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Sexual abuse victims confront 'repulsive' predator Larry Nassar

Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles on Monday said she was also sexually abused by Nassar.

Chile

Tens of thousands welcome Pope Francis to Chile

The trip is not without its challenges following sexual abuse scandal

USA

#Time's Up for the Golden Globes

Final preparations are underway for the Golden Globe awards, but this year is set to be overshadowed by the #Time's Up campaign against sexual abuse

World News

Top director Paul Haggis denies sexual misconduct claims

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

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Australia

Call to end Catholic celibacy in Australia

Uncovering serious failings across institutions, an Australian inquiry into child abuse recommends the Catholic Church remove its requirement for celibacy

World News

New Hoffman sexual accusations

Three more women have alleged sexual misconduct by the Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman

USA

Alabama Senate race too close to call

It's decision day for voters in Alabama as Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones contest for seat which could change balance of power in the Senate

World News

Today's Lauer says "I'm ashamed"

Today show host Matt Lauer apologized for what he called his "troubling flaws" in a statement read out on the popular NBC morning show.

USA

Uma Thurman hits out at Harvey Weinstein in Thanksgiving #MeToo messag

The actress posted a picture of herself as The Bride in Kill Bill and wrote: "I'm glad it's going slowly, you don't deserve a bullet"

Sport

Former US Olympics doctor admits abusing gymnasts

A former US Olympics team doctor has pleaded guilty to molesting seven girls whilst he worked at Michigan State University.

USA

Radio host on U.S Senator: 'He stuck his tongue in my mouth so fast'

A Los Angeles radio host has been talking about her sexual misconduct accusations against US Senator Al Franken

Myanmar

Widespread rape and people burnt alive in Myanmar, says NGO

Rohingya Muslims have been telling their horrifying accounts to Save the Children.

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.

France

France debates age of (non-) consent

Following a high-profile acquittal for rape of a minor, France is considering introducing an age beneath which non-consent will be presumed.

World News

Euroviews. #MeToo: Now I know I am not alone

I was sexually abused as a teenager and I want people to know because silence is dangerous.

USA

Blatter accused of sexual assault at awards ceremony

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

USA

Comedian Louis C.K. admits sexual misconduct claims are true

It follows a series of allegations by women, dating back 15 years

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.

USA

Actor Steven Seagal accused of harassment by Portia de Rossi

The actress said Seagal unzipped his trousers during an audition

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