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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1174, William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-74, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Henry II of England. In 1787, The Congress of the Confederation enacts the Northwest Ordinance establishing governing rules for the Northwest Territory. It also establishes procedures for the admission of new states and limits the expansion of slavery. In 1831, Regulamentul Organic, a quasi-constitutional organic law is adopted in Wallachia, one of the two Danubian Principalities that were to become the basis of Romania. In 1849, The Charleston Workhouse Slave Rebellion began in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1878, Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro and Romania become completely independent of the Ottoman Empire. In 1936, Kojo Tovalou Houénou, Beninese lawyer and politician (born 1887) passed away. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 2013, Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924) passed away. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Know your laws: When a promise of marriage can amount to rape

India Today

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July 13, 2026

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Know your laws: When a promise of marriage can amount to rape

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India Today

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· Jul 1, 2026

Long-term live-in implies consent, refusal to marry not rape: Chhattisgarh High Court

Long-term live-in implies consent, refusal to marry not rape: Chhattisgarh High Court

Guinee news

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· Jun 22, 2026

Mariage précoce à Lélouma : Trois dossiers traités par la justice de paix et plusieurs personnes condamnées

Malgré les lois et les campagnes de sensibilisation, le mariage précoce continue de briser des destins. Dans la préfecture de Lélouma, trois dossiers récemment examinés par la justice de paix ont conduit à plusieurs condamnations. Un signal fort d’un durcissement face à une pratique qui prive encore de nombreuses jeunes filles de leur enfance et []

Malaysiakini

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· Jun 30, 2026

PARLIAMENT | Sexual Offences Against Children Amendment Bill passed; hike in deepfake cases

No opposition to the bill heard during the call for voice votes.

Sweden Herald

Unknown

· Jul 4, 2026

Forssell: UNHCR changes guidelines after rape conviction

Forssell: UNHCR changes guidelines after rape conviction

The i Paper

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· Jul 7, 2026

Phil Spencer: How you can avoid being ‘gazundered’ when selling your home

Gazundering is totally legal – but there are things you can do to limit the chance of it happening to you, says Phil Spencer

Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jun 27, 2026

Women United: We Have a Rape Culture

Women United: We Have a Rape Culture

Meduza.io

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· Jun 23, 2026

Domestic violence law would scare men away from marriage, says chair of Russia’s State Duma family committee

A domestic violence law could discourage men from getting married, the chair of Russia’s State Duma committee on family protection, paternity, maternity, and childhood, Nina Ostanina, said.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 2, 2026

The Orwellian absurdity of UK’s proposed Conversion Practices Bill

Parents who reject gender ideology now face the prospect of Minority Report-style pre-crime restrictions, fines, and imprisonment simply for raising their children according to observable reality The post The Orwellian absurdity of UK’s proposed Conversion Practices Bill appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Nepal News

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· Jul 11, 2026

गणेश नेपालीको न्याय माग्दै पोखरामा प्रदर्शन

पोखरा। काठमाडौँको त्रिपुरेश्वरस्थित राहदानी विभागअगाडि आत्मदाह प्रयास गरेका गणेश नेपालीको न्यायको माग गर्दै पोखरामा प्रदर्शन गरिएको छ। पोखराको चिप्लेढुंगास्थित मानवअधिकार चोकमा युवाहरूले शनिबार दिउँसो स्व:स्फूर्त रूपमा प्रदर्शन गरेका हुन्। प्रदर्शनमा सहभागीले गणेश नेपालीलाई न्यायको माग गर्दै सरकारको नीति र व्यवहारप्रति असन्तुष्टि जनाएका थिए। प्रदर्शनकारीहरूले गणेश परियारलाई न्याय दे, जनतामाथिको शासन बन्द गर, गरिबको पेटमा लात []

TheJournal.ie

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· Jun 29, 2026

Joe Duffy has said that gardaí should be allowed to check phones 'on a hunch' – do you agree?

The former presenter said that laws of this kind would ‘match the realities of modern crime’.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Israel’s Ban on Civil Marriage: A Key Component of Apartheid, Critics Say

(NaturalNews) Israel Prohibits Civil Marriage, Only Religious Ceremonies AllowedIsrael is the only country in the world that does not allow civil marriage or secu...

RedState

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· Jul 7, 2026

Platner Rape Accuser’s Reason for Not Coming Forward Sooner Is Peak Liberal Mind Virus

Platner Rape Accuser’s Reason for Not Coming Forward Sooner Is Peak Liberal Mind Virus

Guineematin.com

Unknown

· Jul 8, 2026

Conakry : Sidiki Bangoura risque 5 ans ferme pour viol sur une mineure de 15 ans

Jugé pour des faits de viol sur une mineure âgée de 15 ans, Aboubacar Sidiki Bangoura risque une peine de 5 ans de prison ferme. Telle est la peine requise à son encontre par le tribunal de Mafanco, à l’audience criminelle de ce mardi, 7 juillet 2026. A la barre, l’accusé avait nié les faits [] The post Conakry : Sidiki Bangoura risque 5 ans ferme pour viol sur une mineure de 15 ans first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 9, 2026

‘Golden rule’: Parents advised to not discipline anyone else’s children

Sky News contributor Joe Hildebrand says it’s a “golden rule” amongst parents to not discipline anyone else’s children.

BERNAMA

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· Jun 29, 2026

General : Act 792 Amendment Bill Extends Jurisdiction Over Offences Committed Abroad - Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The proposed amendment to the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792) seeks to ensure that Malaysia does not face jurisdictional constraints in taking action against perpetrators of child sexual crimes, even if the offences are committed abroad.

Eunews

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· Jun 24, 2026

Corruption: the problem the EU doesn’t know how to address

There is a directive to tackle this problem, but the definition of the offence is rather narrow and the financial damage is difficult to quantify. There is still a long way to go

NDTV

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· Jun 22, 2026

Opinion: Ending Child Marriage by Breaking the Intergenerational Cycle of Exploitation

Child and women's rights are inseparable: poverty, gender bias and social norms fuel child marriage and dowry, robbing girls of education and agency

CBC News

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· May 7, 2025

Canada's new law criminalizing sexualized AI deepfakes 'too little, too late,' woman says

Canada's new law criminalizing sexualized AI deepfakes 'too little, too late,' woman says

Catholic World Report

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· Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court to review parents’ challenge to law regarding notification of gender transitions

The parents argue that their right to direct the upbringing of their children is in jeopardy. The state continues to defend the law. [...]

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 2, 2026

Eldest daughter of garda charged with raping his wife addresses journal

The 48-year-old man has also pleaded not guilty to two counts of raping his wife, this woman’s mother, on dates in 2009 and 2021 and to child cruelty of another, younger, daughter

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 23, 2026

Radical Bill Will Make It Easier For ‘Trans’ Kids To Cut Legal Ties With Parents

Advocacy groups are warning that a radical new bill could make it easier for gender-confused children to legally cut parents out of their lives. The California proposal, AB 1967, would allow minors to initiate legal emancipation from their parents while living in residential facilities like drug rehabilitation programs, youth shelters, and private alternative boarding schools. The ...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 28, 2026

Niat berpoligami untuk tumpang duit isteri-isteri

Niat berpoligami untuk tumpang duit isteri-isteri SOALAN Saya mohon penjelasan, apakah hukumnya bagi lelaki yang mengamalkan poligami dengan niat boleh hidup dengan pendapatan isteri-isterinya? Aklam Semenyih JAWAPAN Niat yang tidak baik adalah satu perkara terlarang. Walaupun perkahwinan itu sah namun niat untuk menumpang duit isteri adalah tidak baik sedangkan suami perlu memberi nafkah kepada isteri-isterinya. ... Read more The post Niat berpoligami untuk tumpang duit isteri-isteri appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Malay Mail

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· Jun 29, 2026

Azalina tables sweeping amendment to Act 792 expanding child sex crime law and closing loopholes overseas

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — The proposed amendment to the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792) seeks to...

Daily Mail

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· Jun 21, 2026

'I married a death row double killer': London single mother tells the full, incredible story of how she wed a Texas convict, then watched his execution

'I married a death row double killer': London single mother tells the full, incredible story of how she wed a Texas convict, then watched his execution

The Economic Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

Marriage not valid if ceremony not organised: HC

Marriage not valid if ceremony not organised: HC

Off The Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

GOP Sen. Banks introduces bill to ban sexualization of children at school

Exclusive: GOP Sen. Jim Banks Introduces Bill to Ban Sexualization of Children at School U.S. Congressman Jim Banks speaking with attendees at the Republican Jewish Coalition039Gage Skidmore via Flickr Katherine Hamilton26 Jun 20269 4:04 Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced a bill on Wednesday evening that would ban the sexualization of students at K-12 schools. The []...Click to read more

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 3, 2026

Human Rights Watch: Framework agreement fails war crimes victims in Lebanon

Human Rights Watch: Framework agreement fails war crimes victims in Lebanon

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Punishment alone cannot stop violence against women

South Korea has repeatedly tightened laws in response to stalking murders, digital sex crimes and intimate partner killings. But global experts say the country’s next challenge is focusing not only on how to punish violence against women, but how to prevent it. That requires treating violence against women not as a systemic problem that demands long-term prevention across government, according to Melissa Alvarado, programme specialist on Ending Violence against Women at UN Women’s Regional Offic

ZENIT

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· Jun 20, 2026

U.S.: Sexual abuse of individuals under the pastoral care of a clergy member is classified as a specific crime in the Civil Penal Code

Signed by Brian Kemp on May 11, 2026, Senate Bill 542 creates a specific criminal offense for clergy who engage in sexual misconduct with individuals over whom they exercise pastoral, spiritual, or religious authority The post U.S.: Sexual abuse of individuals under the pastoral care of a clergy member is classified as a specific crime in the Civil Penal Code appeared first on ZENIT - English.

Diario El Mundo

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· Jul 6, 2026

Endurecer penas por femicidio no bastará sin instituciones fuertes, advierte OV-UNAH

La aprobación de penas más severas contra el femicidio no resolverá por sí sola la violencia contra las mujeres si las instituciones encargadas de investigar y juzgar no funcionan con eficacia, advirtió la coordinadora del Observatorio de la Violencia de la UNAH, Migdonia Ayestas. Este artículo Endurecer penas por femicidio no bastará sin instituciones fuertes, advierte OV-UNAH se publicó primero en Diario El Mundo | Noticias de Honduras y el Mundo.

The Japan Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

Thai beer dynasty feud casts spotlight on ‘ungrateful child’ law

The law enables parents to revoke gifts if their offspring are deemed ungrateful, physically abusive, neglectful in old age or responsible for serious reputational harm.

Slate Magazine

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· Jun 26, 2026

My In-Laws Put My Kids in Danger and They Got Hurt. I Refuse to Do the Thing Everyone Wants From Me.

One strike and you're out.

RAPPLER

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· Jun 26, 2026

Parents, schools – you may be punished too for children’s offenses

The country's revised penal, civil, and family codes list down punishments on parents and guardians for offenses committed by children under their care

SundayTimes

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· Jun 20, 2026

Q&A with oversight committee chair Bridget Masango on statutory rape crisis

Parliament heard this month that statutory rape was a national crisis. Chris Barron asked the chair of the social development oversight committee, Bridget Masango ...

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