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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

Domestic abuser jailed for killing wife who took her own life after campaign of abuse

Lee Milne was sentenced to eight years for culpable homicide after his wife Kimberly Bruce died following prolonged domestic abuse.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

Domestic abuser jailed for killing wife who took her own life after campaign of abuse

Lee Milne was sentenced to eight years for culpable homicide after his wife Kimberly Bruce died following prolonged domestic abuse.
#murder
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Law

Family of Daena Walsh (27) brand killer 'demonic and evil' after man sentenced to life for her murder

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK news

'I hope you see my son's face every time you close your eyes. I hope you rot in hell' - mother of Steven Ring as man sentenced for his murder

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
London politics

Family of Daena Walsh (27) brand partner 'demonic and evil' as he is sentenced to life for her murder

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Law

Family of Daena Walsh (27) brand killer 'demonic and evil' after man sentenced to life for her murder

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK news

'I hope you see my son's face every time you close your eyes. I hope you rot in hell' - mother of Steven Ring as man sentenced for his murder

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
London politics

Family of Daena Walsh (27) brand partner 'demonic and evil' as he is sentenced to life for her murder

Television
fromIndependent
5 hours ago

All talked out: The online threat to the 'Late Late' and TV's chat shows

The Late Late Show faces significant competition and public opinion is divided on its future and past presenters.
fromIndependent
5 hours ago

Caroline Foran: 'The first thing I said to my husband was, 'It's not our fault. It's not something we were doing''

"I met a friend who was published with Gill and told her about the book idea I had sitting on the shelf, and she told me to bring it to them."
Books
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Government in 'complete panic' as stakes get higher in Ireland's nationwide fuel protests

Government is considering excise cuts on agricultural diesel and tax rebates to address a fuel supply blockade.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Violence Against Women and Girls Is a Multifaceted Problem

Violence against women and girls is influenced by intersecting factors like racism and ableism, creating unequal risks and barriers to justice.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
17 hours ago

Amy Hillyard's husband details her mental health struggles in new interview

Amy Hillyard, a coffee shop owner, disappeared while managing mental health issues, leaving no clues behind on March 25.
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

The sheila is returning to Australian culture, riding on a new wave of bogan feminism' | Maria Lewis

The request is made in her signature Aussie drawl, something that musicians attempting to break into the international market would attempt to disguise in decades previous. Yet for the Amyl and the Sniffers frontwoman, everything from her peroxide mullet to proudly bogan background has become an important hallmark.
London music
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What De Zerbi's comments about Mason Greenwood tell us about male violence | Chris Paouros

Roberto De Zerbi apologized for past comments about Mason Greenwood, emphasizing the need for accountability regarding male violence against women.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender woman was assaulted outside an LGBTQ+ bar in Bellingham, Washington, after trying to help an intoxicated man.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Crime victims and bereaved families given more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman expressed her delight at the government's decision, stating that the change is long overdue and acknowledges the years of campaigning led by bereaved families like Tracey Hanson, who sought justice following the tragic death of her son Josh.
Law
#ireland
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Education

'People say "just go to Australia" but you shouldn't feel like you have to leave' - how Ireland's older teens feel about their financial futures

fromIndependent
6 days ago
Law

Brenda Power: Botox behind bars and no jail terms for financial crime - radical ways to shake up our broken prison system

fromIndependent
1 day ago
Education

'People say "just go to Australia" but you shouldn't feel like you have to leave' - how Ireland's older teens feel about their financial futures

fromIndependent
6 days ago
Law

Brenda Power: Botox behind bars and no jail terms for financial crime - radical ways to shake up our broken prison system

fromThe Conversation
1 day ago

80 years later, scholarship is breaking silence on women's suffering and strength at Treblinka - including their role in its uprising

Adek Stein expressed concern about recounting the sexual violence experienced by women during the Holocaust, stating, 'I do not want to go on, worried that the story is too drastic to recount in front of these girls.' His hesitation reflects the deep emotional scars that such memories carry.
Philosophy
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

"Big Mistakes" Is a Crime Show for the Girls and the Gays

You two are like pieces of white bread. You can get away with anything in this country.
NYC LGBT
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Why do we cover inquests when it can pain families? The objections to this are understandable, but often misplaced

Journalists face the challenging task of reporting on inquests, often intruding on grieving families, yet this can lead to powerful stories.
#divorce
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 days ago

The Divorce Diaries: 'A colleague found pictures of my husband with our kids on Tinder - he lied his way out of it'

A woman in her early 50s shares her experience of discovering her husband's infidelity on Tinder after nearly 20 years of marriage.
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 week ago

The Divorce Diaries: 'He actually slapped me across the face on a night out, very early in, and I stupidly let it slide'

A woman shares her experience of marriage and divorce, highlighting early warning signs about her ex-husband's behavior.
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 days ago

The Divorce Diaries: 'A colleague found pictures of my husband with our kids on Tinder - he lied his way out of it'

A woman in her early 50s shares her experience of discovering her husband's infidelity on Tinder after nearly 20 years of marriage.
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 week ago

The Divorce Diaries: 'He actually slapped me across the face on a night out, very early in, and I stupidly let it slide'

A woman shares her experience of marriage and divorce, highlighting early warning signs about her ex-husband's behavior.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
LGBT
SF parents
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Family of Shooting Victim Samantha Emge Not Satisfied With Accidental Death Narrative

A young woman was shot in an apartment by her boyfriend, raising questions about the nature of their relationship and the circumstances of the incident.
World politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Easter Bunny levels of credibility from 'Minister' Healy-Rae's protester platitudes

Taoiseach's hardline stance on road blockages is complicated by mixed messages from the Coalition.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

When I get abused just for dancing, it shows how far hatred of politicians has gone | Stella Creasy

Joy in politics is increasingly met with hostility, reflecting a troubling trend of character assassination against those who express themselves.
Mental health
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Living with agoraphobia: 'At my worst, I couldn't step outside my front door - I felt trapped'

Karina Mongan, 22, from Dublin, battles severe agoraphobia, which has previously left her housebound, and is determined to overcome it again.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Colm Keys: The GAA disciplinary issue - just as Ger Brennan is condemned by a rule, Michael Murphy is liberated by one

Control over decisions differs from control over their consequences.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

The Swedish social worker documenting Dublin pub culture: 'I usually have a Guinness in one hand and a camera in the other - and I talk to people'

Carina Hedlund has visited Ireland over 30 times since 2011, capturing the warmth of the people she meets in the capital's pubs with her camera.
Berlin
France news
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Former Irish rugby player Denis Coulson loses gang rape conviction appeal

Denis Coulson and two teammates were convicted of gang rape and failed to overturn a 14-year sentence.
Privacy professionals
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Gearoid O'Sullivan: Would you be happy to have details of your tax affairs paraded in public?

New rules threaten taxpayer privacy by limiting the right to private hearings in the appeals process.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Mother of schoolboy shot dead in London weeks after 14th birthday left living in fear'

The whole family is distraught but while grieving for their eldest child they are living in fear for their lives at the moment. They haven't been able to leave the house since.
London politics
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
17 hours ago

Government will only announce supports once 'blockades end' but protesters vow to continue until they 'get a result'

A standoff occurred between Gardaí and fuel protestors blocking access to a Cork refinery, impacting emergency service fuel deliveries.
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans champion releases heartbreaking video after darts bans trans women from competing - LGBTQ Nation

The Darts Regulatory Authority has banned trans women from competing in women's events, impacting champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven's ability to participate.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Transgender Latina beaten outside Washington LGBTQ+ bar after helping man recalls attack

A transgender woman was assaulted outside a bar while helping an intoxicated person, leading to felony charges due to hate crime implications.
Women in technology
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Steely, determined and ambitious - meet the female trailblazers joining the Irish Defence Forces 'sisterhood'

Female recruits in the Irish Defence Forces are determined to serve in war-torn regions despite escalating conflicts.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Primary teachers demand reform to assault leave scheme as 58pc experience physical aggression in classroom

58% of teachers have experienced physical aggression such as scratching, biting, and thrown objects in classrooms, indicating a serious issue regarding teacher safety.
Education
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

#MeToo movement brings wave of harassment claims across Colombia

Juanita Gomez and other journalists are sharing experiences of sexual harassment, leading to significant repercussions in Colombian media.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

'Completely unacceptable' that Tipperary sexual assault victims forced to travel to Cork for treatment

A local politician advocates for a Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in Nenagh to improve care for victims in the Mid-West region.
SF parents
fromIndependent
4 days ago

'The HSE take for granted that family members will care for disabled adults when we're gone' - ageing carers decry lack of supports

Parents of adult children with disabilities fear inadequate care options as they age.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

He allegedly shot up an LGBTQ+ nightclub. Now he's facing the music. - LGBTQ Nation

Timothy James Truett was arrested for allegedly shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Myrtle Beach, facing multiple charges including hate intimidation.
UK news
fromIndependent
5 hours ago

Fionnan Sheahan: 'Send in the Army' threat by Justice Minister blamed for hardening stance of fuel-price protesters

Fuel price protesters in Dublin assert control, demanding change with strong rhetoric and public support.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

Men guilty of part in violent anti-asylum protest

Two men were convicted for violent disorder during a protest at an asylum hotel in Epping, Essex, which turned chaotic and violent.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'Natalie fought to save her baby... but killer stole our dreams' - Natalie McNally's family say she left hint she was thinking of leaving McCullagh

Natalie McNally's family wants her remembered as a smart, funny daughter who loved reading, not for her tragic murder.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Rush hour commuters hit by severe disruption as Justice Minister warns protesters: 'no one is above the law'

Protests in Galway and Dublin disrupt fuel supplies, with demonstrators blocking ports and city centers over rising fuel prices.
#sexual-abuse
fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF parents

'Instead of support, I was met with rejection': Mother jailed for not protecting her daughter from sexual abuse

Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Something you only see in films': Czech case yet another example of sexual abuse crisis

A former coach was arrested for secretly filming players and possessing child sexual abuse content, highlighting systemic issues in reporting such cases.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF parents

'Instead of support, I was met with rejection': Mother jailed for not protecting her daughter from sexual abuse

Law
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Garda jailed for a year over attack on teenager released after less than a month

A garda was sentenced to a year in prison for assaulting a teenager but was released after less than a month.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
13 hours ago

From cancer care to school buses - emergency group lists key public services hardest hit by nationwide fuel blockade

Protests are severely disrupting fuel supply, impacting emergency and health services across Ireland.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Centre ground tested as marginalised turn radicalised in fuel-tax Mexican standoff

The Taoiseach hopes the diesel protest will diminish as the Coalition maintains its stance on engaging only with recognized groups.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Women account for most of exodus from Ireland's tech sector, with Trump's anti-DEI push and WFH curbs among factors blamed

The ESRI revealed in its recently published quarterly economic commentary that the fall in the number of technology workers in Ireland was concentrated almost entirely among female workers in the sector.
Women in technology
London music
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'Now it's almost trendy, but it used to be something I was so ashamed of. I would never talk about it in a work setting'

Thommas Kane Byrne emphasizes the importance of authentic working-class voices in theater and discusses his journey with ADHD and hard work.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'Total thievery is what it is. An outrage when she's not here' - The Creep Dive podcast co-host Jen O'Dwyer on the death of her sister at just 16

"This is me training myself to be still and slow. That's what I struggle with. I will spin out at top speed. My struggle is always just pullback."
Arts
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave

Northern Ireland now offers two weeks of paid leave for parents experiencing a miscarriage, providing essential support during a difficult time.
#domestic-violence
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Asking for a friend: 'My partner got really angry and hit me. They apologised a few days later but now keep telling me I just need to get over it'

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Judge warns 'misogynistic online influencers' are fuelling rise in domestic violence among young men as he jails man who beat partner and posted her intimate images

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'A life was taken, because a woman was not allowed to move on' - family of murdered Bruna Fonseca speak out

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Social justice

Man showed 'zero remorse' for years of domestic abuse judge describes as worst he has ever seen

Social justice
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Man showed 'zero remorse' for years of domestic abuse that judge describes as worst he has ever seen

A young woman was coerced into an abortion after a controlling boyfriend threatened her, shared intimate images, and showed "zero remorse".
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Man (63) jailed for eight years after he attacked wife with boiling water and claw hammer while she slept

A 63-year-old man received an eight-year prison sentence for a brutal, premeditated attack on his sleeping wife involving boiling water and a claw hammer.
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Asking for a friend: 'My partner got really angry and hit me. They apologised a few days later but now keep telling me I just need to get over it'

Experiencing physical violence from a partner creates feelings of isolation and confusion about the relationship's future.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Judge warns 'misogynistic online influencers' are fuelling rise in domestic violence among young men as he jails man who beat partner and posted her intimate images

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'A life was taken, because a woman was not allowed to move on' - family of murdered Bruna Fonseca speak out

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Social justice

Man showed 'zero remorse' for years of domestic abuse judge describes as worst he has ever seen

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Social justice

Man showed 'zero remorse' for years of domestic abuse that judge describes as worst he has ever seen

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Man jailed for killing wife laughed in faces of her family when confronted

Video obtained by Crime World, which cannot be published for legal reasons, shows how McArdle smirked and engaged in an exaggerated high-pitched guffaw as Kelly-Ann's relatives challenged him over her manslaughter 26 years ago.
Madrid food
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Family of Scarlett Faulkner preparing to say last goodbyes three weeks after roadside attack

Scarlett Faulkner's family is preparing for her funeral as she is being disconnected from life support after a serious attack.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Asylum seeker who filmed an alleged rape accused of telling a pack of lies'

An asylum seeker filmed an alleged rape, claiming he tried to stop it, but faces accusations of lying in court.
Cancer
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

'I wanted to normalise a conversation, so we can talk about these issues with our male counterparts'

Dublin camogie star Emma O'Byrne has publicly shared her personal experience living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome while maintaining her elite athletic career.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Father's heartbreak over filmmaker son stabbed to death in Primrose Hill

Finbar Sullivan, a 21-year-old filmmaking student, was fatally stabbed in Primrose Hill, leaving his father devastated and questioning the violence.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Mother tells court she begged God 'take me and not the children' as family jumped from upstairs window after home firebombed

A judge sentencing a man for a horrific arson attack said it was by 'the grace of God' that four children and their mother were not burnt to death.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I'm broken-hearted': father pays tribute to student, 21, stabbed in Primrose Hill

Finbar Sullivan was described by his father as 'the most beautiful, lovely, outgoing, loving boy.' His father expressed disbelief over the tragedy, stating, 'I can't believe it.'
London politics
#stalking
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

'I was crying, but knew I hadn't done anything wrong': Woman recalls arrest ordeal over fake allegations by her stalker

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

'I was crying, but knew I hadn't done anything wrong': Woman recalls arrest ordeal over fake allegations by her stalker

fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Primrose Hill stab victim 'can never be replaced'

Finbar Sullivan was a student at the London Screen Academy and produced music videos for drill rap artists under the name Sully Shot It. Sullivan said his son was 'not a gang member', but a 'groovy 21-year-old who loved movies and making films'.
London politics
Social justice
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'I am marching for 20-year-old me whose life was taken from them': Survivors of rape and gender-based violence hold protest

Abuse survivors are organizing International Women's Day marches to demand stronger legal protections against disclosure of confidential therapy notes in sexual assault trials.
#murder-investigation
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Gardai launch probe into 'suspicious' discovery of woman's (50s) body in Cavan town

Gardaí are investigating the death of a woman in her 50s who was found unresponsive at a residential property on Connolly Street, Cavan, shortly after 2am on 7 April 2026. The coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist have been notified, and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.
London politics
Cancer
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Brighid McLaughlin: As my sister Siobhan's unrepentant killer tries for parole again, why can't my parents be allowed to live out their days in peace?

A family expresses distress over a legal process that may result in Brian Kearney's release, while a separate narrative describes a cancer patient receiving positive prognosis from a medical professional.
Healthcare
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I am holding you accountable,' nurse tells doctor who raped her after night out

A doctor was convicted of raping and sexually assaulting a nurse at University Hospital Limerick, with the victim confronting him in court declaring she received justice.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Respectful' BBC drama on murder of Sarah Everard to air

A two-part drama will depict the murder of Sarah Everard by a police officer, examining systemic failures in policing.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'He had no remorse' - parents say killer of 15-week pregnant Natalie must never get out

The McNally family can now begin to grieve after the conviction of their daughter's murderer.
Women
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'It's marvelling how much power a host of women can conjure. It's part of why they burned us at the stakes' - meet the Irish women advocating for other women

Gender parity won't be achieved until 2148, with persistent barriers including legal recognition gaps for lesbian parents, confidence deficits in young girls, and male dominance in academic leadership positions.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Five members of Dublin gang jailed for total of 34 years for torture of man 'that bypasses any notion of humanity'

Five gang members received 34 years in prison for torturing Barry Moore, including waterboarding and branding him with a hot iron.
Women
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Katriona O'Sullivan: International Women's Day sometimes rings hollow for me. We are being told to find our voice while still being punished for using it

Direct negotiation without apology or softening language proves effective in professional contract discussions, challenging gendered expectations about how women should communicate their value.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Ex-associate of 'Mr Flashy' arrested over attack on woman set on fire at her front door

A gangland enforcer is being questioned for the attempted murder of Alexis Lee Campion, who suffered life-altering injuries.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Gardai say Alexis Campion remains in hospital after being set alight at her home as three held on suspicion of attempted murder

Gardaí seized €2,000 worth of drugs and electronic devices during raids linked to a serious assault investigation in Clondalkin and Ballyfermot.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Family name victim of Tipperary attack as young mother left fighting for her life

Scarlett Faulkner was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after what gardaí are describing as a serious assault.
London politics
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I deserve to see abuser in court, but time is not on my side' - Rockwell survivor on desperate fight for justice

Derek McCarthy suffered childhood abuse by four men at a Spiritan school; three are dead and delays hinder bringing the sole surviving abuser to court.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Kerry charity worker savagely beaten says he 'still feels unsafe' as his attacker pleads for forgiveness

A 24-year-old man pleaded for forgiveness after savagely beating a charity worker who helps elderly people on St Stephen's Day in an unprovoked attack.
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