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Spain to seek social media ban for under-16s
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Spain to seek social media ban for under-16s
February 3 04:28 PM
DUBAI,  United Arab Emirates (AFP)—Spain will seek to ban social media for under-16s to protect them from harmful content such as pornography and viol...
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Musician O J Style among two charged following firearm seizure
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Musician O J Style among two charged following firearm seizure
February 3 03:49 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A musician is among two slapped with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition charges following a...
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Clintons to testify on Epstein at end of February
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Clintons to testify on Epstein at end of February
February 3 03:34 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)-Former US president Bill Clinton will testify in Congress about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on February 27, while for...
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St Elizabeth farmer charged following $30m cocaine seizure at Sangster International Airport
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St Elizabeth farmer charged following $30m cocaine seizure at Sangster International Airport
February 3 02:42 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A St Elizabeth farmer has been slapped with several charges following the seizure of 48 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated stree...
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CariCOF warns of severe weather activity as early as April
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CariCOF warns of severe weather activity as early as April
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC)–The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) on Tuesday said that the continued unusual warmth in the Tropi...
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JDA kicks off 2026 with a thrilling event in St Elizabeth
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JDA kicks off 2026 with a thrilling event in St Elizabeth
February 3 02:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Draughts Association (JDA) launched its 2026 Strategic Thinkers Campaign with a successful event at the Junction Draug...
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Man killed in St Andrew police operation
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Man killed in St Andrew police operation
February 3 01:33 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man was shot dead during a police operation in the Highlight View community off Gordon Town Road, St Andrew on Tuesday morning. ...
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SAINT International’s Naki Depass books Lafayette 148’s Spring 2026 campaign
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SAINT International model Naki Depass continues to make waves internationally, having been selected to appear in the Spring 2026 advertising campaign ...
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Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations ‘absolutely false’
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Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations ‘absolutely false’
January 16, 2026
MADRID, Spain (AFP)—Spain's veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias on Friday rejected allegations of abuse lodged against him by two women ex...
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WATCH: Anger over rape of schoolgirl lingers in St Catherine community
September 30, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – Anger still lingers among members of a St Catherine school community days after the rape of one of their own, a seven-year-old...
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Putin grants Russian citizenship to US woman who accused Biden of sexual assault
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Putin grants Russian citizenship to US woman who accused Biden of sexual assault
September 22, 2025
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Tara Reade, an American woman who claimed United States' ex-President Joe Biden sexually assaulted her in the 1990s, was grante...
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Jamaican track and field coach acquitted of sexual assault
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Jamaican track and field coach acquitted of sexual assault
September 19, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – A high school track and field coach was  acquitted of sexually assaulting an underaged male student at Doris Johnson Senior Hi...
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Canada hockey players found not guilty of sexual assault
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Canada hockey players found not guilty of sexual assault
July 24, 2025
LONDON, Canada (AFP) — Five Canadian professional hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2018 were found not guilty on Thursday, wit...
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Shannon Sharpe, ex-girlfriend settle US$50 million sexual assault lawsuit
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Shannon Sharpe, ex-girlfriend settle US$50 million sexual assault lawsuit
July 18, 2025
NFL Hall of Famer turned popular commentator Shannon Sharpe and an ex-girlfriend who accused him of rape have settled the $50 million lawsuit that was...
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Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault
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Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault
June 11, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Disgraced Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one sexual assault at his retrial Wednesday and not gui...
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Jury begins to consider Harvey Weinstein verdict
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Jury begins to consider Harvey Weinstein verdict
June 5, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) - Jurors began deliberating their verdict in Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial Thursday...
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Second former Sean Combs assistant recounts her dream turned nightmare
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Second former Sean Combs assistant recounts her dream turned nightmare
May 29, 2025
New York, United States (AFP)—A second former assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs testified Thursday in the music mogul's federal trial, alleging he commi...
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St Elizabeth man accused of sexually assaulting 6-y-o charged
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St Elizabeth man accused of sexually assaulting 6-y-o charged
May 16, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police have charged a 59-year-old St Elizabeth man with two counts of grievous sexual assault over an alleged incident involvi...
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Man accused of sexually assaulting 6-y-o mobbed in St Elizabeth
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Man accused of sexually assaulting 6-y-o mobbed in St Elizabeth
May 13, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica— A St Elizabeth man accused of sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl remains in police custody after he was mobbed in Leeds di...
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Shannon Sharpe says he’s victim of ‘shakedown’ rape allegation, expects accuser to release sex tape
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Shannon Sharpe says he’s victim of ‘shakedown’ rape allegation, expects accuser to release sex tape
April 22, 2025
Shannon Sharpe has released a video defending his character against sexual assault accusations by a woman who he claims may release a sex tape involvi...
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Shannon Sharpe sued for US$50 million over alleged sexual assault, battery
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Shannon Sharpe sued for US$50 million over alleged sexual assault, battery
April 21, 2025
NFL legend turned popular commentator Shannon Sharpe is facing a US$50 million lawsuit from a woman over alleged sexual assault and battery, according...
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Belize funeral home owner found guilty of having sex with a minor
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Belize funeral home owner found guilty of having sex with a minor
April 2, 2025
BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) — A 40-year-old owner of a funeral parlour in Belize will return to court on April 25 for sentencing after he was found guilty ...
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Deputy superintendent freed of sexual misconduct
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Deputy superintendent freed of sexual misconduct
February 20, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica - Deputy Superintendent of Police, Gary Chambers was today found not guilty of sexually assaulting a female corporal of police i...
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Father jailed for sexually abusing twins in the Bahamas
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Father jailed for sexually abusing twins in the Bahamas
February 10, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – A high court judge in the Bahamas has rejected a plea for a lesser sentence from both the prosecution and the defence and sent...
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Suspect held in murder of 14-y-o girl
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Suspect held in murder of 14-y-o girl
February 9, 2025
Kingston, Jamaica – The police have arrested a suspect in connection to last week’s murder of 14-year-old Price Johnson. According to the Hunts Bay Cr...
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Peru police rescue 123 women, girls from sexual exploitation
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Peru police rescue 123 women, girls from sexual exploitation
February 9, 2025
LIMA, Peru (AFP) — Peruvian police have rescued 123 women and girls who were being sexually exploited by a powerful Venezuelan gang, the force announc...
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Sweden ends rape inquiry allegedly targeting Kylian Mbappe
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Sweden ends rape inquiry allegedly targeting Kylian Mbappe
December 12, 2024
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP)— An investigation into alleged rape and sexual assault in Stockholm which Swedish media said targeted Real Madrid forward Kyli...
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Jay-Z accused in civil lawsuit of raping 13-y-o along with Diddy in 2000
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Jay-Z accused in civil lawsuit of raping 13-y-o along with Diddy in 2000
December 8, 2024
A woman has accused rap mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter of sexually assaulting her along with Sean “Diddy” Combs more than 24 years ago, according to US me...
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Schoolboys charged, CPFSA providing support to 13-y-o sexual assault victim
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Schoolboys charged, CPFSA providing support to 13-y-o sexual assault victim
November 25, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Several schoolboys who were arrested following the circulation of a video depicting the violent sexual assault of a schoolgirl hav...
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Doctor charged with rape, abduction after sending birthday invite to patient
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Doctor charged with rape, abduction after sending birthday invite to patient
November 3, 2024
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A doctor from Spanish Town, St Catherine has been charged with  rape, forcible abduction, and grievous sexual assault  after h...
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DUBAI,  United Arab Emirates (AFP)—Spain will seek to ban social media for under-16s to protect them from harmful content such as pornography and viol...
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Musician O J Style among two charged following firearm seizure
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—A musician is among two slapped with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition charges following a...
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)-Former US president Bill Clinton will testify in Congress about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on February 27, while for...
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St Elizabeth farmer charged following $30m cocaine seizure at Sangster International Airport
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St Elizabeth farmer charged following $30m cocaine seizure at Sangster International Airport
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—A St Elizabeth farmer has been slapped with several charges following the seizure of 48 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated stree...
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CariCOF warns of severe weather activity as early as April
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