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Cate Blanchett heads up a starry female-dominated jury at the 71st Cannes film festival

In a year when the #MeToo movement has dominated the headlines, Festival director Thierry Fremaux said he was conscious of gender balance in the organisation of the festival.

Russia

Media boycott after Russian MP cleared of sexual harassment

Is a #MeToo movement starting in Russia? Media outlets have boycotted Russia’s lower parliament after its ethics commission cleared an MP of sexual advances towards several journalists.

USA

Former Playboy model sues Trump over hush deal

A former Playboy model is suing Donald Trump over a hush payment designed to prevent her disclosing her affair with the US President. Trump's legal woes are piling up: three women are currently battling him in the courts.

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South Koreans hold rally on International Women's Day

South Korean civic group members held rallies in Seoul on March 8 to mark the International Women's Day as the #MeToo campaign sweeps the country

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France

Eiffel Tower lights up for women's rights

The message "Maintenant On Agit" ("Now We Act") was displayed on the iconic monument ahead of International Women's Day.

World

Asia Argento: Breaking the Silence

Hollywood actress Asia Argento who broke the silence on Harvey Weinstein met Euronews in Brussels ahead of her speech at the European Parliament.

World News

Step by step: the progress of women's rights in 2017

Highlights from a remarkable twelve months for women across the world from #MeToo to women drivers in Jeddah. Here are some highlights.

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Thousands march in London for women’s rights

Thousands of people calling for gender equality marched through central London on Sunday March 4th alongside celebrities, activists and politicians, a century after some British women won the right to vote and ahead of International Women's Day.

USA

The Oscars: 5 things you need to know

Who were the big winners, and the big losers? What happened to #MeToo? How has social media reacted? We have the top stories from the Oscars.

USA

Weinstein Company to file for bankruptcy

The New York film and TV studio plans to file for bankruptcy after talks to sell it collapsed.

United Kingdom

UK parliament harassment punishments

British MPs could be expelled over sexual harassment in new proposals after a survey found one in five parliamentary workers had experienced or witnessed such behaviour in the past year

Cult

Activist McGowan publishes autobiography

Activist and former actress Rose McGowan has released her autobiography Brave accompanied by a five-part TV documentary series, Citizen Rose.

France

French Government rallies round minister accused of rape

French Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin faces rape allegations dating back to 2009: prominent members of the Macron government have sprung to his defence.

USA

11 things you need to know about the 2018 Grammy Awards

From political performances to cute consolation prizes, find out our highlights from music's biggest night.

Business Series

Sexual harassment affects business too, says Microsoft VP

“Not only should we be changing this because it’s the right thing to do, there’s a business impact to this and that just angers me."

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Women's marches draw crowds in cities across the U.S

On the anniversary of Trump’s inauguration, people marched against his policies and in support of the #MeToo movement against sexual assault and harassment.