AI App Protects Team GB Athletes from Online Abuse
UK Sport invests in AI-powered app Social Protect to filter abusive comments for Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The service is free for the full cycle to LA 2028. Discover how it works.
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Gymnasts Sue Over Alleged Abuse & Organisational Failures
Two young gymnasts have filed lawsuits against USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Center for SafeSport, alleging the bodies failed to protect them from a coach now facing federal charges. Read the full investigation.
Serena Williams Reflects on Racism in Tennis Career
Tennis legend Serena Williams discusses the 'negativity' she faced as a black woman in sport and the positive change for new generations. Read her powerful insights on resilience and retirement.
Jacqui Oatley departs ITV Sport after decade
Presenter Jacqui Oatley announces her exit from ITV Sport after a decade as production moves to Matchroom. Key darts tournaments remain free-to-air. Read the full story.
Scottish Sport 'Running on Empty' Amid Funding Crisis
Thirty-nine Scottish sports bodies warn the First Minister that grassroots sport is in crisis due to a broken £100m funding pledge. Urgent action is demanded.
Child sex doll seized at UK border in shocking discovery
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures
UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.
Joey Barton's Misogynistic Rant Sparks Football Outrage
Former footballer Joey Barton faces widespread condemnation after comparing female pundits to serial killers in shocking social media outburst targeting Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.
Female jockey makes history with Melbourne Cup win
Australian racing sensation Jamie Kah becomes the first female jockey to win the prestigious Melbourne Cup, shattering racing's glass ceiling in a landmark moment for the sport.
North Melbourne's Record 24-Game AFLW Winning Streak
The North Melbourne Kangaroos have rewritten the AFLW record books, securing their 24th consecutive victory in a stunning display of dominance that has left opponents in their wake.
Woman charged with murder of eight-month-old baby in Queensland
A 31-year-old woman faces murder charges following the tragic death of an infant in Queensland, Australia, as police continue their investigation into the heartbreaking case.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Women's sport breaks records with massive TV audiences
Women's sports in the UK are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with the Lionesses' World Cup final and Red Roses' rugby matches drawing record-breaking television audiences and signalling a major shift in sports viewership.
Buddhist monk guilty of child sex abuse in Melbourne temple
A senior Buddhist monk at a Melbourne temple has been convicted of multiple child sexual abuse offences, with victims as young as five years old suffering systematic abuse over several years.
Grooming Gangs Inquiry Plunged Into Chaos
An explosive investigation into grooming gangs across Britain has been plunged into disarray, with allegations of political interference, procedural failures, and fundamental questions about whether victims will ever see justice.
Parents guilty of murdering three-month-old baby son
A mother and father face life sentences after being convicted of murdering their three-month-old baby boy who suffered catastrophic injuries including 41 rib fractures and multiple broken bones.
Body image fears sidelining girls from sport
New research reveals worrying trends as body image anxieties and clothing concerns create significant barriers preventing teenage girls from participating in sports and physical activity.
Woman jailed for Ian Watkins baby access plot
Sarah Lewis, 36, receives 15-month sentence for befriending vulnerable mother with chilling intention to facilitate contact with disgraced rock star's baby
Farage: London's Grooming Scandal Cover-Up Exposed
Explosive investigation reveals systematic grooming gangs operating across London boroughs as political correctness prevents action. Farage demands immediate government intervention.
Child sex abuse inquiry: 3 years on, justice delayed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's landmark child sex abuse inquiry faces mounting criticism over delays and survivor treatment as crucial hearings remain incomplete.
Psychologist's 'unsafe' evidence removed children from mothers
A clinical psychologist's controversial evidence resulted in twelve children being removed from their mothers before her testimony was completely discredited and thrown out of court, revealing serious concerns about expert witness practices in family proc
Paedophile police informant jailed for 14 years
A predatory paedophile who sexually abused a young boy before becoming a police informant has been sentenced to 14 years behind bars in a shocking case that raises serious questions about police informant vetting procedures.
Paedophile made girl carve initials in leg jailed 18 years
A depraved paedophile who forced a 14-year-old girl to carve his initials into her leg with a blade has been jailed for 18 years in a shocking child abuse case that has horrified the nation.
Grooming gangs inquiry: 'Hugely wasted opportunity'
The long-awaited grooming gangs inquiry exposes how political correctness and institutional failures allowed exploitation to continue unchecked across multiple UK towns and cities.
Toddler brain damage case: Texas couple charged
Shocking child abuse case in Texas sees 21-month-old Dawson Zamora fighting for life with catastrophic injuries as mother and boyfriend face serious charges.
Teacher who raped children jailed for 13 years
A depraved teaching assistant who sexually assaulted vulnerable children in his care has been jailed for 13 years after grooming students and committing horrific abuse.
Canberra childcare worker in paedophile abuse case
A Canberra childcare worker stands accused of horrific child sexual abuse offences against a young boy, with police revealing disturbing details of the alleged crimes that have shaken the community.
Grooming Gang Inquiry Set for 2025 After Delays
A comprehensive independent inquiry into Britain's grooming gang scandals will launch next year, with ministers confirming the search for a chair is underway amid criticism from Labour's Jess Phillips over prolonged delays.
Baby P: 50 injuries before death in damning report
A damning new report exposes the systematic failures that left Baby P vulnerable to horrific abuse, revealing he sustained 50 separate injuries while under social services' watch.
Jess Phillips demands national grooming gang inquiry
Labour MP Jess Phillips calls for urgent national inquiry into grooming gangs after uncovering widespread failures in protecting vulnerable children across the UK.
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