A three-year-old boy was found dead in a disused car in Queensland after a nine-hour search. The tragic incident highlights the dangers of hot vehicles. Read the full story and learn how to support the family.
A Metropolitan Police officer faces trial for grievous bodily harm after a suspected burglar was tasered, fell from a wall, and was left wheelchair-bound. Read the full court details.
A five-year-old boy died after being struck by a Volkswagen ID.4 that allegedly accelerated on its own in a London car park, a court hears. The driver denies causing death by careless driving.
A three-year-old girl died after alleged severe abuse by her father and his girlfriend in a Missouri motel. Police found signs of restraint and assault. A petition calls for legal reform.
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to two new women. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the latest details.
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with an additional count of rape and sexual assault. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the latest developments.
Comedian Russell Brand, 50, has been charged with two new counts of rape and sexual assault relating to two additional women. He denies all previous charges and is due in court next month.
Former BNP leader Nick Griffin appears at Southwark Crown Court charged with stirring up racial hatred via a 2021 Twitter post. A provisional trial date is set for May 2027.
The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.
HMRC urges UK families to claim up to £897 per child in backdated Child Benefit. Learn eligibility, rates, and how to claim via the official app before the deadline.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the two-child benefit cap, freeing £150m for Scotland to tackle child poverty. Discover the Budget's impact on families and new funding.
A Washington mother faces manslaughter charges after her 10-year-old diabetic daughter died during a family road trip. Lloydina McAllister allegedly ignored multiple warning signs as her child's condition worsened.
Southwark's housing chief Michael Situ resigns after failing to licence rental properties, mirroring Chancellor Rachel Reeves' recent offence. Read the full story.
An 11-year-old Connecticut girl died from starvation after being denied food for two weeks. Her mother has pleaded not guilty to murder. Read the full story.
A 23-year-old prison officer had sex with a convict in a jail prayer room and smuggled Spice-laced letters. Found guilty of misconduct, she now faces a substantial custodial sentence.
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
A heartbreaking case unfolds in Arizona as a man and his two-year-old daughter are discovered deceased in separate locations, with police investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.
Christopher Scholtes, 37, discovered deceased weeks after his 2-year-old daughter Parker died in sweltering vehicle outside their Arizona home in suspected murder-suicide case.
A five-year-old girl has tragically passed away following a sudden medical emergency outside her primary school in Merseyside, leaving the community in mourning.
UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.
A three-month-old baby boy has died in Melbourne's north-west amid disturbing allegations of neglect, with police investigating the infant's tragic death and the family's known history with child protection services.
A 31-year-old woman faces murder charges following the tragic death of an infant in Queensland, Australia, as police continue their investigation into the heartbreaking case.
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves discloses significant rental earnings from Southwark property as Labour pushes ambitious housebuilding agenda ahead of general election.
Labour's Rachel Reeves under fire for renting out London flat while championing renters' rights. Investigation reveals property in Southwark amid housing crisis debate.
A mother and father face life sentences after being convicted of murdering their three-month-old baby boy who suffered catastrophic injuries including 41 rib fractures and multiple broken bones.
A harrowing case of child abuse unfolds in Canada as a lesbian couple is found guilty of torturing their adopted son to death, with the boy showing signs of severe malnutrition and physical deterioration.
A three-year-old child was discovered wandering unsupervised in East London's Upton Park area during early morning hours, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
A young child was discovered wandering alone near Upton Park station in East London before dawn, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
A horrific incident in Louisiana saw a 35-year-old man brutally attack a toddler, leading to the child's death while the mother watched helplessly. The suspect, Kelvin Edwards, now faces murder charges.