The Calamitous Rape Crisis Unfolding in Congo's War
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The New York Times - World
Mohamed al-Fayed, Former Harrods Owner, Accused of Raping 5 Women
Multiple former employees told the BBC they had been raped or sexually assaulted by the billionaire businessman, who died last year.55 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
Mohamed Al Fayed accused in BBC documentary of raping five women
More than 20 of Fayed’s former employees tell BBC of sexual assault and of Harrods’ cover-up . The former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of raping five women and sexually abusing ...2 hours ago -
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Charity boss apologises to rape survivors over crisis centre failings
A rape support centre in Edinburgh, run by a trans woman, had not provided women-only spaces for 16 months.4 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
French woman outraged by defense suggestion she consented to mass rape
Gisèle Pelicot, 72, struck a defiant note during her testimony Wednesday as defense lawyers raised doubts about whether she was fully unconscious during the alleged rapes by dozens of men over a ...6 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
A gold mining town in Congo has become an mpox hot spot as a new strain spreads
Congo's South Kivu province is at the epicenter of the world’s latest mpox outbreak, in what the World Health Organization has called a global health emergency8 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Late Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed accused of rape by female staff
The BBC hears the owner of the luxury store scoped out his victims on the shop floor, assaulted them in London, Paris and St Tropez, and pressured them to keep quiet.8 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Is Israel preparing for a war with Hezbollah?
The specter of all-out combat between Israel and Hezbollah seems closer than ever before11 hours ago - Israel -
The New York Times - World
Their Countries Are at War. These Couples Are Still Together.
Relationships between Ukrainians and Russians have long been common. Russia’s invasion has brought stigma, separation, legal troubles and a reconsideration of identity.12 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox?
Health authorities have struggled to contain outbreaks of mpox in Congo, a huge central African country where a myriad of existing problems makes stemming the spread particularly hard13 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
How a Covert Attack Against Hezbollah Unfolded Across Lebanon's Streets and Malls
Pagers and walkie-talkies detonated as members of the militant group ate lunch, attended funerals and went about daily life.23 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
The N.F.L. Has a Development Crisis, and It’s Failing Young Quarterbacks
Bryce Young’s struggles are the latest symptom of a growing issue, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Yesterday - NFL -
The Guardian - World
Gisèle Pélicot tells mass rape trial that she ‘never gave consent’
Former wife of Dominique Pélicot, who allegedly recruited strangers to assault her, calls accused men ‘degenerates’. The former wife of a French man accused of recruiting strangers to rape her ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Why These Innovators Are Concerned About a Power Grid Crisis
In an era of extreme weather and AI demand, tech and policy experts at the Fast Company Innovation Festival discuss how to create a resilient grid.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Kentucky rape survivor shares story in new Harris ad
Vice President Harris's campaign unveiled a new ad Wednesday with a Kentucky rape surviving sharing her story and squarely blaming former President Trump for restricting abortion access. The new ...Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
CBS News - Top stories
Associate of Frenchman in mass rape trial admits copycat abuse of own wife
Frenchman Jean-Pierre Marechal has told a court that Dominique Pelicot supplied him with tranquilisers and convinced him to abuse his own wife.Yesterday -
ABC News - Health
Pakistan police arrest key suspect in gang rape of a woman polio worker
Pakistani police say they have arrested the key suspect in the gang rape of a woman polio worker who was assaulted by three men during last week’s vaccination campaignYesterday - Pakistan -
ABC News - World
Pakistan police arrest key suspect in gang rape of a woman polio worker
Pakistani police say they have arrested the key suspect in the gang rape of a woman polio worker who was assaulted by three men during last week’s vaccination campaignYesterday - Pakistan -
The New York Times - World
What to Know About the France Rape Trial of 51 Men
Prosecutors say that, for almost a decade, Dominique Pelicot drugged his wife to rape her, alongside dozens of other men he invited to abuse her.Yesterday -
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How the exploding device attacks unfolded
More than 20 people, including at some children, have been killed after pagers and walkie talkies exploded, Lebanon says.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Paul Adams: Explosions highlight shadow war
Israel is suspected of behind a fatal explosion of handheld pagers used by the armed group in Lebanon.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Somalia: From Crisis to Renewal
Climate change is turbocharging the conflict in Somalia. How is the country coping?Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Lebanon explosions ‘an extremely concerning escalation’, says UN official, as Hezbollah threatens retaliation – live
Young girl among those killed as nearly 3,000 people injured; US says it had no involvement. Hezbollah vows retaliation after deadly pager explosions At a glance: what we know so far German ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
The lawyer for 3 Americans facing a death sentence over Congo coup attempt files appeal
Three Americans sentenced to death in Congo for a coup attempt have filed an appeal2 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
All The Upcoming Star Wars Movies
Blast off The Star Wars movie series hasn't seen a new release since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker . While the venerated sci-fi series created by George Lucas is resting, it's far from over. ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Man admits drugging, raping wife at trial in France
Frenchman Dominique Pelicot has admitted to drugging and raping his then-wife Gisele Pelicot for almost a decade, and inviting dozens of other men to do the same, at his trial in Avignon. CBS News' ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - World
Dominique Pelicot, Husband on Trial for Drugging and Raping Wife, Testifies
Dominique Pelicot, who is accused of inviting strangers to rape his wife while she was drugged and unconscious, took the stand for the first time.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
20 people die in a militia attack in restive northeastern Congo
Local authorities say a militia attack has killed over a dozen villagers in northeastern Congo, the latest in a series of violent assaults targeting civilians2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Our presidential candidates are shamefully silent on the fentanyl crisis
Fentanyl was only briefly mentioned in last week’s presidential debate, and then only in the context of the border crisis.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'I am a rapist' admits man accused of drugging and abusing wife for 10 years
Dominique Pelicot, 71, is accused of drugging his wife Gisèle to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
A crisis of confidence at the Fed
Its self doubt comes in a decisive week for central banks2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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BBC News - Top stories
Indian state accepts key demands of protesting doctors in rape case
The West Bengal government has agreed to remove a top police officer and two senior health officials.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Malnutrition crisis threatens child health gains, warns Bill Gates
Foundation says about 40mn children are at risk of stunted growth as climate change worsens food security2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
How Netflix won the streaming wars
The company has staged a remarkable recovery since the ‘great correction’ of 2022 and now has the edge over Hollywood rivals2 days ago - Netflix -
Financial Times - Business
PwC China stops work on $140mn campus as Evergrande crisis mounts
Lavish training institute on tropical island under review as firm reels from fallout from its audits of failed property developer2 days ago - China