2 h. ago Watch live: Cardinals meet at Vatican to discuss Pope Francis funeral plans

Watch live as Cardinals meet at the Vatican in Rome on Tuesday (22 April) to discuss the funeral plans for Pope Francis.

Politics

21 h. ago Priest recalls watching Pope write apology to abuse victims in Ireland

Father Tim Bartlett helped organise Francis’s visit to the island in 2018.

Events

22 h. ago Watch: Mourners gather at St. Peter’s Square as Pope Francis dies aged 88

Watch as thousands of mourners gather at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican following the announcement of Pope Francis’ death, on Monday 21 April.

Events

23 h. ago Netflix film everyone should watch after Pope Francis' death

The Pope has died at the age of 88, leaving millions of Catholics around the world in mourning. But one film that has been made about the Head of the Catholic Church is a must-watch for fans

Events

29 h. ago Scots sex abuse victim's heartbreaking final text before he took his own life

Kevin Sutherland's message to Rowan Lumsden told of his agony at what he believed were malicious rumours about his life.

Events

4 d. ago Victim breaks silence after video of her being racially abused in California parking lot goes viral

‘It's quite unfortunate the verbiage she was using. It's unacceptable,’ the recipient of the abhorrent remarks says

Events

6 d. ago Member of ‘Zizian’ group linked to six deaths says she did not kill her parents: ‘You are being lied to’

Michelle Zajko, 32, insisted that she and her friends have been victims of a smear campaign by ‘stalkers and abusers’ within their old community

Events

6 d. ago Member of ‘Zizian’ group that’s linked to six deaths says she did not kill her parents: ‘You are being lied to’

Michelle Zajko, 32, insisted that she and her friends have been victims of a smear campaign by ‘stalkers and abusers’ within their old community

Events

7 d. ago Glasgow 'Beastie House' paedophile ring should have been stopped earlier, claims witness

The Scottish Government has previously admitted the victims in the horrific abuse case were let down by institutional failures.

Politics

8 d. ago Work experience student who secretly filmed nursery staff smashing child's head against a wall reveals full extent of abuse she saw

Four employees at a Spanish nursery who were arrested over alleged child abuse after shocking footage emerged forced victims to eat and choked them, a whistleblower has revealed.

Society

1 week ago Child doctor accused of using role to abuse staggering number of kids in 'one of America's worst

A New York pediatrician who is accused of sexually abusing more than 100 women has been ordered to pay nearly $2billion to his victims.

Society

1 week ago "I know exactly what happened": Alleged victim in Rochdale sex abuse trial denies drink and drugs affected her memory

Girl A was giving evidence at the trial for a second time

Events

2 w. ago Call for stronger duty on councils to provide housing to domestic abuse victims

MP Zoe Franklin said councils are not currently obligated to offer like-for-like housing.

Events

2 w. ago Alleged victim in Rochdale sex abuse case to be recalled to court for further questioning

Girl A had previously given evidence last month

Events

2 w. ago A list of largest settlements reached by organizations and victims of sexual abuse

Los Angeles County has reached a $4 billion agreement to settle nearly 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities since 1959

Events

2 w. ago Celtic abuse survivor claims legal settlement protects club and blocks justice

The victim believes the deal allows Celtic FC to “get off the hook” by paying cash to victims while maintaining it was not to blame for any abuse.

Events

2 w. ago Gary Glitter made bankrupt after failing to pay damages to abuse victim

The six-figure sum included payments for lost earnings and mental health treatment for the victim

Events

2 w. ago Gary Glitter made bankrupt for failing to pay damages to abuse victim

Glitter was jailed for 16 years in 2015 for sexually abusing three schoolgirls.

Events

3 w. ago Gary Glitter faces bankruptcy for failing to pay £500,000 compensation to sex abuse victim

The former Glam rock star remains in prison for sex crimes against girls in the 1970s and 1980s

Economics

3 w. ago Alleged abuse victims of disgraced Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed are set to launch legal action against late billionaire's estate

Law firm Leigh Day said a pre-action letter has been sent to lawyers for the estate on behalf of the women, who worked as nannies and private air stewards for the former Harrods boss.

Economics