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Western Australia teacher pleads guilty to 15 child sexual abuse charges. Mandurah teacher Naomi Tekea Craig has made an appearance in court after a series of serious charges were levelled against her.

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January 28, 2026 at 12:42 AM

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EU launches inquiry into X over sexually explicit images made by Grok AI. Investigation comes after Elon Musk’s firm sparked outrage by allowing users to ‘strip’ photos of women and children

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EU launches inquiry into X over sexually explicit images made by Grok AI

Investigation comes after Elon Musk’s firm sparked outrage by allowing users to ‘strip’ photos of women and children

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January 28, 2026 at 12:39 AM

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Sexual abuse investigation widened to UK Navy and RAF - More than 500 people have reported being sexually abused during military medical examinations, police say.

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Military sexual abuse investigation widened to Navy and RAF

More than 500 people contact police over alleged sexual assaults during medical checks.

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January 27, 2026 at 10:33 PM

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The financial crime watchdog is using bank transaction records and customer data to zero in on 10 suspected domestic paedophiles who paid Australian children to share their own abuse.

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The paedophiles paying Aussie kids to produce abuse material

Financial data has been used to identify transactions by 10 suspected paedophiles, including a teacher, who have been paying children in Australia.

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January 27, 2026 at 9:51 PM

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Why do some sexual abuse victims go on to offend in a similar way when they get older?

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Why do some sexual abuse victims go on to offend in a similar way when they get older?

A survivor's story highlights how abuse shapes lives without defining them, as experts warn that stigma may stop victims from seeking help.

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January 27, 2026 at 12:27 AM

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Psychological aftershocks hit victims like Juliette Bryant, who is still trying to put her life back together, 15 years after her abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein.

Neverending Epstein nightmare — abuse survivors shackled to a life ‘stuck in survival mode’

“I am a person, not a thing, in case you didn’t realise. And I am exhausted from answering the same questions, over and over. Write what you like.”With those words, Juliette Bryant ended our Zoom inte

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January 26, 2026 at 9:54 PM

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Mandatory reporting law on child abuse takes effect today in Hong Kong

Mandatory reporting law on child abuse takes effect today

The Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance came into effect on Tuesday, requiring professionals across the social welfare, education, and healthcare sectors to promptly report suspected cases of serious child abuse.

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January 21, 2026 at 5:08 AM

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AI becoming ‘child sexual abuse machine’ adding to ‘dangerous’ record levels of online abuse, IWF warns

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AI becoming ‘child sexual abuse machine’, warns IWF

‘Frightening’ 260-fold rise in AI child sexual abuse videos contribute to making 2025 worst year for online abuse in IWF’s 30-year history.

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January 21, 2026 at 12:21 AM

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A Tipping Point in Online Child Abuse

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A Tipping Point in Online Child Abuse

Thousands of abusive videos were produced last year—that researchers know of.

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January 20, 2026 at 3:25 AM

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‘I must speak for myself, will not rest till I get justice’ says Sister Ranit, nun who accused Bishop Franco of rape

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‘I must speak for myself, will not rest till I get justice’ says Sister Ranit, nun who accused Bishop Franco of rape

After years of isolation and struggle, Sister Ranit recently decided to publicly reveal her identity. “Till now, it was my allies who spoke for me. But now

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January 19, 2026 at 10:38 PM

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Sexual abuse of children is more common — and preventable — than you think

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Sexual abuse of children is more common — and preventable — than you think

Sexual abuse is largely preventable because child predators are completely predictable, writes Bronwen Carroll, a pediatric emergency medicine physician. "They are like a football team that keeps winning with the same play. But teaching families and children to recognize the play can change that," Carroll writes.

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January 19, 2026 at 12:20 AM

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Paris Hilton vows to fight ‘until every child is protected’ after detailing alleged abuse

From reality TV star to dedicated child advocate: Paris Hilton continues her important mission to protect youth after sharing alleged abuse story. She is the subject of "Infinite Icon."

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January 18, 2026 at 9:53 PM

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Siblings Accusing Michael Jackson of Abuse Appear in Court as Judge Says They Likely Can't Sue Due to Past Settlement

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Siblings Accusing Michael Jackson of Abuse Appear in Court as Judge Says They Likely Can't Sue Due to Past Settlement

Four siblings who claim Michael Jackson abused them as children appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, Jan. 14, where a judge noted a previous settlement will likely prevent them from suing the “Thriller” icon’s estate.

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January 18, 2026 at 2:26 AM

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A former nun who assaulted vulnerable young people at children’s homes in the UK more than 40 years ago has been jailed.

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January 17, 2026 at 6:11 AM

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The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has granted an estimated $2.3 million to organizations supporting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.

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ADECA awards $2.3 million to abuse victim support organizations

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has granted an estimated $2.3 million to organizations supporting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.

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January 16, 2026 at 4:11 AM

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A tip-off from an organisation that combats the epidemic of child exploitation led to the arrest of a Canberra man over child abuse material allegations.

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Tip-off leads to arrest of Canberra man over child abuse material allegations | Region Canberra

CONTENT WARNING: This article refers to alleged child abuse. A tip-off from an organisation that combats the epidemic of child…

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January 15, 2026 at 3:29 AM

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Musk’s X to block Grok AI tool from creating sexualized images of real people. Amid global backlash, billionaire had only hours earlier said he was not aware of any ‘naked underage images’.

Musk’s X to block Grok AI tool from creating sexualized images of real people

Amid global backlash, billionaire had only hours earlier said he was not aware of any ‘naked underage images’

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January 15, 2026 at 3:25 AM

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Renowned Australian novelist Craig Silvey has faced court after police caught him allegedly engaging with pedophiles online and sharing child abuse material.

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Renowned author accused of engaging with pedophiles, sharing child abuse material

Craig Silvey has been charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material between 7 and 9 of January.

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January 14, 2026 at 12:51 AM

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Student, staff witnesses sought after third Illawarra school named in child abuse probe

The historical child abuse crime allegedly occurred at Barrack Height Public School.

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January 13, 2026 at 11:34 PM

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Australian author Craig Silvey charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material

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Australian author Craig Silvey charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material

Jasper Jones and Runt writer charged after search warrant issued at his Fremantle home on Monday

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January 13, 2026 at 10:57 PM

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Abuse lawyer accuses government of ‘inaction’ over legal black hole for survivors after fast-tracking new child safety laws

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January 12, 2026 at 10:57 PM

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When Silence Is Sanctified: The Nun Who Dared to Speak and the Church That Looked Away

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When Silence Is Sanctified: The Nun Who Dared to Speak and the Church That Looked Away - Goa Chronicle

For eight long years, silence was not just imposed on her - it was sanctified.

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January 12, 2026 at 10:35 PM

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis filed a Dec. 23 motion seeking to have several counts dismissed in a lawsuit alleging “decades” of sexual abuse against minors by clergy, men and women religious, archdiocesan employees and other affiliated persons.