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Sean 'Diddy' Combs to stay in prison after bail denied for second time

The hip-hop mogul has been in federal custody since his arrest Monday night at a Manhattan hotel. He is staying locked up in prison after his proposal to await his sex trafficking trial in his Florida mansion was denied.

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'Diddy' pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges

The music mogul “engaged in a persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse toward women and other individuals,” according to a recent indictment.

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'When it's no, it's no': Paris protesters denounce sexual violence

Some protesters carried banners that hailed Pélicot for speaking out about her horrific ordeal at the hands of her now ex-husband and assured other victims of sexual violence that they are not alone.

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Harvey Weinstein in intensive care after emergency heart surgery

The jailed movie mogul was said to be a "train wreck" health wise earlier this year and has used a wheelchair at recent court hearings. He was in custody in New York while awaiting a retrial in Manhattan that is tentatively scheduled to begin on 12 November.

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Gérard Depardieu: Trial for rape of Charlotte Arnould requested

The French actor had been indicted on 16 December 2020 after a complaint from actress Charlotte Arnould, who accuses him of two rapes committed on 7 and 13 August 2018.

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Harvey Weinstein to remain in NY prison while awaiting rape retrial

Weinstein's 2020 conviction in Manhattan was thrown out this spring by the state’s top court - the retrial is tentatively scheduled for November.

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India’s medics strike after rape, murder of junior doctor

On August 9, police discovered the body of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College. A police volunteer working at the hospital has been detained in connection with the crime, but the family of the victim alleges it was a gang rape.

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Harvey Weinstein facing new sexual assault charges ahead of retrial

Disgraced media mogul Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape in 2020, but it was overturned in April. He is currently serving time for an LA rape conviction - which he's appealing.

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French film director Benoît Jacquot charged with rape

Film director Benoît Jacquot, 77, is accused of rape and assaulting two leading French actresses. He denies any wrongdoing.

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#MeToo: French directors Benoît Jacquot & Jacques Doillon detained

The two celebrated elderly directors have been arrested over accusations of sexual violence made by at least nine actresses.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. What do European elections mean for gender equality?

The outcome of the upcoming European Parliament elections will directly influence whose rights are protected, which freedoms are upheld, and how we weed out gender-based violence going forward, Sophie Pouget writes.

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Andrew Tate faces trial in Romania for human trafficking and rape

Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother face serious charges in Romania, including human trafficking and rape, with legal proceedings ongoing and extradition to the UK pending.

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Ex-Brazil player Alves granted €1 million bail after rape conviction

A Spanish court has granted a €1 million bail to footballer Dani Alves while he appeals his rape conviction.

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Roman Polanski to face trial in US on rape lawsuit in 2025

Director Roman Polanski is sued over more allegations of sexual assault. He will face a civil trial in Los Angeles in 2025 for allegedly raping a teenager in 1973.

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Spanish tourist gang-raped in India

A Spanish tourist has suffered a group sexual assault in the Dumka district while travelling around the world with her husband.

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Gerard Depardieu faces new complaint of sexual assault

The French actor is already under investigation for alleged rape, and more than a dozen other woman have come forward to accuse him of sexual abuse.

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Protests in Gaza over dire humanitarian situation

All the latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

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Brazil's football star Dani Alves found guilty of rape and jailed

The 40-year-old Brazilian football player denied any wrongdoing during the three-day trial this month.

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Gender-based violence tops W20 agenda ahead of G20 summit in Brazil

Representatives from the Women 20 engagement group were invited to Rome this week to participate in talks on violence against women.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Fossil fuel phase-out absent from EU 2040 climate

In this edition, we look at the EU plan to cut carbon emissions by 2040 and a deal to protect women across Europe.

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