Sexual Violence in War Is Not Inevitable

Understanding and addressing the underlying beliefs and values that drive behavior in combat is crucial.

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One City’s Approach to Tackling Domestic Violence

San Antonio has long had a high rate of family violence. An unusual court is trying to intervene before the violence turns deadly.
The New York Times - 1d
AI-Powered Robots Can Be Tricked Into Acts of Violence

Researchers hacked several robots infused with large language models, getting them to behave dangerously—and pointing to a bigger problem ahead.
Wired - 2h
Hegseth dodges questions on alleged sexual, financial misconduct

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, dodged more questions on alleged sexual and financial misconduct carried out while he served as the head of a veterans' ...
CBS News - 1d
Francesca Eastwood won't be charged with felony domestic violence, D.A. says

Francesca Eastwood, actor and director Clint Eastwood's daughter, will not be charged following her October arrest on suspicion of felony domestic violence.
Los Angeles Times - 1d
Moscow claims ‘external forces’ seeking to escalate violence in Syria

Statement comes as Ukrainian intelligence says Russia will send mercenaries to support flagging troops allied to Damascus. Moscow has condemned “external forces” seeking to escalate violence in ...
The Guardian - 6h
'Groping' and 'touching': Fresh claims against Gregg Wallace

One woman says he touched her bottom and another says he pressed his crotch against her while filming.
BBC News - 1d
Telegram partners with child safety group to scan content for sexual abuse material

Before the arrest of Telegram’s CEO, the platform had a reputation for resisting outside pressure to moderate content.
NBC News - 19h
Why Syria's civil war is reigniting

The Syrian military and the Kremlin conducted joint airstrikes Monday on parts of Syria that rebels took control of over the weekend. Fighters seized Syria's largest city, Aleppo, after a battle ...
CBS News - 1d
An Italian man gets life in prison for killing ex-girlfriend in case that fueled national outrage

A 22-year-old Italian man who confessed in court to killing his ex-girlfriend was convicted of her murder on Tuesday and sentenced to life in prison in a case that fueled national outrage over ...
ABC News - 1d