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Scotland advertises two new posts to bring back lynx

Scotland takes a monumental leap in wildlife restoration as it advertises two crucial new positions dedicated to bringing the majestic Eurasian lynx back to its ancient Highlands homeland after 500 years of absence.

Denise Richards' Estranged Husband Arrested for Abuse

Hollywood actress Denise Richards' estranged husband Aaron Phypers has been taken into custody following domestic violence allegations, with court documents revealing disturbing details of the alleged incident.

LA County agrees to $700m sexual abuse settlement

Los Angeles County agrees to pay nearly $700 million to settle sexual abuse claims involving over 1,300 plaintiffs in what becomes one of the largest institutional abuse settlements in US history.

New Orleans Priest Arrested in Sexual Abuse Case

A Catholic priest from New Orleans has been arrested on multiple sexual abuse charges involving a minor, sending shockwaves through the local community and raising serious questions about institutional accountability.

Surviving a salon shooting: My ex-husband's attack

A courageous hairdresser shares her harrowing story of surviving a close-range shooting by her ex-husband at the salon where she worked, exposing the brutal reality of domestic violence escalation in the UK.

Domestic abuse in most family court cases - watchdog

A landmark investigation exposes that domestic abuse allegations feature in most family court proceedings in England and Wales, raising urgent questions about victim protection and legal system pressures.

Scotland Faces New Local Taxes as Councils Seek Cash

Scottish households face a wave of new municipal taxes as SNP ministers grant councils unprecedented powers to raise revenue through tourist taxes, workplace parking levies, and other local charges.

Police Chief Apologises for Clare's Law Failures

Exclusive: A police force admits catastrophic failures in handling domestic violence disclosure schemes, leaving vulnerable women at risk from violent partners they could have been warned about.

Scotland's Robertson out of Euro qualifiers with injury

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson faces extended sidelines after shoulder surgery, missing Scotland's vital European Championship qualifiers against Belarus and Denmark in major blow for Steve Clarke's side.

Ex-Partner Digital Abuse Epidemic Revealed

Shocking new data reveals how former partners are using technology to harass, monitor and control victims in post-relationship abuse cases across the UK.

Teen boyfriend used my nudes to blackmail me for sex

A brave survivor reveals how her teenage boyfriend used intimate images as a weapon of coercion, trapping her in a cycle of sexual abuse and blackmail. Her story exposes a terrifying modern form of abuse plaguing young people.

Kelly Brook: Coerced into Cancelling My Wedding

Model and actress Kelly Brook opens up for the first time about the disturbing coercion that led to her calling off her wedding to a former partner, sharing her emotional journey to empowerment.

Mum's tongue cut out in vicious UK machete attack

A UK mother endures a brutal machete attack by her ex-partner, resulting in the loss of her tongue. The horrific assault in her own home has left her with life-altering injuries and a long road to recovery.

Government axes emergency domestic violence app funding

Exclusive: A groundbreaking smartphone app designed to instantly alert police and trusted contacts when a domestic violence victim is in 'immediate danger' has been shut down after the Home Office withdrew its funding, leaving survivors fearing for their

Scottish Highlands' new 'tourist tax' for NC500 drivers

A controversial new charge for tourist drivers on single-track roads in the Scottish Highlands has been introduced. Dubbed a 'tourist tax', the 'Safe Parking Scheme' aims to tackle congestion and support local communities, but has sparked a heated debate

UK Woman's Harrowing Tale of Domestic Abuse Survival

A courageous UK domestic abuse survivor shares her horrific ordeal after her ex-partner doused her in bleach, killed her beloved dog, and left her fearing for her life in a terrifying campaign of coercive control.

New Orleans Archdiocese $100m Sex Abuse Settlement

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans has reached a historic $100 million settlement with over 300 survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a pivotal moment in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

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