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Top director Paul Haggis denies sexual misconduct claims

The Oscar-winner faces allegations from four women, including rape

United Kingdom

The woman at the heart of the Profumo scandal, Christine Keeler, dies

Keeler's multiple affairs with a government minister and the Soviet military attache helped bring down the MacMillan government in the early 1960s.

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Weinstein accused of sex trafficking

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is back in the news after a British actress filed a suit in New York against both Harvey and Bob Weinstein, accusing Harvey of sex trafficking.

United Kingdom

UK theatre details 20 allegations of Kevin Spacey’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’

The actor and ex-artistic director of the Old Vic has not yet commented on the claims against him.

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Blatter accused of sexual assault at awards ceremony

Claims made by US goalkeeper Hope Solo slammed as "ridiculous" by spokesperson for ex-FIFA boss

Cinema

Louis C.K.'s film axed after sexual misconduct claims

The US comedy star has admitted masturbating in front of female colleagues and expressed remorse for his actions.

United Kingdom

British PM woes continue

Theresa May smiles in the waxwork model of the British prime minister by Madame Tussauds, but in reality she's struggling to hold her government together.

United Kingdom

Sacked Welsh cabinet minister found dead

Carl Sargeant, 49, was suspended last week over allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denied.

United Kingdom

May in more trouble as fresh sexual allegations emerge over key aide

The British government is under renewed pressure over the behaviour of its MPs

United Kingdom

Gavin Williamson named new British Defence Secretary

British Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Gavin Williamson as her new defence minister after his predecessor resigned in a sexual harassment scandal.

United Kingdom

UK Defence Minister Michael Fallon resigns over sexual misconduct allegations

Michael Fallon has resigned from his position as British defence minister, following sexual misconduct accusations.

United Kingdom

UK minister probed over aide's sex toy errand

Mark Garnier, a junior international trade minister, also confirmed calling his assistant "sugar tits" - but he told the Mail on Sunday it did not amount to harassment.

USA

The feminist lawyer going after America's powerful men

From Harvey Weinstein to Donald Trump: meet Gloria Allred.

Cinema

Hillary Clinton 'shocked and appalled' at Harvey Weinstein claims

Hillary Clinton 'shocked and appalled' at Harvey Weinstein claims

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Celebrities pile the pressure on Weinstein, take affair beyond Hollywood

Celebrites try to take the sexual exploitation of women beyond Hollywood, using the Weinstein scandal for leverage.

USA

Hollywood turns on Harvey Weinstein

The academy which organizes the Oscars is to hold a special meeting on Saturday to discuss allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein.

USA

Hollywood's Harvey Weinstein fired over sexual harassment claims

The executive is said to have reached settlements with eight women over misconduct dating back several decades.

USA

Alleged R. Kelly cult member: 'I'm totally fine.'

Joycelyn Savage's parents accused the R&B star of holding their daughter against her will in a "cult", but she has denied the claims.

USA

Uber accepts criticisms, will ovehaul work practices

Ride-hailing firm Uber accepts Holder report criticising company and may ask CEO Kalanick to step aside

United Kingdom

Daily Mail apology for Melania Trump

Britain's Daily Mail has agreed to pay the US First Lady an undisclosed sum and issue an apology after publishing an article saying she offered "services beyond simply modelling" in her former job.