Woman abused by Mohammed al-Fayed was victim of modern slavery

Woman abused by Mohammed al-Fayed was victim of modern slavery

April 29, 2026 · 47 min

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The episode discusses the British government's acknowledgment of a woman abused by Mohamed al-Fayed as a victim of modern slavery, alongside critiques of the Pentagon and climate issues in Europe.

The British government has for the first time formally acknowledged that a woman abused by the late owner of the luxury London department store, Harrods, was a victim of modern slavery. Rachael Louw was trafficked by the Egyptian businessman, Mohamed al-Fayed, and his brother Salah. Also on the programme, former US officials criticise the Pentagon for not releasing more information about the US attack in Iran that hit a school, and why temperatures are rising faster in Europe than any other part of the world. (Photo: Mohamed Al Fayed, Owner and Chairman of Harrods department store from 1985-2010)

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