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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Neighbor locked the door and tried to rape... The minor committed suicide feeling distressed!

A teenager in Jhansi, India, allegedly took her own life after being assaulted by a neighbor, leading to widespread shock and the arrest of the suspect.

Feb 26 • 12:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

What we know about the accident that killed three, including two minors, in Pas-de-Calais

A tragic road accident in Libercourt, Pas-de-Calais, has claimed three lives, including two teenagers, with two additional minors severely injured.

Feb 26 • 11:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

A school student had a photo of a child with an exposed upper body on his phone - was convicted of sexual offenses

A 16-year-old boy in Central Finland was convicted for possessing and distributing a sexually explicit image of a child, which he received via Snapchat.

Feb 26 • 10:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senate approves including in the law that any relationship with a minor under 14 is rape; understand

The Brazilian Senate has approved a law stating that any sexual relationship with a minor under 14 years old will be classified as rape, regardless of consent or other circumstances.

Feb 26 • 10:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The National Human Rights Commission to express opposition to President Yoon's discussion on lowering the age of delinquent minors

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has decided to maintain its opposition to lowering the age for delinquent minors following President Yoon's suggestion to discuss the matter.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

35-Year-Old Man Accused of Raping 12-Year-Old Girl: Case Chronology

A 35-year-old man was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in Indianópolis, Brazil, as his previous acquittal was overturned by a court decision.

Feb 26 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senate approves including in Brazilian legislation that any relationship with a minor under 14 years old is considered rape, regardless of consent

The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill stipulating that any sexual relations with minors under the age of 14 are classified as rape, irrespective of consent.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Did Epstein Continue His Abuses After the 2008 Ruling? Here's What We Know.

Evidence suggests that Jeffrey Epstein may have continued his organized abuses and trafficking of minors even after his 2008 conviction.

Feb 26 • 06:44 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

At dawn, the anti-maranza blitz: 9 complaints (5 are minors)

Nine complaints were filed against individuals, including five minors, during a police operation targeting youth crime in Milan and its suburbs.

Feb 26 • 05:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Children's Photos on the Internet: We Need Rules for Family Influencers

The sharing of children's photos on social media has become a lucrative business model, often neglecting the protection of minors.

Feb 26 • 05:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Crime Victims from SNS quadruple for elementary school students in 10 years; minors also unlawfully access accounts

The number of crime victims under 18 linked to social media increased by 80 to 1,566 in 2025, with elementary school victims quadrupling over the last decade.

Feb 26 • 01:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested for selling ‘vapes’ and ‘pods’ in the interior of Ceará; teenagers were clients

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Limoeiro do Norte, Ceará, for illegally selling electronic cigarettes to minors.

Feb 26 • 00:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Biggest Cover-Up: Democrats Accuse the Justice Department of Removing Trump from Epstein Files

The Democratic Party accuses the Trump administration of orchestrating a significant cover-up regarding allegations of sexual misconduct against Trump involving minors, by withholding crucial documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Feb 25 • 22:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A pack in an institute in Valencia: three minors spread the rape of a classmate among their friends

Three minors are accused of raping a classmate and spreading the news among their peers in Valencia.

Feb 25 • 21:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Man jailed 60 years for raping minor in Delta

A 55-year-old man in Nigeria has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for the repeated rape of an 11-year-old girl.

Feb 25 • 19:28 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: About a hundred minors give birth in Latvia every year

Every year in Latvia, about 100 minor girls give birth, while 60 pregnancies are aborted, highlighting the need for better access to contraception and health education.

Feb 25 • 19:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of teenagers in a prostitution house in RN

A 27-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of recruiting and sexually exploiting children and teenagers in a prostitution house in São Rafael, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 19:13 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Aegio: New photos of the pellets that hit the minors - The 47-year-old will give his testimony tomorrow

The community of Aegio is in shock following an attack on four minors by a 46-year-old man, with the assailant set to testify tomorrow amid demands for explanations from the children's parents.

Feb 25 • 15:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Owner and seller of a tobacco shop in Ceilândia are arrested for selling 'vapes'

The owner and a seller of a tobacco shop in Ceilândia, Brazil, were arrested for illegally selling electronic cigarettes, which have been banned in the country since 2009.

Feb 25 • 13:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Voters react as Trump calls Dems 'crazy' for not applauding ban on secret teen gender transitions

During a live panel discussion, voters expressed sharply divided reactions to Trump's comments on banning gender transitions for minors, labeling Democrats as 'crazy' for not applauding his stance.

Feb 25 • 13:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposing to ban social networks for children – I. Ruginienė's call

The Lithuanian Prime Minister urges more focus on children's activities and proposes banning social networks for minors to combat addiction and violence.

Feb 25 • 13:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Three minors arrested for the stabbing incident in Mäntymäki, Turku – one of the suspects was sentenced for attempted manslaughter this month

Three minors have been arrested in Turku in connection with a recent stabbing incident involving another minor.

Feb 25 • 12:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police arrest three men for sexual crimes against minors in the interior of MA

Three men have been arrested by the Civil Police in Maranhão for sexual crimes against minors, with two already previously convicted and one under investigation.

Feb 25 • 12:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The government agrees that a separate team of specialists should provide mental health services to minors

The Lithuanian government has approved a proposal to establish a dedicated team of specialists to provide mental health services for children and adolescents with mental and behavioral disorders.

Feb 25 • 12:05 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Police: Criminal Networks Pose a Significant and Persistent Threat

The Norwegian police report a growing threat from criminal networks, particularly involving the exploitation of minors for serious violent tasks.

Feb 25 • 12:01 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Police: Criminal networks pose a significant threat in 2026

Criminal networks in Norway are increasingly recruiting minors for serious violence, with implications for public safety according to police assessments.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Report submitted: More than 100 cases of abuse in the Franciscan order

A report has revealed over 100 cases of sexual abuse against minors within the Franciscan order in Germany since 1945, with calls for accountability and forgiveness from church leaders.

Feb 25 • 11:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Apple activates age verification systems in response to global laws

Apple has started implementing an age verification system for app downloads globally to comply with new laws preventing minors from accessing certain apps.

Feb 25 • 10:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Consumption will prohibit the sale of energy drinks to minors under 16 years old

Spain's government announces a new regulation that will prohibit the sale of energy drinks to individuals under 16 years of age, with stricter restrictions planned for drinks with higher caffeine content.

Feb 25 • 10:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Pas-de-Calais: a vehicle with four 15-year-olds collides with a car, causing the death of three people

A tragic accident in Pas-de-Calais resulted in the death of three individuals, including two 15-year-old boys, after a collision involving a vehicle carrying minors.

Feb 25 • 09:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Three minors aged 14 and 15 arrested for the rape of another minor in Valencia and for disseminating the recording

Three minors aged 14 and 15 have been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old minor in Valencia and sharing footage of the incident.

Feb 25 • 08:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Three minors aged 14 and 15 detained for raping another minor in Valencia

Three minors, aged 14 and 15, have been detained in Valencia for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl, with additional charges related to the dissemination of intimate images.

Feb 25 • 08:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The danger of living "outside the system": the mistake some parents made in an isolated house that cost them custody

A family living in isolation in Italy lost custody of their children after their lifestyle choice was deemed a serious violation of minors' rights.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The challenge of returning to live in Lithuania: how to ensure the continuity of education for minors?

Lithuanian families returning from abroad face significant challenges in securing suitable educational environments for their young children due to language barriers and sudden transitions.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'No one can stop Avimukteshwarananda from going to jail', claims Ashutosh Brahmachari

Ashutosh Brahmachari claims to have solid evidence against Swami Avimukteshwarananda and Mukundananda Brahmachari in a sexual exploitation case involving minors.

Feb 25 • 05:57 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

A 31-Year-Old Man Allegedly Groomed Young Girls in Halmstad

A 31-year-old man from Halmstad faces charges for serious sexual offenses against minors, with police suggesting there may be more victims who have not reported.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

ChatGPT, the ear that listens to a generation

An increasing number of minors are turning to ChatGPT and other chatbots for emotional support, raising concerns about their impact on mental health.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trump calls for banning minors' access to gender transition procedures without parental consent

Donald Trump has urged states to prohibit minors from accessing medical procedures related to gender transition without parental consent.

Feb 25 • 03:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Is the Design of Companies Responsible for SNS Addiction? A Lawsuit in the U.S. Raises Questions of Responsibility

A lawsuit in the United States questions whether social media companies like Meta and Google are responsible for the rise of social media addiction among minors.

Feb 25 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Court notifies conviction of 16 military personnel for the forced disappearance of Josué, Ismael, Nehemías, and Steven in Las Malvinas

A court in Ecuador has formally notified the sentencing of 16 military members for the forced disappearance of four minors in Guayaquil.

Feb 25 • 01:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Ro Khanna's State of the Union guest recruited over 20 underage girls for Epstein: 'Like Heidi Fleiss'

Rep. Ro Khanna has invited Haley Robson, who as a minor recruited underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein, to the State of the Union, shedding light on her early exploitation and recruitment activities for the notorious financier.

Feb 25 • 00:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

NPR: DOJ omitted documents related to Trump’s minor sexual exploitation allegations from Epstein files

NPR reports that the DOJ has revealed that key documents regarding Donald Trump’s alleged sexual exploitation of minors, linked to Jeffrey Epstein, are missing or deleted from the files released by the department.

Feb 24 • 21:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Coast Guard: 40 foreigners located in Farmakonisi

The Greek Coast Guard located 40 foreigners on the island of Farmakonisi, comprising 24 men, 13 women, and 3 minors, who were subsequently transported to Leros for temporary accommodation.

Feb 24 • 20:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Paraíba Court Denies Habeas Corpus and Maintains Arrest of Hytalo Santos and Husband

The Paraíba Court of Justice upheld the preventive detention of influencer Hytalo Santos and his husband Israel Natã Vicente, rejecting a habeas corpus request after their conviction for producing and sharing sexual content involving minors.

Feb 24 • 20:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Social networks should not be banned for minors under 16 years old

A growing global movement advocates for the restriction of social media access to individuals under 16, despite those in many countries currently being allowed access from age 13.

Feb 24 • 20:02 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Rejection of the West, separatism, Salafist author: what the book for young Muslim women that the State has just banned for minors contains

The French government has banned a book aimed at young Muslim women due to concerns that it promotes discrimination and hate.

Feb 24 • 19:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

American Medical Association Accused Over Puberty Blockers

A coalition of 20 state attorneys general is pressuring the American Medical Association to clarify its support for puberty blockers for minors, citing contradictory evidence compared to its stance against gender-related surgeries for children.

Feb 24 • 19:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Thirty-Year-Old Man Raped 14-Year-Old Girl in Particularly Humiliating Manner in Public Place in Jyväskylä

A 36-year-old man was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for the public rape of a 14-year-old girl in Jyväskylä, Finland, with the court upholding the original sentence despite his appeal.

Feb 24 • 19:15 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Police drop investigation of two minors in school shooting case

The police have terminated the investigation of two minors suspected of planning a school shooting in Kolding after the prosecutor dropped all charges against a 15-year-old previously detained in the case.

Feb 24 • 17:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court imposes fine if nightclub owner continues exploiting teenagers in SP

A Brazilian judge has ordered a nightclub owner in Piracicaba to cease the sexual exploitation of minors, imposing a hefty daily fine for non-compliance.

Feb 24 • 17:06 UTC

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