Metoo

Weinstein sex crimes trial set to open in New York

The disgraced movie mogul faces life in prison if convicted in a New York state court of predatory sexual assault charges, in a trial expected to last six weeks.

Harvey Weinstein reaches tentative $25 mln settlement with accusers

Insurers for the former Weinstein Co studio would fund the payout and Weinstein would not be required to admit wrongdoing or to pay anything, the New York Times said.

Greek hologram billionaire told to pay $58M in harassment case

The tycoon will pay what amounts to one of the largest sexual harassment awards in US history, the victim's lawyer says. Hollywood assistant Mahim Khan said Alkiviades "Alki" David repeatedly groped her and on one occasion exposed her breasts.

Paris protest disrupts Polanski film debut over rape accusations

A group of about 40 activists blocked the screening of the French premiere of Polanski's film "J'accuse" at a theatre in Rue Champollion, although the film was shown at some other theatres in Paris.

Pakistani filmmaker says he was raped 13 years ago by media tycoon

In a series of tweets, Jami Moor shared he was raped by a powerful man he worked for and was then close to. Jami is one of the few men in Pakistan's entertainment industry who have been active in their support of the #MeToo movement there.

UK's Johnson denies wrongdoing as 20-year-old allegations mount

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson denies that he had inappropriately touched female journalist Charlotte Edwardes 20 years ago when he was editor of The Spectator magazine.

Essay: The False Promise of Technology

What do we really know about the digital world we inhabit?

Rendition of famous US play takes on #MeToo in Nepal

"Private is Political –– Vagina Monologues 4.0," a Nepali rendition, gives life to real stories about harassment in the South Asian nation, in the wake of the #MeToo movement.

Venice film festival pulls the stars but gender disparity casts shadow

The festival is now seen as a launchpad for award season success was criticised due to lack of female directors and the inclusion of controversial names.

Concerts cancelled, investigation opened into Placido Domingo

Eight singers and a dancer said they were sexually harassed by the long-married, Spanish-born superstar in encounters that took place over three decades beginning in the late 1980s.

Massachusetts prosecutors drop Kevin Spacey sex assault case

Prosecutors said they made the decision to drop the felony indecent assault and battery charge against the Oscar winner after the alleged victim invoked his right under the US Constitution against giving self-incriminating testimony.

Women strike in Switzerland for fairer pay, more equality

Turnout is uncertain for the Alpine country's first such protest in 28 years, but supporters vow to make their views clear at train stations, offices and other public sites during the morning commute.