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America's Most Inbred Family: The Whittaker Story

An investigative journey into the lives of the Whittakers, known as America's most inbred family, uncovering their isolated existence and the genetic consequences of generations of intermarriage.

Five groups could claim extra £1,560 from DWP

Thousands of Brits could be entitled to significant benefit boosts including Pension Credit, Carer's Allowance and Universal Credit top-ups. Discover if you're eligible for this financial support.

Taliban cuts Afghanistan internet to 'prevent immorality'

The Taliban regime has severed Afghanistan's internet connection, isolating millions from the global community in a drastic bid to enforce their strict moral code, with devastating consequences for healthcare, education and livelihoods.

UK's Unpaid Carers Denied Vital Support in Postcode Lottery

Exclusive: A damning new report reveals a 'devastating postcode lottery' is failing the UK's 5.4 million unpaid carers, leaving them isolated and without vital respite. Discover the human cost of the crumbling social care system.

Kate Garraway's £16k-a-Month Care Cost Heartbreak

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway opens up about the immense financial and emotional toll of caring for her late husband, Derek Draper, in a new documentary, 'Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story'.

'World's Loneliest Elephant' Kaavan Dies in Sanctuary

Kaavan, the elephant dubbed the 'world's loneliest' after being forced to endure 35 years of heartbreaking isolation in a Pakistani zoo, has died in his Cambodian sanctuary. His story sparked a global campaign for freedom.

Childhood loneliness linked to higher dementia risk

New research from King's College London shows experiencing loneliness as a child may increase dementia risk in later life by 56%, highlighting the long-term impact of early social isolation.

Family fights carer after farmer dies day after wedding

The family of a wealthy 75-year-old farmer has launched a legal battle to freeze his estate after he died just one day after secretly marrying his 51-year-old carer. They have branded her a 'gold-digger' in a bitter inheritance dispute.

Kate Garraway's £16k-a-month care cost heartbreak

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway opens up about the crippling financial and emotional toll of her late husband Derek Draper's long illness, revealing immense care costs and a future filled with uncertainty.

Kate Garraway's £16k-a-month care cost heartbreak

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway opens up about the crippling £16,000-a-month care costs and emotional toll of her husband Derek Draper's long illness and passing in a raw, candid interview.

Myanmar Junta Chief Isolated at China Summit

General Min Aung Hlaing's awkward participation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting highlights Myanmar's deepening diplomatic isolation and China's cautious engagement.

Carer jailed for stealing £10k from dementia patient

A care worker has been sentenced after callously stealing life savings from a vulnerable dementia sufferer, spending the money on fast food, luxury tanning sessions, and streaming services while her victim was left confused and destitute.

Carers denied £1000s due to flawed benefit assessments

Thousands of UK carers with health conditions are being unfairly denied crucial benefits due to a 'deeply flawed' DWP assessment system, a damning new report reveals. Many are missing out on vital financial support they are legally entitled to.

Care worker waved soiled underpants at elderly resident

Shocking misconduct uncovered as a carer at a UK care home is filmed waving soiled underwear in an 85-year-old woman's face. The distressing incident has sparked outrage and calls for urgent reform in the care sector.

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