At a North Sea collision trial, jurors heard a cargo ship’s skipper stayed alone on watch and failed to act for over 30 minutes as the vessel closed on an anchored tanker, causing a sailor’s death. The prosecution says the danger was clear from radar and sight; the defence contests the account.

The Met staged coordinated dawn raids against organised drug networks, including county lines operations, arresting suspects and seizing evidence. Senior officers say the crackdown has contributed to a fall in homicides in London, with further enforcement planned.

Iran is gripped by nationwide unrest led by women challenging dress rules and broader controls. Authorities have imposed internet curbs, made mass arrests and are blamed for deaths during the crackdown. Senior figures condemn protesters, vowing a hard line against further dissent.

Burglars who targeted wealthy homes have been jailed after sharing selfies with cash and luxury watches. Police used the posts to identify members and link them to offences across Cheshire, Derbyshire and nearby counties. Several received multi‑year sentences.