The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess has been arrested amid new criminal allegations, just ahead of a scheduled court hearing on charges that include rape.

Award-winning British actor Micheal Ward, known for starring in the Netflix series "Top Boy", appeared in a London court Thursday to face rape and sexual assault charges.

A Spanish appeals court overturned Friday former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves' rape conviction, arguing his trial was marked by "shortcomings" and "inaccuracies".

A French court on Thursday convicted Gisèle Pelicot's former husband of aggravated rape after he admitted to drugging and raping her repeatedly over nearly a decade.