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theconversation.compolitics13 hrs ago
Minnesota Board Grants Clemency to Laotian National Convicted of Child Rape; Federal Authorities Later Remove Him
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined the state attorney general and chief justice on June 10 to grant clemency to Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian national convicted of repeatedly raping a child between 2002 and 2004. The decision drew criticism after a Minnesota Star Tribune columnist defe…
news.sky.comworld18 hrs ago
Ofcom Opens Fairness Investigation into Married at First Sight UK After Cast Complaint
Ofcom opened an official probe into the Channel 4 reality series on Monday after receiving a fairness and privacy complaint from a cast member. The move follows rape allegations reported by BBC Panorama in May.
New York Postbusiness1 day ago
United Talent Agency leases 100,948 square feet at Empire State Building
Los Angeles-based United Talent Agency signed a lease for four floors in the landmark skyscraper. The agency is consolidating operations from three other Manhattan locations totaling 81,000 square feet.
hiphopwired.comworld8 hrs agoUpdated
Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate Arrested in Miami on Sealed Warrant
British prosecutors issued 38 new charges against the brothers on July 19. The United Kingdom seeks their extradition to face rape, human trafficking and related allegations.
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france24.comworld1 day ago
Nineteen Men Charged with Rape and Torture in Southwestern France Case
French judicial authorities charged 19 men with rape involving torture or acts of barbarity in a case centered in Gironde. The charges stem from alleged assaults linked to a libertine network, including incidents at the home of one defendant.
world2 days ago
Three Men Convicted in 2016 Child Rape Case Released After Serving Part of Sentences
GB News reported that Ismail Haji, Imran Haji, and Ibrahim Kola were freed early from prison terms handed down in 2016 for offenses against a 13-year-old victim in West Yorkshire. A fourth man, Mohammed Chothia, received a 13-year sentence whose release status is unknown.
sbs.com.auworld2 days ago
Australia’s TGA kept CellAED defibrillator on market after UK withdrew certification
The Therapeutic Goods Administration allowed the CellAED portable defibrillator to remain registered in Australia until February 2026, more than a year after Britain’s regulator withdrew its certification over lack of clinical data. The device, approved in 2021 without human clin…
The Japan Timesfinance4 days ago
Japan Enacts Bill to Block Unauthorized Overseas Sales of Domestic Crops
Parliament passed revisions to the plant variety protection and seed law on Friday. The changes allow injunctions before breeder rights are granted and extend those rights by 10 years. Losses from Shine Muscat grapes alone reached nearly ¥20 billion annually.
The Independentpolitics4 days ago
Pakistan Rejects UK Bid to Deport Convicted Offender Shabir Ahmed
The Independent reported that Pakistan has refused to accept the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, a 73-year-old convicted of 30 child rape offences in Britain. The UK government is pursuing legal changes and visa restrictions to compel his return after his release from prison two wee…
nypost.compolitics4 days ago
DOJ Threatens to Withhold Grants for Rape Kit Testing from Sanctuary Cities
The Department of Justice is moving to cut federal funding from cities classified as sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to sign cooperation agreements with ICE. The action targets grants used for processing sexual assault kits, police equipment and emergency services in multiple…
koreatimes.co.krworld5 days ago
Greek Foreign Minister to Visit South Korea for July 20 Talks
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis will meet South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Monday. The visit marks the first bilateral trip by a Greek foreign minister to South Korea in nine years. The ministers plan to address bilateral ties and shared international concern…
New York Postpolitics5 days ago
Trump Administration Deports Laos Man Convicted of Child Rape After Minnesota Governor’s Pardon
The Department of Homeland Security announced the Friday deportation of Tou Lue Vang to Laos. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had pardoned the 42-year-old convicted sex offender last month.
news.sky.comworld5 days ago
Three Men Jailed for Rape of Woman on Brighton Beach
Abdulla Ahmadi, Ibrahim Alshafe and Karin Al-Danasurt received prison terms at Hove Crown Court on 15 July 2026 for the October attack. The victim described lasting trauma in a statement read to the court.
benzinga.comtechnology5 days ago
XR Health acquires Swing Therapeutics, digital fibromyalgia treatment developer
Medical virtual reality company XR Health acquired Swing Therapeutics, which developed an FDA-cleared digital treatment for fibromyalgia. The deal marks XR Health's sixth acquisition in two years as it expands its digital treatment offerings.
Newsweekworld5 days ago
California Officials Recall Thousands of Costco Plants After Finding Invasive Insect
State agriculture workers are locating grapevines and desert willows sold at Costco stores in 13 counties after inspectors found glassy-winged sharpshooters on the plants. The effort targets sales from April through early July 2026 and remains limited to California.
newrepublic.comworld6 days ago
Supreme Court Denies House Arrest for Bnei Brak Man Accused of Rape and Targeting Minors
Israel's Supreme Court overturned a Tel Aviv District Court ruling that would have allowed a Bnei Brak resident accused of multiple sex offenses to be released to house arrest with electronic monitoring in Safed. Prosecutors had opposed the lower court's decision.
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politics6 days ago
Former mayor loses deportation appeal after rape conviction
A former mayor convicted of raping a woman twice lost his appeal against deportation. An Upper Tribunal judge dismissed the claim that family and private life factors outweighed the public interest in removal.
New York Postworld6 days ago
NYC Mayor Links Rape Increase to Expanded Legal Definition
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that some of the rise in reported rapes stems from a broader definition of the crime and more survivors reporting past incidents. The comments came during a PIX11 News interview addressing concerns over recent crime statistics.
news.sky.comworld7 days ago
UK Seeks Deportation of Parmeet Khurana as He Nears Early Release After Rape Conviction
Parmeet Khurana, jailed for nine years in 2022, is scheduled for release after serving about 45 percent of his term under new rules. The government is negotiating with Austria over his removal.
news.sky.comworld7 days ago
UK Home Secretary Plans Amendment to Deport Convicted Grooming Gang Leader
Shabana Mahmood announced changes to the Immigration and Asylum Bill to remove protections under the 1971 Immigration Act for serious criminals. The move targets Shabir Ahmed, released on July 2 after serving 14 years for rape and sexual offences against girls as young as 12. The…
nypost.combusiness8 days ago
Ground broken for American Express tower at Two World Trade Center as demolition starts on new Midtown skyscraper
Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the ceremony. Demolition also started at 350 Park Avenue while Airbnb bought 281 Park Avenue South.
propublica.orgworld8 days ago
Oregon Rock Shelter Yields Stone Tools Dated to About 18,250 Years Ago
University of Oregon researchers uncovered two orange agate scrapers at Rimrock Draw that predate the Great Pyramid by roughly four times. Radiocarbon dating of nearby animal remains placed the tools at about 18,250 years old. The findings, which remain unverified by peer review,…
news.sky.comworld8 days ago
Germany Records 751 Group Rape Cases in 2025; 509 of 1,087 Suspects Are German Citizens
Federal data show 578 non-German suspects among those identified in the cases. A separate Nuremberg investigation has led to ten pretrial detentions.
Fox Newspolitics10 days ago
ICE Arrests Individuals Convicted of Violent and Sex Crimes in Multiple States
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted operations across several states on Thursday, detaining individuals previously convicted of crimes including attempted murder, rape, and child sex offenses. Officials described the actions as part of a broader effort to re…
The Guardianworld10 days agoUpdated
Michael Ward Acquitted of All Rape and Sexual Assault Charges
Michael Ward was found not guilty on 10 July 2026 of two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault. The jury at Snaresbrook Crown Court returned unanimous verdicts after one day of deliberations. The charges stemmed from an alleged Janua…
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world10 days ago
Wally Funk, Aviation Pioneer Who Flew to Space at 82, Dies at 87
Wally Funk died Wednesday at her apartment in Grapevine, Texas. She was one of 13 women tested for astronaut roles in the 1960s and later flew aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
deccanchronicle.comworld10 days ago
Protests follow rape and murder of 11-year-old girl in West Bengal
An 11-year-old girl was found raped and murdered near Kolkata on Sunday. A mob lynched an innocent man, and police later killed the main suspect during an alleged escape attempt.
wwd.comscience11 days ago
Prime Medicine Wins Arbitration Against Beam Therapeutics Over Gene-Editing Agreement
An arbitrator ruled that Prime Medicine's work on an AATD drug did not violate a 2019 agreement with Beam Therapeutics. The decision clears the way for Prime to begin a clinical trial this quarter.
Abc Newsworld11 days agoUpdated
Wally Funk, Who Flew to Space in 2021, Dies at 87
Wally Funk died Wednesday in Grapevine, Texas. The aviation pioneer flew aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket in 2021 after undergoing astronaut tests in the 1960s.
The Guardianworld11 days agoUpdated
Wally Funk, Pilot Who Flew Briefly to Space at 82, Dies at 87
Wally Funk died Wednesday evening at an assisted living facility in Grapevine, Texas. The 87-year-old had logged more than 19,600 flight hours and flew to space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard in 2021.
politics11 days ago
Maine Democratic Senate nominee drops out after rape allegation
The nominee withdrew from the race Wednesday night following a public allegation. The decision came after earlier scrutiny of past online posts and campaign vetting.
english.elpais.comscience12 days ago
Study Identifies Tumor-to-Nerve Pathway Driving Cancer Cachexia in Mice
A new study in mice found a pathway connecting lung tumor genetics, diet, and the nervous system that contributes to cancer-associated cachexia. The research points to a potential therapeutic target for the wasting condition.
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dailykos.compolitics12 days ago
Maine brewery owner enters Senate race after candidate faces rape accusations
Dan Kleban, owner of Maine Beer Company, announced interest in the Democratic Senate nomination following accusations against Graham Platner. Kleban previously suspended his own campaign last October.
freepressjournal.inpolitics12 days ago
Inspector reports graphic letter sent to rape victim
The chief inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service said a 17-year-old rape victim was sent a detailed account of her assault with no content warning. His inspection found only 36.9 per cent of Victim Communication and Liaison letters met basic standards. Anthony Rogers called f…
politics12 days ago
Maine Democrat Files Senate Candidacy Papers as Rival Faces Rape Allegations
Troy Jackson submitted federal candidacy paperwork Tuesday for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine. The filing comes as Graham Platner faces pressure to withdraw before the July 13 deadline after rape allegations surfaced Monday.
washingtonpost.comworld12 days ago
German Court Convicts Fourth Man in Telegram Chat Network Used to Drug and Rape Women
A Berlin court convicted a fourth man Wednesday in a case involving Telegram groups where men shared methods to drug and sexually assault women. Prosecutors say the chats used coded language and operated for several years before police discovered them in 2024.
Los Angeles Timessports12 days ago
Former NFL player denies wife's abuse allegations in court filings
A former NFL player responded to his wife's court filings alleging rape and physical abuse. She filed for divorce and obtained a temporary restraining order. He faces a misdemeanor domestic battery charge from an earlier incident.
nbcnews.compolitics13 days ago
Sen. Ruben Gallego withdraws endorsement of Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner after rape allegation
Sen. Ruben Gallego rescinded his endorsement of Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner on Monday following a rape allegation reported by Politico. The Arizona Democrat had previously withdrawn support from Eric Swalwell amid separate misconduct claims.
Nbc Newspolitics13 days ago
NBC News Reports U.S. Airstrikes, Rape Allegations Against Senate Candidates, and Northeast Flood Alerts
NBC News covered U.S. retaliatory airstrikes, calls for a Senate nominee to withdraw, flood alerts in the Northeast and other stories on July 8, 2026.
theblaze.compolitics13 days ago
Man With Prior Deportations Charged With Rape and Abduction in Virginia
Juan Arevalo Mendez was arrested last week in Prince William County on charges stemming from an alleged September 2025 attack in Fairfax County. DHS called on state and local officials to transfer him to ICE custody rather than release him.
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Wiredtechnology13 days ago
Mass Balance Launches Grapefruit-Sized Apparatus on SpaceX Mission
The British startup sent a self-running chemical experiment into orbit Tuesday aboard a SpaceX transporter. The two-month test collects microgravity data on cells and reactions to support AI models for disease research.
jns.orgpolitics13 days ago
Maine Senate candidate faces calls to withdraw after rape allegation
Democratic officials and organizations withdrew support for Graham Platner on Monday following a rape allegation made by a Maine resident. The candidate denied the claim and said he was considering next steps.
usatoday.comworld14 days ago
Jury Convicts All Eight Defendants in Liberia Human Trafficking Trial
A jury found all eight defendants guilty on 6 July 2026 after 20 minutes of deliberation in Liberia's largest trafficking case. The verdict covered charges including trafficking in persons, conspiracy, theft and rape involving 57 victims.
news.sky.comworld14 days ago
Actor Micheal Ward Testifies Sexual Encounter Was Consensual as Rape Trial Continues
Micheal Ward, 28, testified at Snaresbrook Crown Court that a sexual encounter after meeting a woman at an east London nightclub was consensual. He denies two rape charges and three counts of sexual assault from the January 2023 incident. The trial continues.
news.sky.comworld14 days ago
Tehran Holds Funeral Procession for Khamenei Weeks After Iran Agrees to End War with US and Israel
Tens of thousands of mourners watched the flag-draped coffin of Iran's late supreme leader travel a 10km route through central Tehran on 6 July 2026. The procession followed his death in an Israeli air strike that opened the war with the US and Israel.
dailywire.comworld15 days ago
Light Aircraft Crashes Into Beijing Skyscraper, Killing Pilot and Injuring 13
A single-engine plane struck CITIC Tower in central Beijing on June 26 at 5:55 p.m., killing the pilot and injuring 13 people on the ground. Chinese authorities attributed the crash to personal reasons and said an investigation is under way.
news.sky.comworld15 days ago
Coffin Moves Through Tehran Streets During Public Procession
A coffin draped in the Iranian flag passed through Tehran streets surrounded by a large crowd. The procession drew thousands of onlookers along the route.
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news.google.comworld15 days ago
Pakistani Police Arrest Four Men on Kidnapping, Rape, and Extortion Charges
Four Pakistani men, one a relative of Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, raping, and extorting two women after helping them obtain Pakistani visas. The arrests followed facilitation of the visas by the foreign minister.
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pakistantoday.com.pkworld16 days ago
Pakistan Says UK Citizen Shabir Ahmed Renounced Citizenship Decades Ago and Is Not Pakistani
Shabir Ahmed, 73, was freed this week after serving 14 years for 30 child rape offences. Pakistan disputes his claim of renouncing citizenship and will not accept his return.
Fortuneai16 days ago
Australian Health Department Notes Both Oversight Gaps and Productivity Gains for AI Scribe Tools
The federal health department highlighted limited oversight and consent issues for AI scribes used by doctors. Usage of the tools nearly doubled in Australia between 2024 and 2025. A regulatory review by the Therapeutic Goods Administration is due in coming months.
Euronewspolitics16 days ago
Thousands Gather in France to Protest Handling of Child Sexual Violence Cases
Demonstrations took place across France on Saturday after the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl. Protesters called for systemic reforms to address dismissed complaints and stalled investigations.
sbs.com.aupolitics17 days ago
Court Increases Sentences for Two Teenagers Convicted of Rape
The Court of Appeal raised the sentences of two boys convicted of raping two girls in Hampshire. The original non-custodial penalties were ruled unduly lenient. A third boy’s rehabilitation order was left unchanged.
deadline.comworld17 days ago
Actor Michael Ward Denies Rape and Sexual Assault Charges in East London Nightclub Case
A woman testified that Michael Ward raped her in a car after they met at an east London nightclub in January 2023. Ward, 28, denies two rape charges and three counts of sexual assault, stating all activity was consensual. BBC News reported details from the ongoing trial.
news.sky.combusiness17 days ago
Instagram ran ads linking to child sexual abuse material on Telegram in India
BBC Eye investigators documented roughly 30 unique Instagram ads that used terms such as "rape video" and "child video" and directed users to Telegram channels selling the material for as little as 99 rupees. After the BBC reported the ads, Instagram initially declined to remove…
news.sky.compolitics17 days ago
Lawyer says UK government can amend 1971 law to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader
A lawyer told GB News that the UK government has the parliamentary majority to change the Immigration Act 1971 and remove an exemption protecting certain Commonwealth citizens from deportation. The comments focus on the case of Shabir Ahmed, 73, who was released early from a 19-y…
channel4.comworld17 days ago
Panel discusses NHS maternity report and child safety sentences
GB News aired a segment in which four panelists examined an NHS maternity care report, child safety issues, online child sexual abuse, mental health, and a Court of Appeal decision on two teenage rape cases.
news.sky.compolitics18 days ago
Rochdale grooming gang leader released from prison after 14 years
Shabir Ahmed, 73, was freed on Thursday after serving a sentence for multiple rape and sexual offences against young girls. Officials said he cannot be deported due to a 1971 law covering certain Commonwealth citizens.
abcnews.go.comworld18 days ago
Ebola Treatment Trial Begins in Democratic Republic of Congo
A clinical trial of two experimental therapeutics for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has started in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization announced the enrollment of the first patient on Thursday.
news.sky.comworld18 days agoUpdated
Rochdale Grooming Gang Leader Shabir Ahmed Scheduled for Prison Release on Thursday
Shabir Ahmed, 73, will leave prison after serving a 19-year sentence for rapes and sexual offences against girls. He cannot be deported to Pakistan under the Immigration Act 1971 despite losing British citizenship.
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blog.googlepolitics18 days ago
Massachusetts to Extend Rape Prosecution Deadline When DNA Evidence Emerges
A bill awaiting signature would allow prosecutors to file rape charges after the current 15-year limit if DNA later identifies a suspect. The change would align Massachusetts with most other states that already permit such extensions.