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A man has been jailed for life for the murder of his 10-month-old stepson and will serve a minimum term of 28 years. Craig Crouch caused “acute physical and mental suffering” to Jacob Crouch over six months, before assaulting him in a “vicious” fatal attack in December 2020. Crouch, 39, was found guilty of murder and three counts of child cruelty on Wednesday after a jury heard Jacob had 39 […]

Sadiq Khan has refused to “water down” the capital’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) expansion as he opened financial support to all Londoners to soften the impact of the scheme. The London mayor declined to say whether he is on the same page with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, who blamed concerns around Ulez for his party’s narrow by-election defeat in Boris Johnson’s old Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat last month. […]

FIFA is investigating a complaint of misconduct in relation to Zambia at the Women’s World Cup. It has been reported the alleged incident, said to involve head coach Bruce Mwape, took place during a training session ahead of Zambia’s final Group C match against Costa Rica. The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), however, stressed the organisation had not received any formal complaint from players or officials. “FIFA takes any allegation […]

The Roses came from eight points down to win 56-55 in South Africa England erased an eight-point deficit to claim their first Netball World Cup win over Australia at the 14th attempt and secure top spot in Group F in Cape Town. Jess Thirlby’s side stormed back towards the end of the third quarter and Fran Williams’ crucial interception in the dying seconds earned an historic 56-55 win. Both teams […]

Mike Tyson will be in Francis Ngannou’s corner when the former UFC champion takes on Tyson Fury in their heavyweight fight in Saudi Arabia on October 28. Tyson, the former undisputed world champion, believes Ngannou can serve up a shock to the Briton, despite never previously having fought under boxing rules. Tyson said: “It is no secret I back Ngannou 100 per cent in this face-off of champions. He isn’t a combat novice – he is a […]

Rachel Reeves has challenged Rishi Sunak to a chess game amid reported plans to install 100 sets in public parks – but noted “it doesn’t look like there are very many to go round”. The shadow chancellor, a former junior chess champion, said green spaces in her constituency would “love” to receive one of the boards, but questioned the number reportedly to be made available. The Prime Minister, also a keen player, […]

Lizzo and her production company are being sued by three former dancers over allegations of sexual harassment and the creation of a hostile work environment. The complaint, filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, was brought against the Truth Hurts singer, real name Melissa Viviane Jefferson, and her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc (BGBT). It also highlights alleged behaviour from Shirlene Quigley, the captain of Lizzo’s dance team. The three dancers – […]

A rape suspect accused of faking his own death to avoid prosecution can be extradited to the US to face charges, a court has ruled. Nicholas Rossi is wanted by authorities in Utah for allegedly raping a woman in 2008. He also faces multiple complaints against him in Rhode Island for alleged domestic violence. The 35-year-old learned his fate on Wednesday at Edinburgh Sheriff Court when Sheriff Norman McFadyen ruled […]

A Cabinet minister has insisted a giant barge due to house asylum seekers is not a “deathtrap”. Grant Shapps dismissed a warning from the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), which reportedly plans to write to the Home Office over concerns about overcrowding and access to fire exits on the Bibby Stockholm. According to The Guardian, the union’s assistant general secretary, Ben Selby, said: “As the only professional voice, firefighters believe the […]