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'I had taken a couple of souls': Chilling words of ex-Marine accused of shooting dead American Sniper Chris Kyle and friend

The Texas jury hearing Eddie Routh's capital murder case on Thursday were shown dashcam footage of the moment he surrendered to police after allegedly shooting dead Chris Kyle.




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Scottish fisherman nets Russian submarine after it strayed inside British waters

A fisherman has spoken about the one that got away – a suspected Russian submarine which became entangled in his nets after it strayed inside British waters in the North Sea.




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Marine activists save 40-strong crew of sinking ship suspected of illegal fishing

A fishing boat, pictured, sank shortly after its captain was challenged by environmental activists off the coast of Africa because it was suspected of illegally catching an endangered species.




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US Marine and his emotional bride-to-be saying a prayer together before wedding

US Marine Corps Corporal Caleb Earwood and his fiancee Maggie, both from North Carolina, kept their eyes closed and turned away from one another so they didn’t see each other before the ceremony.




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US Marine and FBI agent turned Muslim extremist Marcus Dwayne Robertson

Marcus Dwayne Robertson, also known as Abu Taubah, is serving time at John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Seminole County, Florida, and the Muslim extremist has been spending his days converting others.




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Man uses a SELFIE STICK to save ex-Marine and his daughter from drowning

A Massachusetts father and his daughter say they have a selfie stick to thank for surviving a recent near-drowning experience after being swept up into a dangerous riptide in Nantucket.




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New Jersey marine and his cousin indicted for 'shooting into empty church'

Joseph Galli, 22, of Somerville, pictured, and Alexander Norrell, 23, of Ridgewood, were indicted for the shooting at the Old Paramus Reformed Church in Ridgewood, New Jersey.




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From the migrant crisis to Alexander Blackman, will Western leaders ever learn?

Interventions in small Muslim states over the last twenty years, far from saving the West from the threats from dictators, have left Britain and America more at risk than ever.




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Sgt Alexander Blackman's wife reveals how his imprisonment for 'murder' has devastated her

Being married to a convicted criminal can never be easy. How much harder, though, to be Mrs Alexander Blackman — certain that her husband has been the victim of a miscarriage of justice.




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Alexander Blackman being in prison breaks Sarah Vine's heart

My grandfather has been very much in my mind this week as I’ve read about Royal Marine Alexander Blackman, who is serving life for killing a mortally wounded Taliban fighter, writes SARAH VINE.




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Bristol woman donates £1k to Sergeant Alexander Blackman appeal

Margaret Leathers, 90, from Bristol, delivered a stark dressing down to military chiefs for their ‘disgusting’ treatment of the ‘heroic’ marine Sergeant Alexander Blackman.




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Alexander Blackman's jailing is a 'scandal' as conviction review campaign grows

Lance Corporal Martin Gill, 22, was one of seven Royal Marines killed on the 2011 tour of Helmand Province which ended in Sgt Blackman ‘snapping’ under extreme psychological pressure.




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Alexander Blackman's commander Ewen Murchison posing with Cheryl Cole on nightmare day

On the same day that Miss Cole was entertaining troops, 90 miles away Sgt Blackman, pictured, shot a dying Taliban fighter and sparked one of the most controversial episodes of the Afghan war.




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Fund for Sergeant Alexander Blackman tops £750k as readers help his battle for justice

Sergeant Alexander Blackman, the Royal Marine jailed for murder declared a 'huge thank you' yesterday to Mail readers who have raised £750,000 in less than a month.




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Military failed drug OD Royal Marine after PTSD was missed for 2 years

Tragic David O'Sullivan, 25, from Abbey Hulton in Staffordshire, was finally diagnosed with PTSD just three days before he collapsed and died from a drugs overdose while on leave in 2012.




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Prince Harry says Alexander Blackman's treatment is ludicrous

Sergeant Alexander Blackman, 41, is serving eight years for killing a wounded Taliban fighter in the heat of battle in Afghanistan in 2011.




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Comrade who may have helped clear jailed Alexander Blackman is silenced

Claire Blackman will hand a dossier to the Criminal Cases Review Commission in Birmingham as part of a push to have her husband's case sent back to the Court of Appeal.




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MP calls on public to support Sergeant Blackman as his legal team deliver a dossier

Former Marine Sergeant Alexander Blackman is a hero, who is paying a terrible price for killing a ruthless enemy combatant, regrettably on camera, in a moment of anger, writes MP RICHARD DRAX.




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Jailed Marine Sergeant Alexander Blackman's appeal is launched in Birmingham

The battle for justice for Sergeant Alexander Blackman of the Royal Marines continues to stand out as one of the most striking legal campaigns of recent times. Pictured, supporters in Birmingham.




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Marine A Sergeant Blackman judge won't decide until next week if he'll be home for Christmas

Alexander Blackman's wife Claire and hundreds of supporters swamped the Royal Courts of Justice in the hope a judge orders his freedom - but the decision was delayed until Wednesday.




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Barely a flicker of emotion as Sgt. Blackman won't be going home for Christmas 

Goaded beyond what many of us would regard as reasonable endurance yet again, Sgt Al Blackman barely registered a flicker of emotion as he was told by the High Court he would not be home for Christmas.




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Ex-SAS heroes say they too killed wounded prisoners

Several ex-SAS war heroes have spoken out in support of Sergeant Alexander Blackman and said they killed badly wounded Argentinian soldiers in the Falklands to 'end their suffering'.




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Marine A was unequivocally suffering from mental disorder

At the end of his appeal hearing judges said their decision would 'take some time' – but they appeared to rule out a retrial. His wife Claire left the Royal Courts of Justice to huge cheers from supporters.




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'I was warned Marine A's camp was too dangerous to visit'

The Reverend Nigel Beardsley told military police that he did not visit the Afghan checkpoint where the marine (pictured) was based because he was warned it was simply too dangerous.




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Sergeant Blackman is cleared - thanks to Mail readers

Sergeant Alexander Blackman had his murder conviction overturned on Wednesday after he was jailed for shooting a wounded Taliban insurgent in Afghanistan in 2011.




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How Marine A had his murder conviction quashed

Sergeant Blackman became the first British serviceman to be convicted of murder on a foreign battlefield. He has now had his conviction quashed following an appeal in London.




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Alexander Blackman is driven out of jail after his release

Sgt Al Blackman, known as Marine A, left HMP Erlestoke, Wiltshire, on the backseat of an Audi car (pictured) just after 12.30am today, having spent 1,277 days behind bars.




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Sgt Blackman savours his freedom with a hug from his wife

EXCLUSIVE: It was the moment the couple have dreamed of since the commando was jailed for life in December 2013 for shooting a Taliban fighter in Afghanistan.




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Sgt Blackman and his wife tell the story of his ordeal

EXCLUSIVE: Sergeant Alexander Blackman relives his ordeal for the first time after being convicted of murder for shooting a mortally wounded Taliban fanatic in Afghanistan in 2011.




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Sgt Blackman reveals his boundless gratitude for his wife

He had been behind bars for 1,134 days when he learned that his controversial murder conviction for killing a Taliban fanatic on the battlefield stood a chance of being quashed.




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Sgt Blackman tells of his gratitude to wife Claire

The Royal Marine (pictured with his wife Claire) said he spent long periods during his time in jail considering why he killed the insurgent in Afghanistan in 2011 and still doesn't know.




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Marine Alexander Blackman thanks his supporters

Sergeant Blackman was reunited with wife Claire in April after serving 1,277 days behind bars for shooting a Taliban fighter in Afghanistan.




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Marine A Alexander Blackman tells how he is now back hunting for work

Marine A Sergeant Alexander Blackman, who was released from prison in 2017, appeared on ITV on Wednesday, where he said he was looking for work following his manslaughter charge.




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Pie Fidelity is a study of the nation's favourite meals

This mouthwatering menu is rendered even more piquant by his decision to sample an archetypal example of each dish, rather than necessarily the best




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Celebrating John Williams is the finest showcase for his film music yet 

I’m a big John Williams fan, and this rush-released double album is in my opinion the finest showcase for his film music yet to emerge.




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The paws behind the power: History's top dogs

Ideal for intimidating political opponents, keeping you calm when on the brink of war and, of course, adding the charisma-boosting factor, too…




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Travel: All-inclusive but not as you know it, Rixos Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi 

It's well acknowledged that all-inclusive holiday options can divide traveller opinions rather radically




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Go wild with water: Create your own wetland pond habitat and let nature flourish

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for maintaining a healthy, clear-water pond with thriving wildlife. He recommends placing a site in part-shade or sun.




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Nicholas Lyndhurst reveals his sadness at the deaths of so many Only Fools And Horses co-stars

Nicholas Lyndhurst, who is still instantly recognisable as Rodney, recalled larking around with his former co-stars on the legendary sitcom. He is soon to appear in musical Man Of La Mancha in London.




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Teacher who saved children in Aberfan disaster dies at 86

Schoolteacher Rennie Williams who led many pupils to safety during the Aberfan disaster has died age 86. She helped children escape as a coal tip engulfed Pantglas Junior School in 1966.




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Man, 57, is arrested on suspicion of murder after body of woman in her 40s is found in a flat

The victim, a woman in her 40s, was found in the property in Reigate, Surrey shortly before 7am on Friday. Officers confirmed that the victim's next of kin have been informed about her death.




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Tom Watson supported fantasist Carl Beech - yet became boss of UK Music and industry demand answers

Tom Watson's appointment as chairman of UK Music has triggered an extraordinary backlash, with insiders warning of a shattering split as they demand evidence of his qualifications for the role.




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Dame Vera Lynn 'raises a glass' and sings along to We'll Meet Again on VE Day

Dame Vera Lynn 'raised a glass' and sang along to the country's rousing rendition of We'll Meet Again as a crowd of well-wishers visited her West Sussex home during last night's VE Day tributes.




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Police launch manhunt for man, 41, after 67-year-old woman is found murdered at her home

The pensioner was found dead at the scene in Levenshulme, Manchester, around 8.30pm on Thursday. Officers are on the hunt for Leroy Panton, 41, who is understood to have lived with her.




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Rishi Sunak 'making final decision on future of furlough scheme this weekend'

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will make a final decision this weekend on when and how to phase out the government's coronavirus furlough scheme, it was claimed today.




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Last member of The Few from Battle of Britain has 'luck of the Irish'

John 'Paddy' Hemingway, at age 100, is the last member of The Few, a crew of RAF pilots who protected the UK from the Luftwaffe over the English Channel in 1940.




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Is THIS the dress of the summer? Fashionistas go wild over comfortable New Look smock

Fashion fans and influencers from across the UK are raving about the black-and-white checked dress from New Look, with many saying they 'need' it for their summer wardrobes.




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Suspect, 23, will appear in court charged with murder of man killed for his £7,000 Rolex watch

Danny Pearce, 31, was stabbed and allegedly shot at by two thugs on a scooter after he left a jazz club in Greenwich, south-east London in 2017.




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Top Russian scientist trying to clone Ice Age woolly mammoth dies suddenly from heart attack 

Dr Semyon Grigoryev, 46, had been leading the research into the remains of the Ice Age beasts, frozen for tens of thousands of years in the Siberian permafrost.




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Driver's bid to throw £25,000 of cocaine from his van fails when he forgets to open window

Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police stopped the driver on the M5 and when they got to the cab they discovered the inside was covered in white powder.