Brazil's Supreme Court Expands Protections for Women Against Violence
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The ruling broadens the application of the Maria da Penha law to include acts of persecution and harassment outside the home.
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UK Braces for Heavy Showers and Flood Risk After Dry Spell
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The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, warning of potential flash flooding as heavy rain moves in.
Three Teenagers Charged in Sydney Sexual Assault Case
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The alleged incident occurred over the weekend in Sydney's Macarthur region.
Belgian Hikers' Bodies Found After 3 Decades in Melting Swiss Glacier
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Remains of two men who disappeared in 1992 recovered from Trift Glacier.
Liberia Charges Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor With Drug Trafficking
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Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor faces multiple charges, including drug trafficking and money laundering, as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network.
Tourists Swept Away by Flash Flood at Thailand Waterfall
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Several tourists taking selfies were carried away by a sudden flash flood at Mae Sa Waterfall in Thailand's Chiang Mai province.
Mad Cow Disease Confirmed on Scottish Farm
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The Scottish Government has implemented movement restrictions after a case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy was identified.
Australian Citizen Dies in Vietnam, Government Offers Consular Assistance
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed the death and stated it is providing support to the family.
Body of Missing Woman Found in Crashed Car Down Embankment
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Tracey Smith, 57, vanished nearly a month ago, and her vehicle was discovered after a public appeal.