More women have contacted the bbc, saying that they were assaulted by the late Mohammed Al fayed when he was the boss of the Luxury Department Store harrods. More than 20 women who worked for him have already come forward as part of a Bbc Investigation accusing the egyptian billionaire, who died last year, of multiple counts of rape and attempted rape during his 25 Year Reign at harrods. Many claim that during that time the company helped cover up allegations of abuse. 0ur Correspondent simonjones has this report and a warning that it contains descriptions of sexual violence. He owned one of the most famous stores in the world. He loved being in the limelight. But some of Mohamed Al fayeds former workers have described him as a monster, a sleazebag, a predator who would use his power to stop them speaking out. Now more women are having their voices heard. One who were calling melanie has asked to remain anonymous. I was sexually assaulted by being groped by Al Fayed at his Park Lane ap
Night, temperatures around 14 celsius in london, not far off that in newcastle. You have to go to the north of scotland before it is below 10 celsius. Showers are io celsius. Showers are expected tomorrow across parts of southern britain, some heavy, some with Thunder And Hail again. A lot of us will have very decent weather. Around the irish sea, Western Parts of scotland, still decent temperatures, still into the 20s. After that, temperatures, still into the 20s. Afterthat, it temperatures, still into the 20s. After that, it goes downhill. By the time we get to sunday, a big area of low pressure to the South West and we will see periods of Rain Splashing across england and wales, big downpours in places. Your best bet for sunshine is northern Ireland And Western Parts of scotland. After that, the days ahead will progressively get cooler and cooler, autumn knocking on the door. The temperatures in edinburgh, 11 celsius, london calling off to about 14 celsius by the time we get to frid
To avoid eating foods which contain mustard. And as parkrun celebrates its 20th birthday, ive been finding out why the Weekly 5k has become so popular. And coming up on sportsday on Bbc News. Can anyone stop chelsea making it six in a row . The new Wsl Season starts with the champions taking on aston villa. Well be live at the game to look ahead. Hello and welcome to the Bbc News at six. Lawyers representing some of the 37 women whove accused Mohamed Al fayed of rape and Sexual Assault say the former Harrods Owner was a monster whose behaviour was enabled by the department store. It comes after a Bbc Documentary that aired yesterday heard testimony from more than 20 women who said they were sexually assaulted by the billionaire, who died last year. Harrods current owners say theyre appalled by the allegations, and have a Settlement Process in place for alleged victims. Earlier today, Fulham Football Club, which was once owned by Mohamed Al fayed, said its trying to establish whether an
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Highlights of major Film Festivals, Including Movies and performances which have already gathered awards momentum. From the excitement of the Venice Film Festival, Angelina Jolie on her portrayal of Opera Singer Maria callas. It was very clear early on that i was going to really have to learn to sing, because you cant really fake opera. Also from venice, a wealth of documentaries, several Hard Hitting and political, including one from brazilian Film Maker Pedro costa. I think brazil and the United States could become a theocracy. And, from colorado, The Movies that got everyone talking at the small but influential telluride Film Festival. Possible contenders in the forthcoming oscars race. And a Documentary Onjohn Lennon and Yoko Onos early years in new york city. Its the beginning. Its the start of the whole season. All that and more in this Festival Review Edition of talking movies. Venice, one of the worlds oldest and most prestigious Film Festivals, was certainly star studded this