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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.

UK childhood obesity and underweight crisis deepens

A landmark UNICEF report reveals a deepening nutritional crisis among UK children, with soaring obesity rates masking a persistent underweight problem, creating a 'double burden' of malnutrition.

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.

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.

UNICEF: Catastrophic Child Malnutrition Crisis in Gaza

UNICEF reports a devastating malnutrition emergency in Gaza, with over 15,000 children under five requiring urgent treatment and lifesaving programmes at breaking point due to access denials and funding shortfalls.

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.

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.

Gaza: Ten Die from Starvation in 24 Hours

The Gaza Health Ministry reports a devastating acceleration of the humanitarian crisis, with ten Palestinians, including children, dying from starvation in a single day. International agencies warn of an imminent widespread famine as aid remains criticall

Gaza Famine Confirmed as Starvation Death Toll Rises

A new report from the IPC reveals a catastrophic escalation of famine in Gaza, with starvation deaths mounting and the entire population facing acute food insecurity. The international community faces urgent calls for action.

Indonesia's Papua Faces Measles and Malnutrition Catastrophe

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.

Gaza Faces Imminent Famine, Warns UN-Backed Report

A new report reveals northern Gaza is on the brink of famine, with catastrophic food shortages and soaring malnutrition rates as Israel's military offensive and blockade cripple aid delivery.

Gaza's Famine: The Devastating Human Cost

An in-depth report from The Guardian reveals the harrowing reality of famine in Gaza, where the most vulnerable face starvation, disease, and a collapse of medical care. This is the human cost of the ongoing crisis.

British nurse's stark malnutrition warning from Gaza

Mandy Blackman, a British NHS nurse volunteering in Gaza, reports a catastrophic malnutrition crisis, with children starving to death and hospitals overwhelmed. She describes scenes of desperation and a collapsing healthcare system.

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