A five-month-old baby, Justin, died from catastrophic head injuries in March 2017. Despite prior concerns raised about his welfare and suspicious injuries, no criminal charges were laid, and the coroner declined an inquest, raising questions about systemic failures in child protection and police investigations.
Jamie Varley, a former teacher, has been found guilty of murdering his adopted 13-month-old son, Preston Davey, after a trial at Preston Crown Court. Varley's partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, was convicted of allowing the child's death and cruelty. The court heard evidence of extensive sexual and physical abuse.
Keir Starmer announced plans for the UK to ban social media access for users under 16, citing concerns over child unhappiness, bullying, and mental health impacts. The ban aims to go further than Australia's pioneering restrictions.
Despite a new peace deal, the war on Iran and its ripple effects have normalized conflict, causing widespread hardship, economic upheaval, and collateral damage across the Middle East, with ongoing strikes and unresolved issues threatening lasting peace.
Laverne Cox discusses the "extermination" of trans people, loss of rights, and job/healthcare impacts due to current political climate. Her memoir, "Transcendent," explores childhood trauma, her mother's struggles, and the systemic cruelty rooted in slavery, while advocating for trans visibility and challenging societal norms.
Footage showing an Indonesian maid being abused in Malaysia has resurfaced, leading to renewed concerns about the treatment of foreign domestic workers and prompting calls for the Indonesian government to intervene. Four individuals, two sisters and their husbands, have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol convicted for manufacturing a national security crisis to provoke North Korea and declare martial law. The ruling highlights dangers of unchecked executive power and betrayal of public trust, emphasizing that state power is a public trust, not a private possession.
Thousands of British Kashmiris protested outside the UK Parliament, alleging human rights violations and excessive force by Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). They called for international intervention and accountability for civilian deaths and injuries amid ongoing unrest.
X has repeatedly refused to remove dozens of social media posts containing racist abuse against UK politicians, including Kemi Badenoch and Shabana Mahmood. Researchers found X only acts when posts are reported as illegal under the UK's Online Safety Act, often restricting visibility only within the UK.
A truck-mounted billboard displaying AI-generated images of Victorian Premier Jactina Allan wearing a witch's hat with the slogan 'ditch the witch' has drawn criticism. Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell condemned the imagery as misogynistic, citing daily sexist abuse she faces as a female MP.
A tip from the US National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led to the uncovering of a large-scale child abuse network in Turkey. The investigation revealed a 32-year-old former school bus driver who sold child abuse material through closed Telegram groups to 219 individuals across 58 Turkish provinces and Germany.
Sarah Ngaba, 32, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her seven-week-old daughter, Eliza, who died aged two from complications linked to catastrophic head injuries inflicted by her mother. Ngaba was convicted of murder after a jury rejected her defense, and the judge noted the attack occurred in a fit of anger.
A 39-year-old woman from West Bengal was rescued from a Gurugram apartment where she was allegedly held captive and forced into domestic labor for over two years. The rescue involved a joint effort by West Bengal and Haryana authorities, with the woman reportedly subjected to abusive conditions and long working hours.
Film director turned online safety campaigner Beeban Kidron discusses the dangers of the digital age for children, her new book "Users," and her frustration with political inaction. She highlights the emotional toll of online abuse and criticizes big tech's influence and government failures to protect users.
Taiwan's CDC revealed 5 HIV infections are linked to a school bus driver in central Taiwan accused of sexually abusing female students using religious manipulation. The cases were initially discovered during an HIV outbreak investigation by the local health bureau, not a criminal investigation. Authorities are providing support to affected individuals.
Following an investigation by "Kalla fakta" that revealed abuse of dairy cows, one man has been banned from owning any animals. The ban is indefinite and preventative, not a legal punishment. The other man involved in the abuse was acquitted in court but remains under observation.
Italy's Parliament has approved a 12-month maximum duration for extracurricular internships, aiming to curb their misuse as temporary labor. The move follows EU proposals to regulate internships and highlights regional governance complexities in Italy.
Survivors of grooming and child sexual exploitation in England and Wales, who were wrongly criminalized, say new laws to pardon 'child prostitution' offences do not go far enough, leaving many with lasting criminal records.
Survivors of child grooming and sexual abuse are still being failed by the justice system, with many criminal records preventing them from moving on. Baroness Louise Casey criticizes the government's new legislation to pardon "child prostitution" offences as a "lazy option" that doesn't go far enough, advocating for a comprehensive scheme to quash all wrongful convictions for victims.
Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's former president, sentenced to 30 years for abuse of power and aiding the enemy over 2024 drone incursion into North Korea, aimed at pretext for martial law.
Ashley Paul Griffith, a former Queensland childcare worker, has failed to reduce his life sentence for sexually abusing 69 girls over nearly two decades. The Court of Appeal upheld the 27-year non-parole period, citing the severity of harm and need for strong deterrence.
The article explores drug repurposing, highlighting GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy, initially for diabetes, now used for weight loss, cardiovascular health, and more. It also discusses COVID-19 treatments like dexamethasone and baricitinib, and historical examples like raloxifene, thalidomide, BCG vaccine, and Viagra, emphasizing both the benefits and potential risks of using drugs for unapproved conditions.
Four members of a large online child abuse network were sentenced to 6 to 16 years in prison in Orléans, France. Investigators found 930,000 child abuse files and estimate 120 victims, aged 3 to 15.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has given his players significant time off before the World Cup, trusting them not to abuse the freedom. He also revealed Jude Bellingham could be used as a No. 9 during the tournament.
