A landmark trial in Hamburg sees a 21-year-old accused of leading an online group that coerced children into self-harm, leading to a US boy's death. The case tests German law on cross-border cybercrime.
Miles Cross sentenced to 14 years for selling lethal substances online. He refused to help police identify at-risk victims. Read the full shocking details of the case.
Miles Cross, 33, set up a business preying on vulnerable people online, selling a lethal chemical. Two people died. Read the full story and the urgent calls for action.
Miles Cross, 33, set up a business targeting vulnerable people on a suicide forum, selling lethal chemical kits. Two people died. Read the full story and the police response.
Japan launches a national campaign to encourage children to seek help, as student suicides hit a record 527 and bullying cases soar to 769,022 in 2024. Learn about the new initiative.
Pope Leo XIV expresses profound disappointment after his home state of Illinois legalises medically assisted suicide. Read his call for greater respect for life.
A Brisbane hockey coach has died by suicide weeks after being charged with sexually assaulting two teenage girls. Dozens more alleged victims have since come forward. Read the full story.
Christopher Scholtes was found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning in his garage the day before he was due to serve a 20-30 year sentence for the murder of his two-year-old daughter, Parker.
The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.
Nicole Grikstas, 24, was arrested in Florida on child neglect charges following the suicide of rapper POORSTACY. Police allege the child was present during a drug binge and violent altercation.
A Montana anesthesiologist arrested for alleged child sexual assault and sharing explicit material has died by suicide in jail. The investigation into potential victims continues.
HMRC urges UK families to claim up to £897 per child in backdated Child Benefit. Learn eligibility, rates, and how to claim via the official app before the deadline.
The mother of Riley Townsend pays tribute to her 'amazing' son after an inquest into his death. The 12-year-old had been waiting three years for a vital autism assessment.
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.
Madylin and Sullivan Sweeten open up about their brother Sawyer's suicide on the Everybody Loves Raymond reunion special, discussing grief and suicide prevention.
An inquest hears staff at a specialist unit failed to share that Mia Lucas, 12, had tied a ligature hours before her death. For confidential support call the Samaritans.
A woman in her 60s took her own life with an electric chainsaw in a French DIY store carpark. The incident follows two other recent suicides linked to bullying in France.
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.
Dallas Cowboys' Solomon Thomas opens up about coping with teammate Marshawn Kneeland's tragic death and shares crucial mental health advice for athletes.
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
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.
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.
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.
A shocking investigation reveals married cop Brian Bensi's alleged sexual communications with minors, ending in tragic discovery at North Jersey park.
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.
Popular AI chatbot platform Character AI implements immediate ban on users under 18 following alarming incidents where children were exposed to suicide-related content, sparking urgent safety concerns.
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.
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.
A quiet California neighbourhood is reeling after 17-year-old Jacqueline Medrano was found dead alongside her two younger siblings in what authorities are calling a devastating murder-suicide.
Exclusive: A British teenager's tragic suicide followed an extended conversation with ChatGPT about self-harm, sparking a landmark lawsuit against OpenAI and raising urgent questions about AI safety protocols.