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Female gig workers at a rally organised by India’s first dedicated union for female gig workers. Photo: GIPSWU

India’s female gig workers facing unsafe conditions, seek change and justice

Female gig workers in India have formed a union to advocate for rights and visibility, and confront harassment, unsafe conditions, and exploitation.

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Police report details assault allegations against Hegseth, Trump’s defence chief pick

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Trump names new pick for attorney general as Matt Gaetz drops out

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Who is Mohamed al-Fayed’s brother Salah, who’s also been accused of assault?

The BBC documentary alleging sexual assault by Mohamed al-Fayed – and possible connivance by Harrods – has prompted further accusations, including against his younger brother Salah.

Nancy Reagan, the wife of former US President Ronald Reagan, with Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed and his brother Salah in 1989. Photo: Getty Images

Son of Norway crown princess detained for week in rape probe

Marius Borg Hoiby, 27, remanded in investigative custody for rape accusations, as lawyer denies charges.

Will Andrew Tate’s human trafficking trial collapse after evidence removal?

A Romanian court found flaws in the indictment, giving prosecutors five days to decide whether to proceed with the trial or withdraw the case.

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‘Family destroyed’: children of French mass rape victim speak of heartbreak

Daughter believes she was also assaulted by her father, Dominique Pelicot, who has admitted drugging and raping his wife with dozens of men.

Caroline Darian, the daughter of Gisele Pelicot, talks to journalists during a break in the rape trial of her father Dominique Pelicot with 50 co-accused, at the courthouse in Avignon, France on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Who is Travis Kelce’s controversial Kansas City Chiefs teammate, Matt Araiza?

The player made his first NFL appearance on September 5 after being embroiled in a civil lawsuit since August 2022, in which Araiza and three other men were accused of gang-raping a 17-year-old.

Australian ‘shock jock’ Alan Jones, 83, charged with sexual assault of young men

The former coach of Australia’s national rugby union team has previously denied allegations of groping and inappropriate touching.

Meet Tony Buzbee, the lawyer representing Diddy’s alleged victims

Tony Buzbee is representing over 150 accusers in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case, and has threatened to expose the rapper’s ‘enablers’: here’s what you need to know about the colourful Texan lawyer.

Colourful Texan lawyer Tony Buzbee, wearing an “I like dogs” baseball cap and an “I hate people” T-shirt. Photo: @tonybuzbee/Instagram

US House speaker opposes call to release ethics report on Trump’s AG pick Gaetz

Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, has been investigated for sexual misconduct, misuse of campaign funds and illicit drug use.

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Matt Gaetz at a Donald Trump rally last moth. Photo: Reuters

‘Japan has become poor’: Tokyo emerges as Asia’s new sex tourism capital

In a grim mirror of Japan’s economic decline, the sex trade is drawing in foreign men and trapping local women in a cycle of desperation.

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Late Harrods boss’ sibling also accused of rape: ‘shared me with his brother’

Three women allege that Salah Fayed assaulted them during the period when he owned the London store with Mohammed al-Fayed.

Trump attorney general pick Gaetz faces scrutiny over sexual misconduct report

A top Republican lawmaker wants to see the unreleased ethics report, and an alleged victim’s lawyer says the document should be made public.

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US congressman Matt Gaetz speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in July. Photo: TNS

Hong Kong child protection group logs spike in calls from professionals

Against Child Abuse says social workers, medical staff and teachers among those that made about 180 hotline calls, up from 83 the year before.

NGO Against Child Abuse says it received a total of 1,059 calls to its hotline handling suspected abuse reports and other related queries. Photo: Shutterstock

Malaysia’s religious authority accuses firm in child abuse probe of slavery

GISB has long been controversial for its ties to the Al-Arqam sect that is banned in Malaysia for deviant teachings and cultlike activities.

2 Hong Kong policemen jailed after trying to bribe teen in underage sex trial

Yao Yanwu and Ng Sing-yap plead guilty after offering teen HK$100,000 to stop her testifying over allegations from when she was aged 15.

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Archbishop of Canterbury resigns in ‘sorrow’ over sex abuse scandal

Justin Welby’s decision comes after a report found he failed to adequately address allegations against a volunteer at Christian summer camps.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has resigned over his handling of a sex abuse scandal. Photo: AP

‘It was wrong’: New Zealand apologises to 200,000 victims of state, church abuse

Those exposed to ‘unimaginable’ abuse in state, foster and faith-based care over a 70-year period were disproportionately Maori.

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Church of England leader Justin Welby urged to quit over abuse cover-up

Pressure on Welby follows a damning report which concluded the Church of England had covered up a serial abuse case.

In India, trial starts over rape and murder of Kolkata doctor

Charges were drawn up last week, while the man arrested said he was ‘completely innocent’ and was being framed.

People make posters during a protest condemning the rape and murder of a trainee medic at a government-run hospital in Kolkata. Photo: Reuters

Priest stabbed during mass in Singapore, attacker arrested

Police said they did not think the attack was an attack of terrorism, while the priest was sent to hospital in ‘stable condition’.

A view of the skyline in Singapore. Photo: Reuters

Man accused of drugging woman at Hong Kong bar fired by 2 Singapore-based firms

Woman takes to social media to accuse man of spiking her drink, saying she was only saved by timely intervention of waitress.

What did Elon Musk say about J.Lo’s relationship with Diddy?

On the Joe Rogan podcast, Musk said that people should not trust J.Lo; Lopez and Combs were together from 1999 to 2001, and she’s remained silent over his arrest for sexual offences.

Who is ex-Playboy model Rachel Kennedy, and what did she say about Diddy?

Diddy, who was dating J.Lo at the time, played one of her music videos on repeat, Kennedy said – but who is the former Playboy model and how did she meet Combs?

Who is former Playboy model Rachel Kennedy, and what’s her “creepy” Diddy experience – from back when the Bad Boy Records founder was dating Jennifer Lopez? Photos: AFP; Soft White Underbelly/YouTube

Meet Ty Stiklorius, who just opened up about her experience at a Diddy party

John Legend’s manager Ty Stiklorius just wrote an op-ed for The New York Times about her ordeal at one of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ parties, and says the music industry is still ‘toxic’.

Talent manager Ty Stiklorius and her client John Legend. Photos: @stiklori/Instagram

Meet US Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s wife, Ashley

In 2018, Brett Kavanaugh faced allegations of sexual misconduct during his nomination hearings, but an FBI investigation didn’t find much – a new report claims the investigation was limited.

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Meet Alexis Gale, disgraced country singer Jimmie Allen’s ex-wife

Allen and Gale married not long after meeting in 2019 – they started a family, but divorce was inevitable after he confessed to having had an affair with his manager.

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Sexual harassment and assault
Latest news and features on sexual harassment and assault, including accusations of misconduct and developments in the #MeToo movement.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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