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London Imam who claimed he had supernatural powers jailed for life for raping woman and girls as young as 12
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New bypass named Pork Pie Way in ‘defining moment for Melton Mowbray’
New bypass named Pork Pie Way after public vote2 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDan MartinLeicester political reporterBBCPork Pie Way was the "overwhelming" winner of a public vote, the council saidPork Pie Way has been chosen as the name of Melton Mowbray's new bypass after a public vote.Leicestershire County Council announced the £131m road would be named in honour of the meaty treat, a speciality of the town's butchers, at a ceremony on Thursday.The council ran a public vote to pi...
Florida crew recounts ‘miraculous’ Atlantic plane rescue with fuel low
All 11 aboard survived after the plane made an emergency landing near the BahamasSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA military rescue crew in Florida has spoken of the “pretty miraculous” survival of all 11 people it saved from a plane crash in the Atlantic Ocean, and its own scramble to safety with five minutes of fuel left.Members of the 920th rescue wing, based at Patrick Space Force base, not far from Cape Canaveral, raced on Tuesday to reach the passengers and crew in choppy s...
WORD FOR WORD: Read the full transcript of tragic shopping centre shooter Evan Fitzgerald's first Garda interview following his arrest in an elaborate sting operation where he tried to buy guns and ammunition from undercover detectives
It came nine days after an undercover garda met with Evan in a pub. Despite this meeting, the boss of that same plainclothes officer would later say in court documents that Evan remained 'unidentified'.
Beach among best in Britain loses prestigious status over water quality concerns
It was not awarded the Blue Flag for 2026 after its water quality rating dropped.
Husband, 60, executed younger wife outside stunning home in gated community, then lit cigar and watched as frantic daughter, 17, performed CPR, prosecutors say
Husband, 60, executed younger wife outside stunning home in gated community, then lit cigar and watched as frantic daughter, 17, performed CPR, prosecutors saySign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the best exclusive stories By WILL POTTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:10, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 16:11, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Suspect arrested in connection with killing of transgender University of Washington student
U.S. newsSuspect arrested in connection with slaying of transgender University of Washington student The 31-year-old man surrendered to police in nearby Bellevue before he was transferred to the custody of Seattle homicide detectives.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 14, 2026, 11:05 AM EDT / Updated May 14, 2026, 1:21 PM EDTBy David K. Li and Erick MendozaA man wanted in connection with the slaying of a transgender University of Washington student...
Canadian officer accused of spying for China acquitted of charges
William Majcher was accused of helping Chinese police coerce a Vancouver-area real estate investor, accused of fraud, to return to ChinaA retired police officer Canada accused of being an agent for China has been acquitted of national security charges after prosecutors failed to prove he acted illegally.William Majcher, who served in the RCMP’s financial crime unit, was charged in 2023 over allegations he had breached Canada’s Security of Information Act by helping Chinese police coerce a Vancou...
A hero's sacrifice: The railway worker who embraced death to save lives
In a moment that turned an ordinary working day into an unforgettable act of heroism, 44-year-old railway employee Muhammad Liaqat Ali laid down his life while attempting to stop a suicide bomber near the sensitive Mankoor check post in Attock’s Jand-Kohat railway section. The quiet of the remote area was shattered when Liaqat, a gang mate of Pakistan Railways, confronted a suspicious man wearing an explosive vest who was reportedly moving toward a security installation near the Khushal Garh Bri...
DWP hits millions of Universal Credit claimants with deductions
Nearly half of all households receiving Universal Credit are now having money taken directly from their monthly payments.Around 3.3 million households claiming the benefit experienced at least one deduction from their entitlement during February 2026, representing 46 per cent of the more than eight million people currently receiving Universal Credit across Britain.The number of affected households has increased by 300,000 compared to the same period last year, as more claimants continue to move...
Man arrested in murder of transgender University of Washington student
A man has been arrested in the murder of a 19-year-old transgender University of Washington student, Seattle police announced on Thursday.
Suspect arrested after crystal clear photos are released in murder of trans student, 19, inside University of Washington laundry room
Suspect arrested after crystal clear photos are released in murder of trans student, 19, inside University of Washington laundry roomREAD MORE: Buster Murdaugh's explosive reaction as his father's murder conviction is overturnedBy RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:54, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 15:54, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Imam who raped children and claimed he had supernatural powers jailed for life
Abdul Halim Khan, 54, abused his position as a respected imam to sexually assault women and girls between 2005 and 2014, telling them he had supernatural powers
Ukrainians buried under rubble after deadly Russian strike
Rescue efforts continue in Kyiv, Ukraine, after two days of deadly Russian strikes. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
Sikh man stabbed 18-year-old university student to death with an eight-inch ceremonial knife after claiming he'd been racially abused, court hears
Sikh man stabbed 18-year-old university student to death with an eight-inch ceremonial knife after claiming he'd been racially abused, court hearsBy CLAIRE DUFFIN, SENIOR REPORTER Published: 15:29, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 15:31, 14 May 2026 e-mail
‘It’s like stealing’: Palestinian family’s seized property listed on Booking.com
West Bank home described as ‘ideal for outdoor gatherings’ is among 41 listed rentals in illegal Israeli settlements Some of Mohammad al-Sbeih’s fondest childhood memories are of his small farm in the hills south of Bethlehem, where three generations of his family grew wheat and barley.“It was a hard plot to farm as it was on a hillside with terraces, but it was so beautiful,” Sbeih remembers. Continue reading...
Met chief says British Jews ‘not safe’ in London after series of attacks
King Charles visits Golders Green to show support as commissioner discloses counter-terrorism team leading 11 investigationsCounter-terrorism officers in London have launched 11 investigations and arrested 35 people after “a sustained period of attack” upon the Jewish community, the head of the UK’s biggest police force has disclosed.In one of his most stark comments on antisemitism in the UK Mark Rowley, the Met commissioner, told MPs in a letter: “British Jews are not currently safe in their c...
Stop moths damaging your clothes by adding 1 item to your wardrobe in May
Clothes moths can destroy your favourite garments and, while many people rely on lavender or cloves as natural moth repellents, there's actually a much simpler moth prevention solution you can add to your wardrobe
Abandoned tower block demolition is halted at the eleventh hour as last remaining resident refuses to leave home
Abandoned tower block demolition is halted at the eleventh hour as last remaining resident refuses to leave homeBy JOSHUA HAINING, NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:08, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 15:12, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Ex-Imam jailed for life after sexually abusing seven women and girls for more than a decade
A former imam who sexually abused women and girls over more than 10 years has been jailed. Abdul Halim Khan, 54, has been served a life sentence today at Snaresbrook Crown Court in London and will have to do a minimum term of 20 years. He has been convicted of 21 offences including rape, sexual assault and child sex offences which occurred between 2004 to 2015. The convicted ex-imam conducted his campaign of sexual abuse against seven women and girls. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Khan...