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Ex-prison officer jailed over sex with inmate

Ex-prison officer jailed over sex with inmate

UK prison officer, Linda De Sousa Abreu, jailed 15 months for sex with an inmate at Wandsworth prison. Video evidence led to her arrest after misconduct. Increased harassment of female staff followed.

Teen, 14, stabbed to death on London bus in 'horrendous' attack

Teen, 14, stabbed to death on London bus in 'horrendous' attack

A 14-year-old was fatally stabbed on a Woolwich bus in London. Police investigate the "horrific" crime. Increased patrols follow. Knife crime stats cited.

'Bomb' cyclone Storm Éowyn approaches Ireland and parts of UK as schools and public transport shut

'Bomb' cyclone Storm Éowyn approaches Ireland and parts of UK as schools and public transport shut

UK & Ireland brace for severe storm "Éowyn" with red warnings for high winds. Schools, transport closed. Heavy rain, snow expected. Dangerous conditions predicted.

Five Eyes security agencies take unprecedented step to fight youth terrorism threat

Five Eyes security agencies take unprecedented step to fight youth terrorism threat

"Five Eyes" agencies warn of rising youth radicalization, urging community action. Minors are increasingly involved in terror cases, often online.

Three climbers from the US and Canada are believed to have died in a fall on New Zealand's highest peak

Three climbers from the US and Canada are believed to have died in a fall on New Zealand's highest peak

Three climbers (2 US, 1 CA) likely died on Aoraki/Mt Cook after a fall. Search halted due to found items and footprints. They were experienced, but the terrain is dangerous.

New Zealand announces plan to ban greyhound racing

New Zealand announces plan to ban greyhound racing

NZ to ban greyhound racing due to high injury rates despite industry reform. A 20-month closure begins with rehoming of 2900 dogs, plus new legislation.