Abuse

UNICEF calls for criminalisation of AI content depicting child sex abuse

At least 1.2 million children across 11 countries disclosed having their images manipulated into sexually explicit deepfakes in the past year, according to UNICEF.

South Korea’s Cabinet passes law revision against abuse targeting Itaewon victims, families

People taking photos of a memorial in October 2023 to remember Halloween revellers killed in 2022 in Seoul’s Itaewon district.

Sport-BetMGM bans harassment of athletes in new policy

A drone view shows an advertisement for the online sports betting company BetMGM at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., June 18, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Epstein survivors say abusers ‘remain hidden’ after latest files release

FILE PHOTO: Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. Justice Department/Handout via REUTERS /File Photo

Venezuela plans amnesty law for prisoners, vows to convert major prison centre

El Helicoide detention centre as Venezuela's government begins releasing some detainees, with the freeing of political prisoners marking a move long demanded by human rights groups, international bodies and opposition leaders, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Gaby Oraa

In Your Opinion Podcast

Forced to kowtow until he bled: Why some men stay in abusive marriages

Spotting the signs of abuse might be crucial, but ensure you understand the heartbreaking reasons why many battered husbands feel forced to stay.

Tottenham manager Frank faces more fan anger after draw at Burnley

Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - January 24, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank reacts REUTERS/Peter Powell EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..

Spanish prosecutors drop abuse case against Julio Iglesias

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias (seen here in 2015) had denied claims of human trafficking for forced labour and servitude, sexual assault and violations of workers’ rights.

UN human rights chief slams ‘routine abuse’ of migrants in US

Volker Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, attends the Human Rights Council at the UN European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, September 8, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

British man faces court for drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years

Philip Young is set to be joined by five other men also accused of various sexual offences against his ex-wife, at Winchester Crown Court.

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