UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence and 'genocidal acts' in Gaza

Yahoo News - Mar. 13

UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence and 'genocidal acts' in Gaza

Israel strongly rejects the findings of the report and accuses the UN Human Rights council of antisemitism.

BBC News - Mar. 13

Exclusive: Every McDonald’s in Britain warned of crackdown over staff sexual abuse

The warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.

BBC News - Mar. 14

‘We are all Natasha’: senator’s sexual harassment claims roil Nigeria

Treatment of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who has been suspended from senate, shines light on women’s rights . Last July, Nigeria’s third-most powerful man gave a rare apology on the floor of the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 16

‘Shifting the shame’: the young gang-rape survivor spreading awareness on sexual violence

At just 13, Kiran faced down vilification and threats after an attack in her small Indian village. Now she is taking her message to the world stage. When three men were sentenced to 25 years each ...

The Guardian - 4d

'I needed years of therapy over the battle to change my sexuality'

The government is drafting plans to outlaw conversion practices, with a Bill set to be introduced by the summer.

BBC News - 13h

'I needed years of therapy over the battle to change my sexuality'

The government is drafting plans to outlaw conversion practices, with a Bill set to be introduced by the summer.

BBC News - 13h

Former Ride-Share Driver Sentenced to 290 Years in Assaults of a Dozen Women

John Pastor-Mendoza, a Lyft driver, falsely posed as the ride that the women had requested and targeted victims who appeared intoxicated, the Denver district attorney said.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

‘Nothing like this in American history’: the crisis of Trump’s assault on the rule of law

Even if the supreme court were to resist the president’s onslaught, it has little means to enforce its decisions. When the chief justice of the US supreme court , John Roberts, delivered his ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Labour MP Mike Amesbury to stand down over assault conviction

Resignation will trigger first by-election of Sir Keir Starmer’s government

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Mike Amesbury to stand down as MP over assault conviction

Mike Amesbury says he "regrets" attacking Paul Fellows "every moment, every day".

BBC News - Mar. 10

Texas man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight to D.C.

The FBI arrested a Texas man, Asterius Rulamka, for allegedly beating one passenger, attempting to strike another, injuring a second passenger and vulgarly berating a flight attendant.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Russia Begins Assault on Ukrainian-Occupied Town of Sudzha in Kursk Region

Moscow’s military advances on the town of Sudzha may deprive Kyiv of a bargaining chip in peace talks.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Big 12 is getting roasted for its 'assault to the eyes' basketball court

Emblazoned with hundreds of stylized Big 12 logos, the court has become the butt of jokes for college basketball fans.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

NYC Subway Crime Report Shows Random Assaults Outnumber Robberies

While crime remains rare in the New York City subway, a surge in unpredictable attacks, not motivated by theft, signals a worrisome shift.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Sean Combs’s Lawyers Say Video of Hallway Assault Was Altered

The video, a critical piece of the prosecution’s case, shows the music mogul beating and kicking his girlfriend at a hotel in 2016.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

The US assault on free speech is not going to end with Mahmoud Khalil

The significance of the Trump administration’s arrest and threat to deport the Palestinian activist cannot be overstated. It’s 2027 and you’re doom-scrolling in your apartment while eating a single ...

The Guardian - Mar. 15

East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia

East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers.

The New York Times - Mar. 16

‘I aggressed you’: Jonathan Majors reportedly admits to assault in audio recording

Actor known for his Creed III and Marvel roles seemingly confirms strangling his ex-girlfriend in recording. Jonathan Majors evidently admitted to battering ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari in an ...

The Guardian - Mar. 18

Antarctic base under control after researcher accused of assault, officials say

A researcher at South Africa's isolated Sanae IV base in Antarctica accused a colleague of attacking coworkers.

CBS News - Mar. 19

JPMorgan changes DEI to DOI as companies respond to Trump assault on ‘equity’

Bank is latest big company to adjust approach to diversity following US president’s election

Financial Times - Mar. 21

Russia accuses an 'unfriendly state of planning the 2004 Moscow concert hall assault

Yahoo News - 6d

Russia accuses an 'unfriendly state' of planning the 2004 Moscow concert hall assault

One year since the Moscow concert hall attack killed 145 people, Russian officials have asserted that it was planned and organized by “the special services of an unfriendly state.”

ABC News - 6d

Ukraine war briefing: Russia launches deadly drone assault on Kyiv

Overnight raid triggers fires in capital; talks involving Ukrainian, US and Russian officials due to start in Saudi Arabia. What we know on day 1,124. Russia launched an overnight drone attack on ...

The Guardian - 5d

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy sues woman who accused him of assault

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy is suing his former girlfriend who accused him of attacking her

ABC News - 3d

FirstFT: White House targets Jenner & Block in assault on law firms

Also in today’s newsletter, interview with FOMC member Austan Goolsbee and Vance plans visit to Greenland

Financial Times - 2d

Chiefs are gathering information regarding Xavier Worthy arrest

Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy has been arrested for assault in Texas.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

US strategic ambiguity on Taiwan won’t work any longer

Washington must be clear with Beijing about the consequences of an assault on Taipei

Financial Times - 2d

Noel Clarke says life 'smashed' by allegations

He is suing the Guardian's publisher over allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Ex-Facebook employee alleges sexual harassment and human rights failures in new memoir

The book by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former New Zealand diplomat, addresses Facebook’s impact on democracy during a crucial period in its history.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Jury orders ex-NFL player Le'Veon Bell to pay $25 million in damages in sexual abuse case

Bell denied these allegations through his attorney

CBS Sports - Mar. 14

‘I was raped at the age of 10’: sexual abuse and harassment reported at 1,664 UK primary schools

Experiences of harassment, groping, inappropriate touching and rape anonymously reported. Warning: contains content some readers may find distressing Children and adults have anonymously ...

The Guardian - 6d

Drake Bell reunites with Josh Peck, reveals the toll of sexual abuse by 'monster' dialogue coach

'Drake & Josh' stars Drake Bell and Josh Peck reunited to discuss how the abuse allegations against a former Nickelodeon dialogue coach impacted their relationship.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Noel Clarke aims to create ‘moral equivalence’ between himself and accusers, court hears

On third day of cross-examination, the actor claimed accusers voluntarily engaged in sexual conversation. Noel Clarke is trying to create “moral equivalence” between his alleged sexual misconduct ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Salvation Army dismissed warnings, allowing a music director to abuse a girl for years, lawsuit says

Joel Collier was fired from the Salvation Army a decade ago after sending graphic sexual messages to a child — only to be rehired the next year and accused of sexually abusing a teenager, according ...

NBC News - 2d