Canadian judge faces inquiry over handling of sex assault trial
A Canadian judge may be sacked over controversial comments he made while presiding over a sexual assault case in 2014. BBC News – US & Canada
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Gabon election: Ali Bongo criticises EU over vote ‘anomalies’
President Ali Bongo accuses the European Union mission observing Gabon’s disputed election of bias after it highlighted “anomalies”. BBC News – Africa
Women seek pay rises as much as men – with less success
Women ask for pay rises as often as men, but are less likely to get them, according to new research countering the idea that women are not pushy enough at work. BBC News – Business
Syria conflict: IS claims wave of bombings that kills dozens
At least 40 people die in bombings in mainly government-held areas of Syria, state media say, with the IS group saying it was responsible. BBC News – Middle East
Mexico on alert as Hurricane Newton heads for Pacific coast
A huge storm bearing down on Mexico’s Pacific coast strengthens to a hurricane just hours before it is due to make landfall. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
CPS: More than 200 prosecuted under revenge porn law
More than 200 people have been prosecuted under a new revenge porn law, a CPS report shows, while rape, domestic abuse and sexual offences convictions hit record levels. BBC News – UK