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🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Threatened Ministers - Convicted for Harassment and Illegal Threats

An activist has been convicted of harassment and illegal threats after leaving disturbing items outside the homes of two Swedish ministers.

Feb 27 • 10:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man flees to the sea after report of harassment and is arrested in Cabo Frio

An 18-year-old man was arrested after fleeing into the sea in Cabo Frio to escape charges of harassment.

Feb 26 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jacareí increases supervision against disturbance of peace by 80%

The city of Jacareí, Brazil, has increased its monitoring of noise disturbances by 80% over two years, leading to a decrease in recorded cases of harassment.

Feb 26 • 16:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Finnish Foreign Ministry deems the public disclosure of the ambassador's harassing behavior a crime

The Helsinki police have launched a preliminary investigation into alleged breaches of confidentiality rules by the Finnish embassy in Portugal, following accusations of harassment against the ambassador, Titta Maja-Luoto.

Feb 26 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Solange Couto's Speech in BBB 26 is Cruel, Disgusting, Mistaken, and Must Be Condemned

Solange Couto's controversial statement on Big Brother Brasil 26 has sparked outrage for trivializing serious issues such as abuse and public harassment.

Feb 26 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Subway employee is fired after refusing to help a victim of sexual harassment at Sé station

A São Paulo subway employee was fired after he refused to assist a sexual harassment victim at Sé station, citing her clothing as a justification.

Feb 26 • 12:37 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

A drunk man tried to kiss a disabled woman and refused to leave

A drunk man attempted to kiss a disabled woman in a public setting, and when asked to leave, he refused to comply.

Feb 26 • 09:51 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

France: trial begins for cyberbullying of Imane Khelif, star of Algerian boxing

The trial for extreme-right influencer Papacito, accused of cyberbullying Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif, begins in Paris amid public controversy regarding gender-related harassment.

Feb 26 • 09:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Misbehavior with Kajal in public, Khesari harassed! Akshara said - Have some shame...

Kajal Raghwani faced harassment in a public event, and Akshara Singh expressed her support after Khesari Lal Yadav denied promises made to Kajal and insulted her post-breakup.

Feb 26 • 03:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Tokyo on the hunt for 'chikan' perverts who also sexually assault men on the subway

In Tokyo, reports have emerged about the prevalence of 'chikan' incidents, where both men and women are victims of sexual assault in crowded subways.

Feb 25 • 23:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Man secretly filmed women in dressing room and shower – outrage over sentence

A man in Austria received a seven-month suspended sentence and a fine for secretly filming members of a women's football team in various private settings, igniting public outrage over the leniency of the punishment.

Feb 25 • 21:02 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Crying Haukland: - I do not feel protected

In a court appearance, Haukland expressed feeling unprotected and emotionally affected by her public identity amidst legal proceedings involving Marius Borg Høiby.

Feb 24 • 12:34 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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso never responded to the request to reinforce the investigation into another case of 'serious' sexual harassment in Móstoles

The Madrid regional government, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has been accused of ignoring a request from the Ministry of Public Function to provide more information regarding a serious sexual harassment case in Móstoles.

Feb 24 • 08:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Passenger reports sexual harassment while sleeping on a bus on BR-116, and man is arrested

A 38-year-old man was arrested for sexually harassing a 60-year-old woman on a bus along the BR-116 highway in Brazil.

Feb 23 • 15:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

While parking in front of her house, a woman suffers sexual harassment and her father is targeted in an attempted robbery

A 38-year-old man was arrested for sexual harassment and attempted robbery in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, after harassing a woman as she parked outside her home.

Feb 23 • 12:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Shameless sight shocked at the shopping center in Raisio

A shocking public masturbation incident occurred at a shopping center in Raisio, Finland, leaving a customer traumatized.

Feb 20 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

22 people are arrested in the act for gender violence and harassment during carnival in SP

At least 22 individuals were arrested for gender-based violence and harassment during the carnival in São Paulo, with a total of 285 incidents reported over four days.

Feb 20 • 16:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The national PP announces that it will make public the harassment file of the mayor of Móstoles that was archived without citing the victim

The national PP plans to publicly disclose a harassment file related to the mayor of Móstoles, which was previously archived without involving the victim.

Feb 20 • 10:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Sexual Harassment: He Kneels Before Women – Then Licks Their Shoe Soles

The Federal Police are searching for an unknown perpetrator following a series of sexual harassment incidents at the Aschaffenburg train station, with reports of a man approaching women and licking their shoe soles.

Feb 19 • 13:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Security Secretary says that police officers who assaulted suspect in Ibirapuera used 'moderate force'

São Paulo's Security Secretary defended police officers who were filmed violently detaining a suspect during carnival celebrations, stating they used 'moderate force' while claiming the suspect was aggressive and uncooperative.

Feb 18 • 17:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Man arrested for attempting to film a woman in a supermarket bathroom in Uberlândia

A 43-year-old man was arrested for sexual harassment after being caught trying to film a woman in a supermarket bathroom in Uberlândia, Brazil.

Feb 18 • 17:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Molestation under the guise of punishment, relatives beat the principal, Video

In Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, the principal of St. Francis School, Joseph, has been accused of molesting children aged 8 to 10, leading to public outrage and violence from parents who confronted him.

Feb 18 • 10:11 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The director violated the law by belittling the scientist's activities: a warning was issued for harassment

A female researcher in Lithuania received a warning against her director who belittled her work and criticized her financial contribution to the institution during a public meeting.

Feb 18 • 07:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival without harassment: largest carnival bloc of Santa Bárbara celebrates 10 years with female leadership

The Bloco das Bárbaras, the largest carnival bloc in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, Brazil, celebrated its 10th anniversary with a strong emphasis on female empowerment and a theme promoting respect and diversity.

Feb 17 • 19:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Crime & Justice

French court sentences former Senate adviser for upskirt photos

A former Senate adviser in France received a one-year suspended sentence for taking over 1,800 illicit sexual images, including upskirt photos in public places and the Senate building.

Feb 17 • 18:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for sexual harassment on interstate bus on the BR-304, in Mossoró

A 28-year-old man was arrested for sexual harassment on an interstate bus traveling from Fortaleza to Salvador during a police operation in Mossoró, Brazil.

Feb 17 • 14:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Former ACT commissioner alleges sexual assault and harassment

Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts has accused a public servant in Canberra of sexual assault and harassment during her tenure as ACT's first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people commissioner.

Feb 17 • 01:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman Claims She Was a Victim of Sexual Harassment at Praia do Forte and Slapped Man to Avoid Being Touched

A woman in Brazil reported an attempted sexual harassment incident at Praia do Forte, resulting in the suspect being taken to the police station after she defended herself by slapping him.

Feb 16 • 21:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Man is detained for harassment of workers at a support tent for women during the Carnival in São Paulo

A man was detained for allegedly harassing two workers at a women's support tent during a Carnival event in São Paulo.

Feb 15 • 19:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Man arrested for threatening a teenager on a bus in MG: 'If you don't marry me, I'll kill you'

A 44-year-old man was arrested for allegedly harassing and threatening a 14-year-old girl on a public bus in Patos de Minas, Brazil.

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

MP requests TCU to suspend the salary payment of STJ Minister Marco Buzzi during his suspension

The Brazilian Public Ministry has requested the suspension of salary payments for STJ Minister Marco Buzzi while he is under investigation for sexual harassment allegations.

Feb 13 • 14:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prosecutor from Hiroshima District Public Prosecutors Office Dies by Suicide, Country to Pay 194 Million Yen After Settlement in Tokyo District Court

The Japanese government has agreed to pay 194 million yen to the family of a prosecutor who died by suicide in Hiroshima, acknowledging inappropriate behavior from his superiors prior to the incident.

Feb 13 • 09:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Case of the Man Accused of Harassing Sanna Marin in Court

A man accused of harassing former Prime Minister Sanna Marin is facing charges in a Helsinki court for stalking and violating residence order.

Feb 12 • 23:19 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"I have raised my desk so I stand by my computer. Then he suddenly says: I can see you, and I have a gun"

The article discusses the rising threats and violence faced by officials checking citizens' social benefits, highlighting a specific incident where a worker received a chilling message from a citizen.

Feb 11 • 06:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Anhanguera Journal 1st Edition Regions Tuesday, February 10, 2026

A series of news items cover various significant local events, including new allegations of harassment leading to a public figure's suspension, rising cases of student intoxication, and extreme weather alerts in southern Brazil.

Feb 10 • 18:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 1 South of Minas Tuesday, February 10, 2026

A series of local news reports from Brazil highlight issues ranging from allegations of harassment leading to the dismissal of a public figure to a rising number of student illnesses after swimming lessons and the introduction of a new law regarding pet burials alongside their owners.

Feb 10 • 16:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: D1 for Tuesday, February 10, 2026

The article covers various news events in Brazil, including allegations of harassment, student health incidents, and legislation regarding the burial of pets.

Feb 10 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of harassing a woman on a bus is taken to Teresina; woman felt touches while sleeping

A man was taken to the police station on suspicion of harassing a woman on a bus in Teresina, Brazil, after she reported feeling unwanted touches while she was asleep.

Feb 10 • 12:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man suspected of sexual harassment on a bus dies after being run over in Bahia

A 28-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle in Bahia following allegations of sexual harassment on a bus.

Feb 9 • 21:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Girl's parents told the wife of a STJ minister about reported harassment at sea, messages show

The parents of an 18-year-old girl who accuses STJ minister Marco Buzzi of sexual harassment approached his wife to share their daughter's account of the incident.

Feb 9 • 14:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Women of the PP Opt for Silence Amid Harassment Allegations Against the Mayor of Móstoles

Women from the Popular Party (PP) choose silence regarding harassment allegations against Móstoles Mayor Manuel Bautista, contrasting sharply with the public outrage expressed by socialist women over the party's treatment of victims.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman reports car falsely linked to child kidnapping and says she is receiving threats

A social worker in Fortaleza, Ceará, reported that her car was falsely linked to child kidnapping, leading to threats and harassment from the public.

Feb 6 • 22:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Don't ruin my party': DF sends servers to the streets during carnival to prevent sexual harassment

Around 90 staff members from the Women's Secretariat of the Federal District will be on the streets during Brasília's carnival to guide revelers, vendors, and workers on how to act against harassment and violence towards women, under the slogan 'Don't ruin my party' as part of the 4th edition of the Carnival Without Harassment initiative.

Feb 6 • 19:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for sexually harassing woman on bus in Barra do Piraí

A 49-year-old man was arrested for sexually harassing a 38-year-old woman on a bus in Barra do Piraí, Brazil.

Feb 6 • 17:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

TDJ suspends and disqualifies 16 public officials accused of violence and workplace harassment

The Judicial Discipline Commission of the Federal Judiciary has suspended and disqualified 16 public officials allegedly involved in acts of violence and workplace harassment.

Feb 6 • 04:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

740 Days Until Recognition of Public Interest Reporting… Questions Left by the Ji Hye-bok Teacher Incident on Progressive Education

The case involving teacher Ji Hye-bok, who faced retaliatory actions after exposing sexual harassment in her school, highlights ongoing challenges in the progressive education system in Seoul, as she finally received a court ruling in her favor after a lengthy battle.

Feb 5 • 21:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A former head of the public company TMB denounces pressures and interference from the CEO to prevent an investigation into an internal harassment complaint

A former head of data protection and good governance at Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona has alleged that the CEO pressured her not to investigate an internal harassment complaint.

Feb 4 • 12:07 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Høiby explains: – insanely difficult

Høiby, speaking from the witness stand, expresses his emotional struggle with public speaking and the harassment he has faced from the press since childhood.

Feb 4 • 11:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Counselor removed after allegations of harassment, sexual imposition, and persecution against a colleague

A counselor in Eusébio, near Fortaleza, was removed from his position following allegations of harassment, sexual advances, and persecution against a female subordinate.

Feb 3 • 16:08 UTC

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