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Euroviews. Video game industry is incredibly profitable. It's also highly toxic

Frequent scandals, lawsuits, and general mistreatment stemming from toxic management culture remain common at many video game studios, Paul Tozour writes.

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Jail for French sex pest in 'LinkedIn recruitment' scam

Jail for French sex pest in 'LinkedIn recruitment' scam

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Pope John Paul II 'aware of child abuse', Polish TV alleges

An investigation has accused the former head of the Catholic Church of trying to avoid the scandal by sending priests from one parish to another.

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The end of anti-harassment organization Time's Up

Time's Up was launched in 2018 during the early days of the #MeToo movement, and will cease current operations in the coming days after several scandals.

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Spanish opera star Plácido Domingo faces fresh sexual assault claims

"Don’t get in a lift with Plácido Domingo" - a well-known warning given to women in opera circles according to a Spanish singer who used to work with the world-famous tenor.

France

Noël Le Graët under fire over management of French football federation

How long will Noël le Graët remain as president of the French Football Federation? 81-year-old Le Graët is under fire over mismanagement and accusations of sexual harassment, including sending inappropriate text messages to female colleagues.

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UK government backs law against public sexual harassment

The British government has backed a law to criminalise public sexual harassment, increasing the penalty for catcalling and other intimidating acts.

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Five years after #MeToo: What has changed in Europe?

It's been five years since millions of women around the world made their voices heard in the wake of a US social media campaign against sexist abuse. Euronews Culture considers the impact of the movement across the continent.

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Do harassment claims against Musk spell trouble for his Twitter deal?

Musk has denied allegations he exposed himself to a flight attendant and that his company SpaceX settled the claims.

United Kingdom

UK Conservative MP suspended amid Parliament pornography investigation

Colleagues have claimed that Neil Parish watched pornography on his phone in the House of Commons.

United Kingdom

UK investigation after complaint about MP watching porn in parliament

Green MP reveals there are currently 56 politicians including three cabinet ministers under investigation for sexual misconduct.

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Tech companies face fines and jail time under UK Online Safety Bill

The sweeping and controversial draft law aims to crack down on cyberbullying, scams and other harmful content.

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'Cyber flashers' in UK to face jail time under new online safety law

The UK is introducing a "cyberflashing" law that makes sending unsolicited "dick pics" a crime.

Work

Gender bias in AI recruiting: How algorithms hold women back

Artificial intelligence is enforcing existing gender biases when it comes to recruitment, according to a new report. But it may have one saving grace.

Sport

Overmars quits Ajax over 'inappropriate messages' to female staff

The former footballer admitted that he was "ashamed" of his "unacceptable" behaviour.

Tech News

Facebook announces new tool to stop metaverse sexual harassment

One test user recently described the experience of being gang-raped by men in the metaverse. Is Facebook's new tool enough to stop it from happening?

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‘They slap us to force us to work': Inside a fast fashion factory

New research reveals how cancelling orders and refusal to pay for work impacts vulnerable garment workers in Bangladesh.

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Apology from TV boss as #MeToo scandal rocks Dutch TV

The scandal has seen two prominent cast members on "The voice of Holland" accused of sexual misconduct.

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Protesters demand better police action on violence against women

Demonstrators called for police officers and men to do more to stop violence.

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UN begins 16-day activism campaign highlighting female abuse

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25 is the occasion to highlight the many struggles women from around the world continue to face, including domestic abuse, genital mutilation, online violence, and femicide.