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the stray piece of digit was in her mouth before she realised something was seriously wrong.

Woman sues over ‘human finger’ in her chicken wrap

A luxury real estate agent says she has been left ‘permanently traumatised’ after biting off more than she bargained for in a cafe-bought chicken wrap. 

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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 22:  U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media wearing a hat that reads, "Trump Was Right About Everything!," during a visit to The People's House: A White House Experience August 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Trump spoke on a variety of issues including stating he did not know of the FBI raid currently happening on former national security adviser John Bolton's home, and saying he learned of it by seeing the news on television.  (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Trump flags more National Guard deployments

Donald Trump threatened to deploy National Guard troops to yet another Democratic stronghold as the US President seeks to expand his crackdown on crime and immigration.

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Modern big barrel outdoor hot tub in the middle of forest. The hot tub's soothing warm water relaxes muscles and eases tensions, so your worries can simply melt away.

Two women rescued from hot tub after near-death

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The pair are lucky to be alive after a soak in a hot tub went horribly wrong.

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The Pentagon won't comment if it plans to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago.

Chicago the next city on Trump's military hit list

Donald Trump has threatened to deploy National Guard troops to numerous large cities run by Democrats, amid reports Chicago is the latest one being targeted.

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Democrats have criticised the release of the documents.

‘Trump’s DOJ’: Democrats lash Epstein transcript release

The day after bombshell Ghislaine Maxwell recordings were released, Democrats have criticised the release of the first trove of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 

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The Kīlauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island has burst its summit crater.

Massive volcano eruption could last decades: Experts

One of the world’s most active volcanoes has produced a fire show that some experts warn could mirror the famous 1983 eruption that lasted for over 35 years. 

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Lisa Cunningham

Mother accused of murdering her step-daughter speaks eight years after arrest

Whether the child died as the result of a medical tragedy - with sepsis and pneumonia - or at the hands of her Australia step-mother will be for a jury to decide. 

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Convicted murderer Lyle Menendez has been denied parole after 35 years behind bars

Lyle Menendez, like his brother Erik, denied parole

A court has ruled there are still signs that Lyle Menendez, convicted with his brother Erik for murdering their parents in 1989, must be denied parole.

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Hulk Hogan's wife says his autopsy has been carried out but she has declined to reveal the results.

Hulk Hogan 911 distress call report ‘on lockdown’

Hulk Hogan's death may have been due to a complication from surgery as police investigate possible medical malpractice.

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‘So I think Chicago will be our next, and then we’ll help with New York’, Donald Trump says.

Trump threatens more US cities with federal takeover

‘Chicago is a mess’: Critics have slammed US President Donald Trump's purported claims about crime in America's big cities.

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Audrey Strauss, then the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, announces the arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell.

Maxwell transcripts mention Trump in DOJ sex investigation

Department of Justice officials have released transcripts of a two-day interview with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s cohort, Ghislaine Maxwell, detailing her recollection of interactions with Donald Trump.

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The bus was travelling eastbound when it went into rolled into a ditch, killing five people. (AP PHOTO)

Five passengers killed, 40 injured in US tour bus crash

Five people have been killed and more than 40 injured when a tour bus crashed and rolled on a highway while returning to New York City.

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Erik Menendez has been denied parole, here’s what to know.

Erik Menendez has been denied parole, here’s what to know

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Sensational crime is Netflix’s bread and butter, but now that the Menendez brothers have your attention, here is what you need to know about them.

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THE WASHINGTON POST: The steep cost of tariffs is finally coming into focus.

The steep cost of tariffs is finally coming into focus

THE WASHINGTON POST: It’s starting to feel like tariff policy is stabilising, but be careful what you wish for because the medicine may be worse than the disease.

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Erik and Lyle Menendez are facing parole hearings before a California board.

Erik Menendez parole ruling dashes hopes of release

A parole board has handed down its ruling on parent-killer Erik Menendez’s bid for freedom.

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