Weinstein transferred to New York state prison Fallen film producer Harvey Weinstein, sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault, has been transferred to a jail north of New York City.

Hollywood rapist Harvey Weinstein jailed for 23 years Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault on Wednesday, capping a sensational downfall for the once-powerful producer in a landmark case for the #MeToo movement.

Welsh singer Duffy reveals rape The Welsh soul singer Duffy on Tuesday attributed her long musical hiatus to a violent assault that saw her "raped and drugged and held captive over some days".

French Oscars academy board resigns after Polanksi row The entire board of the Cesar Academy, which awards France's equivalent of the Oscars, resigned Thursday just two weeks ahead of its gala ceremony after more than 200 actors, producers, directors and movie personalities demanded "profound reform".

World standing by as children harmed by conflict: charity Governments were on Thursday urged to do more to protect children from the effects of war and serious violence, after a new report suggested record numbers were living in a conflict zone.

French film personalities demand change at French Oscars More than 200 actors, producers, directors and movie personalities on Tuesday demanded "profound reform" of France's equivalent of the Oscars executive, the Cesar Academy, which they accused of being out of touch.

President of scandal-hit French skating says he might resign

The president of the French figure skating federation said on Thursday that he might resign over the sex abuse scandal that has engulfed his sport, while the coach at the centre of the controversy is ready to face prosecutors.

NBA legend Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday when a helicopter he was riding in crashed and burst into flames in thick fog, killing all nine people on board including his teenage daughter and plunging the sports world into mourning.

Seven Weinstein jurors picked as model Gigi Hadid is excused Seven jurors were picked for fallen film producer Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault trial on Thursday as model Gigi Hadid was excused from serving owing to her fame.

Six sentenced to death for gang rape and murder of young girl Their public trial began on Thursday morning at a stadium in Điện Biên City and concluded on Sunday morning.