Author: Darren Smith

A man stabbed his partner to death during a row at their North London home before attempting to kill himself by triggering a gas explosion that lifted floorboards and shook neighbouring properties “like a mini-earthquake,” a court has heard. Clifton George, 45, is on trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court accused of murdering Annabel Rook, 46, a mother of two and co-founder of London social enterprise MamaSuze, at their home in Stoke Newington in the early hours of 17 June 2025. Prosecutor William Emlyn Jones KC told jurors that the killing followed a deteriorating relationship between the couple, who had lived…

People who carry out attacks on behalf of Iranian-backed networks in Britain could face prison sentences of up to 14 years under sweeping new legislation expected to be announced in the King’s Speech next week, according to the Times. The proposed laws would grant ministers the power to designate proxy organisations as foreign intelligence services — a significant measure that would apply even to individuals who may not be fully aware of who is ultimately directing them. Anyone found to have acted on behalf of such groups would be liable for lengthy custodial sentences, marking one of the most significant…

Britannia Daily has obtained disturbing video footage appearing to show an Albanian man beaten unconscious on his own land by two younger men who had allegedly been carrying out illegal excavation and construction work there without his consent — before police turned their attention not to the attackers, but to the victim’s own family. The victim, identified by Britannia Daily as Rexhep Ademi, can be seen on the ground being struck repeatedly. A Hitachi excavator is visibly present in the background of the footage, placing the attack directly on the land in dispute. A woman, believed to be a relative,…

Four Palestine Action activists have been found guilty of criminal damage following a retrial at Woolwich Crown Court, with one also convicted of causing grievous bodily harm to a police officer in a case that has been one of the most politically contentious prosecutions in Britain in recent years. Charlotte Head, 30, Samuel Corner, 23, Leona Kamio, 30, and Fatema Rajwani, 21, were unanimously convicted by a jury on the criminal damage charge following 14 hours of deliberation. Corner was additionally found guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent after striking Sergeant Kate Evans with a sledgehammer during the…

Britannia Daily has obtained disturbing video footage appearing to show an elderly Albanian man beaten unconscious on his own land by two younger men who had allegedly been carrying out illegal excavation and construction work there without his consent — before police arrived and arrested not his attackers, but the victim himself. The victim, identified by Britannia Daily as Rexhep Ademi, can be seen on the ground being struck repeatedly. A Hitachi excavator is visibly present in the background of the footage, placing the attack directly on the land in dispute. A woman, believed to be a relative, can be…

A spectacular rainbow-coloured cloud that lit up the skies above a small Indonesian town has captivated millions online after footage of the dazzling display spread rapidly across TikTok and social media — racking up tens of millions of views and briefly bringing traffic to a standstill. The phenomenon was spotted above Jonggol in the Bogor Regency of West Java on Friday 1 May, drawing public attention and briefly disrupting traffic as residents stopped their vehicles to record it. The footage was first captured by a motorist travelling along Jalan Jeprah. One local witness, 21-year-old Ahmad Baehaqy Pratama, said: “It hadn’t…

Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge took a devastating blow on Monday night as they were held to a stunning 3-3 draw at Everton — throwing away a first-half lead, conceding three goals in thirteen second-half minutes, and ultimately limping away with a single point that may prove far too little, far too late. City had looked in complete control when Doku opened the scoring on 43 minutes, converting a Rayan Cherki assist to give Guardiola’s side a deserved half-time lead. A routine away win appeared to be in the making. The second half told an entirely different story. Everton…

A young British couple from the West Midlands are facing up to 30 years in a Turkish prison after allegedly being caught attempting to smuggle two suitcases packed with cannabis through Istanbul on their way back to the UK — with one of them reportedly beaten up in a holding cell within hours of their arrest. Holly Cooper and Taylor Johnson, both 20, were stopped by customs officers at Istanbul Airport on 26 April after arriving on a connecting flight from Thailand. According to The Sun, which first reported the story, they were pulled aside as they attempted to board…

The White House was placed on lockdown on Monday afternoon after the US Secret Service shot a man near the Washington Monument, with press corps journalists evacuated from the north lawn and held inside the briefing room as emergency services responded to the scene. The Secret Service confirmed the incident in a statement posted on X, saying: “US Secret Service personnel are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, DC. One individual was shot by law enforcement; their condition is currently unknown. Please avoid the area as emergency crews are responding.” Members…

Inmates at a Welsh prison are being issued personalised “neurodiversity passports” that allow them to specify their preferred pronouns and set out any conditions or sensitivities that staff should be aware of, it has emerged. The documents, introduced at HMP Usk in Monmouthshire, record information including what causes a prisoner anxiety — such as loud noise, bright lights or needles — as well as how they typically express pain, whether through crying or self-harm. Preferred pronouns are also included. The Category C prison has attracted attention following the publication of an Independent Monitoring Board report into conditions there. The report…