Abuse

Chinese doctor jailed over ‘driving school’ rape network in Germany

Eight men – all but one of them Chinese – have been implicated in the “Driving School” sexual abuse network in Germany.

Family of Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in UK, wins posthumous pardon

Britain's Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy speaks to the media following Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement of the timeline for his resignation, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

Indonesia daycare abuse case: Number of suspects increases to 27

Police earlier arrested 13 people in April, including the owner of the Little Aresha daycare, its principal and caregivers, on suspicion of alleged child abuse and neglect.

World Cup players facing growing pattern of racist abuse, FIFPRO warns

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Netherlands v Morocco - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - June 29, 2026
Netherlands' Crysencio Summerville reacts as he has his penalty saved by Morocco's Yassine Bounou during a penalty shootout REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Woman arrested after videos show toddlers in washing machine at daycare centre in India

The case has raised serious concerns over the safety of children at workplace creches which are facilities provided by employers to support working parents.

Catholic order faces financial ruin in Australia over abuse claims

San Francisco Catholic church reaches $395 million sex abuse settlement

17 reported cases of abuse against SCDF front-liners so far in 2026

In total, there have been about 120 cases of abuse against SCDF front-liners over the past three years.

UK moves to criminalise gender and sexuality conversion therapies

People carry a large rainbow flag, as they take part in the 2022 Pride Parade in London, Britain July 2, 2022. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Man in Japan arrested for confining 5-year-old girl in rubbish bin

The incident happened at the man's partner's home in Matsusaka, a city in Mie prefecture, Japan.

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