Andrew Tate, facing UK and Romanian charges for rape, assault, and human trafficking, appears in Russia, prompting criticism from British accusers and lawyers who question the UK's delay in seeking his extradition.
Robert Smethurst, 48, co-owner of Macclesfield FC, suspended after arrest on suspicion of coercive control; denies allegations as 'absolute load of rubbish'
Married at First Sight Australia is under scrutiny for potentially mainstreaming dangerous misogynistic stereotypes and subjecting participants to harmful situations, amid allegations of domestic violence, coercive control, and inadequate vetting processes.
Nickolay Mladenov, "high representative for Gaza," blamed Hamas for stalled ceasefire talks, citing refusal to disarm. Critics argue the US-backed Board of Peace's report is one-sided, ignoring Israeli violations and risking renewed conflict.
A new analysis by the UK's National Police Chiefs' Council reveals a 25% increase in suicides linked to domestic abuse, with women accounting for a significant share of victims. The Domestic Homicide Project has expanded tracking to include suspected suicides following abuse, uncovering cases previously missed. Experts cite coercive control, emotional abuse and isolation as key factors, with many victims having prior contact with police or support services. Officials call for better coordination between police, healthcare and social care systems.
