South Korea police launch probe into whether Telegram abets online sex crimes, Yonhap reports
The South Korean government is pushing for stricter laws to criminalise the purchase or viewing of sexually exploitative deepfakes.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Why South Korea is on high alert over deepfake sex crimes
Sexually explicit deepfake images and videos of South Korean women were often found in Telegram chatrooms, according to reports.
Sun Sep 01 2024
Some South Indian movie stars under investigation for sex crimes, police say
Police received complaints from female actors accusing male colleagues of sexual harassment and abuse.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Sharing children's daily activities on social media sex crime risk
The information in question attracts sex offenders, especially pedophiles, to plan criminal acts.
Thu Jan 25 2024
Thailand on verge of using voluntary chemical castration for sex offenders
Thailand is close to introducing chemical castration as a means of tackling sex crime.
Thu Jul 14 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
British police charge Kevin Spacey over alleged sex crimes
Spacey has largely disappeared from public view since being accused of sexual misconduct five years ago.
Tue Jun 14 2022
Actor Spacey says he will go to UK to face sex crime charges - Good Morning America
Spacey said he will voluntarily appear in Britain "as soon as can be arranged" to face sex crime charges.
Wed Jun 01 2022
UK prosecutors authorise charges against actor Kevin Spacey for sex crimes
Spacey is charged with four counts of sexual assault against three men.
Fri May 27 2022
Indonesia's parliament passes landmark bill on sexual violence
Prosecuting sex crimes has been complicated by the absence of a dedicated legal framework, while victims concerns of being shamed during questioning have deterred many from speaking up
Tue Apr 12 2022
Ex-New York governor charged with sex crime
Andrew Cuomo has been charged with a sex crime in the Albany City Court, New York State courts spokesperson Lucian Chalfen said.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Harvey Weinstein loses bid to dismiss three LA sex crime charges
Weinstein, convicted of rape at a trial last year, is facing a total of 11 new charges involving five women in Beverly Hills and LA.
Fri Jul 30 2021
S.Korea looks to overhaul military justice after sex abuse cases
South Korean govt is responding to pressure to reform the military justice system, including handing sex crime cases to civilian courts.
Wed Jun 30 2021
Watchdog says 'pervasive' digital sex crime affecting life for South Korean women, girls
South Korea has become the global epicentre of spycam - the use of tiny, hidden cameras to film victims naked, urinating or having sex.
Wed Jun 16 2021
Porn star Ron Jeremy charged with seven more sex crimes
Ron Jeremy faces an additional seven counts of rape and sexual assault, as more women have now come forward to police.
Thu Oct 29 2020
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024