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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

"The world has been distorted by my foster father's sexual abuse" — 10 years later, the victim delivers her testimony leading to a guilty verdict

A woman in her twenties testified against her foster father for sexual abuse that occurred when she was a minor, resulting in his conviction and an 11-year prison sentence.

Mar 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Jungle of the Foster Homes: 'It's Like I'm in Prison'

A report discusses the harsh realities faced by children in foster homes in Iceland, likening the experience to being imprisoned.

Mar 20 • 14:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

At 22, Edita becomes the guardian of seven children: “Seeing them grow is a gift for me”

Edita, at just 22 years old, has taken in seven children as her wards, describing her experience as a joyful and fulfilling journey.

Mar 20 • 12:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"So small and so angry..." Watch how a wild kitten found in a barn learns to become friends with humans

A wild kitten found in a barn is learning to trust humans under the care of a dedicated foster home in Estonia.

Mar 20 • 11:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

He recorded a viral video: the story of the 16-year-old boy who dreams of having a family and visiting Boca's stadium

A 16-year-old boy, Josué, who has lived in care homes since the age of four, shares his dream of finding a family in a viral video.

Mar 19 • 20:19 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NSW government paid $700 to get triple killer out of foster home

The NSW government paid $700 to remove Regina Arthurell, a convicted triple killer, from a Western Sydney foster home where two children were living.

Mar 17 • 19:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Couple with '150 kids' in tears as Alan Titchmarsh 'ruins' garden on Love Your Garden

Rob and Margaret Isdale, a couple from Grantham, expressed mixed emotions after a garden transformation on 'Love Your Garden' hosted by Alan Titchmarsh, which some viewers found controversial.

Mar 17 • 12:49 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Charged with sexual intercourse with foster son

A woman in Agder is charged with engaging in sexual acts with her foster son, reportedly occurring multiple times over several months while he was still a minor.

Mar 16 • 12:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Transgender triple killer removed from home with 2 foster children months after authorities were notified

A convicted transgender triple murderer has been removed from a home where he was living with two foster children, following authorities' long-standing awareness of the situation.

Mar 13 • 03:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

NSW minister ‘not going anywhere’ as calls mount for independent inquiry into children living with convicted killer

The New South Wales minister Kate Washington insists she will remain in her position despite increasing calls for an independent inquiry into the circumstances that allowed a convicted triple killer to live with foster children.

Mar 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Family in the woods, one of the three children starts a hunger strike. Today the visit of the Guarantee has been annulled

One of three children in a foster care situation has begun a hunger strike demanding the return of their mother, leading to heightened security concerns for a local judge.

Mar 12 • 11:08 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Single Foster Parent Tomáš Hlatký: Bibka Calls Me Dad, I Feel Like I Gave Birth to Her

Tomáš Hlatký, a single foster parent from Stupava, shares the challenges and joys of raising his foster daughter Bibiana, who is almost 8 years old.

Mar 11 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

NSW government apologises for leaving foster children in home with triple killer

The New South Wales government has apologized for failing to remove two foster children from a home where a convicted triple killer was living, despite being warned about the situation months earlier.

Mar 11 • 05:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Minister 'horrified' foster children were living with triple killer

New South Wales' Minister for Families and Communities, Kate Washington, expressed horror over two foster children living with a convicted triple killer, revealing a failure by the Department of Communities and Justice to address the issue for months.

Mar 11 • 03:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Teenagers killed themselves in Dorset after baby taken into care, inquest finds

A jury concluded that a teenage couple committed suicide after their child was taken into foster care, highlighting issues of controlling behavior in their relationship.

Mar 6 • 16:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump administration cancels controversial Biden rule requiring foster homes to affirm children's LGBTQ+ status

The Trump administration has officially rescinded a Biden-era rule that mandated foster homes to support a child's gender identity, as part of a larger review of federal child welfare regulations.

Mar 6 • 13:13 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Appeal for information about newborn boy left at Canberra fire station

Authorities in Canberra are seeking information about a newborn boy left at a fire station as they look to determine his future care arrangements.

Mar 1 • 23:25 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NSW unveils sweeping foster care reforms for vulnerable children

The NSW government has announced significant reforms aimed at enhancing the foster care system for vulnerable children.

Feb 28 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

From 2026 – increased benefits for foster care of children: here's how much it is and where to apply

Lithuania is set to increase foster care benefits for children starting in 2026, adjusting the amounts based on age and needs.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

High school basketball coach charged with raping foster daughter, serving victim tequila shots: report

A Massachusetts high school basketball coach has been charged with raping his foster daughter and providing her with alcohol before the incident.

Feb 27 • 17:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Unforgettable - Great Criminal Cases: Three Children, Skin and Bones

The article recounts a tragic case where foster children suffer from neglect and malnourishment while the biological children of the couple are well-fed.

Feb 27 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

25 million króna grant for foster children in Bakkakot

A 25 million króna grant has been allocated to support foster children in Bakkakot, Iceland.

Feb 27 • 13:53 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Landspítali receives 25 million for support for Bakkakot children

Landspítali Hospital has been allocated 25 million Icelandic krónur to provide support for individuals who were raised as foster children in Bakkakot.

Feb 27 • 13:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Arizona: Katie Hobbs announces increased support for families and children in foster care

Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona has announced increased support to encourage more families to welcome foster children, particularly siblings and older children, amid a growing crisis in the foster care system.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Municipalities hired man despite Hells Angels connection

A 61-year-old man linked to the Hells Angels has been employed by multiple municipalities in Sweden, despite ongoing investigations into his alleged acts of pimping involving over 120 men.

Feb 25 • 18:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

AI student advocate among first lady Melania Trump's State of the Union guests

Ten-year-old AI advocate Everest Nevraumont attended the State of the Union address with First Lady Melania Trump to promote foster youth education initiatives.

Feb 25 • 12:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Valencia Court sends Mónica Oltra to trial for the management of sexual abuse of a foster minor

Former Vice President of the Valencian Community, Mónica Oltra, will be tried for her handling of a sexual abuse case involving a minor under the care of a foster educator, who is also her ex-husband.

Feb 24 • 09:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Recipes of Life: Palliative Care Patients Transform Memories and Flavors into a Book in MG

A project in Brazil invites palliative care patients to share recipes and memories, aiming to foster emotional connections and legacies.

Feb 22 • 13:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How one child had 22 foster carers by age 13 and landed in adult jail at 18

A Queensland inquiry reveals a child in foster care experienced 22 placements by age 13 and faced significant challenges leading to incarceration by 18.

Feb 20 • 20:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Vermont couple reclaims foster care license after taking a stand on child gender transitioning

A married couple in Vermont has successfully reclaimed their foster care license after legal action against the state's requirement for LGBTQ+ training, which they opposed due to their views on child gender transitioning.

Feb 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Cat Rescued from the Outdoors Awaits a Miracle

A stray cat named Tūzas is rescued from the streets in Lithuania, receiving medical care and hope for a better life.

Feb 20 • 12:51 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Unacceptable for Child Protective Services to Monitor Foster Parents Themselves

A recent report raises concerns about the efficacy of Child Protective Services in Iceland overseeing foster parents.

Feb 20 • 08:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Hidden gem' drama TV series based on best-selling book available on Disney+

A new drama series based on a best-selling book is gaining popularity on Disney+, with viewers describing it as a 'hidden gem.'

Feb 19 • 06:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mystery as 'precious daughter', 22, dies after being briefly left alone in hospital

Elyse Foster, a 22-year-old woman, died under mysterious circumstances in a hospital after being briefly left alone, sparking concerns from her family regarding her care.

Feb 18 • 22:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

A Swede who offered a foster home to children was accused of pimping his wife to at least 120 men

A Swedish man is in custody for allegedly pimping his wife to over 120 men while they had at least one child placed in foster care at home.

Feb 18 • 10:10 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What good to leave in this world. Conversation with the parents of three sons and nine foster children - the Dekšņi family

The article discusses the Dekšņi family's journey as foster parents, highlighting their motivations and experiences in raising older children.

Feb 16 • 10:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

8-year-old was beaten, insulted, and exposed to the cold in just pajamas because he 'couldn't find matching socks'

A foster family in Poland faces charges of severe abuse against an 8-year-old boy, including physical violence and humiliating punishments for minor infractions.

Feb 14 • 12:51 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Even more children in foster care seek assistance due to fairness compensation

More children in foster care in Iceland are seeking assistance related to fairness compensation issues.

Feb 13 • 12:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"We want to apologize": two judges declared the adoptability of two children and summoned them to explain why they have been in a home for three years

Two Argentine judges have declared two siblings adoptable after they spent three years in a foster home, and they summoned the children to court to explain the situation and apologize for the delays.

Feb 10 • 15:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Lisa Magnusson: There is no reason to doubt Melinda Jacobs

The foster mother of a deceased girl is accused of profiting from her death, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the case.

Feb 10 • 04:50 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man jailed for raping teenager under care of SA Department for Child Protection

A man has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for raping a teenager who was under the care of South Australia's Department for Child Protection after she had an argument with her foster carers.

Feb 9 • 19:32 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Last year, the number of adopted and foster children decreased

Last year saw a decrease in both the number of adopted children and those placed in foster care in Estonia, according to the Social Insurance Board.

Feb 9 • 10:48 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Parents detained for serious abuse of baby

Two parents have been detained after medical examinations revealed that their baby's injuries could not have been caused by illness or childbirth.

Feb 7 • 11:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Moving forward, in cinema

The article discusses the film "The Blind Side," which follows an African American teenager from foster care who is taken in by a supportive family and excels in football despite academic challenges.

Feb 6 • 23:26 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Foster parents and child protection have experienced complete neglect

Foster parents and child protection workers have reported feelings of complete neglect regarding foster children, while the Prime Minister announced new measures to address ongoing issues related to child abuse.

Feb 6 • 20:31 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

The Bakkakot case: "There is complete neglect in this heavy matter"

In response to the decades-long abuse of children in Bakkakot, the Prime Minister has announced four initiatives aimed at addressing the systemic neglect faced by foster children, according to Guðlaugur Kristmundsson, chairman of the Foster Parents' Association.

Feb 6 • 20:31 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Intending to examine how foster child monitoring is conducted

An examination of the practices surrounding the monitoring of foster children.

Feb 6 • 15:55 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Supervision of municipalities over foster children is broken

A report reveals significant failures in the oversight of foster care services in Iceland, with numerous individuals voicing concerns about their experiences in the foster home Bakkakot.

Feb 6 • 12:17 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Claims of Violations in Foster Child Supervision

The chairman of the Foster Children's Association claims that there are violations in the municipalities' supervision of foster children, as discussed in the midday news.

Feb 6 • 11:39 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

No Legal Oversight for One-Fifth of Foster Children

The chairman of the Foster Parents Association criticizes the lack of legal supervision for a significant portion of foster children, expressing doubts about the assurances provided by government officials.

Feb 6 • 11:33 UTC

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