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Mother guilty of killing three-month-old daughter

A 31-year-old mother has been convicted for the killing of her three-month-old baby girl in a disturbing case that has shocked the community and raised serious questions about child protection.

Family guilty of systematic abuse in harrowing court case

In a harrowing case that has shocked the nation, a young girl suffered relentless sexual abuse at the hands of her own family members over several years. Her father, mother, brothers and grandfather have all been convicted for their roles in the systemati

Africa demands £1.3 trillion climate debt payment

African nations are calling for wealthy countries to honour their climate finance commitments as new research reveals the staggering £1.3 trillion needed for decarbonisation across the continent.

Northampton Imam Jailed for Child Marriage Pact

An Islamic leader in Northampton has been sentenced to prison after arranging the marriage of a 15-year-old girl to a 25-year-old man, in a case that has raised serious questions about child protection in religious communities.

Sturgeon's child care scheme branded 'shambolic'

A scathing independent review reveals Nicola Sturgeon's flagship scheme to transform the lives of looked-after children has descended into chaos, with devastating consequences for Scotland's most vulnerable young people.

Florida nurse jailed for stepson abuse

Alexis Von Yates, a Florida nurse, has been sentenced to prison for the systematic abuse of her 11-year-old stepson, including withholding food and forcing him to sleep in a locked bathroom.

Grandparents jailed for life after toddler death

A pair of grandparents have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of their two-year-old grandson following a sustained campaign of abuse that shocked the nation.

South African Ambassador Found Dead in Paris

South Africa's ambassador to France, Mphakama Mbete, has been discovered deceased at his official Paris home, prompting investigations by French authorities and diplomatic responses from Pretoria.

Grandmother Sues Social Workers Over Noah Cuatro's Death

The heartbroken grandmother of Noah Cuatro, the four-year-old boy tortured to death despite multiple warnings to authorities, is taking legal action against social workers she claims ignored clear signs of abuse in a case that has shocked America.

Peta Credlin's niece abused by paedophile family friend

Sky News commentator Peta Credlin breaks her silence on the horrific abuse suffered by her niece Autumn Harper at the hands of convicted paedophile Andrew Jones, exposing systemic failures in child protection.

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