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From hero to abuser: A brother's cruel slurs

A woman shares her story of familial estrangement after her older brother's volatile temper turned to ableist abuse following her life-changing diagnosis. Read her journey to emotional freedom.

Nursery worker admits 26 child sex offences in London

Vincent Chan, 45, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing children as young as three at a West Hampstead nursery. Police found over 25,000 indecent images. A dedicated NSPCC helpline is available for support.

40% of UK Teens Report Abuse in Intimate Relationships

A new survey of 11,000 teenagers in England and Wales exposes widespread emotional and physical abuse in young relationships, affecting mental health and school attendance. Urgent calls for better education.

Late-Night Hosts Mock Trump's MRI and Ableist Slur

Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel dissect Donald Trump's use of an ableist slur and his baffling claim to know nothing about his own MRI scan. Read the full late-night TV roundup.

GOP Senator Opposes Redistricting After Trump's Slur

An Indiana state senator, father to a child with Down syndrome, vows to vote against partisan redistricting after Donald Trump used an ableist slur. His stand highlights the political consequences of language.

Metro News Retracts Article on Abuse Allegations

Metro News has deleted an article detailing domestic abuse claims made by Sandra Odufaderin after her former partner provided evidence denying the allegations. Read the full statement.

CPS launches new strategy on violence against women

The Crown Prosecution Service unveils a five-year plan to improve casework and recognise the full spectrum of abuse in crimes against women and girls. Discover how new training aims to transform prosecutions.

New domestic abuse orders protect 1,000 victims

Minister Jess Phillips declares violence against women a national emergency, revealing new protection orders have already safeguarded 1,000 victims across England and Wales.

Four police face misconduct over woman's death

Four police officers may have committed gross misconduct in the domestic abuse case of Harshita Brella, 24, found dead in a car boot. The IOPC demands disciplinary action.

Four officers face misconduct case over death

Police watchdog IOPC says four officers should face misconduct proceedings over their handling of domestic abuse allegations by Harshita Brella, later found dead. Read the latest.

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