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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Actor star receives hate messages about his appearance - now avoiding public places

Irish actor Barry Keoghan, 33, reveals that he is avoiding public outings due to online hate messages regarding his appearance.

Mar 23 • 03:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

After Fernandes' allegations: 'I have looked into so many abysses – one has no idea'

TV personalities Mareile Höppner and Lola Weippert discuss their long struggle against male harassment, xenophobia, and online abuse exacerbated by deepfake technology.

Mar 21 • 15:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Flavor woman', 'wants to be a man': bodybuilder from interior SP is targeted by attacks on social media after competition

A bodybuilder from Itapeva, SP, faced online harassment and prejudiced comments following her competition in Campinas, despite her victory and initial excitement about the event.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Podcast 'On Point': Digital Violence: It's About Humiliation

German actress Collien Fernandes faces harassment from fake porn videos, including deepfakes, allegedly created by her ex-husband.

Mar 20 • 16:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Fake Nude Photos: Collien Fernandes Makes Serious Allegations Against Christian Ulmen

Collien Fernandes accuses her ex-husband Christian Ulmen of distributing fake nude photos and sex videos of her online.

Mar 20 • 09:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Administrator of gossip profile that extorted victims in Ceará is arrested

A 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with a gossip page that extorted residents in a Ceará district by publicly sharing personal information.

Mar 19 • 21:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

HR executive involved in Coldplay Kiss Cam scandal says death threats left kids fearing for her life

An HR executive, involved in a scandal stemming from a viral concert kiss, discusses the intense personal and familial toll following public backlash and death threats.

Mar 17 • 18:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Kristin Cabot, the protagonist of the Coldplay 'kisscam', confesses to Oprah Winfrey and accuses tech companies of profiting from her pain

Kristin Cabot, once a manager at Astronomer, shares her traumatic experience of online harassment following her viral kisscam moment with Andy Byron, during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Mar 17 • 12:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

I was mocked over my daughter’s death for endorsing Tinubu – Actress Remi Surutu

Actress Remi Surutu shares her experiences of online harassment following her endorsement of President Bola Tinubu during the Nigerian elections.

Mar 16 • 13:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

O. Pikul revealed a shocking follower message: considering contacting the police

O. Pikul shared a disturbing message from a follower on Instagram, filled with insults and threats, and is contemplating reporting it to the police.

Mar 15 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Shiffrin Received Hate Comments During the Olympics: 'I Want to Be True to Myself'

Mikaela Shiffrin shared offensive comments she received online during the Olympics, expressing her determination to remain true to herself despite the negativity.

Mar 15 • 09:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Research reveals: This is what it takes to become a Member of Parliament

A recent study found that 70% of candidates for Finland's 2023 parliamentary elections experienced harassment during their campaigns, mainly online, with female candidates facing more harassment than their male counterparts.

Mar 15 • 07:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From online harassment to death threats: politicians are highlighting the violence they suffer

Leftist women leaders are speaking out about systematic threats they receive, which they view as a strategy to silence them in public discourse.

Mar 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Do More Against Hate on Social Media

The Spanish government needs to adopt a more ambitious approach and engage with Europe to combat online hate speech, which poses a significant threat to democracy.

Mar 14 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: PUL Fears Reversal of Liberia's Free Speech Gains

The Press Union of Liberia expresses concerns that a proposed amendment to a key press freedom law could threaten free speech and protections for citizens.

Mar 13 • 09:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Woman faces a choir singing virtual insults in a musical play at MITsp

The theatrical piece 'Vigiada e Punida' at MITsp transforms online insults directed at artist Safia Nolin into a musical confrontation.

Mar 12 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The number of victims of scheme that shared photos in group with sexual content rises to 40

The number of women who reported a Telegram group used to share their photos alongside sexual content has risen to 40.

Mar 12 • 17:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teen reports sexual harassment on bus in South Zone of Rio: 'Masturbating and looking at me'

A teenager has reported sexual harassment from a man on a bus in Rio de Janeiro, which she documented and subsequently shared online.

Mar 11 • 21:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police investigates the dissemination of photos of young women in a group with sexual content on the internet

The police are investigating a case involving the sharing of sexualized images of young women within a large online group in Brazil, leading to multiple victims coming forward.

Mar 11 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ex-husband and three others become defendants for virtual attacks against Maria da Penha

A Brazilian court has accepted a prosecution's claim against four individuals, including an ex-husband, for organizing attacks against activist Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes, who influenced domestic violence legislation.

Mar 10 • 19:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ex-husband of Maria da Penha and three other men become defendants for hate campaign against the activist

Maria da Penha's ex-husband and three others are now defendants in a legal case for conducting an online hate campaign against her.

Mar 10 • 10:07 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Family of the forest, increased security for the president of the Tribunal: 'Be careful with your children'

Cecilia Angrisano, president of the Juvenile Court of L'Aquila, faces serious threats and harassment online following controversial rulings regarding child custody.

Mar 10 • 09:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Women and girls face 'turbo-charged' online harassment and abuse

Experts warn that AI technology has dramatically increased online harassment and abuse against women and girls, urging lawmakers to strengthen regulations.

Mar 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I was forced to quit my job after my colleague deepfaked my images’

Kirsty Pellant quit her job after discovering a colleague had deepfaked her images and used them on adult websites.

Mar 6 • 08:56 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Minister: Equality Under Attack

Sweden's Equality Minister Nina Larsson highlights the alarming rise of online harassment against women, calling for international cooperation at the upcoming UN women's summit.

Mar 5 • 18:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Prime Minister Annika Mikkonen, 18, called for action against online violence: 'I received my first rape threats as a primary school student'

Finnish Prime Minister Annika Mikkonen highlighted the alarming rise of online violence against girls and young women during a speech, recounting her own experiences with harassment.

Mar 5 • 16:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rita Maestre denounces the dissemination of her home address online as a site for sexual services: 'They call in the middle of the night, drunk'

Rita Maestre, a prominent opposition leader in Madrid, has reported the online publication of her home address as a location for sexual services, leading to disturbing late-night phone calls.

Mar 5 • 12:06 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

‘He’s petrified’: Halifax Jewish student pulled from school following antisemitic harassment

A Jewish student in Halifax has been forced to switch to online schooling after facing persistent antisemitic harassment from classmates.

Mar 5 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Mallukas, who bought teeth for a mother who became a victim of online harassment: 'I know what a privilege it is to fix them'

A woman named Regina, who faced online bullying regarding her dental issues while sharing her weight loss journey, received support from influencer Mariann Mallu Treimann Legrant to restore her smile.

Mar 5 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Sara Chafak was mixed up in another beauty queen affair with dire consequences

Sara Chafak, a former Miss Finland, faced significant online harassment after being mistakenly linked to a scandal involving another beauty queen, Sarah Dzafce.

Mar 3 • 10:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Trolls on the Internet: Fake News about the 'Dragon Lord' and the Iran War

The article discusses the ongoing online harassment and spread of fake news targeting a German YouTuber known as 'Drachenlord' amidst the backdrop of the Iran War.

Mar 2 • 18:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Trolls on the Net: Fake News about the 'Dragon Lord' Related to the Iran War

The article discusses the ongoing online harassment faced by YouTuber Rainer W., known as 'Drachenlord,' amidst the backdrop of fake news tied to the Iran War.

Mar 2 • 18:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of creating fake profile to send intimate photos to a woman arrested in Bahia

A 44-year-old man was arrested in Bahia for allegedly creating a fake profile to send intimate photos to a woman he had previously hired as a construction worker.

Feb 28 • 12:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public Defender wants Globo, CNN, Record, and SBT to compensate mother whose children were killed in Goiás

The Goiás Public Defender's Office has filed a civil action against several major Brazilian TV networks for allegedly inciting online harassment against a grieving mother.

Feb 24 • 09:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Olympics Fighting in a World Where It's Easy to Throw Stones at Others: Continued Measures and Exploration

The article discusses the challenges Olympic athletes face due to online bullying and harassment during the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, highlighting the need for better protection and support systems.

Feb 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Reporter suffers attacks on social media after covering Carnival block in Natal

Reporter Fernando Azevêdo has faced a wave of online abuse following his coverage of the Os Cão block during the Carnival in Natal, Brazil.

Feb 20 • 21:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Targeting Japanese Athletes with 62,000 Abusive Messages at the Winter Olympics

Japanese athletes have been targeted with 62,000 abusive messages online during the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, prompting an official response from the Japanese Olympic Committee.

Feb 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Floridia (M5s) denounces sexist insults. La Russa: "Solidarity"

Barbara Floridia, M5S president of the Rai Vigilance Commission, reported receiving numerous sexist insults online, prompting a call for civil discourse on social media.

Feb 16 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

BBC investigation reveals network of men recording women on nights out around the world and selling videos online

A BBC investigation has uncovered a global network of men secretly recording women during their nights out and selling the videos online.

Feb 15 • 00:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

BBC Investigation Reveals Network of Men Recording Women on Night Out Worldwide and Selling Videos Online

A BBC investigation has uncovered a network of men secretly recording women during their nights out to sell the videos online, often without the women's consent.

Feb 14 • 18:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Slander Against Japanese Team Exceeds Expectations, Monitoring and Deletion Requests 24/7

The head of the Japanese Olympic delegation revealed a surge in online slander against athletes, prompting the JOC to establish a 24-hour monitoring system and submit numerous deletion requests.

Feb 13 • 23:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Egypt: the 'bus girl' who filmed her harasser finds herself insulted and threatened online

In Egypt, Mariam Shawky, known as the 'bus girl,' faces online threats and insults after posting a video of her harasser on TikTok following repeated harassment incidents.

Feb 13 • 11:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Accused Gazi Khan Arrested for Demanding Rs 2 Lakh by Threatening to Viral Nude Photos and Videos

In Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur, a man named Gazi Khan was arrested for allegedly demanding a ransom of 2 lakh rupees from a woman, threatening to circulate her nude photos and videos online.

Feb 12 • 16:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dog Orelha: girl in video with teenager on the day of the assaults receives threats after image is released out of context, says defense

A teenage girl featured in a video alongside a suspect in the brutal death of a community dog has faced online threats after a misleading image was circulated.

Feb 10 • 11:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Marie was subjected to digital violence by her ex-husband: "He could send over 100 texts in an hour"

Marie faced severe digital violence from her ex-husband, flooding her with abusive messages, highlighting the dangers of online harassment and the need for legal protection.

Feb 10 • 08:54 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

JU student wrote derogatory comments about teacher - suspended

A JU student has been suspended for three months for sharing derogatory details about a teacher and their family online.

Feb 9 • 10:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Strengthening Punishment for Defamation: Has it become a solution for online slander? Thoughts from Hana Kimura's mother

Three years after the enforcement of the revised Criminal Law strengthening defamation penalties, a report from Japan's Ministry of Justice indicates it has had some effect on combating online slander, but calls for further legal adjustments persist.

Feb 9 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Teacher Veronika received horrifying messages from an unknown man: he claims to be the father of her child

Veronika, a teacher from Lithuania, has reported receiving threatening messages from an unknown man who claims to be the father of her child, leading her to contact the police.

Feb 8 • 13:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The Life of a Kaunas Woman After Divorce Turned into a Nightmare: After Humiliating Messages, a Horrifying Step Online

A woman from Kaunas has filed a criminal case for illegal harassment after experiencing ongoing and severe online bullying post-divorce.

Feb 7 • 10:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Police Disciplinary Action at Highest in 10 Years; Online Casino Engagement Up Fourfold, Information Leaks and Falsified Evidence Also Reported

In 2022, the number of police officers disciplined in Japan reached its highest level in a decade, with a significant increase in cases related to sexual harassment and misconduct, alongside a rise in disciplinary actions for engaging in online gambling during duty hours.

Feb 5 • 01:15 UTC

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