Sex offences

Shein bans sex dolls after outrage in France over ‘childlike’ ones

Shein is due to open its first physical store in the world inside the prestigious BHV Marais department store in central Paris on Nov 5.

20 years’ jail for 69-year-old man who raped step-granddaughter

The man cannot be caned as he is above the age of 50. The prosecution did not seek an additional jail term in lieu of caning.

Trump says he feels ‘badly’ for Britain’s royal family over Andrew-Epstein saga

King Charles (right) took the extraordinary step of removing all his younger brother’s remaining royal titles and honours last week.

Britain’s King Charles heckled over brother Andrew

Britain’s King Charles looks on as he meets community groups during his visit at Lichfield Cathedral, with a focus on the Fenland Black Oak Table, The Table for the Nation, in Lichfield, Staffordshire, Britain October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja/Pool

24 years’ jail for man who raped daughter after lover goaded him; woman given 22 years

The 54-year-old man was sentenced to 24 years’ jail, while his lover was sentenced to 22 years’ jail.

British royal Andrew faces speculation of being forced out of mansion, stripped of titles

The Times revealed on Oct 21 the prince had not paid rent for two decades on his Royal Lodge home, where he lives with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.

Predators ‘slip through the cracks’ in Australian childcare centres

New legislation will bring in a national register of childcare workers from 2026 and start a trial of CCTV monitoring.

Online sex crimes against South Korean minors double in a year

In just the first eight months of this year, 556 teenagers were accused of deepfake sex crimes.

Croatia arrests online child sex abuse ring leader

Women sue over sexual abuse in Australian military

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