An American man who faked his death and fled to Scotland to avoid rape charges has been jailed for at least five years. Nicholas Rossi, aged thirty-eight, was sentenced in Utah after being found guilty of raping two women in 2008. It’s the first of two sentences he faces following separate convictions in August and September. Utah uses indeterminate sentencing, meaning Rossi’s release date will be decided by a parole […]

Israel’s military has announced it is “resuming enforcement” of the Gaza ceasefire after accusing Hamas of violating the truce earlier today. The Israel Defense Forces say the decision comes “in accordance with the directive of the political echelon” and stressed it will continue to uphold the ceasefire while responding firmly to any future breaches. The move appears to signal an end to the air strikes on Gaza that were launched […]

Prince Andrew reportedly insisted Virginia Giuffre sign a one-year gag order to prevent her allegations overshadowing the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, according to claims in her upcoming memoir. The revelations come just hours after Andrew relinquished his Duke of York title and remaining honours, following discussions with King Charles and the Prince of Wales. Both are said to have pushed for an end to the scandal that has dogged the […]