Victims of domestic violence often delay leaving abusive partners due to concerns for their pets, as many refuges do not accommodate animals. Recent law changes in Australia now consider pet ownership in family law cases and acknowledge cruelty towards companion animals as part of domestic violence, offering crucial support to survivors.
A train derailed in the Istanbul metro on the Asian side of the city. Passengers are being evacuated through the tunnel. The cause and any potential victims are currently unknown.
Waleed Saeed, 31, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for creating over 100 fake social media profiles to blackmail and sexually assault young Muslim men and teenagers. He used these profiles to solicit intimate images and extort victims, sometimes coercing them into meetings where assaults occurred.
Waleed Saeed, 31, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a six-year campaign of blackmail and sexual assault targeting Muslim males online. Police fear he may have up to 70 more victims.
Il PM Emilio Gatti, nel processo contro ex esponenti delle Br, ha contrapposto la Reggio Emilia antifascista di Lauro Azzolini a Sandro Pertini, ricordando che mentre i compagni di Azzolini uccidevano, Pertini partecipava ai funerali delle vittime.
A UK parliamentary committee is urging Japanese tech firm Fujitsu to make an immediate payment towards the compensation bill for victims of the Post Office IT scandal. The company supplied the faulty Horizon software, leading to wrongful prosecutions of branch operators. Thousands await redress, with calls for Fujitsu to commit to its full liability.
Ahead of a protest, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke urged PM Modi to provide Rs 1 crore compensation to families of students who allegedly died by suicide amid examination controversies. Dipke also reiterated the demand to sack Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling for accountability.
A UN report reveals a record 38,558 violations against children in conflict last year, with 24,174 affected. For the first time, government forces, not armed groups, were the main perpetrators, with Israeli forces topping the blacklist.
HSBC is set to admit in Federal Court that it failed to protect Australian customers from a long-running spoofing scam, potentially leading to a massive financial penalty. Hundreds of customers lost millions, with some receiving inadequate reimbursement.
Berlin police forcibly dispersed a protest by Polish activists attempting to place a wooden cross at a memorial for Nazi Germany's victims. Organizers claim the memorial is inadequate. Six people were temporarily detained.
Two private members' bills targeting SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) have been introduced in the UK Parliament by Conservative MPs. The bills aim to protect whistleblowers, journalists, and victims of sexual assault from financially crippling lawsuits designed to silence them, and are expected to gain cross-party support.
Two private members' bills targeting Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) have been introduced in the UK Parliament. These bills aim to protect whistleblowers, journalists, and victims of sexual assault from costly legal actions intended to silence them, potentially gaining cross-party support.
BBC Radio 4's "The World Tonight" is being cancelled after over 50 years as part of significant cost-saving measures. The cuts will also lead to job losses, program reductions, and a review of BBC channels and stations, with a focus on shifting content to digital platforms.
Hong Kong reported a 20% increase in sexual abuse cases against children under 17 in 2025, with 797 incidents compared to 663 the previous year. Security Minister Chris Tang pledged to strengthen laws by June to better protect victims, citing ongoing reviews of Law Reform Commission recommendations.
Sexual abuse cases against children under 17 in Hong Kong surged 20% in 2025 to 797, up from 663 in 2024. Security Minister Chris Tang vowed to tighten laws by June to better protect victims, studying Law Reform Commission recommendations.
Hong Kong police arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of sexually assaulting three intoxicated men and a teenager in guest houses or staircases. The suspect is also accused of recording the assaults. The investigation began after a 19-year-old victim reported being assaulted after passing out on the street.
UK ministers are accused of applying the definition of terrorism inconsistently, labeling Palestine Action protests as terrorism while downplaying far-right riots. This double standard is highlighted by differing legal treatments and sentencing for activists and rioters.
South Australia will introduce legislation to remove the rights of perpetrators of serious crimes to decide what happens with the remains of their victims. The changes aim to prevent further trauma for victims' families.
A 24-year-old Indian techie, Sai Karthik Varma Datla, was among 12 people killed in a plane crash in Missouri on Sunday. The aircraft, carrying skydivers and a pilot, crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport.
Two passengers died Tuesday night when a truck crashed into their taxi on Hong Kong's Tsing Sha Highway. The taxi flipped multiple times, ejecting one victim.
Germany's Remembrance, Responsibility and Future (EVZ) Foundation celebrates 25 years of compensating Nazi forced laborers. While €4.4 billion was paid to 1.66 million survivors, some argue payments were delayed and insufficient given the scale of exploitation.
Victims of Crime NT (VoCNT) is closing its Alice Springs office this week due to funding constraints. CEO Gerard McGeough cited the loss of funding for key programs, including Intensive Case Management Support, as the primary driver, leading to staff redundancies and a significant gap in support for vulnerable individuals.
A defence lawyer suggested in court that a 94-year-old father accused of being murdered by his daughter might have administered insulin to himself. Raelene Polymiadis, 65, denies murdering her parents, Brenda and Lynton Anderson, who died 14 months apart.
William "Rob" Gilfillan, already serving Australia's longest sentence for child sexual abuse, has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for "brazen and forcible" sexual crimes against two schoolgirls in the 1980s. The judge noted his denial and lack of rehabilitation prospects.
