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Former Liberian vice-president charged in drug-trafficking probe
Jewel Howard-Taylor was arrested at Liberia's international airport and has not commented on the allegations.
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The Hindu
Lawyer who represented Mehul Choksi charged with sexual assault in London
WorldPingHis assistant, Manpreet Kaur, was also arrested at the scene and has been charged with two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting sexual assault…
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WorldPingFrance 24
Migrant women tell of sexual harassment in Spain's crisis-hit Ceuta
Some women who entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta on July 30 as part of a mass migrant crossing say the hardships of sleeping rough as they wait to be registered are compounded by the threat and fear of sexual harassment.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingTimes of India
‘Why is she wearing shorts’: How family outing at Pune fort turned into assault
Police registered a case against eight members after an assault. The incident occurred at Sinhagad Fort following an argument over a girl's attire. The group allegedly questioned and then physically assaulted the complainant and his family.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingThe Guardian
Travelodge boss resigns amid criticism over handling of assaults; oil price tops $93 a barrel – business live
Joanna Boydell has quit as budget hotel chain scrambles to improve safety Meanwhile, the UK’s sports fashion retailer JD Sports has slashed its profit forecasts as cost-of-living pressures, fuelled by the US war on Iran, weighed on sales of trainers.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
WorldPingVariety
‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Voices of Jinu and Abby Set One-Off Gig at Outernet in London
The Saja Boys are set to work their magic on the U.K. Andrew Choi and Neckwav – who play Jinu and Abby in Netflix’s global hit “KPop Demon Hunters” – will play a one-off gig at Outernet Live in London next month. The Sept.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingFortune
Climate change to cost London up to £36 billion a year by 2050s
Lost working hours, disruption to businesses and damage to infrastructure caused by extreme weather in a warmer climate are likely to reduce the capital’s GDP over the coming decades.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Fortune