
One in eight girls and women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says
The number rises, when taking into account "non-contact" forms of sexual violence, such as online or verbal abuse, UNICEF reported.
Thu Oct 10 2024

Frenchwoman in mass rape case denounces husband, other suspects as 'degenerates'
Dominique Pelicot is also accused of having raped one of his presumed chief accomplices' wife after drugging her, with his collaboration.
Thu Sep 19 2024

Frenchman accused of mass abuse of wife says "I am a rapist", seeks forgiveness - media
Dominique Pelicot faces charges of rape, gang rape, and privacy violations for recording and sharing sexual images.
Tue Sep 17 2024

Man, 50 others go on trial in France for rape of drugged wife
Dominique Pelicot offered sex with his wife on a website, and filmed the abuse, the prosecutor's office said
Thu Sep 05 2024

Ex-head of Indian college where doctor was raped arrested for suspected graft
The CBI said it also arrested two vendors of hospital supplies and a close aide of Ghosh in connection with the case.
Tue Sep 03 2024

Israel should have 'zero tolerance' if soldiers sexually assaulted Palestinian prisoners, says US
If there are detainees who have been sexually assaulted or raped, the govt of Israel, the IDF need to fully investigate those actions.
Thu Aug 08 2024

Lorry driver charged with raping stepdaughter
According to the first charge, the man allegedly raped his then 10-year-old stepdaughter at a house in Kampung Bagan Buaya.
Fri Oct 20 2023

INSIGHT - Migrants are being raped at Mexico border as they await entry to US
The high risk of kidnapping and sexual assault in Reynosa and Matamoros is one of the factors pushing migrants to cross illegally.
Fri Sep 29 2023

'That 70's Show' actor Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rapes
The women said Danny Masterson drugged and raped them in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003 at his house in the Hollywood Hills.
Fri Sep 08 2023

Peru allows abortion of 11-year-old rape victim after UN pressure
The girl, publicly identified only as "Mila," was raped for years by her stepfather, according to a police report.
Thu Aug 17 2023

E. Jean Carroll called minutes after Trump allegedly raped her, friend testifies
Lisa Birnbach said Carroll refused to go to the police after the alleged rape and asked her to never tell anyone about the incident.
Wed May 03 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

'Donald Trump raped me,' writer says at civil trial
Jean Carroll says Donald Trump raped her before she could flee from the Bergdorf Goodman department store dressing room.
Thu Apr 27 2023

Dozens raped as migrant workers expelled from Angola to Congo
Girls and women are arrested wherever they are, without the necessary needs, detained and then separated from their children and husbands.
Thu Apr 13 2023

Police inspector charged with raping underage girl
Mohd Maliki allegedly raped the girl with her consent, when the consent was obtained by using his position of authority over her.
Thu Jan 05 2023

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025