As the turmoil in the Middle East unfolds, social media has become a hotbed for misinformation and propaganda, with conflicts now playing out in the virtual world.
The Independent has uncovered a disturbing practice where victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence are being charged exorbitant fees, often reaching tens of thousands of pounds, to access court transcripts.
Matt Jukes, the Metropolitan Police's assistant commissioner and Britain's highest-ranking counter-terrorism officer, has issued a stark warning about a significant rise in the threat of terrorism following the Gaza conflict.