Keywords: Allegations


Former Casino CEO Jean-Charles Naouri receives dismissal of rape and domestic violence case

Former Casino Group CEO Jean-Charles Naouri has received a dismissal order in an investigation into allegations of rape and domestic violence, according to a source close to the case. The decision concludes a judicial inquiry opened in 2023 after a complaint was filed by Naouri's wife, who joined......

Delta Festival in Marseille to proceed despite artist withdrawals over sexual misconduct allegations

The Delta Festival in Marseille, France, will go ahead as scheduled despite a growing number of artist withdrawals following allegations of sexual misconduct involving one of the event's co-founders. The festival, expected to welcome around 150,000 attendees, is set to open on Thursday, July 23,......

Bordeaux school director targeted by sexual assault complaints as judicial investigation opens

A judicial investigation has been opened in Bordeaux after two complaints were filed against the director of the private Catholic school Sainte-Marie Bastide, concerning allegations of rape and sexual assault involving two children, according to the Bordeaux public prosecutor’s office. The complaints......

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan remains suspended after losing appeal with UK legal regulator

International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan has failed in his attempt to overturn an interim suspension imposed by the United Kingdom’s legal regulator, prolonging uncertainty around the leadership of the world’s main permanent court for war crimes. The Bar Standards Board......

Rabat archbishop faces sexual misconduct allegations as Vatican investigation begins

The Archbishop of Rabat, Cristobal Lopez Romero, has stepped back from his duties after several women accused him of sexual misconduct, prompting an investigation by the Vatican, according to testimonies collected by international news sources and people familiar with the case. At least five women have......

Former Pop Star Gary Glitter charged over historic child sexual offence allegations

British prosecutors have filed new criminal charges against former pop singer Gary Glitter, whose legal name is Paul Gadd, in connection with alleged child sexual offences dating back nearly five decades. The charges were announced by the Crown Prosecution Service on Thursday and relate to alleged offences......

Peru election dispute escalates as left-wing candidate challenges Keiko Fujimori’s narrow victory

Political tensions remain high in Peru following a tightly contested presidential election in which conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori was declared the winner by a razor-thin margin, prompting allegations of irregularities from her defeated opponent. Left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez has......

UN investigation alleges serious violations in gaza conflict amid ongoing international scrutiny

The United Nations has raised serious concerns over the conduct of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, following findings from an independent investigative body examining alleged violations of international law. The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry stated that it had gathered......

Belgium issues EU arrest warrant for former commissioner avramopoulos in Qatargate probe

Belgian judicial authorities have issued a European arrest warrant for former European Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos as part of the widening “Qatargate” corruption investigation, according to a Greek government official, marking a new escalation in one of the most significant political......