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British Couple Jailed in Iran Break 112-Day Consular Blackout After Husband Loses 17kg in Hunger Strike

British nationals Lindsay and Craig Foreman have been visited by UK officials after 112 days without consular access, while their family continues to seek communication, medical care and release.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

UK Judge Halts Deportation of Man With 50 Criminal Convictions Over Fears He Will Be Mistreated in Kosovo

An immigration tribunal allowed Avdi Alija's deportation appeal, finding that his practical statelessness, Roma identity and lack of support could expose him to prohibited treatment in Kosovo.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

Country Singer Ella Langley Faces Social Media Backlash as Old Alabama Hunting Photos Resurface

Country singer Ella Langley is facing online criticism after photographs showing her with hunted animals resurfaced, although there is no indication the controversy has affected her music or touring plans.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

Is Sydney Sweeney Marilyn Monroe's 9th Cousin? Family Link Revealed Amid Controversial $2 Billion Novig Ad

MyHeritage says Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe are ninth cousins, confirming the blonde icon's blood tie just as her nude Novig ad pushes the betting firm to a $2 billion valuation.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

Diddy Ordered to Pay NBC Nearly $478,000 After $100M Documentary Lawsuit Dismissed

Sean 'Diddy' Combs must pay $477,700.50 to NBCUniversal, Peacock and Ample after his $100 million defamation lawsuit over a documentary was dismissed

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

Berlin Marathon Influencer Admits Cheating After Bizarre 6-Minute Split Raises Bike Shortcut Questions

Chinese influencer Abeeeer admitted to riding a bike at the 2026 Berlin Marathon after her 35km to 40km split exposed the shortcut, and Brooks China dropped her over the faked finish.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

UK Forensic Student Obsessed With 'Dexter' Prepared Plastic-Lined Room for Woman He Stabbed 78 Times

Benjamin William Day admitted murdering Maria Saceanu after preparing a plastic-lined room in Tividale, prosecutors said. He is due to be sentenced in December 2026.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

Jeanie Buss' Lakers Fight Turns Ugly as Five Siblings Brand Her $2.2B Sale Challenge 'Baseless'

Five of Jeanie Buss' siblings have opposed her legal challenge to the proposed sale of the Buss family's 17.82% Lakers stake, worth about $2.2 billion.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

Tracey Nix Hot Car Death Trial Update: Judge Blocks Evidence of Another Grandchild's Drowning

A Florida judge barred jurors from hearing that Tracey Nix's grandson drowned in her care months before her granddaughter died in a hot car. Here is why the judge blocked the evidence.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

French Mayor Bally Bagayoko Slams Donald Trump Over Mass Student Protests and Migration Comments

Student protests that began at a Créteil high school have spread across France, with demonstrators citing staff shortages, deteriorating buildings and inadequate equipment while demanding urgent reforms.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8