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Law and Justice
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Germany: Teacher injured in Essen school stabbing
A suspect was taken into police custody after a teacher was stabbed in the stomach in western Germany.
Moroccan activist sentenced to prison in blasphemy case
Ibtissam Lachgar was found guilty of blasphemy because of slogans on a T-shirt she wore in a selfie posted online.
Gaza's devastation: Can Israel find peace through force?
Does an invasion of Gaza City bring Israel the hoped-for victory over Hamas and more security?
Jeffrey Epstein survivors: 'Release the files, end secrecy'
Survivors urged Congress to release the Epstein files, saying transparency is the path to accountability.
US judge rules Trump unlawfully canceled Harvard's grants
Harvard has scored a legal win against the White House after the Trump administration cut funding for the university.
Survivors demand US gov't release all Epstein files
The women claim the Department of Justice is keeping information on the convicted sex offender hidden from the public.
Berlusconi family takes over German TV group ProSiebenSat1
The takeover of the TV giant ProSiebenSat1 has stoked fears that media diversity in Germany might be at risk.
Fact check: Is US crime rate higher in Democrat-run cities?
Donald Trump says US cities run by Democrats have rampant crime. Is there a link between crime and party affiliation?
DRC: Mutamba graft trial exposes justice system fault lines
Former Justice Minister Mutamba vowed to come down hard on embezzlers, but has himself been convicted of corruption.
What's behind Gambia's crackdown on protests?
In Gambia authorities are using colonial-era laws to stop peaceful protests.
Trial against Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro nears verdict
The trial of Jair Bolsonaro, charged with planning a coup after losing the 2022 election, has deeply divided Brazil.
US House committee releases thousands of Epstein files
A US congressional committee has released over 33,000 pages of files on notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Brazil: Supreme Court mulls verdict over Bolsonaro coup plot
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge De Moraes has accused former President Jair Bolsonaro of seeking a "dictatorship."
US says it struck drug-carrying vessel that left Venezuela
Donald Trump has previously claimed Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is a drug-trafficking threat to the US.
US: Judge blocks Trump's use of troops in California
A judge has ruled the Trump administration "willfully" violated federal law by troops to Los Angeles to quell protests.
Fact check: 'Witch-hunt' against Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro?
Is Brazil a dictatorship? Is Brazil's Supreme Court abusing its power in the trial against the country's ex-president?
Argentina couple under house arrest over Nazi-looted art
Argentine authorities ramped up their search for an iconic missing painting that came to light online after 80 years.
Marseille: Police shoot knife attacker in city center
French police have shot a man suspected of stabbing five people in central Marseille near a drug-trafficking hotspot.
India: Court again denies bail in 2020 Delhi riots case
The nine defendants, including a former student union leader, have been in prison since 2020 without convictions.
Gerard Depardieu ordered to stand trial for rape — lawyer
The French film star is accused of raping and sexually assaulting actor Charlotte Arnould in 2018.
US: Police probing death at Burning Man festival as homicide
The deceased was found dead in a pool of blood in the annual Burning Man art and music festival.
"Intolerable" extortion suffocates Cape Town's economy
Extortion rackets threaten entire industries in Cape Town and police infighting has stymied the fightback.
White-collar swindlers: The crypto trap & Wirecard scandal
Charismatic swindlers are hard to catch, their charm and polish often hide massive business scams.
Ethiopia tightens grip on media ahead of 2026 vote
Rights groups are warning of a media crackdown as Ethiopia prepares for its general election in 2026.
Member of Ukraine's parliament assassinated in Lviv
A manhunt is underway in Ukraine after the former speaker of parliament Andriy Parubiy was assassinated in Lviv.
Germany: Ireland voices concern over Berlin police violence
Ireland'ds Department of Foreign Affairs contacted German authorities over a police officer striking an Irish woman.
DW chief condemns 'unacceptable' attack on journalists
DW Director-General Peter Limbourg said there was "no justification for threatening press representatives."
Guinea-Bissau cracks down on foreign media as elections near
Guinea-Bissau expels Portuguese media, sparking fears of a major clampdown on press freedom ahead of November elections.
Thai constitutional court removes prime minister from office
Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended last month during an ethics investigation.
South Korea's ex-first lady charged with bribery
The bribery charges mark the first time a former first lady has been indicted in South Korea.
Minneapolis shooter 'obsessed' with killing children
The FBI said there was evidence the shooting was an "act of domestic terrorism motivated by a hate-filled ideology."
Germany: Police raise alarm over spike in child trafficking
German authorities have investigated more human trafficking and exploitation cases than in any year since records began
Kenya mulls reforms as 'bribery culture' faces scrutiny
A survey paints a picture of corruption in ministries and public services as the president says MPs are on the take.
Kenya: Breaking the silence on school abuse
Bullying can have lasting effects well into adulthood. We spoke with a victim, who shared how he managed to move forward
Hong Kong: Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai's trial ends
Under Beijing's national security law, Lai could face life in prison for colluding with foreign forces and sedition.
Argentina hunts allegedly Nazi-looted painting spotted in ad
A police raid in Argentina led to the discovery of relevant documents but not the sought-after Baroque portrait.
Journalists under fire in the occupied West Bank
Israeli strikes have killed more than 200 journalists in Gaza. Reporting in the West Bank is increasingly perilous.
Minneapolis shooting: FBI probes possible act of terror
Authorities said at least two children died and dozens were wounded in a shooting at a Catholic school.
Australia accuses Iran of orchestrating antisemitic attacks
PM Albanese cited credible intelligence indicating that Iran was behind attacks on Jewish sites in Sydney and Melbourne.
Trump's move to fire US Fed Governor raises concerns
Trump's attempt to oust US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has fueled concerns about the central bank's independence.
Dresden: Man arrested after tram knife attack on US citizen
A 21-year-old Syrian citizen is in investigative custody in Dresden after a young American man was stabbed in the face.
India: Ambani son investigated over private zoo
India's Supreme Court has ordered an investigation of Anant Ambani over illegal animal imports and financial misconduct.
Convince Me: Bullying at School Debate
Two teams of student discuss: How can we get rid of bullying at schools? Which team can convince our audience?
Targeting journalists in Gaza 'is a war crime': CPJ
Jodie Ginsberg of the Committee to Protect Journalists told DW that Israel is trying to control the narrative in Gaza.
Journalists among dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital
Palestinian officials say at least 20 people, including staff, patients and journalists, were killed in the attack.
Sri Lanka: Ex-president's arrest sparks corruption debate
Ranil Wickremesinghe made history in Sri Lanka by becoming the first ever ex-president to be arrested.
Dresden tram stabbing: Police appeal for witnesses
A US citizen was stabbed in Dresden when he tried to stop two men from harassing female passengers on a tram.
Germany: Neo-Nazi murderer strikes deal to start new life
Convicted NSU terrorist Beate Zschäpe's acceptance into a rehabilitation program might help her to leave prison early.
Australia: Poisoning survivor 'half alive' without wife
The only guest to survive a poison killing in Australia has said he grieves the loss of his wife and friends.
Trump administration seeks to deport Abrego Garcia to Uganda
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was sent to El Salvador's CECOT prison as part of Donald Trump's crackdown on migration.
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