New evidence reveals Queensland police failures prior to toddler Mason Lee's death 10 years ago. Donald Trump calls for restraint after Israel targets Beirut, with a US-Iran ceasefire deal shaky. Farmers battle a severe mouse plague across Australia's grain belt, and the Socceroos start their World Cup campaign with a win.
A mass shooting in Johannesburg, South Africa, killed 12 and injured 15, exposing a pattern of violence in deprived communities fueled by organized crime and police corruption. Experts cite unchecked criminal syndicates and police failings as key drivers.
Families of missing persons and unsolved murder victims have testified at a NSW parliamentary inquiry, detailing decades of alleged police failures. The inquiry is examining cases potentially linked to serial killer Ivan Milat, with families expressing deep pain over lack of answers.
Relatives of missing people from NSW detailed police failures at a state parliamentary inquiry into unsolved murders. Kay Docherty's brother fears her 1979 disappearance may be linked to serial killer Ivan Milat, with new searches planned.
A child abuse survivor received £32,000 in compensation after 30 years of police failures prevented charges against her abuser. Michaela Allen stated money cannot fix the injustice, especially as the predator remains at large.
Review finds force missed clear signs 21-year-old’s death was result of violent predator’s grooming and degradationA catalogue of police failures in handling the suspected murder of a young woman in Northern Ireland reflected institutional misogyny, a report has found.The Police Service of Northern Ireland missed clear warning signs that Katie Simpson’s death in August 2020 was not suicide but the result of abuse and control, an independent review said on Tuesday.In the UK, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123 and the domestic abuse helpline is 0808 2000 247. In the US, the suicide prevention lifeline is 988 and the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14 and the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other international helplines can be found via www.befrienders.org Continue reading...
