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Abuse

Jail for man who broke his wife’s nose after she found out about his affair

On March 26, the man was sentenced to 11 months’ jail and one stroke of the cane after he pleaded guilty to two counts of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to his wife.
On March 26, the man was sentenced to 11 months’ jail and one stroke of the cane after he pleaded guilty to two counts of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to his wife.

Premier League investigating alleged discriminatory abuse in Newcastle-Sunderland game

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Sunderland - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - March 22, 2026  Sunderland's Granit Xhaka and Lutsharel Geertruida celebrate after the match as Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe looks dejected REUTERS/Scott Heppell
Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Sunderland - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - March 22, 2026  Sunderland's Granit Xhaka and Lutsharel Geertruida celebrate after the match as Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe looks dejected REUTERS/Scott Heppell

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sister’s abuse claims against him dismissed for now

OpenAI chief executive officer Sam Altman won dismissal of a lawsuit by his sister claiming that he sexually abused her for almost a decade.
OpenAI chief executive officer Sam Altman won dismissal of a lawsuit by his sister claiming that he sexually abused her for almost a decade.

Woman who allegedly impersonated police officers, used abusive words on one to be charged

The identity of the woman who allegedly impersonated a police officer was uncovered through police investigations, and she was arrested on March 19.
The identity of the woman who allegedly impersonated a police officer was uncovered through police investigations, and she was arrested on March 19.

Norway prosecutor seeks more than seven years in prison for stepson of crown prince

Marius Borg Hoiby is on his way to a meeting with his lawyer in Oslo on Monday afternoon, after he was charged with new offences in Oslo, Norway January 19, 2026.
Marius Borg Hoiby is on his way to a meeting with his lawyer in Oslo on Monday afternoon, after he was charged with new offences in Oslo, Norway January 19, 2026.

Sexual abuse allegations made against late US labor icon Cesar Chavez

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows supporters of farm labor unions during a march to mark Cesar Chavez Day and to protest against mass migrant deportation policies, in Delano, California, U.S. March 31, 2025.  REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows supporters of farm labor unions during a march to mark Cesar Chavez Day and to protest against mass migrant deportation policies, in Delano, California, U.S. March 31, 2025.  REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo

Female Melaka soldier gets seven years for sexually abusing own son

The accused, who is also a single mother, pleaded for a lighter sentence, saying she needed to support her three children after completing her prison term.
The accused, who is also a single mother, pleaded for a lighter sentence, saying she needed to support her three children after completing her prison term.

A bystro with open seats for Hwachae, but no room for invisible abuse 

From left, 20-year-olds from Singapore Polytechnic Meredith Tan, Dian Azura Binte Riduan, Stephen Teo, Wen Qing and Ho Yue Ling, the team behind 3rd Perspective Bystro (a cafe-style concept that raises awareness on abuse), pictured on March 12, 2026.
From left, 20-year-olds from Singapore Polytechnic Meredith Tan, Dian Azura Binte Riduan, Stephen Teo, Wen Qing and Ho Yue Ling, the team behind 3rd Perspective Bystro (a cafe-style concept that raises awareness on abuse), pictured on March 12, 2026.

British mother jailed for keeping woman as ‘house slave’ for 25 years

Amanda Wixon would regularly beat the victim, who has a learning disability, knocking out her teeth on one occasion.
Amanda Wixon would regularly beat the victim, who has a learning disability, knocking out her teeth on one occasion.

Millwall fined 45,000 pounds for offensive chanting in League Cup tie

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.