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After being groped during a public event in Mexico City, President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged lawmakers to criminalise sexual harassment nationwide.

A shocking stabbing on a London-bound train has reignited concerns over the UK’s growing knife-crime epidemic. Despite tougher laws and government crackdowns, experts say the problem runs deeper — rooted in fear, poverty, and a lack of youth support.

The High Court in Dublin has extended protective orders granted to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, to safeguard a vulnerable child under its care. President of the High Court, Mr. Justice David Barniville, reaffirmed the confidentiality of the proceedings and directed that only the existence of the hearings and orders could be reported.

Israel accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire after receiving the remains of a soldier already buried in 2023. Hamas rejected the claim, saying it is fully committed to completing the first phase of the truce and continuing handovers under Red Cross supervision.

Jamaica is bracing for the full impact of Hurricane Melissa. It has strengthened into a Category 5 storm. This is… Read full article: Hurricane Melissa Strengthens to Category 5, Poised to Be Strongest Storm Ever to Hit Jamaica

Ukraine’s allies agreed at a London summit to intensify efforts to cut Russian oil and gas from global markets in an attempt to reduce funding for Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The meeting produced fresh sanctions promises and support for Ukraine through winter, but no new long-range missile commitments.