Luke Ford, a 35-year-old actor, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for rape, including Scotland's first 'stealthing' conviction. Ford deceived multiple women over 12 years, using dating apps to initiate contact before subjecting them to physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. His stealthing conviction involved removing a condom without consent, an act classified as rape under UK law.
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Belgrade is tense as a major anti-government rally looms with President Vucic's authorities trying to dissuade attendance. The rally, driven by anti-graft sentiment, tests Vucic's right-wing government amid increasing discontent. Clashes are feared as Vucic’s supporters camp in the city center. The protests are fueled by a fatal incident linked to alleged government corruption.
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