A young boy's astonishing tale of survival in the Australian bush for two days after his father was fatally shot by police. The child remained with his father's body before being discovered by a search helicopter.
A mother and father face justice after forcing their three children to live in squalor, handcuffing them to beds and subjecting them to prolonged starvation in a shocking case of child cruelty.
A Kentucky high school cheerleader, Laken Snelling, faces serious charges after her newborn baby was discovered abandoned in a rubbish bin. The community is in shock as details of the case emerge.
Australia faces a devastating epidemic of online child sexual exploitation, with new data revealing an unprecedented 182% increase in reports. Authorities and charities issue urgent warnings to parents.
A six-year-old girl has been freed by police after being discovered locked in a squalid room by her own parents. The shocking case of neglect in the UK has led to the arrest of the couple, as authorities investigate the full extent of the abuse.
A depraved couple has been sentenced after their six children were discovered malnourished and imprisoned in squalid, padlocked rooms in a case that has shocked the nation.
A British boy, at the centre of an international abduction case, has been safely returned to the UK after his mother took him to Poland without consent. The emotional reunion marks the end of a gruelling five-year legal battle fought by his desperate fath
The Arizona Department of Child Safety faces intense scrutiny after a two-year-old boy, under their supervision, was murdered by his mother. This case exposes critical failures in the state's child protection system.
An expert child psychotherapist shares the single most important parenting practice for nurturing resilient, emotionally intelligent children and strengthening family connections.
Shocking details emerge from a Pennsylvania home where two children were discovered in a padlocked bedroom amidst appalling squalor, as parents face serious charges.
In a shocking case of child neglect, five minors were discovered imprisoned in a padlocked basement dungeon by Missouri police. Authorities have charged three individuals as the investigation into the squalid conditions continues.
Shocking child abuse case uncovered in Pennsylvania as six siblings are discovered locked in a squalid basement dungeon by their parents, who now face a litany of serious criminal charges.
Laken Snelling, a 19-year-old former competitive cheerleader from Kentucky, has faced a judge after her newborn baby was found abandoned in a neighbour's trash bag. The shocking case has sent ripples through her local community.
A British mother's shocking decision to leave her 11-year-old son in Thailand to focus on her TikTok career sparks outrage and a complex international custody battle.
Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's two-child benefit cap has plunged 1.5 million children into poverty since 2015, with experts warning of irreversible damage to a generation's future.
A mother from the UK faces serious charges after allegedly handcuffing her seven-year-old son to a bed for 12 hours. The shocking case of child neglect unfolded in court as her defence was revealed.
A Maine mother faces serious charges after her three-year-old son drowned in a river and her one-year-old infant was discovered with severe injuries in a case of alleged neglect.
In a historic decision for child protection, Australia is establishing a publicly accessible national registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents to perform crucial safety checks.
A 30-year-old mother from Perth has been charged after her newborn baby was miraculously rescued from a storm drain. The infant is now in stable condition as police investigate the distressing incident.
Pointless co-host Richard Osman opens up in a raw and emotional interview about the profound impact of his father's abandonment, revealing decades of crushing self-doubt and his journey to overcome it.
A distressing video captures the moment an elderly dog is callously abandoned at an Arizona animal shelter, sparking outrage among animal lovers.
Labour announces plans to abolish the controversial two-child benefit cap, aiming to lift 250,000 children out of poverty. Critics argue the policy has pushed families into hardship.
A woman in Portland has been branded a 'Karen' after allegedly abandoning her rescue dog at Mount Tabor Park, sparking fury among locals and animal lovers.
Exploring the surprising resurgence of wildlife and ecosystems in areas abandoned by humans, as discussed in The Guardian's latest podcast.
A mother has been sentenced to prison after abandoning her toddler for over a week to go on holiday. The shocking case highlights severe neglect and has sparked outrage.
A mother has been jailed after abandoning her newborn baby in a bin bag on a residential street. The heartbreaking case has left the community in shock.
Animal shelters across the US are struggling to cope with an influx of abandoned pets as families are separated during ICE immigration enforcement actions.
A 73-year-old man was left devastated after his own son abandoned him at a hospital and stole his entire life savings. The shocking incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice.
A 10-year-old child was left stranded at a UK airport after their parents allegedly abandoned them. The shocking incident has sparked outrage and an urgent police investigation.
A brazen kidnapping attempt unfolded in a Virginia mall as a stranger grabbed a young girl before bystanders intervened. Police are now hunting for the suspect.