US military personnel in the UK accused of rape are often charged with lesser offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), causing further trauma to British victims due to differing legal definitions and an unfamiliar justice system.
A 55-year-old woman is charged with breaching a lifetime anonymity order protecting victims of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, convicted of 18 sex abuse counts including rape.
Young men and boys in Australia are increasingly targeted by sextortion scams, with 2,206 complaints from July to December 2025. Advances in AI facilitate the creation of deep-fake sexualised images, making the problem worse. Authorities urge victims not to pay and to report incidents immediately.
Nine men, aged 54 to 76, have appeared in court charged with a total of 41 historical sexual offences against eight child victims in south Wales between 1985 and 1996. The arrests were made across the UK following Gwent Police's Operation Oak, with cases transferred to Crown court.
Axel Rudakubana, convicted of murdering three children in Southport, has been transferred from HMP Belmarsh to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital. Families' lawyer Chris Walker questions the mental health basis, suggesting it's a system manipulation, especially near the attack's second anniversary.
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana, jailed for life for murdering three children, has been transferred from Belmarsh prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital. Victims' families and prison officers accuse him of "manipulating the system," raising concerns about patient freedoms and the lack of psychological care for surviving victims.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced police are investigating two Upper West Side stabbings, targeting an Asian and a Jewish man, as possible hate crimes. Suspect Raul Morales, 51, was arrested after witnesses heard him shout "Allahu Akbar." Victims are stable.
A distillery owner in Laos faces charges for running an illegal business and selling harmful food products after six tourists, including two Danish nationals, died from suspected methanol-tainted alcohol at Nana Backpackers Hostel in November 2024. Families deem the potential punishment inadequate, and Denmark's Foreign Minister expressed dissatisfaction.
Australian authorities have launched a fresh appeal to identify victims of Hamish Tait, a Sydney childcare worker facing 329 charges for allegedly abusing over 130 children across 62 centers between 2009 and 2025. Police released de-identified images of clothing and descriptions to aid identification.
A proposed early release scheme for 6,000 prisoners in England and Wales, paused by Andy Burnham after victim outcry, faces warnings of chaos from probation officers. The Prime Minister ordered a review to minimize public risk, as prisons near capacity.
Maria's experience with an abusive son-in-law in Brisbane in 2022 highlights the growing issue of elder abuse in Australia. Advocacy groups call for increased government funding, better data collection, and criminalization, citing a lack of public understanding and ageism.
The BBC says it has uncovered that former Police Scotland officer Alan Greer was a serial rapist and violent offender over at least 14 years. Detectives have identified multiple victims and expect more may yet come forward.
INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, paid tribute to students who died by suicide over the NEET paper leak, amid ongoing protests and a standoff with the government over fresh talks and demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused an early release scheme for 6,000 prisoners, including serious offenders, after an outcry from crime victims and warnings from probation officers. An urgent review will assess risks before any releases proceed.
Sister Theresa Alethia and Sister Danielle Lussier have founded the Sisters of the Little Way of Beauty, Truth and Goodness in Lexington, Ky., to exclusively serve abuse victims within the Catholic Church. They are working to become an official religious order, providing a unique ministry of support and healing for survivors.
PC Alan Greer, a Police Scotland officer who died by suicide in May, was a violent rapist and attempted murderer, the BBC reveals. An anti-corruption inquiry uncovered at least nine victims, including a woman he raped after she reported a crime in 2012, and five sex workers.
FBI Director Kash Patel met Cambodian PM Hun Manet to discuss joint efforts against international online scam operations, which caused estimated losses of $114 billion in Asia-Pacific by 2025. The U.S. prioritizes combating these scams, linked to human trafficking.
Senator Pauline Hanson claimed domestic violence is a "two-way street" and blamed the cost of living, suggesting women should "not put up with it." An opinion piece refutes these claims, emphasizing gendered violence, the complexities of leaving abusive relationships, and the perpetrator's sole responsibility, urging a challenge to misinformation.
Four Honduran citizens, two married couples, drowned in Ohio's Scioto River while attempting to rescue a distressed swimmer. Their bodies have been recovered, and their two children are in official care, awaiting repatriation to Honduras.
UK ministers Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood apologized for "ribbing" about the early release of prisoners on camera, drawing strong condemnation from victims' groups and commissioners who warn the scheme endangers abuse survivors.
A legal challenge by four plaintiffs against the Coroner's Court verdict on the 2012 Lamma IV sinking, which killed 39 people, has ended in Hong Kong's High Court. The plaintiffs withdrew their application after the Legal Aid Department rejected their funding request.
U.S. prosecutors seized over $25 million in cryptocurrency linked to international romance and investment scams that defrauded thousands in the U.S. and Canada. The Justice Department's Scam Center Strike Force, launched in November 2025, recovered the funds.
Prime minister Andy Burnham announced a review of plans to release approximately 6,000 offenders, including killers and rapists, early from jail in September. The decision follows a backlash from victims' families and campaigners, who raised concerns about public safety and the impact on victims, despite the policy aiming to address prison overcrowding.
The Queensland government is accused of suppressing a victim-survivor report on domestic violence, which heavily criticized police responses and called for a civilian review mechanism. The report, seen by Guardian Australia, highlights inconsistent policing and systemic issues, despite the government's 'victim first' rhetoric.
