Recognising domestic violence as a cause of death: One mother’s long fight | Mental Health

Recognising domestic violence as a cause of death: One mother’s long fight | Mental Health

Contains references to self-harm, sexual violence, domestic abuse and suicide.  A talented hairdresser with a knack for convincing people to get dressed up in fancy dress for parties, Jessica Laverack (affectionately known as Jessie) was the youngest of three siblings, owned 52 pets at one point, and warmly jostled with…

Putin must not win the Ukraine war, freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza says | Russia-Ukraine war News

Putin must not win the Ukraine war, freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza says | Russia-Ukraine war News

Kara-Murza defends prisoner swaps, saying it’s crucial to secure the release of more political detainees in Russia. Western governments and Russia’s exiled opposition should begin laying the groundwork for Russia’s democratic transition after President Vladimir Putin eventually leaves office, Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition politician, has said. Seven weeks after…

Dozens of women accuse former Harrods boss Mohamed al-Fayed of sexual abuse | Sexual Assault News

Dozens of women accuse former Harrods boss Mohamed al-Fayed of sexual abuse | Sexual Assault News

Harrods, now under Qatari ownership, issues apology for abuse of power when store was under al-Fayed’s control. Thirty-seven women have accused the late Mohamed al-Fayed, former boss of the London department store Harrods, of rape and sexual assault as their lawyers say they expect “many more” to come forward with…

Australia’s social media ban for minors: Has this worked elsewhere? | Social Media News

Australia’s social media ban for minors: Has this worked elsewhere? | Social Media News

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced last week that his government plans to ban minors from social media use and will conduct an age verification trial in the upcoming months as a first step. “We know social media is causing social harm, and it is taking kids away from real friends…

Florida mom Jenny Phenix booted from her dream, 3-year Villa Vie Odyssey cruise over WhatsApp messages after selling her possessions
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Florida mom Jenny Phenix booted from her dream, 3-year Villa Vie Odyssey cruise over WhatsApp messages after selling her possessions

A Florida mom who uprooted her entire life for a luxurious three-year-long cruise around the world was allegedly banned by the ship’s owner after her private messages with gripes about the voyage were leaked and were “impacting community morale.” Jenny Phenix, 68, reportedly took umbrage with multiple alleged issues on the…

UK PM Starmer seeks immigration lessons from Italy’s Meloni | Migration News

UK PM Starmer seeks immigration lessons from Italy’s Meloni | Migration News

Keir Starmer’s meeting with the far-right premier in Rome branded ‘disturbing’. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, in Rome to discuss ways of tackling irregular immigration. Before the meeting on Monday, the United Kingdom’s premier said he wanted to “understand” the “dramatic reduction”…

Royal Family sends Prince Harry public happy birthday message for first time in 3 years
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Royal Family sends Prince Harry public happy birthday message for first time in 3 years

The Royal Family sent Prince Harry a birthday message for the first time in three years as the estranged Duke celebrates his 40th birthday on Sunday. “Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!” the Royal Family’s official X account posted. Then-Prince Charles and Prince Harry and…

Ronaldo urges Manchester United to ‘rebuild everything from the bottom’ | Football

Ronaldo urges Manchester United to ‘rebuild everything from the bottom’ | Football

Cristiano Ronaldo says his former club Manchester United must rebuild everything from the bottom up if they are to compete for the top football titles again. The 39-year-old Portugal forward won three Premier League titles, the Champions League and a Club World Cup crown during his first stint at United…