Rafael Mir, 28, former Wolves and Nottingham Forest striker, sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for sexual assault and bodily harm in Spain.
A three-year-old girl was raped and murdered, and 11 other minors and women were sexually assaulted in and around Chennai within 24 hours. Suspects have been arrested in all cases, prompting protests demanding better child safety.
Le principal suspect du meurtre de Lyhanna, Jérôme Barella, faisait l'objet d'un signalement au parquet pour des faits de "gestes déplacés" sur une mineure, moins de trois mois avant le décès de la collégienne près de Fleurance.
A tanker was attacked with a grenade launcher by armed individuals in a skiff off the coast of Yemen, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations Coordination Center (UKMTO). The incident occurred 111 nautical miles southeast of Aden. Authorities are investigating, and vessels are advised to proceed with caution.
A 24-year-old married woman in Nagpur has filed a complaint alleging rape, blackmail, and forced religious conversion by a former acquaintance and his associates. The accused allegedly used sedatives, recorded compromising photos/videos for blackmail, extorted money, and performed conversion rituals.
A 32-year-old man has been indicted in Nancy, France, for an attempted cryptocurrency theft. The attack, which involved posing as police officers and physical assault, followed a data breach at crypto tax platform Waltio that exposed user information.
Australian activists who joined a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza allege sexual assault by Israeli defence personnel. Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with the activists, assuring them the Australian Federal Police (AFP) will investigate their claims. The Israeli embassy has denied the allegations.
Russia denies damaging the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, claiming a US-made Patriot missile caused the strike. Ukraine accuses Moscow of targeting the UNESCO site during a massive overnight assault that killed at least nine people.
Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults with 70 missiles and 611 drones targeting Ukraine. Kyiv reported successful retaliatory strikes on a Yaroslavl oil facility and a Tula chemical plant deep inside Russia.
Russia's Kalashnikov Group has delivered two BK-16E high-speed assault boats to an African client ahead of schedule this year. Five more vessels are currently under construction. The BK-16E is designed for coastal operations, troop transport, and fire support.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess, has been sentenced to four years in prison by the Oslo district court for multiple offenses, including two counts of rape and assault. He was acquitted of two other rape charges and can appeal the verdict.
Two police officers were arrested and suspended after being accused of molesting a local woman and assaulting her family at Kainchi Dham, India. The incident led to protests by residents and traders against the police administration.
Former police officer Lucy Lenius faces four sexual assault charges over a 2022 incident. The Wedge Tailed Eagles Football Club confirmed the player has stepped aside pending the resolution of the charges. The matter returns to court in November.
A three-year-old girl died after being sexually assaulted by a 19-year-old guest worker in Gummidipoondi, Tiruvallur district. The suspect, Bipin Manjhi, was arrested after protests erupted demanding action. The incident has raised concerns about child safety in worker settlements.
Kyiv experienced its most intense Russian air assault in two weeks, causing severe damage and fire at the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery. Four people died and 23 were injured in the strikes, which also hit other Ukrainian cities. Both nations continue drone and missile exchanges.
A Tasmanian woman, Annie, faced harassment and sexual assault from a neighbor, but was forced to pay rent after breaking her lease. Support services and advocates argue this highlights critical gaps in tenancy laws, prompting a review.
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Two players accused of sexual assault face contrasting fates at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana's Thomas Partey was denied a Canadian visa due to rape allegations, while a Japanese player implicated in a gang rape remains on the tournament roster.
Ghana's Thomas Partey denied Canadian visa due to rape allegations, missing World Cup opener. Meanwhile, a Japanese player implicated in a gang rape remains on the tournament roster, drawing scrutiny.
Bangladesh cricketer Nayeem Hasan claims he was assaulted by police in Chattogram on Friday night. He alleges officers stopped his auto-rickshaw, behaved aggressively, and beat him. The Bangladesh Cricket Board and fellow players have called for a thorough investigation.
NYPD is searching for a man accused of severely assaulting a 17-year-old after a Knicks game, leaving the victim in a coma. The suspect allegedly punched and kicked the teen on West 35th Street following Wednesday night's game.
Two men associated with a Bosnian fan group were arrested and charged with assaulting a peace officer during Canada's 1-1 World Cup draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. The arrests occurred amid a match that also saw empty seats and a FIFA statement defending attendance figures.
Ghana's government has strongly criticized Canada's decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for a World Cup game, calling it "high-handed and extremely unfair." The denial is reportedly due to pending criminal proceedings in Britain against Partey, who denies the charges.
Local health authorities, during HIV contact tracing, have uncovered allegations of sexual assault against multiple female students by a school bus driver surnamed Li. Five HIV-infected individuals have been identified in connection with the case, with the transmission chain extending across three central Taiwanese counties. The investigation has been transferred to the prosecutor's office.
