Dating app 'monster' jailed for 15 years after bath attack
Katie Yates, 42, tells how a charming Plenty of Fish date turned into a violent abuser who tried to drown her. Read her harrowing story and the 15-year sentence.
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Woman, 18, Critical After Alleged Sexual Assault in Park
An 18-year-old woman is in a critical condition in hospital following an alleged sexual assault in a Sydney park. A 27-year-old man has been charged. Read the latest details.
Legal shake-up to protect rape victims in court
New laws will stop rape victims being questioned on past sexual history and prevent the 'serial liar' trope in courtrooms. Justice Secretary David Lammy calls it the biggest change in a generation.
EY Partner Sacked Over Christmas Party Comments
A senior Ernst & Young partner was dismissed after inappropriate comments at a work Christmas party, sparking a crucial HR warning for UK businesses ahead of the festive season.
Australia's domestic violence crisis: Connecting the dots
As Australia faces a domestic violence national crisis, experts point to the dangerous link between big sporting events, alcohol consumption and gambling losses behind closed doors.
Women's prison population surges 57% since 2000
Experts warn of a growing global crisis as nearly one million women face incarceration, sexual violence, and forced labour in prisons worldwide. Discover the shocking findings.
Calls for Police Oversight After Domestic Homicide
Exclusive: Federal experts demand urgent independent oversight of police after failures in Kardell Lomas domestic violence case. Join the call for justice.
Thousands March to End Violence Against Women
On International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, thousands take to UK streets demanding action. See how communities united for change.
Rape Reports in Scotland Rise 11% to Over 3,000
Official figures reveal a rape or attempted rape is reported every three hours in Scotland, with a 25% surge over four years. Discover the full impact on public safety and the justice system.
Man forced to watch as migrants rape fiancée in Rome
A young Italian couple was ambushed in a Rome park. The man was restrained and forced to watch as migrants sexually assaulted his 18-year-old fiancée. Read the latest on the arrests and investigation.
Sussan Ley: 'Maintain the Rage' Over Domestic Violence
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley demands action as Australia confronts the 74 women killed in domestic violence this year. Read her powerful plea and join the call to end this crisis.
Topless anti-fascist protesters assaulted in Madrid
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 classifies date rape drugs as weapons
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.
MPs slam police 'sexual entrepreneurs' guidance
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.
Ethiopian Army Accused of Systematic Rape
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.
43% of UK teens experience dangerous choking during sex
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.
43% of UK teens experience choking during sex
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 ex-minister formally accused of sexual misconduct
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.
Hamas Sexual Violence Against Israeli Hostages Revealed
Disturbing accounts emerge of systematic sexual assault by Hamas captors against Israeli hostages, including minors forced into depraved acts. Read the full investigation.
Rape Shield Law Change After Supreme Court Ruling
Landmark Supreme Court judgment relaxes rules on victim sexual history evidence in rape trials, prompting fears of appeals and distress for survivors. Learn the full implications.
Seven Men Charged With 40+ Child Sex Offences in Bristol
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 Charged in Bristol Child Sex Probe
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.
Mexico's Sheinbaum reveals sexual assault experience
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.
McDonald's faces landmark sexual harassment legal action
The Equality and Human Rights Commission launches unprecedented legal action against McDonald's UK following hundreds of sexual abuse complaints from staff across Britain.
Migrant sex offender jailed for Epping Forest assault
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.
Trump Demands National Guard in Chicago After Violence
Former President Donald Trump calls for immediate National Guard intervention in Chicago after deadly shooting spree leaves multiple dead and dozens wounded during holiday weekend violence.
Met Police Scrutinised Over Epstein Investigation
Fresh questions emerge about the Metropolitan Police's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case after Prince Andrew's settlement with Virginia Giuffre raises concerns about incomplete investigations.
Afghan asylum seeker convicted of teen park rape
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.
Prince Andrew Faces Potential Private Prosecution
The Duke of York could confront a dramatic private prosecution as Virginia Giuffre's legal team prepares unprecedented action following the collapsed civil case, raising new legal challenges for the royal.
France votes to define consent in law after landmark case
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.
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