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Compensation for crime victims capped in 1996 not enough, say campaigners
Figures suggest if £500,000 limit set for Great Britain 30 years ago was adjusted for inflation the maximum would be more than £1mA 30-year freeze on compensation for victims of crime should be lifted, campaigners have said, adding that the maximum of £500,000 is insufficient to plan for a lifetime.The current highest rate, set in April 1996 by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), is paid to victims of crime in England, Scotland and Wales who have suffered severe life-changing in...
'I was in Ian Huntley's jail – these three monsters are next on the kill list'
'I was in Ian Huntley's jail – these three monsters are next on the kill list'Ian Watkins and Ian Huntley are two notorious prisoners who were recently murdered behind bars but one ex-inmate who served in a 'Monster Mansion' believes copycat killings could followCommentsNewsLiam McInerney Content Editor 06:00, 06 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesFormer inmate Ricky Killeen (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)A former inmate who served in the same ‘Monster Mansion’ as Soham killer Ian Huntle...
Singapore police say body found is missing man from boat collision
Singapore police have confirmed that a body recovered from the sea off the Indonesian island of Karimunin is that of a 37-year-old man who has been missing since March 27 after a collision between two boats. The police said on Sunday that Indonesian authorities had found the body of Chua Muhammad Syafidi floating in the sea off the island to the southwest of Singapore at about 3pm on March 30, according to The Straits Times. “The body, believed to be the missing person from the collision between...
Passengers forced to stand for hours on regional Victoria trains as free tickets supercharge long weekend demand
Reduced public holiday services and school holidays heighten pressure on network, leading to overcrowdingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPassengers have been forced to stand for hours and many were unable to board services over Easter as Victoria’s regional train system strained under the combined weight of a long weekend, school holidays and fare-free services.Reports of overcrowding on V/Line services escalated on...
Get ready to see the Elephant (& Castle) fly: This is how London should be regenerating
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Family feud erupts over Easter as 'drunk brother' allegedly fires shots into sister's home
A man consumed an extraordinary amount of alcohol before firing a gun at his sister and brother-in-law's home over a dispute about a shed, a court has been told.
بامداد دوشنبه تهران هدف حملات هوایی گسترده قرار گرفت
بامداد دوشنبه موج تازهای از انفجارهای پیاپی و پرواز جنگندهها تهران و اطراف آن را لرزاند. غرب، مرکز، جنوب و شرق پایتخت از جمله مهرآباد، اکباتان، صادقیه و تهرانپارس هدف قرار گرفتند. در کرج، فردیس و اندیشه نیز دهها انفجار گزارش شد. بندرعباس و خرمآباد هم شاهد انفجار بودند.
VESIMI celebrates the milestone of curated luxury fashion
What began as a vision to bring India’s finest designer fashion to the Middle East has today evolved into one of Dubai’s most recognised multi-designer destinations. This year, VESIMI celebrates 16 years of redefining luxury fashion while building a strong bridge between Indian couture and the global market.Founded in 2010 by Atinirmal G. Pagarani and Nisha G. Pagarani, VESIMI was born from an unexpected idea. Coming from a background outside the fashion industry, the founders shared a deep app...
One injured in Abu Dhabi after air defence interception
Authorities in Abu Dhabi are managing an incident at Rinn Systems Company in Musaffah—ICAD City after shrapnel fell following a successful air defence interception. A Ghanaian national sustained moderate injuries in the incident.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Officials urged the public to rely solely on official sources for updates and to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information.
Man fighting for life after being hit by lorry and car on M6 on Easter Friday
Man fighting for life after being hit by lorry and car on M6 on Easter FridayA man remains in a critical condition after falling from a bridge onto the M6 at Charnock Richard where he was struck by a HGV and car. Lancashire Police are appealing for witnessesNewsBen Haslam and Paige Ingram05:21, 06 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe M6 was shut for hours on Easter Friday (Image: PA)A man is fighting for his life after plunging from a motorway bridge and being struck by both a lorry and a car.Officers were...
Warning issued after university student loses HK$190,000 in internship scam
English-speaking con artists have targeted university students seeking summer internships, using a bogus 40-minute orientation session to make their dubious job offers appear genuine, Hong Kong police have warned. The force issued the alert after a 19-year-old university first-year student fell for a dubious job offer last month and lost nearly HK$190,000, saying the scammers had prepared detailed scripts to deceive her and conducted the fraudulent recruitment process in English. The force’s...
UK weather maps forecast 22C scorcher to hit 5 regions after Storm Dave chaos
UK weather maps forecast 22C scorcher to hit 5 regions after Storm Dave chaosUK weather maps forecast temperatures to soar into the low 20s this week, with five regions set to hit 22C after Storm Dave clearsNewsCallum Hoare04:48, 06 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesUk weather maps show a return to warm weather(Image: WXCharts)UK weather maps are predicting a return to warm temperatures in the coming days, with five regions expected to reach a sweltering 22C.The milder conditions forecast for midweek follow...
Waitrose issues statement after worker of 17 years sacked for stopping Easter egg shoplifter
Waitrose issues statement after worker of 17 years sacked for stopping Easter egg shoplifterWalker Smith, 54, was fired from his role at the Clapham Junction store after confronting a thief who was stealing luxury Easter eggs, despite company policy against approaching shopliftersNewsMatt Atherton News Editor and Callum Hoare04:46, 06 Apr 2026View 3 Images(Image: Facebook)Waitrose has continued to defend its decision to sack an employee who stopped a thief in a store, despite mounting criticism...
UAE responds to missile and drone threats from Iran, residents told safe
Dubai: UAE residents received a series of mobile alerts from the Ministry of Interior on Monday confirming that the situation across the country is currently safe following multiple missile and drone threats. Authorities thanked residents for their cooperation and reassured the public that normal activities can now resume.“Thank you for your cooperation. We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. You may resume your normal activities while continuing to remain cautious, take the nece...
Transgender woman killed in Peshawar over friendship dispute
A transgender woman, identified as Sara, was shot and killed in Peshawar after refusing to engage in a friendship and allegedly not paying extortion, police officials said on Monday. The incident occurred outside a plaza in the Faqirabad area, where motorcycle-riding assailants opened fire, hitting Sara six to seven times. She was rushed to Lady Reading Hospital’s ICU but succumbed to her injuries. Sara, an Afghan national, had lived in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Kohat district for...
Prince Edward and Sophie's son James, Earl of Wessex, 18, is given prominent role at Easter Sunday service as he beams alongside Kate and William during rare royal outing
Prince Edward and Sophie's son James, Earl of Wessex, 18, is given prominent role at Easter Sunday service as he beams alongside Kate and William during rare royal outingBy CAITLIN LENG Published: 22:44, 5 April 2026 | Updated: 04:33, 6 April 2026 e-mail 4 View comments
Inside the final months of a Sydney socialite Annabelle Price who was found dead in her apartment - and the chilling sign something was wrong
Inside the final months of a Sydney socialite Annabelle Price who was found dead in her apartment - and the chilling sign something was wrongAnnabelle Price, 34, found dead in Maroubra unitDO YOU KNOW MORE? Email karleigh.smith@dailymail.com.au By KARLEIGH SMITH, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER and LUCY MANLY, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA and MARTA JARY, SHOWBUSINESS NIGHT EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 04:23, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 04:25, 6 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Diamer-Bhasha Dam land-affected people block Karakoram Highway
PROTESTERS chant slogans during a demonstration on the Karakoram Highway near Thore Valley.—Dawn GILGIT: The protest sit-in for the rights of Diamer-Bhasha Dam land-affected people intensified on Sunday as protesters blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH) at various locations in Diamer district and warned that they would stage a long march towards the dam’s construction site if their demands were not met. The Diamer-Bhasha Dam land-affected committee, under the ‘Huqooq Do...
New Hampshire suspect who shot officer and triggered massive manhunt killed in police gunfight
The suspect who allegedly shot a New Hampshire police officer has been killed in a gunfight with authorities, officials said Sunday.Matthew J. Masse, 38, allegedly opened fire on family members and the responding officer Saturday afternoon in Raymond, sparking a massive manhunt that included road closures and a shelter-in-place order."There was an exchange of gunfire between Mr. Masse with his rifle and the officers," the state Attorney General’s Office said. "Following that exchange, Mr. Masse...
Council tax warning as appealing 'could mean bigger bill'
Council tax warning as appealing 'could mean bigger bill'Millions of households face council tax increases this April, but experts warn challenging your council tax band could backfireCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor03:48, 06 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesBills are rising for most this month(Image: John Lamb via Getty Images)Millions of households are bracing for a council tax shock this April, with bills soaring by up to 10 per cent in certain parts of the UK. While some financial expe...