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The Guardian
6 days ago
- The Guardian
Shocked Ukrainians leave apartment block after Russian bomb hits Kharkiv
The Ukrainian authorities have said at least 33 people were injured after Russia fired a glide bomb at a residential neighbourhood in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The regional governor said those injured included a 10-year-old child and one-month-old infant. Footage from Kharkiv shows cars on fire and black smoke billowing from an apartment block.
BBC News
03-07-2025
- BBC News
Police praise child as Luton 'sex predator' jailed
A detective has praised the bravery of a child victim of sex abuse after a "predator" was Khan, 26, of The Oaks, Luton, is starting a 21-year jail term after being convicted of raping and sexually abusing the Police said Khan had been arrested after his victim told teachers what had Con Sophie Andrews said after Khan was sentenced at Luton Crown Court: "I would like to praise the victim for their bravery in coming forward and helping us bring another sexual predator to justice." Khan had entered not guilty pleas but was found guilty after a trial earlier this Crown Court staff said he had been convicted of offences including rape and sexual assault, and jailed by a judge on 27 child cannot be identified in media reports for legal reasons. 'Sends a message' Det Con Andrews added: "Sexual abuse is one of the most devastating experiences a child can endure. "It not only shatters their sense of safety and innocence during their formative years, but its impact can echo throughout their entire life, affecting their emotional wellbeing, relationships, and sense of self well into adulthood."We work hard to tackle all forms of abuse against children and would urge anyone who has concerns that a child is being sexually abused, or has been a victim themselves, no matter how long ago, to come forward."I hope this case sends a message that it is never too late to report to us and we will do all we can to support the victim and bring the perpetrator to justice." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
25-06-2025
- BBC News
Kent Police seek woman over reported Whitstable dog attack
Police have released a picture of a woman they would like to speak to after a suspected dog attack in believe the woman in the CCTV image could be linked to the reported dog attack on a child and woman on 1 June in Oxford Street.A Kent Police spokesperson said a child was bitten on the leg in by a medium-sized dog with black fur, while the woman was bitten on the arm by the same dog at about 10:20 with information is urged to contact the force.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russian drone attacks kill three in northeast Ukraine
Russian drone attacks killed three people in Ukraine's northeastern region of Sumy, including a child, local authorities said on Tuesday. It came a day after Ukraine said Russia carried out dozens of drone and missile strikes on its territory, killing 10 people in the capital Kyiv. Diplomatic efforts to end the three-year war have stalled, with the last direct meeting between Kyiv and Moscow almost three weeks ago and no follow-up talks scheduled. "We have information about three dead. Among them is an eight-year-old boy," said Oleg Grygorov, head of the Sumy region's military administration. The boy's body was pulled from the rubble of a destroyed house, he added. "The strike took the lives of people from different families. They all lived on the same street. They went to sleep in their homes but the Russian drones interrupted their sleep -- forever." Three people were wounded in the attack and have been hospitalised, with one in "serious condition", Grygorov added. Russian drone strikes were also reported in Kharkiv, where three people were wounded, the city's mayor said on Telegram. - Drone attack on Moscow - Russia said a drone had targeted a residential building in Moscow overnight Monday, wounding two people, including a pregnant woman. "About 100 people were evacuated from the building, including 30 children," according to the region's governor, Andrei Vorobyov, who added that two more drones were shot down. Russia had fired dozens of drones and missiles at Ukraine a day earlier, ripping open a housing block in Kyiv, killing 10 civilians and burying others beneath the rubble. Separate Russian attacks on Monday in the southern Odesa region left two people dead and another dozen wounded, local authorities said. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said a school was hit. "Sadly, some people may still be trapped under the rubble," he added. Zelensky met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a surprise visit to London on Monday. Zelensky is due to attend a two-day NATO summit in The Hague starting on Tuesday. Russia occupies around a fifth of Ukraine and claims to have annexed four Ukrainian regions as its own since launching its invasion in 2022 -- in addition to Crimea, which it captured in 2014. Kyiv has accused Moscow of deliberately sabotaging a peace deal in order to prolong its full-scale offensive and to seize more territory. bur-jbr/giv/tc/pst
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
8-year-old shot during fight in South Fulton, police say
The Brief Police say an 8-year-old was shot Friday night in the 4300 block of Cascade Road in South Fulton. Multiple people were detained, but one woman was arrested and charged. The child was rushed to a nearby children's hospital. SOUTH FULTON - A woman is facing charges after police say an 8-year-old was shot during an altercation in South Fulton. What we know Police say it happened Friday night at an apartment complex in the 4300 block of Cascade Road. Officials believe there was a big fight involving multiple people. Gunshots were fired, and the child was hit in the leg. While the victim was rushed to a nearby children's hospital for treatment, several people believed to be involved were detained. A woman is facing charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. This is an ongoing investigation. What we don't know Neither the victim nor the arrested suspect or any of the people detained have been identified. It's not clear what connection the child victim had to the altercation, if any. The Source This information was confirmed by the South Fulton Police Department.
