Karim Khan, the ICC chief prosecutor, has been suspended from practicing law in England and Wales by the UK's Bar Standards Board (BSB) due to sexual abuse allegations. This follows a similar suspension from his ICC role, which he denies. The BSB's interim suspension is effective immediately and will be reviewed within four weeks.
Une vingtaine d'élus parisiens de droite et du centre ont signalé la Ville de Paris à la procureure de Paris pour sa responsabilité pénale dans le scandale des violences sexuelles dans le périscolaire.
A 218-page report by MP Rupert Lowe details alleged sexual abuse of at least 250,000 British girls by Pakistani gangs, enabled by authorities. The crowdfunded report, which received no mainstream media coverage, claims the abuse was racially and religiously motivated and occurred nationwide.
Sexual abuse cases against children under 17 in Hong Kong surged 20% in 2025 to 797, up from 663 in 2024. Security Minister Chris Tang vowed to tighten laws by June to better protect victims, studying Law Reform Commission recommendations.
Hong Kong reported a 20% increase in sexual abuse cases against children under 17 in 2025, with 797 incidents compared to 663 the previous year. Security Minister Chris Tang pledged to strengthen laws by June to better protect victims, citing ongoing reviews of Law Reform Commission recommendations.
William "Rob" Gilfillan, already serving Australia's longest sentence for child sexual abuse, has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for "brazen and forcible" sexual crimes against two schoolgirls in the 1980s. The judge noted his denial and lack of rehabilitation prospects.
Taiwan's CDC revealed 5 HIV infections are linked to a school bus driver in central Taiwan accused of sexually abusing female students using religious manipulation. The cases were initially discovered during an HIV outbreak investigation by the local health bureau, not a criminal investigation. Authorities are providing support to affected individuals.
Jeffrey Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 sexual abuse charges, including rape, spanning 1985-2008. Testifying at Newry crown court, the former DUP leader stated allegations from two women, referred to as witnesses A and B, are "simply not true" and "unbelievable". His wife, Eleanor Donaldson, faces a trial of the facts on aiding and abetting charges.
Sabine Nkusi, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, now leads gender-based violence initiatives for Tearfund. She runs retreats for survivors and "Transforming Masculinities" courses, challenging harmful gender norms and reducing intimate partner violence, with research showing significant drops in affected communities.
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, 67, has been placed under judicial investigation for rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and harassment. He denies the charges and was released under judicial supervision. The case emerges amid heightened sensitivity in France regarding sex offense trials.
Taiwan's legislature has passed an amendment to the Criminal Code, extending the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases. The new law stipulates that the statute of limitations will only begin to count from the victim's 20th birthday, addressing past cases where victims were unable to pursue legal action due to expired statutes of limitations.
Taiwanese entertainer Huang Tzu-chiao reported to prosecutors after being sentenced to 1 year and 6 months, suspended for 4 years, for possessing 2,259 child sexual abuse images. He must complete 180 hours of community service and attend three educational courses.
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, 67, has been placed under judicial investigation for multiple counts of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and harassment. The probe follows allegations from around 30 women, including TV presenter Flavie Flament. Bruel denies the charges, stating he "always took no for an answer."
Thousands mourn 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose murder by a known suspect with unaddressed child abuse allegations sparks outrage and debate over France's justice system failures.
Pope Leo XIV begins a six-day visit to Spain, addressing sexual abuse in the Church, promoting social justice, and urging unity against polarizing narratives, amidst Spain's shifting Catholic identity.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in Cagliari, Italy, for allegedly grooming and sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl he met on social media. Police found explicit chats, images, and videos on his devices, leading to charges of sexual violence and child pornography production.
Notorious paedophile and former magistrate Peter Liddy has been released after serving a 25-year prison sentence for abusing four children. He is under strict supervision, with the government seeking his indefinite detention.
Notorious paedophile and former magistrate Peter Liddy, 82, has been released from prison after serving a 25-year sentence for abusing four children. He is under strict home detention while the South Australian government seeks his indefinite detention.
Niedersachsen's LKA President Thorsten Massinger stated that online child sexual abuse material remains a "very big and serious problem" despite high clearance rates. The police are developing "fake child operations" and using AI to combat this issue.
Despite Eid al-Adha, Israeli attacks killed 33 Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank. Settlements expanded in Gaza, and UN report cited sexual violence by Israeli forces. France seeks investigation into flotilla detentions.
A 16-year-old, Timothy Hudson, awaits a federal judge's decision on whether he will remain free on bail while awaiting trial for the first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival Cruise ship.
Siranudh Scott, heir to the Singha beer fortune, accused his older brother Sunit of repeated sexual abuse during their teenage years. Sunit denied the allegations, but was dismissed from his executive role at the Singha parent company, Boonrawd.
FC Schalke 04 is cooperating with authorities investigating a youth department employee for alleged sexual abuse of a 12-year-old. The club has taken immediate protective measures and employment consequences.
FC Schalke 04 is investigating an employee in its youth department for suspected sexual abuse of a 12-year-old. The club has taken immediate protective measures for players and initiated internal reviews.
