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Gérard Depardieu under further scrutiny for sexual remarks in new doc

The France 2 documentary claims the number of accusers now stands at 16.

Culture news

US Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces fresh sex abuse allegations

It is the fourth sexual abuse lawsuit against the hip-hop mogul in recent weeks, whose complainant has kept her name under a pseudonym. Combs denies the allegations and says they are looking for "a quick payday".

France

New report shows thousands of French minors victims of sexual assault

The newly-launched Domestic Abuse Task Force estimates that there are some 160,000 children victims of sexual violence in France every year - and many cases go unreported.

France

France's incest commission recommends drastic action in major report

The country's largest anti-child abuse investigation in decades is asking for a chance to continue its work to combat intra-family abuse in particular.

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Rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces rape claims from ex-partner Cassie

The rap artist and producer Sean "Diddy" Combs is accused of rape and sexual abuse by his former partner Casandra “Cassie” Ventura.

Europe News

EU faces complaint over microtargeted ads on child sexual abuse bill

The European Commission is facing a legal complaint over its alleged use of "unlawful" microtargeted advertisements on social media platform X, aimed at swaying public opinion in favour of its controversial bill on child sexual abuse.

Euronews Tech Talks

When AI deepfakes are used to undress teenagers

Almendralejo in southern Spain became one of the first global examples of just how alarming sexual harassment with AI Deepfake technology can be.

Culture news

Russell Brand: BBC receives total of five complaints about presenter

An update published today said the investigation now indicates a total of five complaints about comedian / presenter.

Europe News

MEPs call for child sexual abuse crackdown without ‘mass surveillance’

The European Parliament adopted Tuesday its draft position on plans to crack down on child sexual abuse online, calling for the new EU rules to avoid "mass surveillance" or "scanning" of the internet.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

WHO paid compensation money to sexual abuse victims in Congo

Internal documents show the World Health Organisation paid $250 to victims in Congo who were sexually abused by their employees during the Ebola outbreak and made them take a training course to receive the money.

Spain

Spanish bishops apologise for abuse but dispute 'outrageous' figures

Following an independent inquiry into child sex abuse in Spain's Catholic Church, the president of the country's bishops' conference has issued an apology.

Europe Decoded

Planned EU laws on child sexual abuse have sparked a privacy row. Why?

Some have argued the proposed EU law could usher in mass surveillance in the bloc through the scanning of all communications, including encrypted messages.

Culture news

Gérard Depardieu: Damning new testimony against actor accused of rape

"The silence of this milieu is deafening, demeaning to our art, and must stop.” The Depardieu affair continues, with a damning new testimony...

Culture news

Rammstein announce plans to tour Europe stadiums in 2024

The announcement follows the news this summer that investigations into the alleged sexual assaults by frontman Till Lindemann were dropped by prosecutors.

Business

Abercrombie & Fitch investigates sexual misconduct allegations against former CEO

The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch and his partner face allegations that they exploited men at sex events they hosted around the world.

Art

Gérard Depardieu sells his art collection at auction

The controversial actor's collection, on sale today and tomorrow, includes a bronze by Germaine Richier estimated at between €500,000 and €800,000.

Tech News

Spanish town shocked by AI nudes of teenage girls: But is it a crime?

More than 20 girls in Spain reported receiving AI-generated naked images of themselves. But can deepfakes be legally punished?

Culture news

Russell Brand: YouTube channel demonetised after assault allegations

YouTube has suspended adverts on the comedian's videos, while tour promoters postpone upcoming live dates. The comedian has also been dropped by his talent agency.

Switzerland

Study finds 1,000 cases of sex abuse in Swiss Catholic Church

The Swiss church becomes the latest in Europe to reckon with the abuse scandal as researchers fear findings are merely the 'tip of the iceberg'.

France

France begins major anti-incest campaign

With data showing a shockingly high rate of familial child sexual abuse, the French government has come under intense pressure to toughen legal sanctions against incest perpetrators.