Manure at Bongiorno. "An unreasonable gesture"
A protest by a group of women in Milan against Senator Giulia Bongiorno's rape law reform involved dumping manure outside her office.
11-year-old child films abuse and owner of small grocery store is arrested in Alagoas
An 11-year-old girl recorded the moment she suffered sexual abuse inside a grocery store in Alagoas, leading to the arrest of the 57-year-old owner for statutory rape.
Prosecutor's Office charges former law professor with sexual crimes against ten women in RS
The prosecutor's office in Rio Grande do Sul has charged former law professor Conrado Paulino da Rosa with sexual crimes against ten women, including rape and psychological violence.
Operation by PM and PF arrests 17 fugitives of feminicide, homicide, rape, and trafficking in MG and ES
A joint operation by Brazilian law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of 17 fugitives wanted for serious crimes in Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.
European Parliament: It’s time for the EU to explicitly define 'rape' based on the absence of 'consent' - 'Only 'yes' means 'yes'
The European Parliament has called for a uniform definition of rape based on consent, emphasizing the need for legislation that centers on the absence of consent in legal proceedings.
Senate approves including in the law that any relationship with a minor under 14 is rape; understand
The Brazilian Senate has approved a law stating that any sexual relationship with a minor under 14 years old will be classified as rape, regardless of consent or other circumstances.
Senate approves including in Brazilian legislation that any relationship with a minor under 14 years old is considered rape, regardless of consent
The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill stipulating that any sexual relations with minors under the age of 14 are classified as rape, irrespective of consent.
Senate approves bill that ends the relativization of rape of vulnerable individuals
The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill to amend the Penal Code, ensuring that penalties for the rape of vulnerable individuals will be applied regardless of the victim's sexual experience or resulting pregnancy.
Law Professor Accused of Rape and Other Crimes Against 10 Women in RS
A law professor in Rio Grande do Sul has been accused of multiple sexual offenses against ten women, including rape and psychological violence, following a comprehensive investigation.
Man arrested on suspicion of assaulting and attempting to rape ex-partner in Jundiaí
A man was arrested in Jundiaí, Brazil, on suspicion of beating and trying to rape his ex-partner after she went to retrieve her belongings.
The DNA test of samples taken from the only arrested suspect for the rape of a teenager in Miramar yielded negative results
The DNA test results from the only detained suspect in a teenage rape case in Miramar were negative, raising the possibility of his release as police investigate new leads.
Man arrested suspected of raping a woman with a disability in Belém
A man has been arrested in Belém for the suspected rape of a woman with mental disabilities following the birth of her baby.
Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul signed a law to improve tracking of sexual offense evidence
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law aimed at enhancing the tracking and transparency of sexual offense evidence kits, addressing long-standing concerns from survivor advocacy groups.
VIDEOS: DF1 on Saturday, February 21, 2026
The article covers various topics including a man's acquittal in a rape case, a Brazil-India agreement on critical minerals, remarks from the Iranian president, the presence of U.S. military bases worldwide, and events featuring popular Brazilian artists.
Lawyer arrested on suspicion of rape in motel has registration suspended by the OAB in Acre
A lawyer in Brazil, Aluísio Veras de Almeida Neto, was arrested on suspicion of rape and had his registration suspended by the Order of Attorneys of Brazil, Acre section.
Angelica has been sitting in the Marius trial for 10 days - now reveals what the bonus prince is relying on in the same issue
Journalist Angelica Hagen has reported from the Marius Borg Høiby trial, highlighting the gravity of the accusations against the Norwegian Crown Prince's son, including allegations of serious crimes such as rape.
The Prosecutor Does Not Set Aside Weapons: A Renowned Lithuanian Equestrian Accused of Raping a Finnish Woman at T. Barštys' Luxury Horse Farm is Requested to be Sent to Prison
A Lithuanian prosecutor is urging a court to impose a prison sentence on a celebrated rider accused of raping a Finnish woman at a luxury horse farm.
'Penetration necessary, without penetration ejaculation is not rape...', HC's major decision
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that without penetration, ejaculation is considered an attempt of rape under Indian law, altering a previous conviction.
Sex pest told mum and her crying kids 'I want to rape' as he exposed himself
A man exposed himself to a mother and her two children in Birmingham city centre while making threatening sexual remarks before proceeding to assault a young woman in a wheelchair.
Confused and Misunderstood Rape Law in Aftenposten's Commentary
The article criticizes a comment about a high-profile rape trial for misunderstanding the legal framework around consent.
Principal detained on suspicion of rape
A principal in Sweden has been detained on suspicion of multiple rapes involving a former student.
Finocchiaro: "Thirty years ago the law on rape, a secret pact between women"
Former parliamentarian Finocchiaro reflects on a historic change in Italian legislation regarding sexual violence, emphasizing the role of women in shaping the law over the past thirty years.
Support assistant in Östersund charged with rape
A support assistant in Östersund has been charged with rape after a reopened investigation that previously lacked sufficient evidence to proceed.
Rape and Beating Death of Elderly Mother-in-Law... The Accused's Wife Exposed the Truth
A heinous crime has occurred in Hyderabad, India, where a man allegedly raped and murdered his elderly mother-in-law, with revelations provided by his wife leading to the police investigation.
Police Investigates the Rape of a Minor
The police have initiated a pre-trial investigation into the rape of a minor under Lithuanian law.
Fugitive since 2005, sentenced to 64 years for the rape of minors, arrested in the interior of SP
A man who had been evading justice since 2005, sentenced to 64 years for raping minors, was arrested by the Military Police in Jundiaí, SP.
Woman convicted of child rape after law change
A woman has been sentenced to prison for 15 counts of child rape following a law amendment, after engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old boy she met at the LSS facility where she worked.
In China, is ‘family’ becoming a legal shield for rape?
The article discusses a troubling case in China where a man may be using familial ties as a defense in a rape case involving a mentally ill woman.
Seine-et-Marne: An Algerian under OQTF suspected of having raped a 15-year-old girl in a park in Melun
A 22-year-old Algerian man, already known to police and under an obligation to leave French territory, has been arrested for the suspected rape of a 15-year-old girl in a park in Melun.
Rape in the police unit. Żurek: There was no sweeping under the rug
Waldemar Żurek, when asked about possible attempts to cover up a police unit rape case, firmly denied such allegations and stated that everyone is equal before the law.
Modena, raped by friends at 12: the video on the phone of a peer
A 12-year-old girl in Modena was raped by two slightly older friends, aged 15 and 16, while a peer filmed the incident, raising questions about the video's purpose as medical confirmation of the abuse emerges.