Back in the day, traitors to the nation would be executed for showing disloyalty to the monarchy or the government − here are the stories of some of the people who were killed

Matthew Foster-Smith, 46, from Poole, Dorset, was arrested in Ecuador after the alleged murder of Colombian model Natalia Villalba, 36, whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase

Jake Lloyd, who played young Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, is set to graduate from an inpatient treatment programme and is excited about pursuing esports

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Britain has a long and sordid history of famous cases of infanticide. Jamie Varley's brutal murder of his adopted 13-month-old son is the most recent to shock the nation

The Battle of Little Bighorn, in 1876, saw Native American warriors wipe out American soldiers in a surprise defeat. But it's not the only calamity that's unfolded in warfare

Wang Ching-wen, known professionally as Wenwen, was allegedly attacked by a 52-year-old male fan accused of planning the assault in advance at a photography studio in Taipei on 20 June — she is now in stable condition following emergency surgery

Three suspected gang member from the criminal organisation named the “Rolex gang” have died after a police chase ended in a shootout after police attempted to stop a vehicle linked to the group

The US military has carried out airstrikes on Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites, after Iranian forces struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Jeanette Martin and Shevonne Wright lured a woman to a Harehills drug den, tied her up with electric cables and subjected her to a horrific six-hour ordeal before stealing her bank card and cash

The strange incident was posted to Twitter, with many onlookers commenting on the state of one of the fighter's underwear which appeared to be both revealing and bright red

Former Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors prop Michael Cooper, 38, has pleaded guilty to two counts of stalking involving fear of violence at Liverpool Crown Court

Kerry Coombes, 33, has been named as the woman who tragically lost her life after a crash at a level crossing that saw a train hit a car - an eight-year-old girl remains in hospital

Nana Kwaku Bonsam wrapped a rope around a chameleon in a hex to ‘tie up’ the Three Lions skipper ahead of the World Cup game against Ghana

Damian Watson was said to have prowled Liverpool streets searching for vulnerable victims before parking up outside Anfield Stadium

As the UK continues to bask in the heatwave, experts have warned that drinking alcohol can 'magnify' the cardiovascular risks of hot weather, causing blood pressure to drop and leaving people feeling dizzy and at risk of collapse

A new statue for the football legend Messi has been uncovered butthe odd placement of a massive World Cup trophy between his legs has caused the internet to laugh at the spectacle

England are already through to the knockout stages of the World Cup, but a victory against Panama is still required to guarantee top spot in Group L

A source has claimed the suspect who is accused of hurling a toddler into a crocodile enclosure was rushed into a car by carers who attempted to flee the scene after the incident broke out

Natalie Harp, 34, has been a constant in Donald Trump's orbit since she joined his team in 2022 without an official role, but her estranged brother Preston Harp has spoken out, calling her bond with the president "very unhealthy"

It’s been 50 years since the hottest summer in British history. With temperatures soaring to record June highs, we look at what may be in store…

Temperatures across parts of the UK are set to reach a baking 30C Saturday but are expected to drop to 25C in the south and around 18C up north on Sunday

The former England ace opened up about the recording of the iconic 1990 World Cup anthem 'World in Motion', throwing a couple of his teammates under the bus in the process

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, has been jailed over assaulting Pc Lydia Ward and Pc Ellie Cook for his actions during a brawl at Manchester Airport that saw him throw 10 punches

Huge movie blockbusters like Oppenheimer have shown just how tough life as a scientist is, but the love lives of the biggest brainiacs were also filled with sexual chemistry

A 25-year-old motorcyclist in Indonesia was killed when a 22ft python sprang from undergrowth, clamped onto his leg as he stopped by the roadside, then coiled round his neck