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Long Lost Family: 50-Year Search for Brother Ends in Tears
An incredibly moving ITV documentary follows one woman's lifelong quest to find the brother she never knew, uncovering a web of family secrets and culminating in a tearful reunion after half a century.
Snatched from mother's arms: 32-year reunion miracle
A miraculous reunion decades in the making as a man stolen from his mother during a train station argument in India finally discovers his true identity through DNA technology and a determined search.
Santa Monica faces bankruptcy over £230m abuse scandal
The City of Santa Monica faces financial catastrophe and potential bankruptcy as it grapples with a devastating £230 million settlement for a historic child sex abuse scandal at its public schools.
UK's Unwed Mothers Forced to Give Up Babies for Adoption
A shocking investigation reveals the decades of trauma inflicted upon young, unmarried mothers in the UK who were coerced into giving their newborns up for adoption. Read the heart-wrenching personal stories.
Unclaimed Children's Coats Reveal UK Care System Crisis
An exclusive investigation uncovers the poignant tale of unclaimed children's coats in UK care systems, revealing a silent epidemic of loneliness and the urgent need for foster families.
UK's Longest-Staying Rescue Dog Waits 644 Days for Home
An eight-year-old terrier named Teddy has become the UK's longest-staying rescue dog, spending 644 days in kennels at the RSPCA's Bath Cats and Dogs Home despite being described as a 'lovely boy' with a 'heart of gold'.
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.
UK's Oldest Cat Flossie Dies Aged Nearly 28
The cat rescue community is in mourning following the death of Flossie, a venerable brown and black tabby recognised as the UK's oldest cat. Adopted in her twilight years, Flossie's remarkable story captured hearts worldwide.
England digitises forced adoption records for historic justice
A landmark digitisation project will centralise England's fragmented forced adoption records, offering thousands a chance to access their past and hold authorities accountable.
Daughter of Abuser Voluntarily Enters NSW Prison After His Death
A New South Wales woman's extraordinary decision to enter prison voluntarily after her abusive father's death reveals deep trauma and sparks a national conversation about justice for victims of familial sexual abuse.
GMB viewers heartbroken by emotional rescue dog segment
Good Morning Britain viewers were moved to tears during an emotional segment featuring rescue dogs from Battersea, as one vulnerable pup's story struck a chord with the nation.
Blind Kitten Sisters Peanut & Jelly Find Forever Home
The heartwarming story of Peanut and Jelly, two inseparable blind kitten sisters, has culminated in a joyous adoption. Rescued by the RSPCA, their bond ensured they found a loving home together in a tale that's captured the nation's heart.
Mother Reunited With Daughter After 60-Year Separation
An emotional story of a British mother, Margaret, finally reuniting with the daughter she was forced to give up in a 1960s mother and baby home. A powerful testament to love and resilience.
Abandoned Dog Returned to Shelter Hours After Adoption
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Ronnie was cruelly returned to the RSPCA just hours after adoption when his new owners changed their minds, leaving staff devastated.
Mother Cat Adopts Orphaned Puppy in UK
A heart-melting story from the UK reveals a mother cat who has adopted an orphaned puppy, nursing and caring for the unlikely duo alongside her own kitten. This extraordinary display of animal instinct and compassion is captivating the nation.
Rescue Dog Returned to Shelter After Just 24 Hours
Staff at a UK rescue centre are devastated after a seven-year-old dog, Duke, was returned within a day of being adopted, with the new owners citing trivial reasons for his swift return.
Stray Cat Adopts UK Woman In Heartwarming Takeover
A mysterious stray cat in the UK has chosen his forever human, refusing to leave a woman's home in an extraordinary display of feline affection. Discover the purr-fect story of unexpected companionship.
Millie Bobby Brown Sparks Gen Z Pet Adoption Boom
Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown is driving a remarkable trend in pet adoption, with experts and shelters reporting a 'Millie effect' as her social media influence inspires a generation to choose rescue animals.
Dying Mum's Race To Find A Family For Her Son
A terminally ill mother from Surrey is in a desperate search to find a loving family to adopt her seven-year-old son before she passes away from incurable cancer.
Millie Bobby Brown & Jake Bongiovi's Baby Stroll
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown and husband Jake Bongiovi were spotted enjoying a tender family moment during a stroll with their baby daughter in Los Angeles, fuelling further speculation about their journey to parenthood.
Millie Bobby Brown swaps Hollywood for UK farm life & adoption
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, 21, reveals why she's swapping the Hollywood spotlight for a quieter life on a UK farm with husband Jake Bongiovi, adopting a baby daughter and reconnecting with her British heritage.
Priest accused of 'God-approved' abuse of altar boy
A Florida Catholic priest is facing a lawsuit after an altar boy alleges he was sexually abused for years and told the acts were 'God-approved'. The shocking case reveals a alleged pattern of grooming and manipulation.
New Orleans Jesuits agree $100m clergy abuse settlement
The Society of Jesus agrees to a landmark $100 million settlement with over 450 abuse survivors in New Orleans, marking one of the largest clergy abuse payouts in US history.
Judge's landmark ruling redefines birth mother rejection
A groundbreaking family court ruling challenges traditional views on birth mother rejection, offering a new perspective on child welfare and the complexities of adoption.
Millie Bobby Brown reveals she has an adopted 'daughter'
Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown shares an emotional revelation about her adopted 'daughter' in a candid new interview, redefining modern family bonds and motherhood.
Denise Richards' Ex Makes Shocking Claim About Adopted Daughter
In a bombshell court filing, Denise Richards' ex-husband Aaron Phypers claims their adopted daughter Eloise is not legally adopted, throwing their custody battle into turmoil and raising serious questions.
Millie Bobby Brown Chooses British Farm Life Over Hollywood
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, 21, reveals why she's chosen a quiet life on a farm in the English countryside with fiancé Jake Bongiovi, embracing motherhood and her British roots far from the Hollywood spotlight.