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Harris Stresses Unity as Trump Attacks Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Remark

In North Carolina, Kamala Harris geared her message toward moderate Republicans and independents, while Donald J. Trump accused Democrats of demonizing him and his supporters.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Delta ex-flight attendant files lawsuit alleging retaliation, sexual harassment

Attorneys for Aryasp Nejat, fired in August, argue he is ‘one of the latest casualties’ of airline’s anti-union campaign. A former flight attendant at Delta Airlines has filed a lawsuit against the ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

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

Los Angeles Archdiocese agrees to pay millions in sexual abuse cases

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $800 million to settle decades-old claims of sexual abuse. The settlement covers more than 1,300 victims of abuse involving some 300 priests. CBS ...

Menendez brothers murder case gets reevaluated due to sexual abuse allegations

Lyle and Erik Menendez could be resentenced after recent documentaries and a re-evaluation of evidence shapes new generation's opinion on the brothers.

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 ...

Harrods in talks with 250 people over Fayed sexual misconduct compensation

Store says it has already settled a number of claims by women against former owner since 2023. Harrods has said more than 250 people are part of its process to settle compensation claims over ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

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.

Arrested Philippine televangelist confronted in the Senate by women he's accused of sexually abusing

Former followers of an arrested Filipino televangelist confronted him in a Senate hearing Wednesday, accusing him of repeatedly abusing them sexually by portraying the assaults as their religious ...

World - ABC News - October 23

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

Michigan youth pastor arrested on charges of criminal sexual conduct against minors

A Michigan church youth pastor who moonlights as a Christian rock singer and has performed before high-profile conservative audiences has been accused of preying on teenagers in his father’s flock ...

International prosecutor who charged Netanyahu faces sexual misconduct accusation

As the International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor sought war crimes charges this year against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he was engulfed in a behind-the-scenes personal crisis

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Top prosecutor at U.N.'s highest court denies sexual misconduct claims

As ICC prosecutor Karim Khan sought charges against Hamas leaders and Israeli PM Netanyahu, he faced allegations of sexual misconduct.

Gisèle Pelicot lawyers: trial exposes ‘profound problem’ in attitudes to sexual violence

Dozens of accused deny rape, despite video evidence showing unconscious Gisèle Pelicot snoring loudly. Taking the stand in France’s biggest ever rape trial , Patrice N, 55, an electrician from the ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Firms must prevent sexual harassment under new law

What counts as sexual harassment and what should you do if you experience it at work?

British lawmaker suspended from Labour Party after video of apparent assault

A member of the British Parliament has been suspended by the Labour Party after a video appeared to show him punching and knocking a man to the ground

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Gérard Depardieu skipping sex assaults hearing, lawyer says

Actor Gérard Depardieu, who is facing trial for the alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set in 2021, won't appear before a criminal court in Paris on Monday due to health reasons, his ...

Woman charged with assaulting Australian senator who shouted at the king

A woman has appeared in an Australian court charged with assaulting the Indigenous senator who shouted at King Charles III during a royal reception last week

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

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