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Three inmates die as prison staff fail suicide watch

A damning report reveals shocking failures at Pentonville Prison where three prisoners took their own lives while staff supposed to be on 24-hour suicide watch were found asleep, reading, or absent from their posts.

'World's Loneliest Elephant' Kaavan Dies in Sanctuary

Kaavan, the elephant dubbed the 'world's loneliest' after being forced to endure 35 years of heartbreaking isolation in a Pakistani zoo, has died in his Cambodian sanctuary. His story sparked a global campaign for freedom.

Childhood loneliness linked to higher dementia risk

New research from King's College London shows experiencing loneliness as a child may increase dementia risk in later life by 56%, highlighting the long-term impact of early social isolation.

UK Prisons Slash Education Budgets by Up to 50%

Exclusive: Prisons across England and Wales face devastating cuts of up to 50% to education and rehabilitation programmes, sparking warnings of increased reoffending rates and prison violence.

Handcuffed Inmate Escapes Prison Van on Oklahoma Highway

A shocking security breach unfolded on an Oklahoma highway as a handcuffed inmate escaped a prison transport van by breaking a window. The dramatic incident, captured on video, has sparked a major manhunt and raised serious questions about prisoner transp

Scotland's Prison Corruption Crisis Exposed

A bombshell report exposes systemic corruption within Scotland's prison service, revealing how organised crime gangs are exploiting staff to smuggle drugs and contraband, creating a national security emergency behind bars.

Maddie McCann Suspect Beaten in Prison Cell

Christian Brückner, the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, was violently attacked in his prison cell by inmates shouting 'We know what you did'. Exclusive details from German prison insiders.

Prison officer executed after exposing inmate affair

The family of a murdered prison officer speaks out, claiming the system failed to protect him after he reported a colleague's illicit affair with a high-risk inmate, leading to a brutal street execution.

Giving Birth in Handcuffs: A Prisoner's Agony

A mother's harrowing account of being forced to give birth while handcuffed to a hospital bed, exposing the brutal reality of the UK's prison system for pregnant women.

Myanmar Junta Chief Isolated at China Summit

General Min Aung Hlaing's awkward participation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting highlights Myanmar's deepening diplomatic isolation and China's cautious engagement.

Ghislaine Maxwell Moved to Cushy Florida Prison

Disgraced socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been quietly transferred from her brutal Brooklyn jail to a low-security Florida prison camp, sparking outrage among victims and critics.

Inside UK Prisons: Shocking Truth About Food and Violence

Former prisoners reveal the brutal reality of life behind bars in Britain's jails, from shocking food shortages and rampant violence to the ingenious ways inmates survive. An exclusive investigation into the UK's prison crisis.

Prison Drug Crisis: 50+ Monthly Overdoses on Spice

Shocking Ministry of Justice data reveals more than two prisoners per day are hospitalised after taking potent synthetic drug cocktails in UK jails, with 'Spice' incidents soaring by 40% in a year.

Prison Officer Murdered After Discovering Inmate's Secret

A dedicated prison officer at HMP Frankland was brutally murdered by a dangerous inmate after discovering his illicit contraband network. The shocking incident has raised serious questions about staff safety in UK prisons.

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