HISTORICAL FACTS: 8 | History Defined

Family violence declining, breakthrough study suggests

Promising data has found women are experiencing less domestic violence, despite more instances of people reporting the social scourge to police.

AAP · Jul 22

Brittany Higgins accuses Pauline Hanson of victim-blaming for calling domestic violence a ‘two-way street’

One Nation leader criticised by advocates after telling women being abused: ‘don’t put up with it’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22

The Queensland government promised to put victims first. But it has buried a report from domestic violence survivors

Exclusive: Leaked document from LNP-convened panel heavily criticises police responses to family violence and calls for civilian oversight

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21

Man to stand trial accused of murder and domestic abuse after woman’s death

Brian Hughes, 49, denies all charges he faces related to his ‘partner or ex-partner’ Joanne Newlands, 41.

Evening Standard · Jul 15

A new FCC proposal could spell the end of the burner phone

Burner phones may be a thing of the past as a new FCC proposal will require carriers to collect a customer's name, address, ID number, and alternate phone.

Fortune · Jul 14

Alexander Zverev and the allegations casting a cloud over Wimbledon final

Zverev has been accused of domestic abuse by two ex-girlfriends, Olya Sharypova and Brenda Patea, who is the mother of his child; the 29-year-old has strenuously denied all the accusations

The Independent UK · Jul 12

Alexander Zverev run to Wimbledon final clouded by domestic abuse allegations

The German has denied accusations made by ex-girlfriends Olya Sharypova and Brenda Patea.

The Independent UK · Jul 11

Indian-origin tech leader killed by husband in Georgia over domestic dispute, wounded son runs to neighbors for help

In a shocking domestic violence incident in Georgia, a man is charged after allegedly shooting his son and killing his wife. The injured son sought refuge with neighbors while Sheetal Wrzesien, the victim, a tech leader, was lying dead inside the house. The husband was arrested and charged with felony…

The Times of India · Jul 11

Surge in search for domestic abuse resources during World Cup

Charity leaders agree that major football tournaments don't create abusers, but they can heighten danger that’s already present

Evening Standard · Jul 11

The dark side of the World Cup: A rise in domestic violence

While millions follow the World Cup, studies reveal a noticeable uptick in domestic abuse causing women’s rights activists to raise the flag. Annette Young also talks to FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes, who's covering the World Cup, about the issues women journalists face in covering such events. Also in Pakistan, a…

France 24 · Jul 10