Ela, an Israeli widow, endures unimaginable torment as she awaits her husband's remains from Hamas, having already held one funeral with an empty coffin. Her children face the trauma of saying goodbye twice.
A controversial judge has ignited fury after citing the 'historical trauma of slavery' as reason to avoid sentencing a convicted drug dealer to prison, in a ruling that's raising serious questions about judicial impartiality.
Shocking investigation reveals British national accused of masterminding cryptocurrency fraud scheme that allegedly forced victims into modern slavery conditions while authorities freeze millions in Bitcoin assets.
Exclusive medical reports uncover the devastating physical and psychological trauma endured by Israeli hostages during their captivity in Gaza, revealing systematic neglect and abuse.
New analysis reveals the complex reality behind online scams, where many perpetrators are themselves victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. Authorities must adopt a more nuanced approach to tackling this growing crisis.
Shocking court case reveals first-cousin marriage at centre of sophisticated criminal network involved in terror financing and human trafficking across British communities.
As World Mental Health Day approaches, a devastating psychological toll is mounting in conflict zones like Gaza and Afghanistan, creating a hidden epidemic that demands global attention.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sparks outrage with comments suggesting slavery taught valuable skills and criticising LGBTQ protections during Republican presidential campaign.
Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry joins forces with Bristol University to publish groundbreaking research calling for comprehensive reparations to address slavery's enduring legacy in Britain.
The Home Office confronts potential legal action following a scathing report revealing systematic failures in protecting vulnerable children from modern slavery and exploitation.
The prestigious Chatsworth Estate, famed as Mr Darcy's Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice, faces accusations of 'wokery' after installing content warnings for its art collection, including works by Michael Craig-Martin and acquired through slavery-era wealt
A registered nurse from the Philippines was forced into domestic servitude by a New Jersey couple who confiscated her documents and threatened her family in a disturbing human trafficking case.
An explosive investigation reveals migrant workers facing exploitation in Portugal's prestigious Alentejo wine region, with reports of squalid conditions and withheld pay threatening the industry's reputation.
A revolutionary searchable database brings to light the harrowing stories and legal records of over 80,000 enslaved individuals in 18th-century Grenada, transforming historical understanding.
A groundbreaking new report commissioned by Sir Lenny Henry and authored by Marcus Ryder makes a powerful economic and moral argument for slavery reparations in the UK, urging the nation to confront its colonial past.
The Boston Police Department has issued a formal apology for its involvement in the arrest and return of fugitive slaves in the 19th century, acknowledging its 'dark history'.
A remarkable collection of 19th-century correspondence, discovered in an online auction, exposes the direct financial benefits reaped by prominent UK families from slavery compensation, challenging long-held narratives and prompting calls for a national r
Exclusive Home Office figures reveal a shocking tripling of illegal migrants identified as potential modern slaves in UK. The system faces collapse as criminal gangs exploit loopholes.
An exclusive investigation reveals the harrowing story of a woman trafficked to Dubai and forced into a life of modern slavery, imprisoned in a portable toilet for weeks. This shocking account exposes the dark underbelly of human trafficking in the UAE.
Leading anti-slavery professionals and charities have issued a stark rebuke to UK Security Minister Tahir Mahmood, asserting his views on modern slavery are dangerously disconnected from the grim reality faced by victims and those on the frontline.
A landmark legal challenge is set to contest the UK's recent £480m migration agreement with France, arguing it fails to protect vulnerable individuals from modern slavery and violates the UK's own anti-slavery laws.
The UK's Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner has issued a stern rebuke of Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood's comments on fast-tracking asylum claims from certain nations, warning they risk undermining modern slavery protections and could create
Ex-President Donald Trump's administration proposes drastic cuts to key human trafficking prevention programmes, drawing fierce condemnation from charities and advocates across the UK and US.
The Ministry of Defence axes controversial 'social value' policy that forced weapons contractors to report on climate change and modern slavery, prioritising military effectiveness over ESG targets.
Exclusive: Johannesburg High Court reveals sophisticated Chinese-led trafficking ring smuggling Malawian women into South Africa for forced labour and sexual exploitation.
Derbyshire, West Midlands, and West Yorkshire police forces execute coordinated dawn raids, arresting 40 suspects and seizing drugs, weapons, and cash in a major blow to organised crime networks exploiting vulnerable individuals.
Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking rise in forced online fraud, with victims lured by fake job ads and held captive in brutal compounds across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia.
A coalition of African nations launches a formal campaign demanding reparations from Britain for centuries of slavery, genocide, and exploitation, with claims reaching into the trillions.
Groundbreaking research from UCL exposes how Britain's notorious Victorian workhouses were directly financed by the brutal transatlantic slave trade, forcing a national reckoning with our colonial past.
A young woman's terrifying ordeal of being trafficked across Texas motels is revealed after a desperate escape. Her story exposes the brutal reality of modern slavery happening in plain sight.