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Assault

California appeals court orders Weinstein resentencing for sex assault

Harvey Weinstein is still awaiting sentencing in New York for sexually assaulting former Project Runway assistant Miriam Haley.
Harvey Weinstein is still awaiting sentencing in New York for sexually assaulting former Project Runway assistant Miriam Haley.

Jail for woman who scratched, slapped and punched helper, causing multiple injuries

Hazel Phang Fong Yen was sentenced to four months’ jail after she pleaded guilty to assaulting Man Sian Hoih Cing.
Hazel Phang Fong Yen was sentenced to four months’ jail after she pleaded guilty to assaulting Man Sian Hoih Cing.

Bondi Beach attack hero denies assaulting father

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns (left) visiting Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al-Ahmed at a hospital in Sydney on Dec 15, 2025.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns (left) visiting Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al-Ahmed at a hospital in Sydney on Dec 15, 2025.

Ghana's Partey jeered by England fans in World Cup clash

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group L - England v Ghana - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 23, 2026 Ghana's Thomas Partey with Antoine Semenyo before the match REUTERS/Peter Cziborra
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group L - England v Ghana - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 23, 2026 Ghana's Thomas Partey with Antoine Semenyo before the match REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

Former Indonesian president Sukarno’s wife expresses regret at assault trial

Dewi Sukarno is an 86-year-old Japanese TV personality.
Dewi Sukarno is an 86-year-old Japanese TV personality.

China says Liaoning aircraft carrier completes over 40 days of drills

FILE PHOTO: China's aircraft carrier Liaoning takes part in a military drill of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in the western Pacific Ocean, April 18, 2018.  REUTERS/Stringer File Photo
FILE PHOTO: China's aircraft carrier Liaoning takes part in a military drill of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in the western Pacific Ocean, April 18, 2018.  REUTERS/Stringer File Photo

Spanish striker Rafa Mir sentenced to 8 1/2 years in jail for sexual assault

FILE PHOTO: Valencia football player Rafa Mir leaves a Valencia local court after a judge released him with precautionary measures for an alleged crime of sexual assault, in Liria, Spain, September 4, 2024. REUTERS/Eva Manez/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Valencia football player Rafa Mir leaves a Valencia local court after a judge released him with precautionary measures for an alleged crime of sexual assault, in Liria, Spain, September 4, 2024. REUTERS/Eva Manez/File Photo

Malaysian e-hailing driver assaulted after asking passengers to buckle up

Goh Kong Meng (in red) and caretaker Johor health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon speaking to MCA president Dr Wee Ka Siong in a video call.
Goh Kong Meng (in red) and caretaker Johor health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon speaking to MCA president Dr Wee Ka Siong in a video call.

Four US soldiers detained after assault case in South Korea

Police said two of the US soldiers were also booked on injury charges in connection with the assault on the two men who attempted to intervene.
Police said two of the US soldiers were also booked on injury charges in connection with the assault on the two men who attempted to intervene.

UN inquiry finds Israeli forces shield settlers during attacks on Palestinians

Palestinians observe, as heavy machinery demolishes a Palestinian house near Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma
Palestinians observe, as heavy machinery demolishes a Palestinian house near Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma

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