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Ukraine Braces for Russian Assault in Kursk Using North Korean Troops

Several thousand North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia’s western Kursk region, where they are expected to support Moscow’s efforts to dislodge invading Ukrainian forces.

World - The New York Times - October 28

Israel expands assault in north Gaza, says civilians can't come back

Israeli ground forces have "started to operate" around a northern Gaza town, expanding an anti-Hamas offensive that will apparently see residents kept out indefinitely.

Children killed, men detained, families fleeing: Scenes of devastation in Israel's North Gaza assault

Harrowing images have emerged from Israel's deadly offensive in northern Gaza in recent days as officials warn of airstrikes, forced displacement and possible famine.

MP Mike Amesbury charged with assault

Politician summoned to appear in court after incident in Cheshire town last month

World - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

Lebanon feels it is being punished for a decision Hizbollah made

Civil society has sprung into action but the overwhelming sense of solidarity may be hard to sustain

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Ex-Fulham capt. accuses Al Fayed of assault

The former captain of Fulham's women's team, Ronnie Gibbons, says she was sexually assaulted on two occasions by the late Mohamed Al Fayed when he owned the club.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Teenager in critical condition after Waterfoot assault

A 19-year-old is in a critical condition after a serious assault in Main Street in the village.

MP disturbance matter for police, says minister

The MP for Runcorn appeared to be shouting at a man warning him 'he will never threaten an MP again'.

Gérard Depardieu absent as sexual assault trial begins

Proceedings get under way in Paris without accused who is said to be ‘extremely affected’ by ill health. The trial of Gérard Depardieu on sexual assault charges has opened in Paris in the absence ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Gerard Depardieu's sexual assault trial opens in Paris

Two women have accused the actor of sexual assault on the set of 2021 film Les Volets Verts.

Israeli prison staff accused of assaulting Marwan Barghouti

Prominent Palestinian detainee, a former high-ranking member of Fatah party, attacked in his cell, say rights groups. Middle East crisis – live updates Palestinian prisoner rights ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Man jailed for sexual assault on stranger in her home

Benjamin Guiver, who "brutally" sexually assaulted a woman in her own home, is jailed for 20 years.

Former CIA officer found not guilty in assault case

A Virginia jury has acquitted the man at the center of a case that helped trigger major changes inside the Central Intelligence Agency for its handling of sexual assault allegations.

Man in court after sexual assault of girl, 11

Alexander Dale is charged with sexual assault and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

Woman assaulted at knifepoint fights off attacker

An investigation has been launched into a serious sexually motivated attack in Drumahoe in County Londonderry.

Arturo Vidal being investigated for alleged assault

Chilean authorities said Monday they are investigating an alleged sexual assault case involving players at soccer club Colo Colo, including former international Arturo Vidal.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

MP Mike Amesbury charged with assault in street

MP Mike Amesbury is charged with assault after a video emerged of him appearing to punch a man.

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury charged with assault

Runcorn and Helsby MP, 55, to appear in court at later date. Mike Amesbury, the MP suspended by Labour pending an investigation, has been charged with assault after an incident following a night ...

World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago

Ye's former assistant alleges sex trafficking, sexual assault in amended lawsuit

Ye’s former assistant filed an amended lawsuit against the rapper last week that accuses him of drugging and sexually assaulting her, trafficking others, using job openings to recruit sex partners ...

New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor

A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexually assaulting teenager in new lawsuits

Six new lawsuits are filed in New York with allegations spanning from 1995 to 2021.

Bangladesh fires cricket coach for allegedly assaulting a player at World Cup

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has fired national team coach Chandika Hathurusinghe for allegedly assaulting one of his players during last year’s 50-over World Cup in India

Sports - ABC News - October 15

New film returns to Trump's sexual assault trial and E. Jean Carroll

'I'm here because Donald Trump raped me.' Hollywood actors voice E. Jean Carroll's testimony in a new documentary about her civil trials against Trump.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16

Ontario Hockey League says it will cooperate with an investigation into sexual assault allegation

The Ontario Hockey League says it is taking recent sexual assault allegations against eight former players “very seriously” and will cooperate with any police investigation

Sports - ABC News - October 17

California man accused of drugging, sexually assaulting nine women is charged with murder

A Southern California man is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting nine women, one of whom died, prosecutors said.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault and rape in new civil suits

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a wave of new sexual assault and rape accusations.

Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy as EU vote too close to call

Maia Sandu lashes out at ‘unprecedented’ interference by ‘foreign forces’ as results come in

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Israel strikes banks across Lebanon to hit Hezbollah's finances

ZOUK MOSBEH, Lebanon — The Israeli military hit bank branches across Lebanon overnight to target Hezbollah’s finances, expanding its offensive in an assault that sparked panic as the U.S. launched ...

Baltimore man arrested in alleged assaults on Washington Commanders fans

A Baltimore man accused of assaulting opposing fans after the Ravens’ game against the Washington Commanders in the city on Oct. 13 was arrested Monday, Baltimore police said.

Bianca Gascoigne says Mohamed Al Fayed sexually assaulted her

Model and daughter of Paul Gascoigne says former Harrods owner attacked her when she was 16 and working at store. Bianca Gascoigne has told how Mohamed Al Fayed subjected her to an alleged ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Bianca Gascoigne accuses Mohamed Al Fayed of sexual assault

The model alleges she was groomed by the ex-Harrods boss when she was 16-years-old.

Israeli assault on northern Gaza forces postponement of polio vaccination campaign

WHO says ‘escalating violence’ in northern Gaza has led to postponement of vaccines to more than 100,000 children. Follow all our Middle East coverage here Israeli strikes across Gaza killed ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Russia Provided Targeting Data for Houthi Assault on Global Shipping

Moscow’s assistance in Iran-backed militant attacks that are disrupting trade shows how the Kremlin is seeking to tie up the U.S. in the Middle East.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

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