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6 in 7 Children in Poverty in UK Town

In Newport, Middlesbrough, six out of seven children grow up in poverty. Families and local services demand the two-child benefit cap be scrapped as the government prepares a new strategy.

17-year-old girl stabbed to death in Cefn Forest

A 17-year-old girl was fatally stabbed in her Cefn Forest home as her mother was severely injured. An 18-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder. Police urge witnesses to come forward.

US Indigenous Child Removal Crisis Continues

Shocking investigation reveals US child welfare systems still separate Native American families at disproportionate rates. Learn about this ongoing crisis and its devastating impact.

New UK law tackles AI child abuse material

A proposed UK law empowers watchdogs to test AI models for child safety before release, as reports of AI-generated abuse material more than double. Learn how this aims to protect children.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Budget

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves confirm the two-child benefit cap will be lifted in the budget, a move costing £2.8bn aimed at tackling child poverty. Read the latest.

Court: Teen removed from UK gangs can stay in Ghana

A High Court ruling has determined that a London teenager sent to Ghana to escape gang exploitation can remain there temporarily, in a landmark case about child protection versus parental rights.

Father sentenced for shaking baby son to death

A tragic case of fatal child abuse sees California father sentenced to 25 years to life for violently shaking his 3-month-old son, exposing the devastating consequences of shaken baby syndrome.

Labour's poverty dilemma: 450,000 children wait

Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's cautious approach to child poverty, opting for gradual reform over immediate universal credit expansion despite rising hardship across Britain.

Why Serious Play is Crucial for Child Development

New research reveals that structured, purposeful play is essential for developing crucial life skills in children, with experts calling for a fundamental shift in educational approaches.

Iran Child Bride Faces Execution Over Blood Money

A young woman forced into marriage as a child faces imminent execution in Iran unless her family can raise £80,000 in diyah compensation for a crime committed when she was a minor.

Australia's Child Protection Crisis Exposed

An alarming investigation reveals how Australia is systematically failing its children through regressive policies, childcare scandals, and punitive approaches that undermine their future.

Louisiana Diocese Bankrupt Over Abuse Claims

The Catholic Diocese of Lake Charles becomes the latest US diocese to seek bankruptcy protection, facing a flood of new sexual abuse lawsuits following Louisiana's expanded legal window for victims.

London homicides hit lowest level in decade

New crime statistics reveal London has experienced its lowest homicide rate in years, with knife crime and youth violence showing significant decreases across the capital.

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