The Lib Dem party warns of a serious problem with childbirth injuries in England, saying more women are experiencing dangerous complications during birth. They call on the government to invest more money and staff in maternity care to improve safety and prevent harm to mothers and babies.
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The number of women in England suffering severe blood loss during childbirth has reached a record high.
About 3 in every 100 women had serious tearing injuries that needed emergency surgery in early 2024.
The Lib Dems propose spending £600 million a year to improve maternity services.
Negligence payouts for poor maternity care cost £1.3 billion annually, which the Lib Dems say should be spent on prevention instead.
Staff shortages and lack of training mean 1 in 10 women were left alone during late labor or childbirth last year.
There were more than 8,000 cases of postpartum hemorrhage (heavy bleeding) this year, double the number from 2021.
Severe vaginal tears during childbirth have increased by 29% over the past five years.
The government plans to publish a new maternity and neonatal action plan by the end of the year and appoint England’s first official Maternity and Neonatal Commissioner.
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The Australian Labor Party says giving all families access to early childhood education and care is a better way to increase the country’s birthrate than offering a cash payment called a "baby bonus." The government report shows Australia's birthrate is dropping, with more deaths than births expected in 40 years, driven by many social and economic reasons.
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Australia’s fertility rate is expected to fall to 1.34 children per woman by 2065–66, below the replacement rate of 2.1.
The government report predicts more deaths than births in Australia for the first time in 40 years.
Labor supports universal access to early childhood education and affordable childcare as a way to help families.
The baby bonus is a one-time cash payment given to families after a child’s birth, introduced in 2004.
Research shows the baby bonus raised birth numbers by 6.5%, especially among lower-income mothers.
Some politicians want to revisit economic incentives like the baby bonus, while Labor rejects this idea.
The government is working with Deloitte consulting to design a universal childcare system.
The declining birthrate is linked to delayed family formation caused by factors like education, work, and housing costs.
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Patrick Clancy, the ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, spoke in a 60 Minutes interview about the deaths of their three children in Massachusetts in January 2023. He shared that Lindsay described the killings as feeling like a dream, had never asked him for forgiveness, and that he himself struggled with suicidal thoughts after the tragedy.
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Lindsay Clancy was charged with first-degree murder for the deaths of her three children: Cora (5), Dawson (3), and Callan (8 months).
Lindsay pleaded not guilty, citing postpartum psychosis as a reason she was not responsible for the deaths.
The jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision after seven days, leading to a mistrial.
Patrick Clancy said Lindsay recalled the killings as if they were a dream, distant and unreal.
Lindsay never asked Patrick for forgiveness, but he said he forgave her to avoid being hurt inside.
Patrick revealed he had suicidal thoughts and did not expect to live past age 35 after the tragedy.
The interview was conducted by CBS News’ Ross Douthat and aired on 60 Minutes.
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Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old man from Venezuela, was shot by an ICE agent while delivering food for DoorDash in Austin, Texas. He was taken to a hospital in serious but stable condition and later placed in ICE custody as authorities continue to investigate the incident.
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The shooting occurred near Anderson Square and Research Boulevard in Austin before 1 p.m. local time on Sunday.
Austin police officers were not involved in the shooting.
Garces Perez was working for DoorDash when he was shot once in the torso.
Emergency services transported him to Dell Seton Medical Center within nine minutes.
He was released from the hospital and then taken into ICE custody.
An immigration attorney said Garces Perez entered the U.S. legally, but ICE called him an "illegal alien" with a final order of removal.
The investigation is being conducted by Homeland Security Investigations with FBI assistance.
Garces Perez’s condition is stable, and he remains in federal custody awaiting removal from the U.S.
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Many people in the United States struggle with substance abuse disorders caused by factors like too many painkillers, using alcohol to cope, and family history. Newsweek is working with a data company to rank the best places for outpatient addiction treatment based on surveys of medical experts.
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In 2024, about 48.2 million people aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder.
Substance abuse can result from overprescription of painkillers, alcohol use related to trauma, and genetics.
Newsweek is partnering with Statista, a data analytics firm, to create a ranking of the best outpatient addiction treatment centers in the U.S.
The ranking is based on a global survey of medical professionals who specialize in addiction treatment.
In August 2026, 440 residential addiction treatment centers were recognized across 25 states.
The survey covers all U.S. states through regional listings for those not individually surveyed.
The survey for outpatient centers will remain open until October 18, 2026.
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Since January 2025, the Trump administration has deported over 25,000 people to countries that are not their home countries, often without ties to those places. These deportations are part of a wider immigration policy involving secret agreements with at least 28 countries across six continents.
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More than 25,000 people have been deported to third countries since January 2025.
Around 20,000 of these deportations were to Mexico.
At least 5,447 people were deported to various other countries worldwide by August 31, 2026.
Deportees often have no connection to the countries where they are sent.
The Trump administration has made deportation agreements with at least 28 countries on six continents.
The government provides little official information about these deportations.
NGOs and media groups use flight data and legal sources to track and document these deportations.
The deportations are a key part of the Trump administration’s stricter immigration policies.
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Under President Trump’s immigration crackdown, federal agents have aggressively targeted immigrants and those supporting them, including journalists. Several reporters, some immigrants themselves, have been arrested or detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while covering protests or immigration enforcement.
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In 2025, US Press Freedom Tracker reported 32 arrests and 170 assaults on journalists, mostly during protests.
John Abernathy, an independent photographer, was pepper-sprayed and tackled by ICE agents while documenting protests in Minneapolis.
Estefany Rodríguez, a Colombian reporter in Tennessee, was arrested by ICE and held for two weeks before a judge ordered her release.
Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist from El Salvador living in Atlanta, was arrested while covering a protest and spent over 100 days in detention before being deported.
Guevara believes he was targeted by ICE due to his journalism, but the Department of Homeland Security denies these claims, stating his arrest was for breaking local laws and deportation followed a legal order.
The Trump administration secretly arranged for third countries, mainly in Africa and Latin America, to accept deported individuals the US could not return directly to their home countries.
Journalists face difficulties reporting on these policies due to hostility from US authorities and restrictive press environments abroad.
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The Trump administration deported over 25,000 migrants to countries where they have no ties, including places in Africa, Latin America, and other regions. Some deportees, like Nika from Iran, were sent to dangerous or unfamiliar countries without clear explanation, raising legal and human rights concerns.
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More than 25,000 people were deported under President Trump's administration to countries they were not connected to.
Around 20,000 migrants were bused to Mexico.
Over 5,000 people were flown to third countries in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Central Asia.
Many deportees were sent back to countries where US judges had recognized risks to their safety.
Some deportees were not told their exact destination before being deported.
The US government had secret agreements with foreign countries to accept these migrants.
The deportation flights increased in number, with a record 16 flights in August.
A US court recently ruled that deporting migrants to third countries without proper process is unlawful.
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The Trump administration has made secret agreements with some African countries to deport immigrants from the United States to those countries. Many of these immigrants have lived in the U.S. for years but are sent to places like Ghana and Eswatini, where they have no connections and face difficult conditions.
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The U.S. government, under President Trump, deported immigrants to African countries called "third countries."
Many deported individuals had lived and worked in the U.S. for decades and paid taxes.
These deportees often have no family, income, or legal status in the countries they are sent to.
Ghana, Cameroon, and Eswatini are some of the countries receiving deported immigrants.
Secret deals between the U.S. and these African countries involve political and financial agreements.
The deported people face uncertain futures and sometimes risk being sent back to dangerous places they originally fled.
The information comes from a six-month investigation by multiple media organizations coordinated by Forbidden Stories.
The system shows the use of deportation as part of U.S. negotiations with other countries.
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Since returning to office in 2025, President Trump’s administration has deported over 25,000 migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers to countries other than their own. The administration has made at least 35 deals with foreign countries to send people to these third countries, often where the migrants have no ties and where they may face further deportation.
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The deportation policy targets migrants and asylum seekers by sending them to third countries, not their home country.
Over 25,000 people have been deported under this policy since 2025.
The US has made 35 agreements with foreign countries to accept these migrants.
Around one-third of these agreements involve African countries.
The government states the focus is on removing people with criminal records, but many deported report no criminal history.
The deportations are managed by the new Office of Remigration within the State Department.
The US has spent over $410 million to fund these agreements and aid organizations supporting migrants in third countries.
Some deported individuals include vulnerable people such as refugees fleeing persecution or violence.
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A joint investigation by international journalists uncovered secret agreements made by President Donald Trump’s administration with several African countries to deport undocumented migrants from the US. These migrants were sent to countries they had no previous connection to, often despite having legal protection from deportation to their home countries.
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Over 25,400 migrants have been deported from the US to “third countries” since January 2025.
Many deported migrants had legal protections preventing their return to their home countries due to danger or persecution.
The Trump administration made secret deals with 35 countries, including 12 in Africa, to accept these deported migrants.
These deportations involve migrants who often lived in the US for many years, paid taxes, and had families there.
Media investigation was conducted by 72 journalists from 26 outlets across 15 countries over six months.
The deals were largely secret, and what the “third countries” received in return is unclear.
Many deportees face risks such as detention, poor treatment, or forced return to dangerous home countries.
The investigation included interviews with deported migrants and eyewitnesses in countries like Ghana, Cameroon, and Eswatini.
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A baby bank in Birmingham, run by Kavita and Karvinder Dhillon, is helping more families in full-time work who struggle to afford daily essentials for their children. The bank provides free items like nappies, baby formula, clothes, and toys, and demand has increased due to rising living costs.
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The Handsworth Baby and Family Bank operates inside the Dhillons Boutique store on Soho Road, Birmingham.
It offers free essential items such as nappies, baby formula, clothes, wipes, toiletries, and toys to families in need.
More working families, not just low-income households, are now seeking help due to higher daily living expenses.
The bank has a current urgent need for baby formula, with only a few tubs left in stock.
Operating within a shop helps reduce stigma because visitors appear to be customers rather than seeking charity.
The bank started helping families in 2024 and has seen demand grow since then.
Kavita encourages anyone struggling with basic needs to ask for help without shame.
The Dhillons find supporting families rewarding and aim to create a welcoming space for those seeking assistance.
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Patrick Clancy, whose ex-wife Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing their three children, said he forgave her because of her severe mental illness. Lindsay's trial ended in a mistrial after the jury couldn't agree on her guilt, and Patrick spoke about the pain he and his family have faced since the tragedy.
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Lindsay Clancy is accused of murdering their three children in January 2023.
The children were Cora (5 years old), Dawson (3 years old), and Callan (8 months old).
Lindsay’s defense said she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a mental illness affecting some mothers after birth.
A mistrial was declared because the jury could not decide unanimously if Lindsay was guilty.
Patrick Clancy forgave Lindsay to avoid being overwhelmed by anger and grief.
Patrick experienced suicidal thoughts after the deaths of his children.
He faced public criticism and false accusations online during the trial.
Patrick has since moved to New York City and is starting a new family with his wife Rachel Danis.
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Professor Peter Fonagy, leading an independent review of mental health, ADHD, and autism, says mental health problems among young people are genuinely increasing, with anxiety, depression, self-harm, and eating disorders common. He highlights that economic uncertainty, job worries, and social media pressure make growing up harder than before, rejecting claims that young people are overly sensitive or a "snowflake generation."
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The review was started nine months ago after a comment by the then-health secretary about over-diagnosis in young people.
About 25% of people aged 16 to 24 now experience mental health issues.
Prof Fonagy says the rise in mental health problems since the 1990s is real and not just due to increased awareness.
Social media and economic challenges contribute to the mental distress young people face.
Girls, especially from age 12, are more affected, partly due to societal expectations and issues like sexual aggression.
Over 100 experts and families helped with the review.
Some doctors worry that normal stress is sometimes wrongly treated as a medical problem.
Prof Fonagy shared his personal experience with mental health struggles when he was young.
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Beau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer, is on trial in Sydney for allegedly killing Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in February 2024. Prosecutors say he was obsessed with Baird, disguised himself to enter Baird’s home, and used his police weapon to shoot both men.
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Beau Lamarre-Condon is charged with two counts of murder and one count of aggravated break and enter.
He pleaded not guilty but offered to plead guilty to manslaughter, which was refused.
Lamarre-Condon and Jesse Baird had a romantic relationship from late 2022 to 2023.
The relationship ended in November 2023, after which Lamarre-Condon became obsessed with Baird.
Prosecutors claim he planned the murders, researched how to hide gunshots, and prepared to dispose of the bodies.
On February 19, 2024, he entered Baird’s house disguised as an Uber Eats delivery person.
He shot Jesse Baird twice in the kitchen and then shot Luke Davies in the bedroom.
The bodies were found about 200 kilometers away, after attempts to hide them near the crime scene.
The trial is taking place in Sydney’s Supreme Court with a jury and is expected to last 2-3 months.
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Minnesota Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya criticized state leaders and Kristi Noem for how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations were managed in Minnesota. She said the ICE actions were handled poorly.
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Michele Tafoya is running for the U.S. Senate as a Republican in Minnesota.
She criticized Minnesota state leaders for their role in the ICE operations.
Tafoya also criticized Kristi Noem, former Homeland Security Secretary, regarding the ICE rollout.
She said the ICE operations in Minnesota were not managed well.
The ICE actions involved enforcement efforts related to immigration.
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Patrick Clancy, ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, shared his experience in the first TV interview after their children were killed in 2023. He spoke about dealing with criticism, his ex-wife’s mental illness, and ongoing legal actions related to the case.
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Lindsay Clancy’s three children—Cora (5), Dawson (3), and Callan (8 months)—were strangled in their home in 2023.
Lindsay Clancy was charged but a mistrial was declared due to a deadlocked jury on whether she was responsible.
Patrick Clancy said Lindsay struggled with postpartum psychosis, a severe mental illness after childbirth.
He has forgiven Lindsay and rejects names calling her a “killer mom” or “baby murderer.”
Both Lindsay and Patrick Clancy have filed medical malpractice lawsuits against the doctors and hospitals involved.
Patrick noticed his ex-wife’s mental health issues in late 2022 but did not know how to handle them.
After the tragedy, Patrick experienced suicidal thoughts and later moved to New York to grieve in private.
Patrick’s current wife, Rachel Danis, supports him and tries to honor the memory of the children.
Massachusetts prosecutors have not yet decided whether to retry Lindsay Clancy; she remains held in a hospital.
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A recent NBC News poll shows that 55% of voters think President Trump’s policies have made the economy worse. Only 26% believe his policies improved the economy, while 18% feel there has been no real change.
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55% of voters say President Trump’s policies worsened the economy.
26% of voters say his policies improved the economy.
18% believe the economy stayed about the same under his policies.
The poll was conducted by NBC News.
The poll reflects voters’ opinions on economic conditions during President Trump’s term.
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An ICE officer shot and injured a man in Austin on Sunday, according to local officials. A local representative called for transparency and accountability regarding the incident and urged the removal of ICE from the city.
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An ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) officer shot a man in Austin.
The shooting occurred on a Sunday.
The man was wounded but no details on his condition were provided.
Local officials reported the incident.
A local representative demanded the release of body camera footage and records.
The representative called for holding any officer who broke the law responsible.
The representative also requested that ICE leave the city.
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A man was shot in the torso by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Austin, Texas, and is now in serious but stable condition in the hospital. Austin city officials said the local police were not involved and want an independent investigation into the shooting.
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The shooting happened after a traffic stop on Austin’s north side on Sunday afternoon.
The man who was shot is unnamed, and his nationality is unknown.
Austin Police Chief said her department was not involved in the shooting but is investigating.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson wants the police to help investigate rather than ICE investigating alone.
About 100 protesters showed up at the shooting site, expressing anger and demanding safety.
US Representative Greg Casar called for transparency and wants ICE to reduce enforcement in Austin.
ICE has increased enforcement this summer, with over 50,000 arrests monthly in July and August.
In July, an ICE officer fatally shot a man in Houston during enforcement activities.
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