The long-standing legal defence of 'reasonable punishment' for physical discipline of children faces potential abolition across all UK nations, sparking heated debate between supporters and opponents including prominent public figures.
Exclusive: The sister of Raoul Moat's former girlfriend reveals chilling details of how the killer systematically isolated her sibling through threats and intimidation before his deadly 2010 shooting spree that terrorised Northeast England.
Health chiefs issue crucial new guidance for anyone testing positive for COVID-19 as cases surge across the UK. Find out the latest isolation rules and symptom advice.
The Duchess of Sussex reveals her personal struggle with isolation in candid discussion about mental health challenges in today's connected world.
An investigative journey into the lives of the Whittakers, known as America's most inbred family, uncovering their isolated existence and the genetic consequences of generations of intermarriage.
Fayza Lamari opens up about her son's emotional struggles with global stardom and the isolation that comes with being one of football's biggest names at Real Madrid.
The Taliban regime has severed Afghanistan's internet connection, isolating millions from the global community in a drastic bid to enforce their strict moral code, with devastating consequences for healthcare, education and livelihoods.
A British Army sergeant is facing disciplinary action after ordering trainee soldiers to iron their uniforms in the middle of the night during an unofficial party, raising serious questions about military conduct and welfare standards.
Florida carries out lethal injection execution of Victor Tony Jones for 1995 murder, marking state's second execution this year amid ongoing death penalty debates.
Newly unearthed documents reveal the heartbreaking family history of Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain, exposing decades of tragedy that preceded the infamous murder.
Geoffrey West has been executed in Texas for the 1998 murder of Margaret Berry. His final appeal to the Supreme Court was denied, marking the state's third execution this year.
Singapore's High Court has reinstated a caning sentence for a Malaysian man who overstayed his visa, overturning a lower court's ruling. The decision, condemned by Amnesty International, highlights the city-state's strict immigration enforcement.
TV presenter Richard Osman issues a powerful warning about the UK's loneliness crisis, revealing his mother's own heartbreaking struggle and calling for urgent national action.
Prosecutors seek capital punishment for Erika Kirk and Tyler Robinson over the brutal killing of 4-year-old Athena Strand, in a case that has shocked Utah.
In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has abolished the death penalty, a move championed by lawyers for death row inmate Luigi Mangione. The ruling, citing 'cruel and unusual punishment,' marks a seismic shift in American justice.
Luigi Mangione, a Missouri inmate sentenced to death for a 2005 double murder, has died of natural causes in prison, circumventing his scheduled execution.
Former US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage by sharing a video that appears to advocate for the execution of drug smugglers, drawing criticism from human rights groups and political opponents.
Groundbreaking data from the HILDA survey exposes a growing loneliness crisis in Australia, with a sharp decline in social connections and community engagement. Discover the causes and concerning trends.
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.
A UK school faces backlash after a student was allegedly placed in isolation for wearing the wrong skirt, sparking a heated debate on uniform policies and student rights.
An Alabama death row inmate uttered the haunting phrase 'Let's ride' moments before a 'botched' lethal injection that took over an hour to complete, sparking renewed outrage over capital punishment in the US.
The US state of Florida has carried out the execution of David Pittman for the 2003 murder of his 23-year-old neighbour. The controversial case saw his final meal request denied as he became the ninth inmate put to death this year.
Chilling photographs from Alexei Navalny's Arctic penal colony reveal the brutal conditions inside his 'punishment cell' just moments before his death, as his widow presents new evidence alleging he was poisoned.
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.
Shocking investigation reveals a New Zealand family's two-decade ordeal of isolation and alleged abuse in a remote wilderness compound, hidden from authorities and society.
Exclusive analysis of Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial 'Super Sparta' doctrine, a radical plan for a besieged, self-reliant Israel that economists warn could trigger severe economic decline and deepen global isolation.
Steven Bixby has been executed by lethal injection in South Carolina for the 2003 murders of a sheriff's deputy and a state official, marking the state's first execution since 2011.
A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to death for the brutal murders of a young girl and her mother, marking a rare federal capital punishment case in a state without the death penalty.
The US Supreme Court has denied an appeal from Richard Bixby, upholding his death sentence for the 2015 murders of his parents. The decision ends a lengthy legal battle centred on mental health arguments.
A Missouri death row inmate's bizarre final meal request of 40 burgers from McDonald's precedes a stunning last-minute confession to two additional murders, sending shockwaves through the justice system.