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A Washington, DC man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering the mother of his children in an apartment where eight children were present. Wonell Jones Jr, 38, was sentenced on Friday after being convicted of first-degree murder while armed, possessing a firearm during a crime of violence and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. DC Superior Court Judge J Michael Ryan ordered Jones to serve five years of supervised release after his prison term. He was found guilty on 16 July 2026. ([justice.gov](https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/previously-convicted-dc-man-sentenced-45-years-2022-murder-his-childrens-mother?utm_source=openai)) The case relates to the death of 33-year-old…

Death row inmate Christa Pike has described constant physical and mental pain, and near-total isolation, in her first statement since surviving a botched execution in Tennessee. Pike, 50, remains at the Debra K Johnson Rehabilitation Center, where she has been held for more than 30 years after being convicted of the 1995 murder of fellow student Colleen Slemmer. In a statement dictated to her lawyers and released on Friday, Pike said her isolation was worsening the mental suffering associated with the 28 years she spent in solitary confinement. “There hasn’t been a moment since that night when I haven’t been…

Births in England and Wales have fallen to their lowest half-year total since 1977, with 287,236 babies recorded in the first six months of 2026. Office for National Statistics figures show the number was 2,406 lower than during the same period last year and around a fifth below the 360,256 births recorded in the first half of 2012. The figures have prompted warnings that Britain’s falling birth rate could pose a long-term threat to prosperity, as couples face financial pressures and increasingly delay having children. The ONS previously recorded 585,395 births across the whole of 2025, the lowest annual total…

Lisa Rinna has recreated Kylie Jenner’s look from the Los Angeles premiere of Marty Supreme, prompting comparisons between the pair during the Halloween season. Rinna revealed the costume on Instagram on Friday, dressing as Jenner at the premiere of the Timothee Chalamet film. She wore a gown inspired by the billionaire’s appearance. The costume was also featured during the Halloween episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, where Rinna arrived alongside executive producer Michael Gelman, who was dressed as Chalamet. The result left viewers to decide which of the two stars wore the look best.

Three men from Vallejo have been indicted over the alleged kidnapping and killing of Sikh temple volunteer Avtar Singh, who investigators say was abducted in a fatal case of mistaken identity. Alberto Alonso Alencastro, 25, Alfonso Cresencio Segura Arellano, 20, and Barnabe Antonio Segura Arellano, 22, remain at large and are believed to have links to Mexico, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. Singh, 57, was taken from the Gurdwara Gur Nanak Parkash in Tracy, California, at about 2.30pm on February 17. Surveillance footage showed three people in dark clothing forcing him into a white crossover vehicle. His…

Allegations concerning Thomas Markle Sr have brought his long-running estrangement from his daughter, the Duchess of Sussex, back into the spotlight, after reports that child sexual abuse material was found at his former home in the Philippines. The material was allegedly discovered by Meghan Markle’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, who is said to have alerted detectives. No charges have been laid, and Markle Sr has denied the claims, describing them as “sick lies”. His other daughter, Samantha Markle, has also rejected the allegations, saying: “There is no merit to these disgusting allegations.” Markle Sr is understood to be in a…

Romesh Ranganathan and Sebastian Croft have won Celebrity Traitors after a tense final, splitting an £83,000 prize between their chosen charities. The pair, who played as Faithfuls, saw off Traitors Maya Jama and King Kenny to claim £41,500 each. Croft chose Choose Love, while Ranganathan selected the Refugee Council. Ranganathan, 48, and Croft, 24, embraced as Claudia Winkleman congratulated them outside Ardross Castle, before joining the other finalists for a celebration around the fire pit. “I trusted Bash and I was right to. I cannot believe it! I just really hope my mum is proud,” Ranganathan said. He later described…

A former Disney World Mickey Mouse impersonator was among 281 people arrested in a Florida child predator sting targeting alleged human trafficking and offences against children, police said. The operation was carried out by investigators from seven agencies in Polk County. The suspects included 24-year-old Collin Klaco, who police allege travelled to a holiday home to meet someone he believed was a 13-year-old boy. According to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, Klaco told investigators he would put on his Mickey Mouse costume to entertain children at Disney World and spoke in what the sheriff described as a “spooky, high-pitched voice”.…

Arsenal and Manchester United are monitoring Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi as both Premier League clubs consider adding to their attacking options ahead of next summer’s transfer window. The 22-year-old has emerged as one of Europe’s most promising young forwards after making a strong impact in Belgium. He has scored 12 goals in 14 appearances across all competitions this season. Arsenal and Manchester United track Club Brugge striker Tresoldi’s form in the Champions League has attracted particular attention. He is currently among the competition’s leading scorers, level with established stars Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. The German-born Italy forward has…

Robert Kelker-Kelly, the actor best known for playing Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives, died from arteriosclerotic heart disease, a medical examiner in Missouri has confirmed. The 62-year-old died on 3 October at his home in St Peters, Missouri. The Office of the Regional Medical Examiner in St Charles County ruled the manner of death natural, with the finding released almost four weeks after his death. Robert Kelker-Kelly’s cause of death Kelker-Kelly had complained of chest and arm pain before he became unresponsive, according to a police report obtained by People. His wife, Allison Kelly, reportedly found him in…