Frantic calls aired after blaze kills five kids, dad Domestic violence, no smoke alarms and restrictions on the firefighting response will be examined as part of an inquest into six deaths from a house fire. AAP · Sep 8
Domestic violence victims convicted over unpaid bills in fast-track court Court papers show that some of the women had been blocked from accessing their money by a controlling partner The Independent UK · Sep 7
Sources Claim Influencer Jack Doherty Acted in Self-Defence Amid a Florida Domestic Violence Arrest Jack Doherty, a 22-year-old YouTuber, was arrested in Florida on a domestic violence battery charge. Details remain unclear, but sources claim his actions were in self-defence International Business Times UK · Sep 5
UK announces major immigration rule changes from October 2026 The UK has announced wide-ranging immigration rule changes from October 8, covering Erasmus+, protections for modern slavery and domestic abuse victims, the EU Settlement Scheme and Hong Kong BN(O) families. Separate changes to student finances and religious-worker routes will take effect later. The Economic Times · Sep 4
UK expands immigration protection for modern slavery, abuse victims The UK will expand immigration protections from October 8 for some victims of modern slavery and domestic abuse. Skilled Workers identified as modern slavery victims will be allowed to work for any employer, while domestic abuse protections will be extended to eligible adult dependent children. The Economic Times · Sep 4
Natural selection: women win at top science awards A team studying aspects of domestic violence, a marine heatwave forecasting system and a solar panel recycling solution are among the Eureka Prize winners. AAP · Sep 3
Molly's killer sang and filmed midnight drive to murder The father of a rural childcare educator murdered by her violent ex-boyfriend hopes the killer is always haunted by her screams. AAP · Sep 2
Tuesday briefing: Scotland has promised on violence against women – can it deliver? In today’s newsletter: First minister John Swinney has pledged to put an end to violence against women and girls. But can he turn ambitious laws into real change? The Guardian - UK · Sep 1
‘It’s no surprise’: the manosphere mogul convicted of attacking pregnant girlfriend Podcaster James English is one of many men with far-right ties to have been found guilty or accused of domestic violence The Guardian - UK · Aug 29
Identity of high-profile Queensland man stays secret The Supreme Court has refused a media bid to identify a high‑profile man linked to an alleged domestic violence extortion case. AAP · Aug 28
Coercive Control Leaves No Bruises, and a New Netflix Series About Mica Miller Is Forcing That Point Coercive Control Leaves No Bruises, and a New Netflix Series About Mica Miller Is Forcing That Point Medical Daily · Aug 28
Callaway cuts ties with Good Good Golf over ad depicting violence against woman Callaway has endeed its relationship with Good Good Golf and pledged $1m to domestic violence groups after backlash over controversial advertisement The Guardian - US · Aug 27
What Happened to Kyle Singler? Former Duke Star Tells Coach K 'My Life's on the Line' in Distressing Videos Former Duke basketball star Kyle Singler has posted videos pleading for help from Coach Krzyzewski, citing financial and personal struggles, including a domestic violence arrest and claims of harassment. International Business Times UK · Aug 26
Government to take ‘significant measures’ to protect women and girls – Swinney The First Minister said there had been ‘absolute tragedies’ in Scotland over the summer. Evening Standard · Aug 26
AAP · Aug 26 Domestic violence measures decried as 'piecemeal' Premiers and chief ministers have agreed to speed up efforts to combat domestic violence, but some have labelled them as not going far enough.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 25 Scottish podcaster convicted of domestic abuse against pregnant former partner SCOTTISH podcaster James English has been convicted of domestic abuse against his former partner ...
Bangkok Post · Aug 25 Cabinet to extend social security cover to farm, street, domestic workers The Labour Ministry will propose an expansion of social security coverage under Section 33 to include agricultural workers, street vendors and domestic workers.
Euronews · Aug 24 Owner of Swiss bar in deadly New year blaze held for domestic abuse, media say French couple Jacques and Jessica Moretti have been the focus of intense scrutiny since the fire ripped though their bar Le Constellation, in the Crans-Montana ski resort in the early hours of 1 January.
France 24 · Aug 23 Crans-Montana bar owner detained over alleged domestic abuse The owner of a Swiss bar where a New Year’s fire killed 41 people has been placed in pre-trial detention over alleged violence against his wife, local media reported Sunday. Jacques Moretti and his wife, Jessica, are already under criminal investigation over the deadly blaze at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23 Spying device detectors may give domestic abuse victims false sense of security, study finds Many tools fail to help victims find hidden cameras, microphones and trackers, leaving them at risk of ongoing surveillance
Radio France Internationale · Aug 22 Still waters run deep: why Palme d'or winner 'Fjord' questions our certainties An isolated village in Norway sees its peaceful veneer upset by the arrival of a new family in Fjord, the Palme d'Or-winning film released in French cinemas this week. Inspired by real-life cases, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu explores questions of domestic violence, religion, culture and tolerance through a story that…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 22 Abusers coercing or duping women to post explicit OnlyFans content, UK court cases reveal Separate criminal convictions come as domestic violence charities warn of tech-facilitated abuse and coercion
International Business Times UK · Aug 21 'This Is Called Consent': UK Hands Asylum Seekers Guide Explaining They Must Not Rape or Harass Women The UK Home Office has released a booklet informing asylum seekers about UK laws on gender equality, consent, and domestic abuse, sparking debate over its necessity and implications.
The Conversation · Aug 20 Leaving abusive relationships can be harder for migrant women. Here’s what they need to feel safe Like many women raised in traditional cultures and religious contexts, I was taught that a “good” woman holds the family together. In my culture, women were often glorified for quietly accepting hardship.
AAP · Aug 20 Domestic violence on the agenda at national cabinet State and territory leaders will discuss with the prime minister responses to domestic violence when national cabinet next meets.