devices and funding. Former China state media employee faces sentencing for his role.
A pregnant Ghanaian woman, Annabella Gyasi, and her 4-year-old son, traveling on valid visas for his medical care in the U.S., have been detained at Washington Dulles International Airport. Despite her fears of persecution in Ghana, they face expedited removal. Gyasi, 38 and over four months pregnant, has experienced pregnancy complications while in detention, including hospitalization for vaginal bleeding and lightheadedness, and has reported inadequate food provision for herself and her son.
The US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's tariffs, leading to $85bn in refunds for importers, with $20bn already refunded and $65bn pending, impacting businesses like Walmart and Jim Beam, and affecting US households with average $1,000 tax increase in 2025.
The US Justice Department announced the indictment of two Chinese nationals, Ruhuan Zhen and Hongce Wu, for allegedly laundering money for drug cartels like the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG. They remain at large.
Taylor Swift is embroiled in new online controversy due to unverified rumors linking her to Blake Lively's legal dispute with Justin Baldoni. Alleged leaked texts and viral claims have fueled speculation, intensifying focus on Swift's friendships and her relationship with Travis Kelce.
Stephen Fry is suing CogX Festival Ltd and Blonstein Events after falling off the stage at the CogX festival at the O2 Arena on 14 September 2023. The actor and presenter broke his hip and sustained multiple breaks in his right leg, pelvis and ribs. He is claiming damages up to £100,000 for personal injuries and consequential losses, alleging the defendants failed to ensure the stage and backstage area were safe, adequately lit and properly protected to prevent a fall from height.
A French teenager has been charged with mischief and public nuisance in Singapore for licking a straw and putting it back in an orange juice vending machine, court documents showed on Monday. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 18, allegedly filmed himself “licking a straw and placing it back at the vending machine”, uploaded the video on Instagram knowing that it “would or would probably cause annoyance to the public”, according to the documents. The teenager is studying in Singapore, according to...
Charles Ford told investigators he believes Shamar Elkins stole an assault-style gun from his truck weeks before the suspect killed eight children in a Shreveport neighborhood. Elkins, who was the father of seven of the victims, died after fleeing during a police pursuit. Ford faces federal charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and making false statements to investigators. The shooting, which also wounded two women, is among the nation's deadliest mass shootings in recent years.
A Chinese university student has been charged with photographing US military aircraft at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska during a road trip. Tianrui Liang, 21, was arrested at JFK Airport on April 7 while attempting to return to Scotland after driving from Vancouver through Washington state to South Dakota and Nebraska.
A Chinese university student has been charged with unauthorised photography of US military aircraft in Nebraska during a road trip through several states, which included a stop at an air force base in South Dakota. Tianrui Liang, who is studying in Glasgow, was arrested at New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport on April 7 as he attempted to return to Scotland, court documents filed in the Eastern District of New York revealed. The 21-year-old has been charged with photographing defence...
Clarifai deleted 3 million OkCupid user photos used to train facial recognition AI after an FTC investigation revealed the data was shared in 2014 without proper user consent. The AI company also removed models trained on this data. OkCupid, owned by Match Group, settled the lawsuit last month without admitting wrongdoing, though Clarifai's data deletion implies the photos were indeed obtained. The FTC alleged Match Group and OkCupid concealed this behavior and obstructed the investigation.
Hong Kong's justice secretary has applied to take control of media tycoon Jimmy Lai's assets, seeking to seize 62 personal and corporate bank accounts holding HK$56.5 million and shares in 17 companies. The application includes Next Digital, the parent company of defunct Apple Daily, in which Lai holds a 71.26% stake. Shares in two companies could be worth HK$71.4 million.
