A South African mother, Racquel “Kelly” Smith has been sentenced to life imprisonment for selling her six-year-old daughter to human traffickers. Joshlin Smith vanished from her Saldanha Bay home in February 2024 and remains missing. Three others, including Smith’s boyfriend, also received life sentences for their roles in the crime.

Digga D has been found guilty of driving a Lamborghini worth over £200,000 without insurance near Piccadilly Circus, while already serving a prison sentence for drug offences. The 24-year-old could now face a driving ban or unlimited fine, with sentencing expected to take place via video link from jail.

A woman has been charged with felony child abuse after allegedly hitting a boy on a flight from Orlando to Maryland. The incident reportedly began when the child insulted her appearance, calling her “fat Miss Piggy.” Witnesses say she responded by striking him multiple times and slamming his head against the aircraft window.

British-American internet personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate have been formally charged in the UK with multiple serious offences, including rape, human trafficking, and assault. The charges, authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service, relate to alleged crimes against four women between 2012 and 2015, and follow a separate ongoing criminal case in Romania.

Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton has ignited fresh romance rumours after being seen getting close with fitness influencer Violetta Bert during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend. Fans spotted the pair together in a viral clip, and Bert’s Instagram Stories confirmed she was also in the area, fuelling speculation that the two may be more than friends.

Mayor Sadiq Khan is backing the decriminalisation of possessing small amounts of natural cannabis in London, following a report from the London Drugs Commission. The commission's findings highlight disproportionate policing and sentencing, particularly affecting Black communities, and advocate for a shift towards education and public health strategies over criminal penalties.