US bans five Europeans over alleged censorship efforts
The US State Department has barred five Europeans, including former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, accusing them of coercing tech platforms to censor American speech. Read the full story.
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US Father of Six Deported, Separated from Children
A single father living in the US for 34 years was deported to Mexico, separating him from his six American children. His case highlights a Trump-era policy shift on immigration enforcement.
US Overhauls H-1B Visa System, Ends Random Lottery
The Trump administration replaces the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based selection system, prioritising higher-paid foreign workers. The new rules take effect in February 2026.
Violence Against US Journalists Surges Under Trump
A new report details a dramatic rise in assaults on US journalists covering protests, with 2025 incidents nearly matching the total of the previous three years combined. Read the full investigation.
Strangulation prosecutions up sixfold in three years
CPS data reveals a near sixfold rise in strangulation charges since 2022. The new offence, carrying a five-year maximum sentence, marks a 'significant shift' in tackling domestic abuse.
Shocking 34% Rise in Police Sex Offence Convictions
Exclusive data reveals a 'frightening' surge in UK police officers convicted of sexual crimes since 2022. The Home Office brands figures 'shameful' as trust crisis deepens.
Rape Prevention Campaigner on Campus Reality for Students
Katie White spent a year with Bristol students uncovering a grim reality of sexual assault. As the government pledges to halve violence against women, her DNA kit innovation offers a new path to justice and deterrence.
VAWG strategy 'seriously underfunded' say campaigners
Campaigners welcome the UK government's landmark strategy to end violence against women and girls but warn its funding 'falls seriously short', leaving frontline services in crisis. Read the full analysis.
Labour's 10-year plan to halve violence against women
The government's delayed strategy to tackle violence against women and girls focuses on prevention, but faces challenges in policing, courts, and funding. Can ministers deliver on their manifesto promise?
UK bans sick AI apps in new £1bn violence against women plan
A major new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls includes a ban on AI 'nudification' apps and tech to block children sharing nude images. Read the full details.
Badenoch accused of 'dangerous' claims on violence against women
Kemi Badenoch faces criticism for 'deeply inaccurate' comments linking violence against women to migrant cultures. Experts warn her language is 'spreading racism' and undermining a new national strategy.
UK strategy tackles violence against women, targets deepfakes
The UK government has published its long-awaited strategy to tackle violence against women and girls. The plan addresses deepfake pornography and 'toxic ideas' in schools. Read the full details here.
Government unveils plans to ban AI deepfake abuse tools
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips announces new laws to prohibit AI 'nudification' and a strategy to halve violence against women and girls. Read the full details.
UK Schools Get £36m 'Anti-Andrew Tate' Lessons
The government unveils a flagship strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, including compulsory lessons on toxic influencers like Andrew Tate for pupils as young as 11. Will it work?
Government bans AI nudification tools to tackle deepfake abuse
New laws will ban AI tools that create fake nude images without consent, as part of a strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. Read the full plan.
Starmer rebukes Trump's 'piggy' comment to journalist
PM Keir Starmer says he would 'call out' language like Donald Trump's 'quiet, piggy' remark to a female reporter. He made the comments while launching a new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls. Read the full story.
Labour vows new terror-style approach to VAWG
Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips pledges a data-driven crackdown on violence against women and girls, using forensic tech to track offenders. Read the full strategy.
Anti-misogyny training for boys in schools unveiled
Ministers unveil plans for anti-misogyny courses for boys in secondary schools to tackle violence against women. Teachers to get specialist training as part of a £20m package.
All English secondary schools to teach healthy relationships
The government announces a new strategy, including mandatory lessons and teacher training, to tackle misogyny and halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
Lammy: Halve violence against women in 10 years
Deputy PM David Lammy launches a radical new strategy to tackle the 'national emergency' of violence against women and girls, aiming to halve incidents within a decade.
Schools to teach healthy relationships in anti-violence drive
All secondary schools in England will teach about healthy relationships as part of a new government strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. Discover the new measures.
Schools get £36m for compulsory lessons to tackle Andrew Tate
The government unveils a £36m strategy with mandatory lessons on consent and healthy relationships in all secondary schools to combat toxic influencers and halve violence against women and girls.
Labour's £20m school plan to tackle misogyny unveiled
Labour unveils its historic violence against women and girls strategy, with a £20m school plan to tackle toxic misogyny through teacher training and specialist support. Read the full details.
NHS £50m Boost for Abuse Victims to End Postcode Lottery
The government pledges a historic crackdown on violence against women and girls, with new NHS services and £50m for child victims. Read the full strategy.
Manchester's Secret Winter Safety Plan for Women Revealed
Greater Manchester Police unveil a major operation with undercover and uniformed officers to safeguard women and girls in the city's nightlife this festive season. Learn about the plan and its context.
Iran Boycotts World Cup Draw in US Visa Protest
Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after the US granted visas to only four delegation members, excluding the football federation president. FIFA is investigating.
US Prioritises Visas for Major Sporting Event Fans
The Trump administration orders embassies to expedite visas for 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics attendees while imposing new restrictions on H-1B applicants linked to online censorship. Read the latest.
Iran to attend World Cup draw after visa dispute
Iran's football federation reverses boycott decision for the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington. Head coach attends, but president's visa was denied. Read the full diplomatic and sporting clash.
Mitch Brown condemns Newman, Carey over AFWL remarks
AFL star Mitch Brown calls out Sam Newman and Wayne Carey for 'harmful' criticism of the women's league, linking disrespect to violence against women. Read his powerful response.
Police still failing on misogyny after Sarah Everard, report finds
A damning report reveals repeated failures to root out sexual predators in UK police forces, with key vetting reforms still not implemented years after Sarah Everard's murder. Read the full investigation.
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