David Walliams dropped by multiple charities amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour and harassment towards junior staff
David Walliams, the former "Britain's Got Talent" judge and bestselling children's author, is experiencing a significant professional fallout following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Reports indicate that he has been dropped by multiple charities that previously named him as an ambassador. This decision comes after accusations of harassment towards junior female staff during his time with HarperCollins, his former publishing partner. The controversy around Walliams escalated after an investigation was conducted late last year by HarperCollins into allegations of harassment. In a statement, the publisher outlined that Walliams was "not party to any investigation or given any opportunity to answer questions."... [Continue Reading]
Pro-Palestinian activist records questioning by German border police
Pro-Palestinian German activist Yasemin Acar told Al Jazeera about what she says was harassment at a Berlin airport. [Continue Reading]
INTO Calls for National Taskforce to Address Social Media Threats to Teachers
The Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) has urgently requested the establishment of a national taskforce to address the mounting threats posed by social media, presenting a significant call to action before members of the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality. INTO president Anne Horan highlighted the pressing need for decisive government intervention in light of the "real and escalating danger" that these platforms represent, suggesting that the situation has advanced beyond mere development into an urgent crisis. According to Horan, teachers are currently on the "frontline" of this burgeoning issue, facing unprecedented levels of online abuse and harassment that they... [Continue Reading]
