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.
Exclusive: A heartbroken mother reveals how her suicidal 21-year-old daughter was denied urgent mental health support by the NHS, sparking outrage and calls for systemic reform.
Exclusive: The Royal College of Psychiatrists warns of a 'catastrophic' shortage in NHS mental health beds across England, leading to patients being sent hundreds of miles from home for care.
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.
Shocking new research exposes the deepening child poverty crisis in UK schools, with teachers reporting a quarter of students arriving too hungry to concentrate, prompting urgent calls for government action.
The parents of three-year-old Albie Marriott are desperately fundraising for specialist cancer treatment in America after the NHS declared his rare neuroblastoma incurable. Their world shattered just weeks before Christmas.
Learn the crucial, often-missed behavioural changes that signal your child may be facing bullying. Our comprehensive guide provides actionable steps for parents to offer support, open communication, and work effectively with schools to resolve the issue.
Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.
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.
Exclusive: A catastrophic water shortage in Gaza, exacerbated by Israeli restrictions, is triggering a deadly outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis. Aid agencies warn of a spiralling humanitarian disaster as fuel and clean water supplies run critically low.
Exclusive investigation reveals a record number of young children, some just three years old, are being referred to specialist obesity services amid a growing national health emergency.
Exclusive: The World Health Organisation confirms a major health emergency in Indonesia's Papua region, with soaring child mortality rates from measles and malnutrition. Critics accuse Jakarta of neglect and imposing a media blackout.
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.
Scotland's NHS is spending a staggering £10 million annually on weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy as the nation battles a severe obesity epidemic. This investigative report reveals the soaring prescription costs and the pressing health challe
A quick-thinking four-year-old boy from the UK is being hailed a hero after performing life-saving back slaps on his mother when she began choking on a sweet. Read the incredible story of his bravery.
Exclusive images and interviews reveal the devastating reality of a teenage girl forced into motherhood at just 13, highlighting Britain's growing epidemic of child carers and the systemic failures putting vulnerable children at risk.
Exclusive: Leading health experts from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine reveal the devastating and long-term impact of the pandemic on London's children, from mental wellbeing to physical health and development.
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 groundbreaking study warns that yelling at children can lead to long-term mental health issues, including anxiety and depression. Experts suggest alternative discipline methods.
Desperate mothers in Gaza face unimaginable hardships as food shortages and military operations push the region toward famine, with children bearing the brunt of the crisis.
A disturbing rise in mental health problems among children has been reported since the pandemic, with experts warning of long-term consequences if urgent action isn't taken.
A shocking report reveals that Greek children are battling a dual health crisis—rising obesity alongside malnutrition—due to economic instability and poor dietary habits.
A terrified mother screamed for help when her toddler suddenly stopped breathing. Brave neighbours rushed to the rescue in a heart-stopping emergency.
A mother's harrowing 999 call reveals the NHS crisis as her 12-year-old son with a rare genetic disorder is left without a hospital bed for days.
A sharp decline in immunisation coverage in Sudan has led to a surge in preventable diseases among children, with measles cases skyrocketing. Experts warn of a looming health crisis.
Leading paediatricians warn of an 'unbearable' child poverty crisis in the UK, with soaring malnutrition and hospital admissions linked to deprivation.
Dramatic footage reveals the moment a father allegedly abducted his child in Milwaukee, sparking a widespread police search.
A 12-year-old girl in Peru has tragically passed away after giving birth, sparking outrage and renewed calls for better protections for young girls.