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Rogue surgeon gets £1M pension after botched operations
Disgraced surgeon Habib Rahman continues receiving taxpayer-funded pension payments while living abroad after multiple negligent operations at NHS hospitals in Kent and Sussex.
Three patients die after infected organ transplants
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking NHS safety failures as three transplant patients die after receiving organs from donor with rare, undetected infection, prompting urgent review of screening procedures.
Evil GP jailed for 12 years over patient sex assaults
Former GP Thomas Kwan receives 12-year sentence for horrific sexual assaults on multiple patients while working at NHS practices across England.
Sydney Uber driver charged over hidden camera in car
A Sydney Uber driver has been charged after police discovered a hidden camera secretly recording passengers in his vehicle. The disturbing find has raised serious safety concerns for ride-sharing users across Australia.
NHS gynaecologist accused of mutilating women
An NHS consultant gynaecologist faces multiple allegations after women report being left in agony and permanently damaged following procedures described as 'female genital mutilation'.
Prince Harry wins phone hacking case against Mirror Group
Duke of Sussex awarded £140,600 in damages after High Court ruling finds Mirror Group engaged in 'widespread and habitual' illegal information gathering
Obese patient dies during dental procedure in Ohio
A routine dental appointment in Ohio turned fatal when 22-year-old Mathew Miller suffered a medical emergency while under anaesthesia, raising serious questions about patient safety protocols.
Police Access NHS Patient Records in Privacy Breach
Exclusive investigation reveals Derbyshire Police accessing confidential NHS patient data without consent, raising serious questions about medical privacy and police powers.
Elderly patient dies after hospital assault in London
An 85-year-old man has tragically died following an alleged assault by another patient at a central London hospital, sparking a murder investigation and raising serious questions about patient safety in NHS facilities.
Doctor filmed patients with hidden bathroom camera
A Pennsylvania doctor faces serious charges after being filmed secretly recording patients in his practice's bathroom. Dr Justin Rutherford's alleged hidden camera operation uncovered during routine maintenance.
Care CEO nominated for award amid neglect scandals
Shocking investigation reveals care home CEO up for national honour while company faces allegations of severe patient neglect and safety failures across multiple facilities.
Burnham demands NHS whistleblower protection
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for urgent whistleblower safeguards after NHS staff reveal shocking patient safety failures and toxic workplace culture.
NHS Ambulance Workers Arrested Over Patient Data Breach
Two ambulance service staff have been suspended and arrested by police on suspicion of illegally accessing patient records in a major data breach at West Midlands Ambulance Service.
NHS Ambulance Staff Arrested Over Patient Deaths
Two ambulance service workers have been arrested by police as part of a major investigation into the deaths of six patients. The probe centres on allegations of misconduct and is sending shockwaves through the NHS trust.
Kmart's Secret Facial Recognition Trial Sparks Privacy Fury
Kmart Australia faces a consumer firestorm after a hidden facial recognition trial was exposed in a South Australian store, raising serious questions about customer privacy and biometric data consent.
Met Police Secretly Harvested Google Data From Thousands
Exclusive: The Metropolitan Police used controversial 'geofencing' techniques to harvest data from thousands of unsuspecting Londoners' Google accounts without warrants, raising major privacy concerns.
Abbie Chatfield doxxes Charlie Kirk's number on air
Australian radio host Abbie Chatfield sparks outrage after deliberately revealing US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's private phone number live on air, igniting a fierce debate on privacy and media ethics.
Sydney Nurse Suspended Over Alleged Threats to Israeli Patients
A Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital nurse has been suspended following allegations she made threats towards Israeli patients. Health authorities and police are investigating the incident that has sparked outrage and raised concerns over patient safety and condu
Instagram's Secret Tracking: How App Monitors You When Closed
Shocking new research reveals Instagram's covert data collection practices, tracking user activity even when the app is closed. Discover the privacy implications for millions of UK users.
Surgeon: Organ Donor Was Alive During Harvesting Attempt
A leading transplant surgeon has ignited a medical ethics firestorm by alleging a Missouri hospital attempted to harvest organs from a patient who was not legally dead. The bombshell claim raises grave concerns over donor protocols and patient safety.
Surgeon suspended for leaving patient during op for phone call
A consultant urologist at Royal Cornwall Hospital has been suspended for 12 months after abandoning a patient during surgery to answer a personal mobile call. The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service found Dr. Omer Karim guilty of serious misconduct.
Doctor struck off for sexual act during patient surgery
A senior anaesthetist at Tameside Hospital has been removed from the medical register after engaging in a sexual act with a patient while she was sedated for an operation. The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service found Dr. Rauf Ahmad guilty of serious m
Paralysed Woman Left to Rot in Own Bed in NHS Neglect Scandal
A damning report reveals the horrific case of a paralysed woman left in soiled bedding for 12 hours, exposing a catastrophic failure in her NHS care. Her family's fight for justice uncovers a system in crisis.
Surgeon faces jail in NHS amputation and fraud scandal
Consultant surgeon Neil Hopper is under police investigation and faces potential jail time after multiple patients, who had limbs amputated, launched legal action. The surgeon is also implicated in a massive NHS fraud probe uncovered by a podcast investig
Wes Streeting Orders Major Review of NHS Maternity Care
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches a comprehensive review into England's crisis-hit NHS maternity services, pledging a 'fundamental shift' in care following a series of devastating scandals.
Streeting: NHS Medical Regulator 'Not Fit For Purpose'
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls for a complete reform of the General Medical Council, branding it 'not fit for purpose' following the damning Ockenden Review into maternity scandals.
Hospital Boss Arrested in Hidden Camera Scandal
A Texas hospital director faces serious legal action after covert cameras were discovered in patient and staff bathrooms, sparking a major privacy scandal and lawsuits.
UK IVF Scandal: Wrong Sperm Donor Used in Fertility Treatment
Exclusive: A major UK fertility clinic error led to the wrong sperm donor being used for multiple patients, triggering a nationwide investigation by the HFEA and leaving families in turmoil.
Doctor and Nurse Struck Off for Operating Theatre Sex
Shocking misconduct uncovered at Manchester hospital as medical staff engaged in sexual activity while a patient was under anaesthetic. Full disciplinary details revealed.
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