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CNNAn Indian woman accused her husband of forcing her to have ‘unnatural sex.’ A judge said that’s not a crime in marriage
An Indian judge has dismissed a woman’s complaint that her husband committed “unnatural sex,” because under Indian law it’s not illegal for a husband to force his wife to engage in sexual acts.
- The Telegraph
Road rage driver filmed screaming abuse at woman faces jail sentence
A road rage driver who was filmed screaming abuse at a female motorist after she beeped at him for cutting her off is facing a potential jail sentence.
- The Independent
Mother arrested for throwing disabled son into crocodile-infested canal in India
Woman says her husband considered child a burden and they frequently quarrelled about it
- The Bolton News
Bolton man fined after taking part in 'outdated cruelty' 150 miles from home
A Bolton man has been fined after participating in 'outdated cruelty' 150 miles from home.
- Wales Online
Wales' 'desolate, half empty towns and villages' with one county near top of UK second home table
Too many 'hollows out communities' and can lead to 'depopulation and threatens the 'sustainability of future generations'
- Manchester Evening News
Widow, 79, scammed out of £250k after WhatsApp dating 'with Mamma Mia! actor'
Elizabeth Ferguson turned to online dating to lift herself out of loneliness
- The Independent
Kidnapped baby found alive two days after her mother and another woman were found dead
The baby girl’s sister was found injured in the park where their mother was killed
- News Shopper
MOST WANTED in London by Crimestoppers including 'cheese thief' and 'axe man'
Crimestoppers has named some of the UK's most wanted men who could be in London.
- CNN
A man points a gun at a church pastor before getting tackled. Then the suspect’s relative is found dead in the gunman’s home
An armed man gave no warning as he walked toward the front of Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church in Pennsylvania on Sunday, raised a gun toward the pastor’s face and pulled the trigger.
- Edinburgh Live
Tragedy as young Edinburgh student plunges to her death from cliffs
The Belgian medical student who is believed to have been studying in Edinburgh travelled to the tourist spot with a group of friends when she lost her footing and fell to her death.
- News Shopper
Woman remains fighting for life after being hit by bus outside London station
A woman remains fighting for her life three days after being hit by a bus outside a station in London.
- Birmingham Live
Small Heath shop 'causing significant distress' shut down by police after court order
The owners of the now-closed Hayat Convenience Store were also fined £2,400
- Liverpool Echo
Man started carrying 'gun' in his trousers after being kneecapped by teen
Michael Costello was shot with pistol outside convenience store by 16-year-old gunman Joel Harvey
- AFP
No place to pray for Muslim workers in Italian city
It's Friday prayers in the northeastern Italian city of Monfalcone, and hundreds of men are on their knees in a concrete parking lot, their heads bowed to the ground. "It's not like we came here to see the beautiful city of Monfalcone," jokes Haq.
- The Telegraph
Police question Angela Rayner’s neighbours in probe of property sale
Police officers have questioned Angela Rayner’s neighbours about her movements and whether they saw her taking her children to school.
- The Telegraph
Boyfriend of woman found dead in £4m mansion wants more Airbnb checks
The boyfriend of a woman found dead at a £4 million mansion she planned to let to the suspect on Airbnb, has said the site must strengthen identity checks.
- OK! Magazine
Kate Garraway reveals 'another sad 1st' without tragic Derek in poignant update
Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has marked another 'first' without her late husband Derek Draper, who sadly passed away in January after a lengthy Covid battle
- Edinburgh Live
Scottish family 'absolutely heartbroken' as body of tourist found in Prague river
The family of Joop Sparkes said they are "absolutely heartbroken" after the missing Scot was found in the Vltava River.
- The Telegraph
Captain jailed for jumping overboard during fire leaving 34 to die trapped below deck
The captain of a California dive boat who jumped overboard rather than put out a fire that killed 34 people has been jailed.
- The Guardian
Widespread condemnation after man found nailed to fence in County Antrim
Northern Ireland police investigate possible paramilitary links after attack left victim with life-changing injuries