November 12, 20240 Comments

Convulsing cat in Thai TV drama sparks abuse concerns

People in Thailand are accusing a high-profile television drama of potentially abusing animals after a cat was shown convulsing on the ground. Concerned viewers of Thai drama “The Empress of Ayodhaya” questioned what was done to the animal to make its performance so convincing, with some suggesting potential mistreatment. Despite the show’s producers scrambling to reassure audiences of the cat’s safety, a boycott campaign has gained traction on social media.

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November 8, 20240 Comments

Watchdog to review police handling of abuse claims

The police watchdog will review how Metropolitan Police officers handled allegations of sexual misconduct against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) will review two cases the Met Police investigated in 2008 and 2013 after the force referred itself. Hundreds of women have alleged the billionaire, who died last year aged 94, raped or sexually assaulted them. Police are looking into some claims and

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November 8, 20240 Comments

Harrods boss Michael Ward ‘dreadfully sorry’ for Al Fayed abuse

Getty Images The boss of Harrods has personally apologised for the first time in relation to sexual abuse allegations against the store’s late owner Mohamed Al Fayed. The BBC approached Michael Ward at the Harrods headquarters and he said: “I am very dreadfully sorry for what has happened with Al Fayed.” Hundreds of women have alleged the billionaire raped or sexually abused them. Police are looking into some claims and

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