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Culture news

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new assault allegations made by 120 people

Some of the 120 accusers have spoken to the FBI and more cases are still being reviewed. Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing criminal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. He is currently in federal custody after he was denied bail, which he is appealing.

02/10/2024

World News

Missile strike from Houthi rebels sets a cargo ship ablaze

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for missile attacks on three ships in the Arabian and Red Seas as part of a campaign targeting vessels with alleged Israeli links.

14/06/2024

Culture news

Actor Jonathan Majors escapes jail term over ex-girlfriend assault

Embattled American actor Jonathan Majors will not serve time behind bars for assaulting his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari but he's been ordered by a judge to attend a one-year domestic violence programme.

08/04/2024

Europe News

Four suspects charged over murder of 15-year-old schoolboy in France

Two of the accused have been remanded in custody, while two other minors are pending a hearing on Wednesday.

08/04/2024

France

Alessandra Mussolini allegedly attacked in Strasbourg

The MEP posted on X that she was verbally and physically assaulted but has decided not to pursue legal action.

27/02/2024

Russia

Award-winning Russian investigative journalist attacked in Chechnya

Milashina has long exposed human rights violations in Chechnya and has faced threats, intimidation and attacks. In 2020, Milashina and a lawyer accompanying her were beaten by a dozen people in the lobby of their hotel.

04/07/2023

United Kingdom

China removes six diplomats from UK after Hong Kong protester assault

The incident in October increased tensions between London and Beijing.

14/12/2022

Sport

German footballer fined €1.2 million for assaulting ex-girlfriend

The Munich court found the former international guilty of assault, battery, and insult charges.

03/11/2022

USA

Man charged over attempted kidnap of Nancy Pelosi and husband's attack

The attack has raised fresh concerns over political violence before the US mid-term elections.

01/11/2022

Sport

Aminata Diallo charged over assault of teammate Kheira Hamraoui

The 27-year-old and four others were arrested this week as part of the investigation.

16/09/2022

Culture news

Cardi B pleads guilty to New York strip club assault charges

Cardi B has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanour charges in New York court, avoiding jail time in a deal that closes a years-long case alleging her involvement in a strip club fight.

16/09/2022

Travel News

Prison sentence handed to American passenger for physical assault

Two women were indicted for disorderly conduct for verbally and physically assaulting other passengers and flight crew members.

13/09/2022

Germany

Man dies after attack at gay pride event in western Germany

The incident took place last Saturday in the city of Munster.

02/09/2022

Russia

Anti-torture activist hospitalised after attack at his home in Russia

Igor Kaliapin is best known in Russia for founding the NGO Team Against Torture and was appointed to the Kremlin's Human Rights Council.

25/08/2022

Germany

Woman held on suspicion of injuring three with 'sword-like object'

The 65-year-old suspect was detained by passers-by until police arrived at the scene.

23/08/2022

Culture news

Ezra Miller apologises, but what have they actually done?

The star of the DC and Fantastic Beasts franchises has racked up a pretty long list of wild allegations in the past year.

16/08/2022

Culture news

Kevin Spacey set to pay millions to 'House of Cards' makers

A judge on Thursday has ruled that Kevin Spacey and his production companies must pay the makers of ‘House of Cards’ nearly $31 million (approx. €30 million).

05/08/2022

France

France's Emmanuel Macron denounces latest assault on overseas MP

Stéphane Claireaux was targeted by protestors during a rally against the latest COVID-19 restrictions.

10/01/2022

Greece

Vigilantes abduct teacher during COVID checks at Greek school

Three suspects have now been arrested over the "inconceivable" incident.

14/12/2021

Sport

French footballer Aminata Diallo arrested after attack on teammates

'Paris Saint-Germain condemns in the strongest possible terms the violence committed,' the French club said in a statement.

10/11/2021