A man who forced his former partner to take abortion pills and unlawfully end her pregnancy before confining her in a room has been handed a nine year prison sentence in the Republic of Ireland, in a case that has shocked the community and highlighted the severity of coercive control and reproductive abuse.

A 41‑year‑old man has been convicted over an XL bully attack that left a 68‑year‑old woman dead in his home in Essex, the first such case since new laws on owning the controversial breed came into effect. The victim, who had limited mobility and was asked to look after the dogs, suffered severe injuries, and the court heard harrowing details of the attack.

A 23‑year-old British woman has tragically died after being shot by her father at his home in Texas following a heated argument about former US President Donald Trump, an inquest has heard. The inquest in Cheshire has revealed new details about the circumstances surrounding her death and her father’s actions on that day.

The NHS is exploring a new approach to cervical cancer screening that could use menstrual blood collected on a sanitary pad as a non-invasive alternative to traditional smear tests. Researchers say the method could allow people to test for human papillomavirus at home, potentially increasing accessibility and reducing barriers to routine screening for cervical abnormalities.

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have revealed they are expecting their second child, sharing the happy news in a joint Instagram post captioned “Soon to be four.” The couple, already parents to daughter Bambi, confirmed the pregnancy with a heartfelt video that shows their growing family embracing this new chapter together.

A Nottinghamshire man has pleaded guilty to murdering a former colleague he had a brief relationship with, after travelling across several cities following the attack before eventually surrendering to police. The victim, a 23 year old student described by her family as compassionate and loving, was found fatally stabbed at her home in Mapperley last October.