Charges dropped in Ballymena riot case
Prosecutors drop rape charges against two Romanian boys, citing new evidence. The case had triggered violent race riots in Northern Ireland, causing an exodus of Roma families.
Prosecutors drop rape charges against two Romanian boys, citing new evidence. The case had triggered violent race riots in Northern Ireland, causing an exodus of Roma families.
Charges of attempted rape against two teenagers, an incident that triggered significant unrest in Ballymena, have been withdrawn by the Public Prosecution Service. Learn more about the case developments.
Italy's parliament postpones crucial legislation that would define sex without consent as rape, creating a rift in Giorgia Meloni's coalition government. Discover the implications.
Jason Isaacs and Dame Harriet Walter among 120 voices in film demanding one day without rape. Marks International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women with stark statistics.
Three men have been arrested after a gang attacked a couple in a Rome park, forcing the boyfriend to watch as they raped his fiancée. Police continue to search for other suspects.
Comedian and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli appears at Glasgow Sheriff Court charged with rape and a domestic abuse offence. He was granted bail.
Kerry Katona claims Katie Price's dramatic weight loss stems from ex-husband Kieran Hayler facing child rape charges. The former glamour model addressed allegations during London theatre tour.
BBC bosses are reportedly divided over pausing Strictly Come Dancing following a second star's rape arrest in three months. The scandal has prompted discussions about safeguarding reforms.
Germany announces groundbreaking legal reform treating date rape drugs as weapons to ensure justice for survivors. New measures include electronic monitoring and secret documentation apps.
Ahmad Mulakhil pleads guilty to raping a 12-year-old girl in Warwickshire. The case prompted anti-asylum protests in Nuneaton and police policy changes. Read the full details.
Andrew Collins from Greenford has been convicted of rape after plying a vulnerable woman with alcohol. He awaits sentencing in January 2026.
A male performer from Strictly Come Dancing has been arrested on suspicion of rape, according to reports. The alleged incident occurred in 2024. Read the latest developments.
A Strictly Come Dancing performer has been arrested on suspicion of rape, adding to the BBC show's growing list of controversies. Read the full details of this developing story.
A Strictly Come Dancing personality has been arrested on suspicion of rape following a BBC event. The arrest adds to the show's recent safeguarding challenges. Read the full report.
Former Met Police officer David Carrick receives a further life sentence for molesting a child and raping a partner. Read the full details of the case.
Turkey's football federation suspends 149 match officials and over 1,000 players in major betting scandal investigation. Read about the dramatic clean-up operation.
Hollyoaks confirms Donny Clark was raped alongside Dodger Savage in devastating storyline twist. Channel 4 soap works with We Are Survivors on male rape awareness.
Predatory ex-Met Police officer David Carrick found guilty of molesting a 12-year-old girl and raping a partner. The case reveals a 35-year pattern of horrific sexual offending.
Former Met Police officer David Carrick convicted of raping an ex-partner and molesting a 12-year-old girl. His horrific offending spanned 35 years. Learn more about the case.
Kieran Hayler, former husband of Katie Price, appears at Crawley Magistrates' Court charged with raping a 13-year-old girl. He strongly denies all allegations.
Dorothy Bain KC confirms rape shield protections remain despite Supreme Court concerns about fair trial rights. Learn how this affects victims and the justice system.
An 18-year-old nursery worker, Thomas Waller, has been sentenced to 15 years for the rape and sexual abuse of boys as young as three. Read the full story for the heartbreaking details.
Thomas Waller, 18, has been sentenced to 10 years for raping and sexually abusing young children at a Surrey nursery. The nursery has issued a statement on its safeguarding actions.
Chao Xu, a prolific sex offender, is jailed for life after admitting 24 offences including rape and drugging. Police fear hundreds more victims exist. Read the full story.
Mohammed Fathi Eltbie, a failed asylum seeker, appears in court charged with raping a woman in Bournemouth. He denies the offence and remains in custody ahead of December plea hearing.
Sageer Hussain, already serving 19 years for rape, has been sentenced to an additional three years for a separate attack on a 13-year-old girl in Rotherham. Read the full court details.
Indian police investigate fatal vehicle explosion in Delhi that killed one person and injured others. Authorities examine potential criminal links in the blast.
Ukraine's anti-corruption agency launches investigation into energy sector officials over alleged misconduct. Read the latest developments in this ongoing probe.
A 31-year-old West London man faces multiple serious charges including rape and sexual assault following a Metropolitan Police investigation. Discover the full details of the case and court proceedings.
A massive 25-foot effigy of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been unveiled ahead of Bonfire Night celebrations in Lewes, sparking both controversy and tradition.