Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Sexual Abuse

Rising number of UK children report seeing explicit deepfakes of themselves

Exclusive: anonymous flagging service says cases have surged, as watchdog says AI is making sexualised or ‘nudified’ content easier to produce

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8

Pope Leo XIV to meet survivors of clerical abuse during September visit to France

Pope Leo XIV will meet privately with survivors of clerical sexual abuse during a four-day visit to France next month. On Friday, the Vatican published the itinerary for the 25–28 September trip – the first papal state visit to the country since Benedict XVI visited in 2008.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 7

Pope Leo to meet clergy abuse victims during upcoming France visit

Pope Leo XIV will meet with victims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church during his planned trip to France from September 25 to 28, the Vatican said Friday. The Holy See did not immediately provide details about the meeting, which comes after the pontiff vowed to further efforts within…

France 24 · Aug 7

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

US Army Hospital OB/GYN Charged With Sexually Assaulting 93 Patients and Recording Victims

Major Blaine D. McGraw, an Army obstetrician, faces a court-martial for allegedly abusing 93 patients over five years, marking one of the largest sexual abuse cases in military medical history.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

Teenage recruits report rape and abuse at British Army training college

Four young women say they suffered sexual abuse and harassment while attending the Army Foundation College at Harrogate

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Government puts in place framework to tackle online child sexual abuse

India's government has established a coordinated framework to combat online child abuse. The 'Sahyog' portal expedites content removal requests to online intermediaries. Legal measures like POCSO Act and IT Rules strengthen child protection online. Awareness programs have reached over eleven lakh participants nationwide. Cybercrime reporting portals and coordination centers address…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Telegram messenger vanishes from the iPhone’s App Store

Brief deletion draws criticism from Apple’s critics

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Housemate killed over four days for sexual advances

A four-day ordeal of brutal assaults and humiliation was inflicted upon a disabled man because his housemates believed he was a pedophile, a court has found.

AAP · Aug 4

Indian-origin man among 25 facing US citizenship revocation over alleged fraud

An Indian-origin man is among 25 naturalised US citizens facing proceedings to revoke their American citizenship over allegations including identity fraud, attempted murder, child sexual abuse and other serious offences, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced.

The Times of India · Aug 4

UK PM Burnham may exempt child rapists from early release scheme as Conservatives demand stricter action

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering exempting child sex offenders and other serious sexual abuse perpetrators from a controversial early prison release scheme as ministers race to finalise safeguards before the policy takes effect in September.

The Times of India · Aug 2

Ex-Citigroup Boss Sentenced to 30 Years After Autism Defence Is Rejected

Former Citigroup managing director Edward Gene Smith has been sentenced to 30 years in a US federal prison after prosecutors demolished his claim that autism drove his decade-long pattern of sexual abuse.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30

'Vindication': apology for survivors of school abuse

Watching a state government apologise for widespread failings at public schools was surreal but validating, a victim-survivor of child sexual abuse says.

AAP · Jul 30

Epstein victims claim AG nominee Todd Blanche told them to ‘get to the point’ during face-to-face

Blanche met with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse earlier this month after a Republican senator called for it

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Therapist, 26, Charged With Grooming a Teenage Boy She Counselled in Juvenile Hall, Abuses Him After Release

A Northern California therapist faces felony charges for allegedly grooming a teenage boy in juvenile detention for sexual abuse, exploiting therapy sessions meant for rehabilitation.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Ex-Citigroup Exec Jailed for 30 Years for Drugging Women, Filming Assaults, and Possessing Child Abuse Images

Former Citigroup exec and Harvard grad Edward Gene Smith sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for drugging and assaulting women, possessing child abuse material, and obstructing justice in New York.

Evening Standard · Jul 28

Sexual abuse victims ‘exhausted’ by fears over early release scheme

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch sat alongside campaigners as she called for emergency laws to ensure abusers are not released early.

Euronews · Jul 28

Why is 'Chat Control' one of the EU’s biggest digital rights fights?

EU governments have extended the bloc's interim "chat control" rules until April 2028, allowing online platforms to continue voluntarily scanning for child sexual abuse material while debate over mandatory detection continues.

The Guardian - US · Jul 27

US influencer ‘couldn’t seem to get away’ from husband accused of killing her, ex-partner says

Police believe Sara Gilson was killed by husband Jeremiah Duffey after she accused him on TikTok of child sexual abuse

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Euronews · Jul 27

Should the EU scan your private messages with 'Chat Control'? Take our poll

The EU’s “Chat Control” initiative to combat child sexual abuse is attracting significant controversy across the bloc, as it would allow messaging platforms to scan private chats to detect illegal content. Should the EU scan your messages?

Euronews · Jul 27

What is the EU’s 'Chat Control'? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The EU greenlit "Chat Control” to protect children online. Under this regulation, tech companies read private online messages and emails to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM). But what is “Chat Control” and how does it work? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

The Guardian - US · Jul 24

Austin FC academy players under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse

Multiple league, club, and law enforcement sources confirm ongoing inquiries into MLS club

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

Karim Khan ousted as prosecutor of international criminal court

Member states vote to remove British barrister after allegations of sexual abuse

The Independent UK · Jul 24

House Democrat wants Barron Trump to testify about ‘political interference’ in Andrew and Tristan Tate extradition

Rep. Yassamin Ansari is seeking government records and communications surrounding the ‘manosphere’ influencers facing sexual abuse and trafficking allegations

AAP · Jul 24

Relief as Christian Brothers back down on abuse redress

Advocates for victim-survivors have described feeling shocked and relieved after the Christian Brothers announced a deal to cover future abuse claims.

Euronews · Jul 23

EU temporarily extends controversial chat-scanning regime until 2028

EU countries have adopted a temporary regime allowing messaging services to voluntarily detect child sexual abuse material until 2028. End-to-end encrypted apps like WhatsApp and Signal remain exempt.

1 … 4 5 6 7

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.