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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.57 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 -
BBC News - Top stories
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 -
The Guardian - World
Brazil top judge accuses X of ‘willful’ circumvention of court-ordered block
Justice Alexandre de Moraes imposes $900,000 daily fine on banned social media platform in dispute with Elon Musk. In the latest round of the dispute between Elon Musk and Brazil’s top court, a ...5 hours ago - Brazil -
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 -
BBC News - Top stories
E-bike crash deaths riot accused appear in court
The first 17 people appear in court after being charged in connection with the 2023 Cardiff riot.7 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
New York teen accused of taking subway train and crashing it
A teenage girl has been arrested over the alleged incident, which resulted in a crash but no injuries.8 hours ago - New York -
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 -
The Guardian - World
Boeing accused of being ‘unprepared’ for federal mediation as strike continues
Union members ‘frustrated’ that company was allegedly unwilling to discuss wages and pensions in negotiations. Union officials have accused Boeing of being “unprepared” after talks resumed to end ...10 hours ago -
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 -
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
"Computer geek" accused of creating encrypted messaging app for crime
Australian police swooped in to arrest a man they say built a messaging app marketed as "unhackable" to the criminal underworld, but which clearly was not.Yesterday -
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 -
BBC News - Top stories
What we know about the accusations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
The rap mogul denies charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, and allegations from several women.Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Sen. Kennedy accuses Muslim American activist of supporting Hamas
During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hate crimes, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., accused a leading Arab American activist, Maya Berry, of supporting Hamas.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Russians made viral video falsely accusing Harris of a hit-and-run: Microsoft
Microsoft said Russians made a viral video falsely accusing Vice President Harris of a hit-and-run. Per a Tuesday report from the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC), Russians recently ...Yesterday - Russia -
ABC News - Top stories
Woman accused of driving an SUV into a crowd in Minneapolis and killing a teenager
A woman faces murder and assault charges for allegedly driving SUV into a crowd.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Man accused of arson in devastating California wildfire pleads not guilty
Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, was denied bail and entered his plea from jail in a video arraignment Tuesday. A California man has pleaded not guilty to starting a fire that authorities said ...2 days ago - California -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Miley Cyrus accused in lawsuit of ripping off part of Bruno Mars song
Similarities between Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers' and Bruno Mars' 'When I Was Your Man' are now lawsuit fodder: A copyright case has been filed against the pop diva.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Man accused of stalking UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers
Police reports say a man charged with stalking UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers was found with an engagement ring and lingerie when he was arrested near a Connecticut airport.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 -
BBC News - Top stories
Man in court accused of crossbow attack murders
The wife and daughters of BBC racing commentator John Hunt were killed at their Hertfordshire home in July.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 -
ABC News - World
Man accused of drugging his wife so dozens of men could rape her testifying in court
A 71-year-old French man has acknowledged in court that over nearly a decade, he was drugging his wife at the time and inviting dozens of men to rape her, as well as raping her himself2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Venezuela accused of "most violent" repression since disputed election
Venezuela's government has intensified use of the "harshest and most violent" tools of repression in the wake of a disputed election, U.N. experts say.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Diane Abbott accuses Keir Starmer of treating her like a ‘non-person’
Veteran MP says she expected more support from Labour after comments by Tory donor that she ‘should be shot’. Diane Abbott has accused Keir Starmer of treating her as a “non-person” after comments ...2 days ago -
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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 -
The Guardian - World
Azerbaijan accused of hypocrisy after calling for Cop29 global truce
Climate summit host positioning itself as peacemaker but is accused of ethnic cleansing and imprisoning opponents. The host country of this year’s UN climate summit, Azerbaijan, has been accused of ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Suspect charged as Trump accuses Biden and Harris of incitement
Ryan Wesley Routh charged with gun-related offenses after apparent assassination attempt against former president. Muddled politics and multiple arrests: who is the suspect? US politics live – ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
What We Know About Accused Gunman in Apparent Attempt to Assassinate Trump
The man arrested after Secret Service agents opened fire while protecting Donald Trump was charged with two federal gun crimes on Monday.2 days ago - Donald Trump