Three boys were found guilty of rape at knifepoint. A U.K. judge let them walk.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the case would go to the Court of Appeal to be reviewed — but advocates say the initial sentences speak to a wider failing.
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Three boys were found guilty of rape at knifepoint. A U.K. judge let them walk
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the case would go to the Court of Appeal to be reviewed — but advocates say the initial sentences speak to a wider failing.
Decision to allow 3 boys convicted of rape to walk free sparks fury and debate in U.K.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the case would go to the Court of Appeal to be reviewed — but advocates say the initial sentences speak to a wider failing.
Decision to allow three boys convicted of rape to walk free sparks fury and debate in U.K.
LONDON — A judge’s decision to spare three teenage boys found guilty of rape at knifepoint and other serious sexual offenses from a custodial sentence has sparked outrage across the U.K.
Protesters clash with U.K. police over arrest of dying teenager
Police initially believed Henry Nowak was the perpetrator of a racially-motivated assault, arresting him before realizing he had been fatally stabbed by his accuser. Newly-released bodycam video has sparked outrage and violent protest.
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Iran launches deadly new strikes in Gulf as latest exchange with U.S. tests ceasefire
Iran launched a deadly new set of attacks in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday as it traded strikes with the United States, the latest exchange to threaten the fragile ceasefire and stalled peace talks between the two countries
Iran launches deadly new strikes on the Gulf, in latest exchange with U.S. to test ceasefire
Iran launched a deadly new set of attacks in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday as it traded strikes with the United States, the latest exchange to threaten the fragile ceasefire and stalled peace talks between the two countries
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Drone attack hits Putin’s hometown as he hosts ‘Russia’s Davos’
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at Russian targets early Wednesday, sending black smoke rising above the historic heart of St.
Ukraine hits St. Petersburg as ‘Putin’s Davos’ gets underway
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at Russian targets early Wednesday, sending smoke rising above the historic heart of St.
Huge attack on Ukraine leaves more than 20 dead
Hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles launched by Russia killed at least 22 people according to Ukrainian officials. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports on the warnings more attacks could come tonight.
Bear attacks in Japan on the rise
Video shows a young man being chased and then knocked to the ground by a bear outside a workplace in Fukushima, Japan. It’s part of a frightening rise in bear attacks across Japan. NBC News’ Camila Bernal reports on what’s behind the attacks.
Coast Guard divers arrive in Bahamas to search for missing American Lynette Hooker
U.S. Coast Guard divers have arrived in the Bahamas as the agency resumes its search for missing American woman Lynette Hooker, who disappeared in April after her husband said she fell from a boat, an official said Tuesday
Today: NBC News’ Keir Simmons answers your questions about the Russia-Ukraine war, Putin and more
NBC News’ chief international correspondent will be in St. Petersburg, Russia, for a live Q&A. Submit your questions here.
Submit your questions for NBC News’ Keir Simmons
NBC News’ chief international correspondent will be in St. Petersburg, Russia, for a live Q&A. Submit your questions here.
Submit your questions for NBC News‘ Keir Simmons
NBC News’ chief international correspondent will be in St. Petersburg, Russia, for a live Q&A. Submit your questions here.
U.S. plan to open Ebola quarantine center in Kenya faces growing backlash and protests
Plans for Americans exposed to Ebola to be quarantined abroad faced mounting backlash Tuesday, with Kenya’s president defending a proposed 50-bed facility in the country after violent protests
U.S. and Iran launch new attacks in Persian Gulf
Iran launched multiple rocket and drone attacks in the Persian Gulf and the U.S. military carried out an attack on Iran’s Qeshm Island, officials said
U.S. and Iran exchange new attacks in Persian Gulf, CENTCOM says
Multiple Iranian rocket and drone attacks were thwarted in the Persian Gulf and the U.S. military carried out an attack on Qeshm Island on Tuesday, according to U.S.
Israel and Hezbollah trade new attacks despite Trump promise of de-escalation
The Israeli military launched deadly new strikes in Lebanon on Tuesday after reporting attacks from Hezbollah overnight, despite President Donald Trump saying both sides had agreed to de-escalate after Iran threatened to pull out of peace talks
Israel and Hezbollah trade new attacks despite Trump promise of de-escalatoion
The Israeli military launched deadly new strikes in Lebanon on Tuesday after reporting attacks from Hezbollah overnight, despite President Donald Trump saying both sides had agreed to de-escalate after Iran threatened to pull out of peace talks
Israel and Hezbollah trade new attacks despite Trump intervention
The Israeli military launched deadly new strikes in Lebanon on Tuesday after reporting attacks from Hezbollah overnight, despite President Donald Trump saying both sides had agreed to de-escalate after Iran threatened to pull out of peace talks
Russia targets Kyiv with massive overnight attack
More than a dozen people were killed and hundreds more inured after an overnight barrage of Russian missiles and drones targeted the Ukrainian capital. Russia had previously warned that it intended “systematic strikes” on targets in Kyiv linked to Ukraine’s military, urging foreigners to leave.
Major Russian attack kills at least 22 and leaves Ukraine pleading for help from Trump
Russian air attacks on major Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv killed at least nine and wounded more than 60 early Tuesday, authorities said, after days of warnings that Moscow was planning a major assault.
Major Russian attack kills at least 18 and leaves Ukraine pleading for help from Trump
Russian air attacks on major Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv killed at least nine and wounded more than 60 early Tuesday, authorities said, after days of warnings that Moscow was planning a major assault.
Major Russian attack kills at least 16 and leaves Ukraine pleading for help from Trump
Russian air attacks on major Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv killed at least nine and wounded more than 60 early Tuesday, authorities said, after days of warnings that Moscow was planning a major assault.
Major Russian attack across Ukraine kills at least 13 and injures dozens
Russian air attacks on major Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv killed at least nine and wounded more than 60 early Tuesday, authorities said, after days of warnings that Moscow was planning a major assault.
BTS fans pray to Taoist God of Love in hopes of getting concert tickets
BTS fans in Taiwan are seen praying to the Taoist love deity, as tickets for the Taiwan show begin presale this week. It comes fresh of BTS's big win at the American Music Awards last week. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch reports.
Race against time to find and rescue two men in Laos Cave
Rescue teams are rushing to find the two men still trapped in that cave in Laos after five others were rescued over the last few days. And now, there are new signs the two still missing may be alive. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer has the latest.
U.K. bars left-wing influencers from entering country ahead of speaking gigs
The progressive political commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker said they had been barred from entering the United Kingdom to speak at events. Uygur, who co-hosts the YouTube series “The Young Turks,” and his nephew Piker, who broadcasts his commentary on the video platform Twitch, said on social media they had been blocked because of their views about Israel. NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports.