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Mother accused of leaving missing girl with zoo strangers
The mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard is accused of leaving her with strangers from a zoo and refusing to cooperate with police. Help find Melodee.
Two-Child Cap Scrapped, Freeing £150m for Scotland
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the two-child benefit cap, freeing £150m for Scotland to tackle child poverty. Discover the Budget's impact on families and new funding.
Mom charged after diabetic daughter dies on road trip
A Washington mother faces manslaughter charges after her 10-year-old diabetic daughter died during a family road trip. Lloydina McAllister allegedly ignored multiple warning signs as her child's condition worsened.
Girl, 14, weighed 35lbs after years of alleged neglect
A 14-year-old girl was found on the brink of death, weighing just 35lbs, after being allegedly locked in her bedroom and starved by her family in Wisconsin. Discover the shocking details of the case.
SNP accused of blocking grooming gang inquiry powers
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry reveals it already holds powers to investigate grooming gangs, raising questions over the SNP government's refusal to launch a dedicated probe. Survivors demand action.
Woman dies month after child found dead in Cotswolds
A 49-year-old woman has died in hospital weeks after being discovered alongside a deceased child at an Islip property. Police continue investigating the tragic incident.
Schoolgirl, 11, 'starved' before death in Connecticut
An 11-year-old girl, Jacqueline 'Mimi' Torres-Garcia, died from starvation after being restrained with zip ties. Her body was found a year later in a plastic bin, sparking a murder investigation.
Girl, 11, starved to death, body found in bin
An 11-year-old Connecticut girl died from starvation after being denied food for two weeks. Her mother has pleaded not guilty to murder. Read the full story.
Boy, 6, dies: Woman and teen girl arrested
A woman and teenage girl have been arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a six-year-old boy. Police have launched an investigation into the unexplained death.
Child sex doll seized at UK border in shocking discovery
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
Arizona father and daughter dead in suspected murder-suicide
A heartbreaking case unfolds in Arizona as a man and his two-year-old daughter are discovered deceased in separate locations, with police investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.
Father dies after toddler's hot car death in Arizona
Christopher Scholtes, 37, discovered deceased weeks after his 2-year-old daughter Parker died in sweltering vehicle outside their Arizona home in suspected murder-suicide case.
Five-year-old girl dies in school medical emergency
A five-year-old girl has tragically passed away following a sudden medical emergency outside her primary school in Merseyside, leaving the community in mourning.
Perth football club in child porn probe over Hawking costume
Shocking police investigation reveals a West Australian football club at the centre of child abuse material claims involving a disturbing Steven Hawking-themed costume at a community event.
Police reopen hundreds of historic child abuse cases
In an unprecedented nationwide operation, police forces are re-examining hundreds of previously closed child abuse investigations across England and Wales, raising serious questions about past safeguarding failures.
Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures
UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.
Southport Child Abuse Inquiry Reveals Shocking Testimony
Exclusive details from the Southport child sexual exploitation inquiry reveal disturbing witness accounts and systemic failures in child protection systems.
Shein bans sex dolls after French child protection probe
Fast fashion giant Shein removes controversial child-resembling sex dolls from sale following French authorities' child protection investigation, sparking debate about online retail ethics.
Melbourne baby dies in suspected neglect case
A three-month-old baby boy has died in Melbourne's north-west amid disturbing allegations of neglect, with police investigating the infant's tragic death and the family's known history with child protection services.
Missing Louisiana girl found alive in Pennsylvania box
In a dramatic rescue operation, a four-year-old Louisiana girl missing for days has been discovered alive inside a cardboard box in Pennsylvania, leading to the arrest of two suspects in a case that spanned multiple US states.
Woman charged with murder of eight-month-old baby in Queensland
A 31-year-old woman faces murder charges following the tragic death of an infant in Queensland, Australia, as police continue their investigation into the heartbreaking case.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Parents guilty of murdering three-month-old baby son
A mother and father face life sentences after being convicted of murdering their three-month-old baby boy who suffered catastrophic injuries including 41 rib fractures and multiple broken bones.
Lesbian couple convicted in adopted boy's torture death
A harrowing case of child abuse unfolds in Canada as a lesbian couple is found guilty of torturing their adopted son to death, with the boy showing signs of severe malnutrition and physical deterioration.
Maddie McCann: Prisoner's Chilling Letters Spark Fear
Convicted child abuser and potential Maddie suspect sends disturbing correspondence from German prison, raising alarm about his fixation with the missing British girl.
Toddler found wandering London streets alone overnight
A three-year-old child was discovered wandering unsupervised in East London's Upton Park area during early morning hours, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Child found wandering alone in East London before dawn
A young child was discovered wandering alone near Upton Park station in East London before dawn, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Toddler hacked to death in front of mother
A horrific incident in Louisiana saw a 35-year-old man brutally attack a toddler, leading to the child's death while the mother watched helplessly. The suspect, Kelvin Edwards, now faces murder charges.
Body discovered on boat near Tower Bridge in London
A major police investigation is underway after a man was found dead on a vessel near one of London's most iconic landmarks, with authorities treating the death as unexplained.
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