Federal deputy Erika Hilton poses in undated footage. She filed a criminal action against presenter Ratinho for transphobia. (@hilton_erika/Newsflash)

Brazil

Trans Lawmaker Sues TV Presenter Over Criticism Of Her Leading Brazilian Women’s Commission

A transgender lawmaker who was elected to lead Brazil’s Women’s Rights Commission is suing a television presenter for GBP 1.4 million, sparking fierce political criticism and a growing public dispute…

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14/03/2026

Picture shows Vyacheslav Trahov, also known as Yaytseslav, undated. He was filming his encounters with African women. (Newsflash)

Africa

Russian Blogger Faces 25 Years Over Secret Sex Filming Claims In Ghana And Kenya

A Russian blogger who secretly recorded sex with women in Ghana and Kenya without their consent and sold the footage online faces a potential prison sentence of up to 25…

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18/02/2026

After the cancellation of the Istanbul Convention, women marched and protested in many cities in Turkey. (Newsflash)

News / Turkey

Turkey Confirms Decision To Leave Istanbul Convention

After the cancellation of the Istanbul Convention, women marched and protested in many cities in Turkey. (Newsflash) Turkey has confirmed it is to exit the Istanbul Convention which aims to…

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03/05/2021

Picture shows Gizem Canbulut, 17, who was stabbed to death in the district of Bucak in the south-western Turkish city of Burdur, on 17th March 2021, allegedly by Eren Yildiz, 19. (Newsflash)

Turkey

Teen Girl Who Campaigned For An End To Violence Against Women Is Stabbed To Death By Boyfriend

Picture shows Gizem Canbulut, 17, who was stabbed to death in the district of Bucak in the south-western Turkish city of Burdur, on 17th March 2021, allegedly by Eren Yildiz,…

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08/04/2021

21-year old Hazal Tektas that was killed with a gun allegedly by a 19-year-old man named Mehmet Ali Atis. (Newsflash)

Turkey

Besotted Teen Shoots Woman, 21, Then Kills Himself

21-year old Hazal Tektas that was killed with a gun allegedly by a 19-year-old man named Mehmet Ali Atis. (Newsflash) A 21-year-old woman has been shot dead by a besotted…

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06/04/2021