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The National Crime Agency warns of a rise in online sexual extortion targeting boys, with 90% of victims being male aged between 14 and 17. Organised crime groups from Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and the Philippines manipulate and blackmail young boys into sending money or intimate images, threatening to release them online. A major campaign has been launched to educate boys aged 15 to 17 on the dangers of sextortion, including how offenders operate and how...

The UN Human Rights Council discussed ongoing human rights abuses in Belarus, North Korea, and Myanmar, with a focus on enforced disappearances in Ukraine attributed to Russian authorities. The Commission of Inquiry reported on widespread disappearances, torture, and sexual violence by Russian authorities, with evidence of war crimes and lack of cooperation in investigations. The Council also addressed Belarus' crackdown on dissent, highlighting political persecution, imprisonment, and torture in the country, leading to widespread impunity...

The teaching staff at Sint-Guido-Instituut in Anderlecht experienced two threatening incidents from students, including a 13-year-old pupil throwing a glass object at educator Gino De Cock. De Cock filed police reports after each incident and demanded disciplinary action, but the school board opted for restorative methods instead of suspension, citing the need for increased guidance and supervision due to rising school violence in Belgium. Full Article

British scientists from Imperial College London's spin-out project Polaron have won a £1 million Government prize for their AI breakthrough that accelerates the development of materials for wind turbines and electric car batteries. The new design tool uses microscopic analysis to predict material performance, enabling manufacturers to create stronger, lighter, and more efficient components for clean energy, transport, and infrastructure. The Manchester Prize, awarded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, recognizes technological advancements...

This spring, new flight routes to and from Spain offer more holiday options and connections across Europe, Asia, and America. From Almería to Southend, Madrid to New Delhi, Valencia to Reykjavik, and more, travelers can explore destinations like India, Iceland, Denmark, Lithuania, and the US. With new flights launching in 2025, including connections from Zaragoza to Rome and Bucharest, as well as Bilbao to New York, there are exciting travel opportunities for everyone. Full Article

Nicholas Prosper, an 18-year-old warped teenager, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 49 years for murdering his mother, brother, and sister in a horrifying plan to become a notorious mass killer. He purchased a shotgun with a forged license and plotted to massacre four-year-olds in their school classroom. The judge deemed him highly dangerous and stated that he will only be released if experts determine he no longer poses a...