Crime

The Explainer The government is rolling out more live facial recognition technology across England

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 13 August 25

Under the Radar 'Essential' to illegal gold mining, toxic mercury is being trafficked across Latin America, 'fuelling violence' and 'environmental devastation'

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 5 August 25

The Explainer Unanswered questions remain over Troubles terror attack that killed three members of one of Ireland's most popular music acts

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 30 July 25

Under The Radar CCTV footage revealed serious abuse of vulnerable adults at Muckamore Abbey Hospital, Northern Ireland

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 24 July 25

Under the Radar Government restricts cannabis use to medical purposes only and threatens to re-criminalise altogether, sparking fears for the $1 billion industry

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 21 July 25

Today's Big Question Russian operatives have been using encrypted messaging apps to groom saboteurs across Europe

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 9 July 25

Under The Radar Criminal gangs are producing dodgy documents to claim inheritances

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 9 July 25

In the Spotlight Australian woman who laced beef wellington with deadly mushrooms found guilty of murder

By Hollie Clemence, The Week UK Published 7 July 25

The Explainer The unsuccessful attacks 'unnerved' London and led to a tragic mistake

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 7 July 25

Speed Read Sean 'Diddy' Combs was acquitted of the more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 3 July 25

In the Spotlight Nearly 150 women reported being spiked with needles at France's open-air music festival

By Genevieve Bates Published 26 June 25

Today's Big Question Critics point to a previous inquiry's still-unfulfilled list of recommendations

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 17 June 25