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Former UK pop star Gary Glitter charged with non-recent sexual offences

British former pop star Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, leaves Southwark Crown Court in London February 4, 2015. The jury has retired to consider its verdict in Glitter's trial on charges of sexual offences involving underage girls. REUTERS/Toby Melville
British former pop star Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, leaves Southwark Crown Court in London February 4, 2015. The jury has retired to consider its verdict in Glitter's trial on charges of sexual offences involving underage girls. REUTERS/Toby Melville

San Francisco Catholic church reaches $395 million sex abuse settlement

Northern Ireland's Donaldson found guilty of child sex offences

Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), charged with historical sex offences, leaves the Newry Courthouse after his trial in Newry, Northern Ireland, June 19, 2026. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), charged with historical sex offences, leaves the Newry Courthouse after his trial in Newry, Northern Ireland, June 19, 2026. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton

Jury set to begin deliberations in sex offence trial of Northern Ireland's Donaldson

Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), charged with historical sex offences, leaves the Newry Courthouse as he appeared for trial, in Newry, Northern Ireland, June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), charged with historical sex offences, leaves the Newry Courthouse as he appeared for trial, in Newry, Northern Ireland, June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton

Italy introduces parental consent for sex education in schools

Sex education in schools is not compulsory in Italy, unlike in most European countries.
Sex education in schools is not compulsory in Italy, unlike in most European countries.

Trial of Northern Ireland's Donaldson for alleged sex offences begins

Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), charged with historical sex offences, arrives at Newry Courthouse as he appears for trial in Newry, Northern Ireland, May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), charged with historical sex offences, arrives at Newry Courthouse as he appears for trial in Newry, Northern Ireland, May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton

Montreal strippers plan strike for Formula One weekend

In Your Opinion Podcast

12-year-olds in therapy - the silent rise in youth porn addiction

Banning explicit websites might seem like an effective solution, but consider whether our conservative culture and deep-rooted stigma around sex are actually driving a silent porn addiction crisis among youths.
Banning explicit websites might seem like an effective solution, but consider whether our conservative culture and deep-rooted stigma around sex are actually driving a silent porn addiction crisis among youths.

Score safely in the bedroom: Toronto offers free World Cup-themed condoms

Thailand vows strict tourist oversight after public sex incidents

Tourism is vital to the South-east Asian nation’s economy but foreign arrivals are yet to return to their pre-Covid highs.
Tourism is vital to the South-east Asian nation’s economy but foreign arrivals are yet to return to their pre-Covid highs.

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