Investigating the 'spiritual healers' sexually abusing women
A hidden world of exploitation by men working as "spiritual healers" has been uncovered by the BBC.
2023-08-08 07:28
Pope meets victims of clerical sexual abuse in Portugal
A report this year said at least 4,815 children in Portugal were abused by members of the clergy.
2023-08-03 11:51
Biden to sign executive order moving prosecution of military sexual assault outside chain of command
President Joe Biden will sign an executive order Friday amending the Uniform Code of Military Justice by transferring key decision-making authorities outside the military chain of command in cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, murder and other serious crimes.
2023-07-28 17:15
5 Palm Beach County school employees arrested for alleged failure to report student's sexual assault
Five Florida school system employees were arrested and charged with failure to report suspected child abuse after being made aware of the alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old student in 2021, according to criminal complaints in the case.
2023-07-28 02:56
Rudy Giuliani admits making false claims of Georgia voter fraud
Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss told Congress last year they received threats over the baseless claims.
2023-07-27 03:24
Manipur: The women facing the fire of the conflict
A viral video of an attack on two women in Manipur is encouraging other survivors to speak out.
2023-07-24 02:54
McDonald's to investigate Irish rape victim taunts
McDonald's UK and Ireland chief executive says he commends Ciara Mangan's bravery in speaking out.
2023-07-23 01:48
Shocking video emerges of sexual assault in India's Manipur state amid ethnic violence
A graphic video showing two women forced by a baying mob to walk naked in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur has sparked outrage after it emerged on social media and prompted the country's leader Narendra Modi to break his silence on the months-long sectarian conflict tearing the state apart.
2023-07-21 09:50
Actor Kevin Spacey tells court he touched complainant in 'romantic and intimate ways'
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey told a court in London Thursday in his ongoing sexual assault trial that he touched the complainant -- who is one of four men who made allegations against the actor -- in a "romantic and intimate" way.
2023-07-13 21:29
Trump loses immunity shield in E Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit
Government lawyers say Mr Trump did not act within the scope of his duties when he disparaged E Jean Carroll.
2023-07-12 11:18
She dreamed of defending Japan. Instead, her fellow soldiers sexually assaulted her
Rina Gonoi vowed to bring her alleged tormentors to justice after she says she endured physical and verbal sexual abuse while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Force.
2023-07-10 10:18
BBC looking into allegations of presenter's sexual misconduct
The BBC has confirmed it is looking into allegations of sexual misconduct by one of its presenters.
2023-07-09 08:47