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.
Micah Smith, 31, faces six counts of child torture after a perilous hike left his three young children hospitalised. Exclusive details reveal a subsequent alleged hatchet attack on his estranged wife. Read the full investigation.
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 car ploughed into a crowd in Tokyo, leaving at least one person dead and 10 injured. The driver fled the scene. Follow for the latest updates on this breaking story.
Nicholas Stemen sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment. He left his two-year-old daughter in a burning vehicle.
A High Court judge has ruled a five-year-old girl must retain her rapist father's surname despite serious domestic abuse history. Barrister Charlotte Proudman calls it 'state-sanctioned harm'.
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.
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
An American father receives a 60-year prison sentence for the tragic death of his toddler daughter, left alone in a sweltering vehicle while he played games online.
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 British father is fighting to prevent his estranged wife from moving their three children to a derelict Italian property contaminated with poisonous mushrooms, in a dramatic international custody battle.
An Australian father shares his devastating story of a routine moment that turned to tragedy in just three seconds, leaving parents across the nation in tears and prompting urgent safety warnings.
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.
A North Carolina community is in shock after a father was charged with murdering his three young children in what police describe as a devastating domestic tragedy.
In an emotional NFL revelation, Las Vegas Raiders coach DeLand McCullough discovers star running back Deland McCullough II is his biological son after three decades apart - a heartwarming story of family reunited through football.
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 North Carolina father faces murder charges after police discovered his two young children dead in the boot of his car during a welfare check, in a case that has shocked the local community.
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.
Emmy-winning actor Kelsey Grammer and wife Kayte Walsh celebrate the arrival of their newborn son, marking the star's eighth child across four relationships.
A father remains behind bars after his three-year-old son tragically died in a police station foyer following a devastating car crash in Greater Manchester. The community mourns as investigations continue into this heartbreaking incident.
Exclusive: The father of the Southport killer issued chilling warnings about his son's violent behaviour to a teacher just weeks before the deadly rampage that claimed three young lives.
A 35-year-old man faces murder charges after allegedly intentionally crashing his car with his young son as a passenger in what police describe as a deliberate act in Yatala, Adelaide.
Shocking child neglect case in Texas as a mother faces charges after allegedly leaving her young son completely alone for several days without supervision or provisions.
The tormented father of 12-year-old Lola, who was brutally murdered in France, has died from overwhelming grief just months after his wife's passing, as family demands life sentence for Algerian-born killer.
A shocking case emerges from Poland as a 47-year-old man stands trial for maintaining a four-year incestuous relationship with his daughter, resulting in three newborn deaths discovered in their basement.
A depraved father has been convicted of murdering his 10-month-old son by drowning him in a bucket of water in a case that has shocked the nation with its brutality.
A California father faces murder charges after his 4-year-old son was swept away by powerful river currents in a tragic incident that has shocked the community. Read the full investigation details.
In an emotional interview, Miriam Dean reveals her decades-long battle for justice after her abusive ex-husband murdered their two young sons in a horrific familicide that shocked the nation.
An Australian father's routine shopping trip turned into a nightmare when a Kmart Halloween display allegedly left his young son terrified, sparking demands for major retail changes.