A 47-year-old woman who heads an animal welfare organisation has been arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of violating Japan’s Animal Welfare Act after allegedly keeping dozens of dogs and cats in severely poor conditions and failing to provide proper care.

A longtime friend of Michael Jackson has come forward with claims that the late pop icon privately admitted to being sexually abused as a child performer. The explosive allegations offer a new window into the singer's deeply troubled childhood within the entertainment industry.

German prosecutors have charged a paediatrician with 130 counts of sexual abuse in a case that has shocked the country and raised serious concerns about child protection and oversight within the healthcare system.

German prosecutors have charged a paediatrician in Brandenburg state with 130 counts of sexual abuse, including the rape of children, in a case that has shocked the country and raised concerns over safety procedures in clinics.

Kylie Jenner is facing a second lawsuit within a week, as another former staff member has accused the reality star and her companies of workplace mistreatment.

Far-right billionaire Elon Musk was summoned to Paris today, where investigators are probing allegations of misconduct concerning the social media platform X, including the circulation of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content.

A paedophile pensioner, 82, who was caught with more than 75,000 child abuse images has been spared jail because of his age.