Europe Decoded 'MeToo' movement stirs few changes in European Parliament’s groups In 2018, parliament staff kicked off their own ‘MeToo’ movement to fight harassment, sexism, and abuse in the workplace. However, despite the increase in visibility, Euronews research shows that only one of seven political groups has reinforced internal protocols for the next term. 02/07/2024
Lifestyle The story behind L'Oréal Paris’ iconic ‘Because I’m worth it’ slogan L'Oréal Paris’ Global Brand President tells the story behind their iconic slogan and why she wishes it was no longer needed. 25/06/2024
Culture news French actor Édouard Baer accused of sexual harassment and assault In a joint investigation by Médiapart and Cheek, six women testify that they were sexually harassed and assaulted by the French actor, who has offered his “sincerest apologies”. 23/05/2024
Culture news Cannes Festival reportedly bracing for bombshell #MeToo accusations The French film industry is bracing itself for further #MeToo revelations about multiple male actors, directors and producers. The rumour mill is exploding, and a dark shadow could very well be cast over this year’s Cannes Film Festival opening. 10/05/2024
Culture news Harvey Weinstein: Prosecutors seek retrial as early as September US prosecutors plan to retry Harvey Weinstein after his 2020 conviction for rape was overturned in New York. The shamed movie mogul could face a fresh trial as early as September. 02/05/2024
Culture news Gérard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October Gérard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults on a film set, French prosecutors say. 30/04/2024
Culture news How is #MeTooStandUp shaking up the French comedy scene? The #MeTooStandUp campaign, which denounces sexist and sexual violence in the world of comedy, plans to shake things up. Because sexual and sexist harassment is no laughing matter. 19/04/2024
Culture news ‘Truth hurts’: Lizzo rows back and doesn’t quit music industry Somewhat predictably, US pop star Lizzo, who has been accused and sued for sexual harassment, racial discrimination and fostering a hostile work environment by her dancers, is not leaving the limelight anytime soon... 03/04/2024
Culture news Lawyer for dancers suing Lizzo calls quitting announcement 'a joke' Things are getting ugly between the lawyers... 02/04/2024
Culture news Why is Lizzo quitting the music industry? The Grammy Award-winning singer, who has been accused and sued for sexual harassment, racial discrimination and fostering a hostile work environment by her dancers, is apparently throwing in the towel... 01/04/2024
Work This AI chatbot could help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot aims to help people report sexual harassment and companies and universities better understand the situation. 08/03/2024
Culture news 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. 26/02/2024
Spain Rubiales to face trial for unwanted kiss at football World Cup The judge ruled that the former Spanish football president's kiss to forward Jenni Hermoso was “unconsented". 25/01/2024
Spain Hermoso testifies Rubiales kiss at World Cup was not consensual Hermoso said the kiss on the lips was without her consent and that Luis Rubiales had tried to pressure her into playing down the incident. 02/01/2024
Tech News 'Dehumanising': How have AI deepfakes been used to target women? Experts describe the use of a person’s images to create deepfakes using artificial intelligence (AI) without their consent as "dehumanising". 11/12/2023
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. 14/11/2023
Culture news Noel Clarke says he will sue paper over sexual harassment allegations The British actor and director Noel Clarke has vowed to pursue a defamation suit against the newspaper that published an investigation into allegations that he had sexually harassed up to 20 women. 02/11/2023
Italy Nearly 1 in 2 Italian teenagers has been sexually harassed, poll finds A new poll surveying 400 teenagers across Italy found that nearly 1 in 2 teenagers has been touched by a peer against their will or received unwelcome sexual advances. 25/10/2023
Culture news Lizzo: New harassment claims from former wardrobe designer Lizzo has been sued for the second time this year by a former employee over harassment claims... on the day the singer received an award recognizing her work promoting inclusivity and social justice. 25/09/2023
Spain Spanish Football Federation president resigns over kiss Luis Rubiales, suspended by FIFA for giving an unwanted kiss to Spanish international player Jenni Hermoso, announced on Sunday he would resign. 10/09/2023