Abuse Victims Awarded

Institutional abuse victims awarded £30,000 after data breach

More than 80 litigants sued for breaches of privacy, negligence and personal injury.

Half of male victims 'do not report domestic abuse'

A new report says there is a pressing need to provide support to victims who do come forward.

Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper tells the BBC it is an "extremely important issue" after 15-year-old Holly Newton's murder by her ex-boyfriend.

Justin Welby urged to resign in solidarity with C of E abuse victims

Victim of serial abuser John Smyth joins calls for archbishop of Canterbury to quit as 10,000 people sign petition. The archbishop of Canterbury has been urged to stand in solidarity with abuse ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Church of England ‘directly responsible’ for John Smyth abuse in Zimbabwe, victim says

Rocky Leanders, then 15, was beaten with wooden paddle by Smyth at camp where boys were made to swim naked. When John Smyth gave a presentation at their school about his Christian holiday camps in ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

French victim of mass rape lambasts cowardice of men accused of abusing her

Gisele Pelicot lambasted the cowardice of the dozens of men accused of abusing her during years of mass rape organized by her husband Dominique.

U.S. Jury Awards $42 Million to Iraqi Men Abused at Abu Ghraib

A Virginia-based military contractor that supplied interrogators to the Army at a notorious prison was found liable for the abuse of three men there.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim

John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.

I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim

World - Yahoo News - November 14

John Smyth victim calls for more bishops to resign over abuse cover-up

Man beaten until he bled as a child says Stephen Conway, Jo Bailey Wells and others must ‘look at their consciences’. One of John Smyth’s victims has called for more bishops to resign over the ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Was Kamala Harris a Victim of the Glass Cliff?

Was Harris nominated precisely because the situation was hopeless and she was the only one willing to fight the battle? Or could she have won?

Business - Inc. - November 8

'WhatsApp screen sharing scam lost me £20,000'

Felicity Campbell says she "felt sick" after realising she had been scammed out of about £20,000.

Grammy Awards 2025: List of nominees

The Recording Academy announced its nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards on Friday.

Grammy awards 2025: list of nominees

Beyoncé leads with 11 nominations while Charli xcx, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone follow. Beyoncé leads Grammy award nominations with 11 nods The 67th annual Grammy award ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Biden Cuts Intel’s Chip Award by More Than $600 Million

The Silicon Valley company will receive less money from the CHIPS Act after winning a $3 billion military contract and changing some of its investment commitments.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Man arrested for 'racially abusing' footballer

The man is arrested on suspicion of racially abusing a Wigan Athletic player at Brunton Park.

The abuse scandal that led to the archbishop's resignation

Justin Welby said he had to take responsibility for failures since he was notified about abuse committed by John Smyth.

Dumb plays like these are guaranteed to live on in infamy

From tossed helmets to dropped touchdowns, ugly passes to, well, Leon Lett … we proudly present a list of the dumbest plays in NFL history.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

In ‘Empty Beds,’ a Stark Reminder of War’s Youngest Victims

A mural spanning an entire city block in Manhattan symbolizes the thousands of Ukrainian children who have been taken by Russian forces.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Mohamed Al Fayed’s victims call for Harrods boycott

More than 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods owner have come forward, lawyers for survivors’ group say. Former Harrods staff who were sexually abused by Mohamed Al Fayed have called for a boycott of ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

2 dead, 6 wounded in mass shooting in downtown Orlando

Eight people were shot, two fatally into a crowd celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando early Friday and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.

Officer apologises for calling Novichok victim 'well-known drug addict'

An inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess has begun its third week.

DNA reveals surprises about Pompeii eruption victims

Victims thought to be female were male and not related to one another, showing "the story that was long spun around these individuals" was wrong, researchers said.

Research vessel to scan seafloor for flood victims in Spain

Spain is sending a marine research vessel to scan the seafloor off Valencia's coast in hopes of finding vehicles and people missing after devastating flash floods.

Cold case murder victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding

The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling ...

Elle Edwards murder accomplice's early release is a mockery, says her father

Elle Edwards's father, Tim, says releasing Thomas Waring to ease prison overcrowding is a "kick in the teeth".

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Institutional abuse victims awarded £30,000 after data breach

Half of male victims 'do not report domestic abuse'

Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered

Justin Welby urged to resign in solidarity with C of E abuse victims

Church of England ‘directly responsible’ for John Smyth abuse in Zimbabwe, victim says

French victim of mass rape lambasts cowardice of men accused of abusing her

U.S. Jury Awards $42 Million to Iraqi Men Abused at Abu Ghraib

I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim

I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim

John Smyth victim calls for more bishops to resign over abuse cover-up

Was Kamala Harris a Victim of the Glass Cliff?

'WhatsApp screen sharing scam lost me £20,000'

Grammy Awards 2025: List of nominees

Grammy awards 2025: list of nominees

Biden Cuts Intel’s Chip Award by More Than $600 Million

Man arrested for 'racially abusing' footballer

The abuse scandal that led to the archbishop's resignation

Dumb plays like these are guaranteed to live on in infamy

In ‘Empty Beds,’ a Stark Reminder of War’s Youngest Victims

Mohamed Al Fayed’s victims call for Harrods boycott

2 dead, 6 wounded in mass shooting in downtown Orlando

Officer apologises for calling Novichok victim 'well-known drug addict'

DNA reveals surprises about Pompeii eruption victims

Research vessel to scan seafloor for flood victims in Spain

Cold case murder victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding

Elle Edwards murder accomplice's early release is a mockery, says her father

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