Harvey Weinstein under investigation for additional sexual assaults, prosecutor says
Prosecutors intend to seek a new indictment after Harvey Weinstein's previous conviction was overturned.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Greta Gerwig at Cannes: #MeToo has changed things for the better
The global #MeToo movement has exposed men accused of sexual harassment in fields including entertainment, politics and business.
Thu May 16 2024
French bodies slam Macron for supporting actor Depardieu accused of harassment
A French association fighting against sexist and sexual violence criticised French President Emmanuel Macron for supporting French actor Gerard Depardieu, accused of sexual harassment and rape.
Thu Dec 28 2023
Venice film fest attracts top names despite Hollywood strikes
The world's oldest film festival features movies from 55 countries, including 23 titles running for the prestigious Golden Lion award.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Trump accuser tells jury: 'He raped me whether I screamed or not'
Asked by Trump's lawyer why she did not scream during the alleged attack, Carroll said she was panicked and "not a screamer" by nature.
Fri Apr 28 2023
Sexual harassment in the world of research: One in two women scientists affected
Half of the female researchers have been confronted with at least one situation of sexual harassment during their career, a survey reveals.
Fri Mar 17 2023
Ex-producer Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years on LA rape conviction
Weinstein is already serving a 23-year prison sentence for a separate conviction in New York.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Jury finds former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape
The jury found Weinstein guilty of rape, forcible oral copulation and sexual penetration by a foreign object involving one woman.
Tue Dec 20 2022
Weinstein defence challenges accuser Siebel Newsom as some charges dropped
Siebel Newsom, the wife of current California Governor Gavin Newsom, testified that Weinstein had raped her in 2005 when she was 31.
Wed Nov 16 2022
New Harvey Weinstein trial starts with graphic allegations
Weinstein is on trial in Los Angeles on 11 charges of rape and sexual assault and has pleaded not guilty.
Wed Oct 26 2022
Five years on, how #MeToo shook the world
The #MeToo movement became a social revolution of historic importance with its legacy still being determined.
Wed Oct 05 2022
A news article, a hashtag and a viral tweet: the birth of #MeToo
Two journalists had been working on the article for months, using all their patience and ingenuity to convince the actresses to speak out.
Mon Oct 03 2022
R&B singer R. Kelly's obstruction trial begins in Chicago
Kelly faces multiple counts of child sexual exploitation, enticement of a female and possession of material containing child pornography.
Tue Aug 16 2022
R&B singer R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex case
The sentence was imposed nine months after Kelly was convicted of racketeering and sex crimes.
Thu Jun 30 2022
MeToo film movement shifts from rhetoric to action
Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough won in the newcomer's Un Certain Regard section at Cannes with her first film, "War Pony".
Sun Jun 12 2022
Indonesia to push social media protections ahead of age-limit law
The government will carve out a law to set a minimum age for users of the platforms, says a senior communications ministry official.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Sweden seeks to change constitution to be able to revoke citizenships
Sweden may revoke passports of dual citizens who gained them through fraud, bribery, or threats, or those convicted of treason or espionage.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Biden bids farewell from Oval Office as Trump looms over his legacy
Joe Biden urges Americans to keep fighting for the country's focus on equality, life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Hong Kong, Thai officials in talks to combat Southeast Asian scam centres
The United Nations says border towns in Thailand, Laos and Myanmar have become regional hubs for telecom and other online fraud.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Cancer: CCAM appeals for public support to save lives of 14 children
CCAM's Lavaniyah Ganapathy says many Malaysian families are struggling with medical bankruptcy because cancer treatments are too expensive.
Wed Jan 15 2025
[OPINION] The spring of Malaysia-UAE relations
The stage is set for the GCC-ASEAN partnership to play a pivotal role in the sphere of multilateral cooperation and bilateral diplomacy.
Wed Jan 15 2025
KLIA Aerotrain under testing, completion date not yet confirmed - Loke
Anthony Loke says the contractor is currently conducting dynamic testing, which will be followed by several other tests.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Indian police arrest 44 men accused of raping teenager over five years
Police have identified 58 of those men, some of whom are minors and arrested 44 over the last two days, officials said.
Wed Jan 15 2025
UN lays groundwork for Gaza aid surge under ceasefire but still sees challenges
A truce would include a significant increase of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Oscar nominations postponed for second time because of wildfires
The nominations for the film industry's highest honors will now be announced on Jan. 23.
Wed Jan 15 2025