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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Stepfather of missing Nova Scotia children appears in court on sexual assault charges

Daniel Martell, the stepfather of two missing Nova Scotia children, has appeared in court facing serious sexual assault charges unrelated to their disappearance.

Mar 2 • 22:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly man arrested in flagrant for sexual assault of a 4-year-old child in Boa Vista

A 75-year-old man was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, for the sexual assault of a 4-year-old girl.

Mar 2 • 22:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

172 Crimes and at Least 150 Victims – Case Materials Reveal Significant Details About the Convicted Teacher

A teacher from Zemgale, Latvia, has been convicted for creating and distributing child pornography, involving at least 172 crimes and leaving over 150 victims.

Mar 1 • 18:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Are we unnecessarily worried about crime?

Swedes are concerned about violent crime and sexual offenses despite a decline in such crimes according to new statistics.

Mar 1 • 06:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for a series of sexual harassment against a child on the way to school in MT

A 50-year-old man has been arrested in Brazil for allegedly sexually harassing a child on their way to school in Campo Novo do Parecis.

Feb 27 • 19:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Emmerdale actor died following a wild sexual act – Family's devastating statement

Actor Michael Barron, known for his roles in British shows Hollyoaks and Emmerdale, tragically died at 38 due to an extreme sexual stunt gone wrong.

Feb 27 • 04:06 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What is 'Life Safety Education'? Is it different from sex education?

Japan's Ministry of Education is implementing 'Life Safety Education' to prevent children from becoming victims or perpetrators of sexual violence, emphasizing respect and awareness.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Removal of Pregnancy and Abortion from Middle School 'Life Safety Education' Classes, Following Ministry of Education's Guidance

Japan's Ministry of Education has instructed schools to remove topics on pregnancy and abortion from their 'Life Safety Education' curriculum, aimed at preventing sexual violence among students.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 26 • 21:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suspects of recruiting teenagers are arrested in operation against sexual exploitation in the interior of SP

Two men have been arrested in Palmital, SP, during an operation aimed at combating the sexual exploitation of minors following reports of recruitment involving a vulnerable 12-year-old girl.

Feb 26 • 20:26 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec campaign aims to combat alpha male influencers who trivialize sexual violence

A new campaign in Quebec is targeting male influencers who downplay sexual violence, part of a broader initiative to promote consent and awareness on university campuses.

Feb 26 • 19:04 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Toronto man caught in U.S. online child predator sting sentenced to 10 years in prison

A Toronto man was sentenced to 10 years in U.S. federal prison for attempting to meet a minor for sexual purposes, unknowingly engaging with an undercover police officer instead.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Employee in amusement park convicted of sexually abusing a minor

An employee of an amusement park in Lithuania has been convicted for sexually abusing a minor in a case that has raised significant concerns about child safety in recreational areas.

Feb 26 • 14:05 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

‘Digital public shaming’: Chinese AI tools under fire for pornographic deepfakes

Chinese AI tools, particularly those developed by ByteDance, are criticized for facilitating the spread of non-consensual sexual deepfakes, raising serious concerns regarding women's rights and safety.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

British student, 21, dragged into bushes in terrifying Rome sex attack – suspect on the loose

A 21-year-old British student was attacked and nearly raped at a bus stop in Rome, with the suspect still at large after fleeing the scene.

Feb 25 • 09:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing his own nephew in Pastos Bons, MA

A man has been arrested in Pastos Bons, Maranhão, on suspicion of sexually abusing his 10-year-old nephew after the child's mother reported the incident to the police.

Feb 24 • 13:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Roblox is unable to protect children from sexual predators; faces another lawsuit

Roblox, a popular gaming platform for children, is facing a lawsuit over allegations of failing to protect children from online predators due to inadequate age verification and content moderation.

Feb 24 • 08:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A drunken man attempted to rape a woman in the Šilutė district

A 57-year-old man was arrested for attempting to assault a 47-year-old woman in the Šilutė district of Lithuania.

Feb 24 • 07:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

In Šilalė District, a man is suspected of attempting to rape a woman while intoxicated

A man in Lithuania is under investigation for allegedly attempting to rape a woman while being severely intoxicated.

Feb 24 • 07:12 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Concern Raised On Police Officers Facing Criminal Charges

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Committee is alarmed by reports of 97 police officers in South Africa accused of sexual violence or rape, highlighting a severe breach of public trust.

Feb 23 • 18:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Gorakhpur AIIMS female doctor molested, chased for a long distance

A female doctor from Nagaland working at Gorakhpur AIIMS was molested and chased for 1.5 kilometers by three men returning from Orion Mall.

Feb 23 • 16:01 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
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The complainant of the former DAO requests the judge for the "full confidentiality" of the audios, calls, and messages provided

The woman who accused the former deputy operational director of the National Police, José Ángel González, of alleged sexual assault has requested that a judge ensure full confidentiality of related evidence due to concerns about her personal safety following leaks.

Feb 23 • 11:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 2 Sul de Minas Saturday, February 21, 2026

A series of incidents including a tragic accident involving a hang glider, a motorcycle accident, and serious criticisms of a legal decision regarding a sexual assault case were reported in Brazil, alongside international relations developments.

Feb 21 • 23:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The mafia selling Burundanga for "rapes" in Madrid with deliveries in less than an hour: "It nullifies the victim's will and they remember nothing"

A criminal network in Madrid is reportedly selling the drug Burundanga, which they claim can nullify the victim's will, facilitating sexual assaults and making it harder for victims to report their experiences.

Feb 21 • 23:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JL1 on Saturday, February 21, 2026

An article discussing various events and news from Brazil, including a man's acquittal in a child sexual assault case and a critical minerals agreement between Brazil and India.

Feb 21 • 17:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Sexual Harassment of Student in School

A serious case of alleged sexual harassment involving a seventh-grade student has emerged from a private English medium school in the Rajkanika police area of Kendrapara district, Odisha, prompting immediate investigations by child welfare officials and police.

Feb 21 • 14:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'They will come into power and defame Bihar'

Tejashwi Yadav sharply criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the Modi government regarding the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar, emphasizing the recent brutal incidents involving women and children in the state.

Feb 21 • 07:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested on suspicion of raping a teenager at a water park in SP

A 38-year-old man was arrested in Brazil for allegedly raping a 14-year-old boy at a water park in Itupeva.

Feb 21 • 00:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Researchers: Chemical castration is effective – but not a complete solution

Researchers have stated that while chemical castration is effective in treating pedophilia, it is not a comprehensive solution to sexual offenses.

Feb 20 • 19:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in Porto Alegre suspected of extorting minors by threatening to leak images of abuse and sexual exploitation

A man was arrested in Porto Alegre for allegedly extorting minors by threatening to release child abuse images.

Feb 20 • 12:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police Targets Child Sexual Exploitation on Messaging App

The Civil Police of Brazil has launched an operation to investigate and combat child sexual exploitation on messaging apps in Niterói.

Feb 20 • 10:56 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Swede charged with assaulting 27 girls - one of them is from Denmark

A 32-year-old Swedish man has been charged with a multitude of sexual offenses against 27 girls, one of whom is from Denmark.

Feb 20 • 09:50 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Swedish man charged with online abuse against children

A 32-year-old man from Gävle, Sweden, has been charged with online sexual abuse involving 27 underage girls, with incidents occurring between 2020 and 2025.

Feb 20 • 08:07 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Los Angeles sues the gaming platform Roblox

Los Angeles County has sued the online gaming platform Roblox, claiming it exposes children to sexual content and abuse.

Feb 20 • 08:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

CCTV released in hunt after woman sexually assaulted on Manchester Airport train

Police have released CCTV footage in an investigation regarding a sexual assault of a woman on a train to Manchester Airport, seeking information on the suspect.

Feb 20 • 07:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Suspected serious sexual assault against a child at an asylum center: 'Feeling very unwell'

A child is suspected to have been the victim of a serious sexual assault at a migration center in Sweden, prompting a crisis response from Save the Children and raising concerns about safety risks at the facility.

Feb 20 • 07:31 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Popular gaming platform sued for exposing children to sexual content and abuse

The Los Angeles County authorities have sued the online gaming platform Roblox for allegedly exposing children to sexual content and online predators.

Feb 20 • 05:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Education on Safety of Life Against Sexual Violence Being Considered for Inclusion in Curriculum Guidelines

Japan's Ministry of Education is evaluating the incorporation of life safety education against sexual violence into the national curriculum guidelines, aiming to prevent children from becoming victims or perpetrators.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

West Virginia sues Apple, accuses tech giant of letting iCloud become hub for child sexual abuse material

West Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming the company allows child sexual abuse material to be stored in its iCloud service.

Feb 19 • 20:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Mossos investigate a sexual assault on a woman in the gardens of Montjuïc

The Mossos d'Esquadra are investigating a sexual assault that occurred in the Montjuïc Gardens, where a woman was attacked while walking her dogs.

Feb 19 • 16:26 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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Interior provides protection to the female officer who reported sexual assault against the former operational chief of the Police

The Spanish Interior Ministry has offered police protection to a female officer who accused former police chief José Ángel González Jiménez of sexual assault, a decision made after her lawyer requested safety measures for her.

Feb 19 • 11:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Autistic child dies after being found floating in a stream in Maceió; there are suspicions of sexual abuse

A five-year-old autistic child named Anthony Gabriel died after being found floating in a stream in Maceió, with suspicions of sexual abuse.

Feb 19 • 10:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Abused his young niece who lived at home

A man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for sexual crimes against his young niece.

Feb 18 • 17:19 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
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The municipality revealed who the suspected rapist principal is: 'Rumors have gone around'

The municipality has disclosed the identity of a principal accused of rape, stating it was necessary for parental awareness and safety amidst public speculation.

Feb 18 • 14:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 18 • 10:47 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

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