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Boss of Eurovision host broadcaster resigns over sexual harassment
As tensions over Israel’s controversial participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest continue to ramp up, a fresh controversy has rocked this year’s 70th edition, with the Director General of Austrian national broadcaster ORF stepping down over sexual harassment allegations.
France
Festivals cut ties with several DJs over sexual misconduct allegations
An alleged former employee of a Paris-based booking agency released a series of screenshots and text messages involving DJs and accused them of sexual misconduct, causing broader backlash. In the meantime, many performances by artists involved were cancelled while some reject the allegations.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria probes secret taping of women in beauty salons for porn sites
Among the victims are minors, including teenagers as young as 15 to 17, prosecutors confirmed. The victims include public figures, a judge, a prosecutor, journalists, daughters of a regional governor and a police officer.
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'They make me very sad': Julio Iglesias rejects sex abuse allegations
After days of controversy, the legendary Spanish singer has broken his silence on social media to categorically deny claims by two former female employees. The case is now being investigated by Spain’s National Court.
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Sexual harassment trial opens in France for former Ubisoft bosses
Serge Hascoët, Thomas François and Guillaume Patrux appeared before the Bobigny criminal court in France on charges of psychological abuse, sexual harassment and attempted sexual assault. The trial is seen as a landmark #MeToo moment in the male-dominated video game publishing industry.
