Category: UK News

A man in the UK who held a “deep-seated hatred of women” has been found guilty of murdering his sister-in-law with an axe, and sentenced to at least 28 years in prison. Nicolae Virtosu, aged 49, attacked Svetlana Mihalachi on the 9th of April 2021 at her home in Ilford, east London. Ms Mihalachi died… Continue reading Wife killer gets life for sister-in-law's axe murder

Dr Abdelkader Hammad, a surgeon at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital who has spent the last decade in Gaza to undertake kidney transplants and train local doctors, has described the situation in Gaza as being “out of control”. He was woken by the sound of rockets as the latest conflict erupted. He is currently sheltering… Continue reading Surgeon stuck in Gaza describes waking to sound of rockets

The first Scottish victim of the Hamas assault on Israel has been identified as Bernard Cowan. The grandfather, who grew up in the Glasgow area, settled in Israel with his wife and three children. Mr. Cowan was among more than 10 British citizens feared dead or missing following the attack that has resulted in over… Continue reading Tribute to Scottish victim of Hamas attack on Israel

Police Scotland’s new chief constable, Jo Farrell, has acknowledged that the force has been guilty of institutional discrimination, endorsing a controversial statement made earlier this year by her predecessor, Sir Iain Livingstone. On her first day in the job, Farrell said she wants to drive forward “an anti-discriminatory agenda”. She added that she would prioritise… Continue reading New Police Scotland chief agrees force is institutionally racist

An independent inquiry has heard that UK special forces killed nine unarmed civilians during an Afghanistan night raid. The SAS had claimed they acted in self-defence against armed men. However, details of seven separate kill/capture missions involving the deaths of 33 people, including a number of children, have been set out by counsel to the… Continue reading Afghanistan: UK special forces 'killed 9 people in their beds'

Labour’s commitment to public ownership of critical infrastructure has been reaffirmed after a motion proposed by the Unite union was passed by delegates. The motion called for railways and the energy industry to remain in public ownership. However, party sources suggest that this will not be reflected in Labour’s next manifesto. The Shadow Business Secretary,… Continue reading Labour conference votes to nationalise energy

After Palestinian militants targeted a concert in southern Israel, a surgeon from north-west London has reported that his son is “happy to be alive” after fleeing the scene. Elliot Sorene said that his son, Ariel, witnessed people being killed and kidnapped, but thankfully managed to escape physical injury. Ariel, who has dual Israeli- British citizenship,… Continue reading Israeli music festival: Londoner's son fled militant attack

A police officer of the Metropolitan Police stated in a tribunal that race was not a factor in the stop of athlete Ricardo dos Santos. Dos Santos and his partner, sprinter Bianca Williams, accuse the officers of racially profiling them during the stop and search in July 2020. The hearing is investigating allegations of gross… Continue reading Bianca Williams: Met PC denies race was a factor in athlete pursuit

A man has been identified as the victim in a shooting that took place on a street in south-west London. The Metropolitan Police were summoned to the scene on Shuttleworth Road in Battersea following reports of gunfire at approximately 9:50 pm (BST) on Thursday. The injured man was discovered by officers and paramedics, who administered… Continue reading Battersea shooting: Rico Andrews named as murder victim

Scotland’s First Minister, Humza Yousaf, has expressed concern about his wife’s parents who are stranded in Gaza, as he has unequivocally denounced Hamas’ attacks on Israel. The Scottish politician stated that his in-laws were visiting sick loved ones and now have no way to get out of Gaza. Although the Israelis have urged them to… Continue reading Hamas Israel attacks: Humza Yousaf's in-laws trapped in Gaza