5 h. ago Zimbabwean victims of sadistic sexual abuser John Smyth bring legal claim against Church of England after Justin Welby's resignation over scandal

Six men including Rocky Leanders who were abused as teenagers at John Smyth's  Christian holiday camps in the African country are among the seven claimants.

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15 h. ago Serena Williams shocks fans with dramatic new look as excitement builds over tennis return

Tennis legend Serena Williams has stunned fans with a dramatic body transformation as rumours over a comeback to the court continue to build

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54 h. ago Sivert Guttorm Bakken, Winter Olympics hopeful, dies at training camp aged 27

Norwegian biathlete found dead in hotel room in ItalyBakken, 27, was 13th in this season’s overall standingsNorwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken has been found dead in his hotel room in Lavaze, Italy. The Norwegian Biathlon Association said the cause of the 27-year-old’s death was unknown.The International Biathlon Union, the sport’s governing body, said the athlete’s death had been confirmed by Italian authorities. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Jeffrey Epstein apparently wrote letter to Larry Nassar referencing Trump

Letter to former US gymnastics team doctor postmarked three days after Epstein’s death US politics live – latest updatesA disturbing letter that appears to have been written by Jeffrey Epstein and sent to Larry Nassar, the US Olympics gymnastics team doctor convicted of sexual abuse, is included the latest batch of Epstein-related documents released by the US government.“As you will know by now, I have taken the ‘short route’ home,” the letter, which appears to have been signed from Epstein to Nasser, reads. “Good luck! We shared one thing our love & caring for young ladies and the hope they reach their full potential.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Epstein files live: Trump says pictures of innocent people could ‘ruin’ reputations as DOJ slammed over limited release

Survivors of Epstein’s alleged sexual abuse called the DOJ’s handling of its files on him ‘alarming’

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3 d. ago Prosecutions for strangulation in England and Wales increase sixfold in three years

CPS says new law marked ‘significant shift in recognising serious nature’ of offence, often linked to domestic abuse and sexual assault The number of suspects charged for strangulation and suffocation in England and Wales has increased almost sixfold in the three years since the offence was first introduced, Crown Prosecution Service data has revealed.Brought in under the Domestic Abuse Act, which came into force in 2022, the legislation closed a gap in the existing law, giving courts much greater sentencing powers. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago 'Abusive' Scot who inflicted woman to 'horrific' sexual abuse over 35 years jailed

The offences took place in the Sanquhar area of Dumfries and Galloway between 1986 and 2021.

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7 d. ago Vicky Pattison warns of deepfake abuse as ChatGPT plans to launch adult content

Strictly Come Dancing star Vicky Pattison has shared her concerns over the rise of AI-enabled sexual abuse as OpenAI reveal their plans to roll out an "adult mode" feature for over 18s

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7 d. ago Boys to learn difference between porn and real life to tackle misogyny in England’s schools

Teachers to be given extra training as Keir Starmer warns ‘toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged’David Lammy: I want my sons to know masculinity can be kind – and my daughter to live without fearChildren as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, the Guardian understands.On the eve of the government publishing its long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in a decade, David Lammy told the Guardian that the battle “begins with how we raise our boys”, adding that toxic masculinity and keeping girls and women safe were “bound together”.Preventing young men being harmed by “manosphere” influencers such as Andrew Tate.Stopping abusers in England and Wales through measures such as dedicated rape and sexual offences teams and enforceable domestic abuse protection orders.£550m ...

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7 d. ago 10m cases of domestic abuse, stalking and sexual assaults against women and girls a year, warns Jess Phillips

Boys as young as 11 could be sent on anti-misogyny courses designed to stamp out violence against women and girls

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7 d. ago Boys to learn difference between porn and real life in bid to tackle misogyny in schools

Teachers to be given extra training as Keir Starmer warns ‘toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged’David Lammy: I want my sons to know masculinity can be kind – and my daughter to live without fearChildren as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, the Guardian understands.On the eve of the government publishing its long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in a decade, David Lammy told the Guardian that the battle “begins with how we raise our boys”, adding that toxic masculinity and keeping girls and women safe were “bound together”.Preventing young men being harmed by “manosphere” influencers such as Andrew Tate.Stopping abusers in England and Wales through measures such as dedicated rape and sexual offences teams and enforceable domestic abuse protection orders.£550m ...

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7 d. ago I want my sons to know masculinity can be kind – and my daughter to live without fear | David Lammy

Violence against women is a national emergency. As a minister, but also as a father, I see Labour’s new strategy as a matter of the highest priorityDavid Lammy MP is the deputy prime minister, lord chancellor and secretary of state for justiceIn the year leading up to March 2025, one in eight women in England and Wales had been a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking. Almost 200 rapes are recorded every day. And on average, three women are killed by men in the UK every single week. Just pause and consider that.There has been plenty of tough talk on violence against women and girls over the past decade – but too little action. We will deploy the full power of the state in the largest crackdown on violence perpetrated against women and girls in British history. This violence is a national emergency. And as a dad to a daughter, it terrifies me. But as a dad to two sons, it drives home that we can’t keep doing things the same way.David Lammy MP is the deputy prime ministe...

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8 d. ago SNP warns 'limited evidence' to establish grooming gangs inquiry as ministers told to restore trust

The Scottish Government has been told to start “rebuilding trust” with survivors of sexual abuse.

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1 week ago Samantha Morton admits 'it's an absolute miracle I'm not dead' after childhood sexual abuse whilst she was in care, homelessness and trauma

The actress, 48, spent a decade in foster care and children's homes before she was 'saved' by acting.

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1 week ago Gerwyn Price's stunning weight loss and why rival claimed he'd get 'beaten up'

Gerwyn Price is aiming for his second title at the World Darts Championship after undergoing a dramatic change

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1 week ago Gerwyn Price's incredible body transformation after darts star claimed he'd get 'beaten up'

Gerwyn Price stunned fans with a dramatic body transformation but did come in for some criticism for his new-look

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1 week ago Michael van Gerwen, 36, reveals stunning body transformation after shedding THREE STONE but insists: I’m no Brad Pitt

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has undergone a stunning body transformation ahead of this year's World Darts Championship. The Dutchman is aiming to become a four-time PDC world champion. He will certainly feel better about himself having lost more than three stones. But that's not where it stops as he has his sights set on shedding more...

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2 w. ago ‘Human trafficking behind prison walls’: women jailed in Texas allege rampant sexual abuse

Women at FMC Carswell – long a focus of sexual abuse investigations – say prison officials have turned a blind eyeEleven women incarcerated at a federal prison in Texas allege they have been subjected to rampant sexual abuse by staff members in the past seven years. The allegations are the latest accusations of abuse within a federal prison system rife with claims of inhumane conditions.The allegations at FMC Carswell, a federal medical women’s prison in Fort Worth, Texas, are particularly troubling because the facility has been the focus of sexual abuse investigations for years, with 13 staff members convicted of abuse and misconduct since 1997 and promises of reform at various times. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Online child sexual abuse surges by 26% in year as police say tech firms must act

Figures for England and Wales show there were 51,672 offences for child sexual exploitation and abuse online in 2024Online child sexual abuse in England and Wales has surged by a quarter within a year, figures show, prompting police to call for social media platforms to do more to protect young people.Becky Riggs, the acting chief constable of Staffordshire police, called for tech companies to use AI tools to automatically prevent indecent pictures from being uploaded and shared on their sites. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Shock rise in online child sexual abuse revealed with half of offenders under 18

Online messaging app Snapchat was used in more than half of all cases recorded by police with six children being targeted every hour in the digital world by offenders often under the age of 18

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