A stepmother's reign of terror exposed as she's convicted for holding her stepson captive in squalid conditions while his father faces separate charges in a shocking case of child cruelty.
Alexis Von Yates, a Florida nurse, has been sentenced to prison for the systematic abuse of her 11-year-old stepson, including withholding food and forcing him to sleep in a locked bathroom.
New analysis exposes how the controversial two-child benefit limit is pushing families deeper into poverty, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for Britain's most vulnerable children.
A Houston mother faces serious charges after police claim she administered Nyquil to her children before a bathtub incident that left her toddler fighting for life.
The heartbroken grandmother of Noah Cuatro, the four-year-old boy tortured to death despite multiple warnings to authorities, is taking legal action against social workers she claims ignored clear signs of abuse in a case that has shocked America.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms controversial two-child benefit cap will remain despite previous Labour criticism, sparking immediate backlash from anti-poverty campaigners and MPs.
New analysis reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit as poverty rates soar. Discover why campaigners and cross-party MPs demand immediate action.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves risks igniting fresh Labour turmoil as she prepares to replace the controversial two-child benefit cap with a new tapered system, facing opposition from her own MPs.
Exclusive: Labour government set to deliver major welfare reform as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to lift controversial two-child limit on benefits in Autumn Budget announcement.
Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's controversial remote employment program risks collapse as Indigenous participants abandon scheme in droves, raising urgent questions about welfare policy effectiveness.
A mother has pleaded guilty to the murders of her two young children in a devastating case that has shocked the nation. The victims, a three-year-old girl and a nine-year-old boy, were found at a London home.
A major controversy erupts after ICE detains a non-verbal autistic child and her mother for two days in a Texas facility, separating them from family and confiscating medical equipment.
A mother has been found guilty of murdering her two young children, whose remains were discovered in suitcases in New Zealand, closing a devastating chapter in a case that shocked the world.
Exclusive investigation reveals how proposed Department for Work and Pensions reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments could dramatically reduce support for disabled claimants amid cost-of-living crisis.
Pressure mounts on the government as a coalition of charities, MPs, and faith leaders demands the immediate abolition of the two-child benefit limit, citing soaring child poverty and its devastating impact on families across the UK.
A shocking case of child neglect unfolds in Oklahoma as a two-year-old girl is discovered living in a squalid, rat-infested storage unit. Authorities reveal disturbing details of her living conditions.
The British Horseracing Authority has opened a formal investigation into trainer Kitts Hillsin Barnes following grave concerns over the condition of horses at his yard, with one animal tragically euthanised.
A shocking investigation is underway in Kennesaw, Georgia, after a young child was discovered wandering a residential street alone, covered in blood. Police are urgently working to piece together the traumatic events.
Over 4.7 million Australians receiving Centrelink support, including Age Pension and JobSeeker, will see a modest rise in their payments from 20 September 2025, following the latest CPI indexation.
A mother whose daughter died in a case described as 'insane' by a judge has been spared jail. The emotional court hearing revealed shocking details of the tragic incident that unfolded in their UK home.
Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic surge in disability benefit claimants after Labour's welfare capitulation. New figures show unprecedented growth in PIP claims, raising questions about policy sustainability and economic impact.
The UK government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit cap, a move hailed as a 'monumental step' that will lift thousands of children out of poverty and end years of financial hardship for struggling families.
A former Portuguese police official discloses a chilling theory that Madeleine McCann was taken by an international paedophile ring. Exclusive details of a police warning issued just three days before her disappearance.
A shocking court case reveals a 13-year-old girl was systematically raped and abused by multiple family members in the West Midlands. The perpetrators have been jailed for their horrific crimes.
A major DNA development has given new hope to the family of Nicky Verstappen, a baby who vanished 39 years ago. Dutch authorities are now pursuing a 'very promising' new lead in one of the Netherlands' most enduring mysteries.
Candia Midworth, a former trustee of a llama charity, receives a suspended sentence after admitting to causing unnecessary suffering to animals at a Surrey farm. Shocking neglect included overgrown teeth and filthy living conditions.
In a landmark development for a decades-old Iowa cold case, authorities have charged a 61-year-old woman with first-degree murder in connection with the death of her newborn son, whose remains were discovered in a field in 1983.
A harrowing case of child neglect has emerged from the UK, where a six-year-old girl was discovered locked inside a squalid, darkened room. The child was found living in appalling conditions, surrounded by filth and sleeping on a urine-stained mattress, l
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 shocking court case unveils the horrific abuse of a 4-year-old boy by his own mother, who claimed his injuries were from 'rough play'.