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Inmates at HMP New Hall, where serial killer Rose West is incarcerated, are expressing dissatisfaction with their diet, claiming it is too carb-heavy and leading to weight gain.

Influencers in Dubai are reportedly silenced by the threat of severe consequences for speaking out about the dangers of life there amid regional conflict.

A judge in Amapá has requested an explanation for the hiring of a food supplier for the prison system that bypassed technical inspection requirements.

A judge has temporarily halted the disqualification of Servi Gastronomia Industrial Ltda from a prison food supply contract in Amapá, Brazil, pending a review of their qualifications.

A jail in Butler County, Ohio, is facing scrutiny over allegations of poor food and living conditions for detainees, leading to calls for a formal investigation.

Banker Daniel Vorcaro, who was recently imprisoned, will receive standard meals at Potim prison in São Paulo, including coffee with milk and bread with margarine.

A gang has been sentenced for using drones to smuggle illicit items into UK prisons, likening their operation to food delivery services.

Three Polish men have been victims of human trafficking and exploitation in southern Sweden, leading to a landmark sentencing of a 35-year-old man to nearly three years in prison.

Two mothers were caught attempting to smuggle drugs hidden in food into the Salvador prison to give to their incarcerated sons.

Three Polish men were victims of human trafficking and exploitation in Skåne, with one man so hungry he resorted to eating apples from a garden and dog food, according to Malmö District Court.

Human rights organizations report a critical situation in Iran's notorious Evin prison, where inmates are reportedly not receiving food due to a collapse in prison management.

The situation in Iranian prisons has become critical, with reports indicating a lack of food and basic necessities for prisoners, particularly in Tehran's infamous Evin Prison.

Ian Huntley has been refusing prison food out of fear of poisoning by fellow inmates, leading to his reliance on a diet of Wotsits following a recent serious attack.

Several incidents related to aggressive behavior among detainees and the discovery of prohibited items were reported in Estonian prisons last week.

A commission visited the Litoral Penitentiary to assess health and food protocols, while relatives of inmates protested outside for their rights.

A meat entrepreneur from Ylivieska has been sentenced to a five-month suspended prison term for endangering public health by producing sausages and other meat products in unsanitary conditions.

Ghislaine Maxwell’s stay at the minimum-security 'Camp Cupcake' has raised concerns over her preferential treatment, highlighted by the quality of her meals and other luxuries.

In Japan, there is an increasing number of elderly individuals committing petty crimes to secure shelter, food, and medical care in prisons, with 13.5% of inmates being over the age of 65 as of 2024.

Julia Watson, a 61-year-old prison officer, was sentenced to prison for smuggling over £100,000 worth of drugs, including cannabis and ketamine, into HMP Garth in Lancashire, hidden inside food tins within a dishwasher.

In Japan, a country with one of the highest life expectancies, 13% of inmates are elderly, many of whom commit minor crimes to secure shelter and food while in prison, leading to prisons adapting to better serve this age group and prioritize social reintegration.

The Armed Forces have confirmed that adequate operational conditions are maintained for personnel assigned to the Encounter prison, providing them with housing, food, water, and medical care under established protocols.

Newly released emails reveal that Sarah Ferguson visited Jeffrey Epstein shortly after his release from prison, with her daughters Beatrice and Eugenie accompanying her.

Kamran Ahmed, a 28-year-old hunger striker for Palestine, is on day 64 without food and expresses a poignant update about his deteriorating condition from HMP Pentonville, stating he is 'mentally motivated but physically shattered.'

Heba Muraisi, a 31-year-old hunger striker for Palestine, is reportedly on the brink of death after 66 days without food at HMP New Hall in Yorkshire, with concerns for her condition as visitors are being blocked from seeing her.