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Girl, 11, killed in NSW dam car tragedy

Heartbreaking new details emerge after an 11-year-old girl, identified as Lylah Baker, was killed when her mother's car left the road and rolled down a dam embankment near Tenterfield, NSW. The community is in mourning.

Liverpool man jailed for global child abuse network

A depraved Liverpool man, Thomas Gibson, has been sentenced to 12 years for operating a vile international network sharing explicit images of young girls, with victims identified from the UK to Australia.

Boy's 48-hour bush survival after father shot by police

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.

Two men die in freak glass accident at football club

A devastating incident at Bedworth United FC's car park has claimed the lives of two local men after a large glass panel fell on them. Emergency services responded, but both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

182% Surge in Online Child Exploitation in Australia

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.

NHS to screen children's blood pressure from age 5

In a major public health shift, the NHS is set to introduce routine blood pressure monitoring for children as young as five to combat future heart disease and strokes. Experts hail the move as a proactive measure to identify early cardiovascular risks.

Girl, 6, rescued from locked room; cruel parents arrested

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.

Autistic boy abandoned by school bus in Westminster

A five-year-old autistic boy was abandoned on a pavement after a school bus driver allegedly ignored protocol and left him unsupervised. The incident has sparked outrage and an urgent investigation.

Ski resort's £30m payout after girl paralysed on lift

A 12-year-old girl left paralysed after a horrific ski lift incident at Winter Park Resort, Colorado, has been awarded a landmark £30 million settlement. The resort has agreed to sweeping safety reforms following the catastrophic failure.

British boy abducted to Poland returns home after 5 years

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

Arizona Child Services Failed: Toddler Murdered

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.

Five Children Rescued From Padlocked Basement Dungeon

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.

Children Rescued from Pennsylvania Dungeon House

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.

Toddler killed by car on beach walk with parents

A two-year-old boy was killed instantly while walking home from a UK beach with his parents after a driver lost control of their car, a coroner's inquest has been told. The devastating incident highlights urgent road safety concerns.

Tap Water Lithium Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

Groundbreaking research from the UK suggests trace amounts of lithium in drinking water may significantly reduce dementia risk. Discover how this common element could revolutionise preventive brain health strategies.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Fuels UK Child Poverty Crisis

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.

NHS: Feed Babies Peanuts Early to Prevent Allergies

Groundbreaking NHS advice recommends introducing peanut products into infants' diets from six months old to dramatically reduce the chance of developing life-threatening allergies, challenging previous parental fears.

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