Global Headlines: From Diplomatic Scandals to Electoral Shifts

This summary covers current world news, including diplomatic scandals tied to Jeffrey Epstein, electoral victories across Europe and Asia, seismic activities in Mexico, political shifts in Israel, and criticisms from prime ministers on domestic issues. Key events unfold in Norway, Italy, the UK, Portugal, Japan, Thailand, and Iran.

In a series of global developments, Norway grapples with a diplomatic scandal involving prominent ambassador Mona Juul's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, which has cast a shadow across Europe. Meanwhile, in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a crisis linked to former aide Morgan McSweeney's resignation over the Epstein scandal.

Political upheaval is also evident in Portugal, where Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro won a decisive presidential election, and Japan's 'Iron Lady' Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a historic win, reshaping the political landscape. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has condemned recent anti-Olympics protests and criticized media censorship.

Elsewhere, seismic alerts were sounded in Mexico following a 5.7 magnitude earthquake in Oaxaca. Meanwhile, Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's party achieved an election victory, and Israel's cabinet approved measures for easier land purchases by settlers in the West Bank.

(With inputs from agencies.)