Kate McCann, mother of Madeleine, supports The Independent's SafeCall campaign. The free service offers confidential support to the 72,000 children who go missing in the UK each year. Donate to help.
A 13-year-old British boy has been killed in a stabbing in Tomar, Portugal. The suspect, his mother's ex-partner, reportedly died in a subsequent gas explosion. Follow for updates.
The body of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard has been discovered nearly three months after she vanished. Her mother was arrested at their Lompoc home. Read the latest developments.
Ashlee Buzzard taken into custody after DNA tests confirm human remains found in Utah belong to her daughter, Melodee, missing since October. Press conference scheduled.
An 18-month-old girl died after her father fell asleep in a hot tub while holding her. The dad had consumed alcohol and narcotics, police said. Read the full tragic story.
Jake and Romy Reiner thank the public for support and plan a memorial for their parents, Rob and Michele, found dead in their LA home. The accused has schizophrenia.
US Olympic champion Dominique Dawes's family is in mourning after her missing father-in-law, Leonard Hugh Thompson, was found dead in Virginia. The 79-year-old had been missing for days.
The chilling story of Herbert Mullin, the paranoid schizophrenic who killed 13 people in 1970s California believing he was preventing earthquakes. Discover the full, horrifying details.
A 75-year-old woman is permanently blinded after a savage assault with a nailed board in Seattle. The alleged attacker is a repeat offender known to police. Read the shocking details.
Sydney holds a National Day of Reflection to honour the victims of the Bondi Junction attack. Communities unite in remembrance and solidarity. Read the full story.
Exclusive: Father of Beverley Allitt's victim Kayley Asher demands the 'Angel of Death' nurse is never freed as she faces a mental health tribunal. Read the full story.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined hundreds at a vigil for victims of the Bondi Junction stabbing attack. The community gathered to honour the six lives lost, including hero security guard Faraz Tahir.
Hundreds of surf lifesavers gathered at Bondi Beach for a poignant vigil to honour victims of the tragic shooting, including two of their own. Read the full story of community and remembrance.
The family of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, fatally stabbed in Weston-super-Mare, pay tribute to their 'happy-go-lucky' girl. Read their heartbreaking statement.
Kevin Jazrael Davis, 18, murdered his mother Kimberly Hill in 2014. He turned himself in and showed no remorse. Read the full shocking details of the case.
Ahmed al-Ahmed, hailed a hero after the Bondi terror attack, has been presented with a symbolic $2.5m cheque in hospital. The funds are part of a wider $5m donation effort. Read his remarkable story.
Surfers and paddleboarders held a moving tribute in the waters off Bondi Beach, honouring victims of the recent mass shooting. Watch the powerful show of solidarity.
Dozens gathered to mourn Boris and Sofia Gurman, bystanders killed trying to stop the Bondi beach terror attacker. Read their story of courage.
The community of Weston-super-Mare rallies after the tragic death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe. A fundraiser for her family has soared past £27,000 as a 15-year-old boy appears in court charged with her murder.
Hundreds of surfers and swimmers formed a vast circle in the ocean off Bondi Beach in a poignant tribute to the victims, survivors, and first responders of the recent mass shooting. Discover the community's powerful response.
Christopher Scholtes died by carbon monoxide poisoning the day before a 20-30 year sentence for his daughter's murder. Read the full tragic story and investigation details.
Sydney's Jewish community gathers in solidarity, preparing for the funerals of victims killed in the Bondi Junction shooting. A powerful display of unity and grief.
A 14-year-old girl, shot in the Bondi Beach attack, used her body to shield two children. Sixteen killed, 42 injured in the tragedy. Read the full story of bravery and loss.
A Ukrainian mother who fled war recounts being hit by Paul Doyle's car at the Liverpool FC parade. The driver was sentenced to 21 years and 6 months. Read the full story.
Marika Pogany, 82, a cherished volunteer killed in the Bondi terror attack, is remembered for her decades of quiet kindness and community service. Read her story.
Dan Barr, the former soldier who stopped Paul Doyle's car during the Liverpool victory parade rampage, gives a harrowing account of the attack. Read his full story of courage and trauma.
Former Royal Engineer Dan Barr crawled into Paul Doyle's car during the Liverpool victory parade rampage, forcing it to stop. Doyle jailed for over 21 years. Read the full story.
Thousands gathered at Bondi Beach for a vigil to remember four-year-old Matilda, whose life was tragically cut short. A community united in grief says: 'Remember her name.'
A father in the US faces charges after his one-year-old daughter drowned in a hot tub while he was allegedly under the influence. The tragic incident highlights vital safety warnings for UK holidaymakers.
The aunt of 10-year-old Bondi Beach victim Matilda describes her devastation after the shooting. The attack left 16 dead and dozens injured. Read the full story.