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Perth ballerina accused of child neglect

A promising young ballerina from Perth faces child neglect charges after her four-year-old daughter was discovered malnourished and living in squalor while she performed overseas.

Nurse jailed for dirty needle on cancer teen

A NHS nurse has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for using an unsterile needle on a vulnerable teenage cancer patient and instructing them not to disclose the dangerous incident to anyone.

Nurse struck off over relationship with mental health patient

A Queensland nurse has been permanently banned from practising after developing an improper relationship with a mental health patient, including kissing sessions and escape room outings, in a serious breach of professional boundaries.

NHS Warzone Hospital Leaves Patients to Die

Shocking investigation reveals Stafford Hospital patients dying in squalor as NHS trust faces scrutiny over 'third-world' conditions and systemic failures in emergency care.

NHS Hackers Risk Patient Lives in Records Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how cyber criminals are targeting NHS patient records, with experts warning these attacks could directly lead to patient deaths as critical medical information becomes inaccessible.

Father sentenced after baby dies while he played Xbox

A British father has been sentenced after his newborn son died from starvation and neglect while he played Xbox for hours. The shocking case reveals how gaming addiction led to unimaginable tragedy.

Nurse suspended over blood-soaked bed incident

A shocking case of neglect at Royal Sussex County Hospital sees nurse suspended after elderly patient remained in soiled bedding for 11 hours. Exclusive investigation reveals patient safety concerns.

Obese patient dies during dental procedure in Ohio

A routine dental appointment in Ohio turned fatal when 22-year-old Mathew Miller suffered a medical emergency while under anaesthesia, raising serious questions about patient safety protocols.

Elderly patient dies after hospital assault in London

An 85-year-old man has tragically died following an alleged assault by another patient at a central London hospital, sparking a murder investigation and raising serious questions about patient safety in NHS facilities.

Care Home Cupcake Death Sparks Police Investigation

A 45-year-old care home resident with Down's syndrome has died after choking on a cupcake, prompting a serious police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident at the privately-run facility.

Poodle Puppy Rescued With Muzzle Taped Shut In Oregon

A distressing case of animal cruelty emerges from Oregon as a poodle-mix puppy is rescued with its muzzle cruelly bound shut with tape, prompting a police investigation and an outpouring of support for its recovery.

Couple jailed after toddler found with maggots in nappy

A mother and her partner have been sentenced to prison after their two-year-old son was discovered in a house of horrors in Stoke-on-Trent, living in filth so extreme maggots were found in his clothing and nappy.

Newborn Mauled by Family Dog; Parents Charged with Neglect

A five-day-old baby is in critical condition after a brutal mauling by the family's American Bully dog. The infant's parents, Jason and Savannah Weaver, now face criminal charges for neglect in the harrowing Indiana incident.

Girl, 6, Found Locked in Filthy Room in UK Neglect Case

A harrowing case of child neglect has emerged from the UK, where a six-year-old girl was discovered locked inside a squalid, darkened room. The child was found living in appalling conditions, surrounded by filth and sleeping on a urine-stained mattress, l

Mother arrested after child found in squalid home conditions

A mother in South Carolina faces multiple charges after police discovered her 12-year-old daughter living in a home filled with rubbish, human faeces, and infested with cockroaches. The shocking case has sparked outrage and a police investigation.

13 Insect-Bitten Children Found in Deplorable US Home

Thirteen children were discovered in a squalid Mississippi home, suffering from insect bites and severe neglect. Police arrested their parents in a disturbing case of child endangerment that has horrified authorities.

Care staff indicted after woman freezes to death in home

Two carers from a Texas care facility face criminal charges after 69-year-old Cynthia Pierce was found frozen to death in her bed during a catastrophic power outage, exposing a shocking failure in duty of care.

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.

Boy, 14, lived with parents' corpses for 5 months

A harrowing case of neglect emerges as a 14-year-old boy is discovered living alone with his deceased parents' bodies for five months in a Benidorm flat. Shocking details reveal a desperate struggle for survival.

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