22 h. ago Another politician who demanded Cuomo resign as governor now endorses him for NYC mayor

Four years ago, Andrew Cuomo stepped down as New York’s governor amid a barrage of sexual harassment allegations and a chorus of other Democrats demanding his resignation

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25 h. ago Dog training academy boss fatally shot employee while making video about gun safety, cops say

Wayne George Curry is being held on $250,000 bail

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27 h. ago Playing 'snog, marry, avoid' with colleagues at work could be sexual harassment and may breach the Equality Act, judge rules

The risqué quiz involves naming three people and then asking a person to pick which one you would like to kiss, which one you would get married to and which one you would steer clear of altogether.

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4 d. ago Business News: Water sector under pressure as Thames deal collapses while M&S boss sees pay rise to £7.1m

From calls to overhaul the water industry and Thames Water’s failed investor talks, to Greg Hands’ new role at Royal Mail and a £7.1m payday for the M&S boss - here are today’s top UK business stories.

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5 d. ago Former bosses at video games firm Ubisoft on trial in France accused of sexual harassment

Allegations against three former executives include bullying and assault as Assassin’s Creed maker faces #MeToo momentEurope live – latest updatesThe first big trial to result from the #MeToo movement in the video games industry began in France on Monday, with three former executives from the French video game company Ubisoft accused of sexual harassment and bullying, one of whom is also accused of attempted sexual assault.Ubisoft, the French family business that rose to become one of the biggest video games creators in the world, is behind several blockbusters including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and the children’s favourite Just Dance. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Kevin Costner denies sexual harassment of stuntwoman due to 'violent unscripted scene'

Devyn LaBella filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday alleging that the Oscar-winner, 70, directed unplanned assault scene that was not included in the schedule

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1 week ago Kevin Costner sued by Horizon stunt double over 'violent, unscripted' rape scene

Kevin Costner just found himself in a legal battle as a female stunt double that worked on his $100million Western epic Horizon has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against him and the film's producers.

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2 w. ago Italy and Denmark lead group of countries pushing back on European rights convention – Europe live

The group say a conversation was needed on how rights were being applied when it comes to migrationOne big story that we will follow today is the expected verdict in the Kim Kardashian robbery trial in Paris.Kardashian was in Paris – a city she said she had “always loved” – for fashion week in October 2016 and was staying in a luxury hotel when the robbers attacked after she returned from dinner. Ten people – nine men and a woman aged between 35 and 78 – are on trial in connection with France’s biggest personal robbery in 20 years. Eight of the accused deny any involvement. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Netanyahu accuses leaders of Britain, France and Canada of ‘emboldening Hamas’

The Israeli prime minister made the statement after the leaders called for a halt to the Gaza offensive and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aidBenjamin Netanyahu has accused Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Mark Carney of “emboldening Hamas”, after they called for a halt to Israel’s military offensive and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid in Gaza.Earlier this week, the leaders of the UK, France and Canada condemned the Israeli government’s “egregious” actions in Gaza, warning that the UK and allies will take “concrete actions” unless Netanyahu changes course. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Video emerges of Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou in 1980s and fans can barely believe it is him

Ange Postecoglou has enjoyed a successful managerial career, winning trophies everywhere he has been, but the Tottenham Hotspur boss looked very different in his playing days

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2 w. ago Hero female Grenfell firefighter sues after 'male colleague filmed her in the showers at work'

Nakita Ross is seeking damages over a string of incidents and alleged sexual harassment during her 17-year career with the London Fire Brigade.

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2 w. ago TV boss behind Spooks and Law & Order UK wins payout after ending up in mental hospital following MeToo sex harassment claim against him

Andrew Woodhead was the boss of Working Title TV UK but in November 2019 was suspended after being accused of 'sexual harassment' by a writer working with the firm. It led to his breakdown.

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2 w. ago Trans student faces instant karma after filming 'sexual harassment' in the boys' locker room

A transgender student filmed three boys in a Virginia high school locker room who he claimed were bullying him for his gender identity. But his attempt to get them in trouble has backfired.

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3 w. ago Pep Guardiola fumes at the Premier League after Man City request rejected

Pep Guardiola, whose side are currently fourth in table, revealed City asked the Premier League to push the Bournemouth game back by 24 hours - but were met with a firm refusal

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3 w. ago Federal judge strikes down workplace protections for transgender workers

A federal judge in Texas struck down guidance from a government agency specifying protections against workplace harassment based on gender identity and sexual orientation

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3 w. ago Socialist billionaire is accused of forcing his California winery employees into orgies and threesomes

Hansjorg Wyss, 89, a billionaire Democratic donor, has been accused of trying to coax a couple in his employ to have orgies and threesomes with him and another woman.

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3 w. ago Online dating advice: five ways to stay safe, according to the experts

Spotting red flags while online dating is far from easy – especially in the age of AI. We asked the experts for their top tipsMost dating apps have been forced to bolster their safety measures in recent years due to a litany of complaints of online abuse as well as negligence when handling reports of sexual violence. Several of them are now taking steps to combat this and encourage users to verify their identities to ensure everyone is who they say they are. Typically, this is done with facial recognition technology by asking users to take a video selfie or provide a photo ID that the app uses to compare with the photos used in their profile. Many have also introduced features to help users stay safe, including block and report systems alongside bans on sexual harassment, fetishisation and hate speech.Still, there are precautions to be taken whenever you agree to meet someone you’ve spoken to online, like meeting in public places and withholding any private information. Here are mor...

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3 w. ago Jigsaw artist brands games firm woke for ordering him to remove St George's flag and other details

Mike Jupp, 77, has alleged that he was asked to remove it as part of a diversity and inclusion drive by Gibsons Games.

Economics

3 w. ago France blasts Russian 'fake news' after Macron is accused of 'hiding cocaine' in photo op with Starmer

France has responded to a 'fake' claim that President Emmanuel Macron hid a bag of cocaine while posing for a photo with Keir Starmer and Germany's Friedrich Merz over the weekend. 

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3 w. ago France blasts 'fake news' after Emmanuel Macron is accused of 'hiding bag of cocaine' while posing for photos alongside Keir Starmer

France has responded to a 'fake' claim that President Emmanuel Macron hid a bag of cocaine while posing for a photo with Keir Starmer and Germany's Friedrich Merz over the weekend. 

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