Two topless activists protesting fascism in Madrid were sexually assaulted by a Franco supporter. The incident, caught on camera, has sparked national outrage and reignited debates over Spain's dictatorial past.
Germany announces plans to classify date rape drugs as weapons, enabling stricter prosecutions for sexual assault. This move comes amid rising domestic violence and sexual offence statistics.
Police chiefs face backlash for telling officers to call prostitutes 'sexual entrepreneurs'. MPs call the guidance 'harmful' and demand a meeting with the minister. Read the full story.
Shocking BBC investigation reveals Ethiopian soldiers have raped thousands of women and girls as young as eight during crackdown on militias. Victims share harrowing accounts of sexual violence.
Shocking study reveals nearly half of sexually active under-18s engage in strangulation during intimacy, with experts blaming violent online pornography. Learn the risks and solutions.
Shocking study reveals normalisation of sexual strangulation among young Britons, with 36% reporting fear and 21% suffering physical harm. Learn the life-threatening risks.
Brazil's former human rights minister Silvio Almeida faces formal sexual misconduct charges. Police investigation complete as prosecutors decide on trial. Read the latest developments.
Ethiopia confirms a Marburg virus outbreak, a deadly pathogen with an 80% fatality rate. Learn about the symptoms and the urgent response underway.
Disturbing accounts emerge of systematic sexual assault by Hamas captors against Israeli hostages, including minors forced into depraved acts. Read the full investigation.
Seven men from four nations charged with over 40 offences against teenage girls in Bristol. The group faces rape and drug supply charges following a major police investigation.
Seven men face over 40 charges for child sexual exploitation in Bristol involving 11 teenage victims. The alleged offences occurred between 2022-2025. Read the latest developments.
Historic leader-elect Claudia Sheinbaum discloses personal trauma of being groped on public transport as she pledges to tackle Mexico's femicide crisis and gender-based violence.
Boeing confronts new criminal allegations from US Justice Department regarding 737 Max fatal crashes, potentially extending probation and intensifying legal scrutiny.
Hadush Kebatu, an Eritrean national living in the UK, has been sentenced to five years for sexually assaulting a woman in Epping Forest. The judge described the attack as 'appalling' as details emerge of the traumatic ordeal.
A landmark ruling by Dutch judges has suspended all deportation flights to Ethiopia, citing 'real risk' of human rights violations and unsafe conditions for returnees.
An Afghan asylum seeker has been convicted of a horrific sexual assault on a 17-year-old girl in a children's play park, with the judge warning of a substantial custodial sentence for the calculated attack.
French parliament passes landmark legislation explicitly defining sexual consent after high-profile case reveals legal gaps. New 'presumption of non-consent' represents major victory for women's rights.
Gisele Pelicot's decade-long battle against her rapist transforms French law, granting victims unprecedented rights in sexual violence cases.
Shock as Home Office attempts to remove British citizen to Ethiopia despite legal challenges and medical concerns, sparking political outrage and raising serious questions about UK immigration enforcement.
Hadush Kebatu, an Ethiopian mother who built a life in Epping, has been removed from the UK despite local campaigners' efforts and fears for her safety back home.
Shabana Mahmood MP demands answers after Home Office detains Ethiopian national facing removal despite community support and local business ownership in Epping.
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking administrative blunder that released convicted sex offender Yonas Beraki before his deportation, raising serious questions about UK border security and prisoner management.
Ex-Anaheim Ducks centre Ryan Kesler charged with two misdemeanour counts of criminal sexual conduct following alleged incidents in 2023, as hockey world reacts to the scandal.
West Midlands Police release CCTV images following serious sexual assault in Park Hall Park, Walsall, as investigation intensifies
Violence has flared for a second consecutive night in Dublin as rioters targeted a migrant accommodation centre with bricks and fireworks, following allegations of a sexual assault involving a child. Police reinforcements have been deployed to contain the
Violent protests shook Dublin city centre following the arrest of an Algerian migrant suspect in connection with a sexual assault case, sparking deportation demands and political controversy.
Groundbreaking research shows the Mediterranean diet may significantly improve sexual function and strengthen pelvic floor muscles in women, offering a delicious alternative to conventional treatments.
The broadcasting regulator launches probe into BBC's documentary on Hamas sexual violence allegations during October 7th attacks amid bias complaints.
British social media influencer recounts harrowing gang rape ordeal by seven men in Italy while documenting her travels. The 22-year-old shares her trauma and fight for justice.
A courageous hairdresser shares her harrowing story of surviving a close-range shooting by her ex-husband at the salon where she worked, exposing the brutal reality of domestic violence escalation in the UK.