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Law and Justice
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Brazil's top court orders house arrest for Bolsonaro
Brazil's Supreme Court ordered house arrest for ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, on trial for allegedly plotting a coup.
From snapchat to murder: How criminals recruit teenagers
Teens across Europe are lured via social media into gangs — dealing drugs, attacking others, even committing murders.
Over 10,000 hotels join complaint against Booking.com
European hotel owners are joining together to sue the online platform over losses due to the "best-price" clause.
New Zealand: Woman arrested over child in suitcase
A New Zealand woman was arrested for child abuse on Sunday after her daughter was discovered in a suitcase.
Mexico: Veracruz prison riot leaves 7 dead
The spiraling unrest at the prison in eastern Mexico led to state forces intervening to restore order.
South Africa detains 1,000 foreign illegal miners
The crackdown comes as thousands of abandoned mines have become hotspots for illegal activity in South Africa.
Colombia: Ex-President Uribe gets 12 years' house arrest
Ex-President Alvaro Uribe was convicted of bribing witnesses to retract claims linking him to right-wing militias.
Syria: Are parliamentary elections a new beginning?
Given the recent excessive violence, Syria's parliamentary election is likely to be a difficult challenge.
Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell moved to Texas prison
Maxwell, the ex-girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, is serving a 20 year prison sentence on child sex trafficking charges.
EU court questions Italy's 'safe country' list for migrants
While ruling Italy's plan to fast-track migrant deportations is legal, the European Court of Justice set out new limits.
Germany: Second arson attack on rail line in two days
Rail operator Deutsche Bahn spoke of "vandalism" and warned of disruption until Saturday morning at least.
Ukraine restores independence of anti-graft agencies
President Zelenskyy bowed to public pressure, backtracking on plans to monitor the work of anti-corruption agencies.
China: Telegram group sparks outrage over voyeur videos
Men shared videos of women, including family members, without their knowledge in a group of over 100,000 men.
Swedish jihadi jailed for life over infamous murder of pilot
A Swedish court sentenced a man to life in prison for helping kill a Jordanian pilot in a notorious 2015 killing.
German Christmas market attacker shocks victims with letters
Recipients of the letters want to know how a man charged with carrying out the deadly attack got their addresses.
Belgium struggles in fight against cocaine traffickers
Belgium is a major hub for cocaine in Europe, with the drug flooding the continent via the port of Antwerp.
Cocaine crisis grips Belgium — Focus on Europe
Cocaine floods Europe via Antwerp. In Bulgaria, a communist monument draws youth—and a vision for remembrance.
Is Ukraine's fight against corruption on the line?
A move by the government to strip two anti-corruption agencies of their independence has triggered nationwide protests.
Israeli forces break up funeral of Palestinian activist
Israeli forces broke up funeral of a Palestinian activist killed by Israeli settler in the West Bank. Graphic content.
US: EPA moves to gut environmental oversight
The Trump administration has moved to scrap emissions regulations by arguing the EPA has no oversight authority.
Nigeria: Flash floods leave dozens dead in Adamawa state
The flooding began in the Yola area, displacing 5,560 people so far, according to authorities.
Trump says New York shooting suspect was a 'crazed lunatic'
Donald Trump said a mass shooting that killed four people in a New York skyscraper was "a senseless act of violence."
US Justice Department targets judge over Trump remarks
The top federal judge, who previously blocked deportation flights of Venezuelans to El Salvador, is accused of bias.
Gunman opens fire in office tower in NYC, killing several
The shooter has died, and the situation is under control, authorities said.
Colombia: Ex-president Uribe convicted of witness tampering
The verdict is the first time a former Colombian head of state has been convicted of a crime.
London's deadly knife problem
Knife crime among young people in Britain is escalating.
Turkey's opposition party CHP faces widening crackdown
Since the imprisonment of Istanbul's mayor Imamoglu, an increasing number of CHP members been arrested for corruption.
Thailand: Gunman kills 5 in Bangkok market
A gunman opened fire at a food market in Bangkok, killing five.
Iran executes two members of exiled militant group
The alleged MEK operatives were convicted of using homemade projectiles to target homes and public buildings.
Nigeria: Gunmen kill 14 returning from weekly market
Gunmen attacked a vehicle with people returning from a weekly market in the Bokkos area, killing 14.
AfricaLink News: July 24
Ethiopia dismisses Trump's claim that US funded major dam project +++ Ghanaian scam victims stranded in Ivory Coast
ICC convicts 2 over Central African Republic war crimes
The International Criminal Court sentenced two militia leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Indian man caught running fake embassy with elaborate setup
He ran operations from a lavish property with doctored photos with world leaders and fake seals from imaginary nations.
Macron and wife Brigitte sue US YouTuber Candace Owens
The Macrons accuse Owens of spreading "verifiably false and devastating lies" on her podcast and platforms.
US judge denies bid to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts
The ruling is the first in a series of attempts by US President Donald Trump to release more information on the case.
Doctor who sold Matthew Perry ketamine pleads guilty
A doctor admitted to providing Matthew Perry with ketamine in the weeks prior to the Friends star's fatal overdose.
UN's top court rules climate change 'existential threat'
The ruling came in response to a case brought by the island state of Vanuatu, which is threatened by rising sea levels.
AfricaLink News: July 23
Gambian protesters demand government accountability +++ WAFCON hosts Morocco to challenge Nigeria
Germany: Comedian 'El Hotzo' acquitted over Trump posts
Sebastian Hotz posted online remarks that prosecutors said condoned an assassination attempt on the now US leader.
South African lawyers call for rules for AI use in court
After AI-fabricated case studies were used in court, South African lawyers have called for an ethical standards review.
Zimbabwe: Can patriotism be legislated?
Zimbabwe's ruling party appears determined to entrench legislation that criminalizes dissent.
Major German media group falls victim to hacker attack
Unknown hackers have accessed the internal network of one of Germany's biggest newspaper publishing groups.
US ex-officer sentenced to prison over Breonna Taylor raid
Breonna Taylor was shot dead by police when they arrived at her home around midnight with a no-knock warrant.
Kenya drops terror accusation against activist
When Boniface Mwangi appeared in court, he was given a lesser charge of unlawful possession of weapons, which he denies.
India: 12 acquitted for Mumbai train blasts after 10 years
An Indian high court ruled that those accused in the horrific 2006 Mumbai train blasts will now walk free.
Pakistan: Police arrest suspect in viral honor killing video
The viral video shows a woman holding a copy of the Quran before she was shot.
Ecuador drug lord 'Fito' extradited to US
Adolfo "Fito" Macias, the notorious Ecuadorian drug baron, escaped from jail in 2024 but was recaptured last month.
US: LA car ramming driver shot, hospitalized, police says
A man drove into a crowd, injuring over a dozen people in what the mayor of LA called "a heartbreaking tragedy."
Brazil's Lula slams US over Bolsonaro-linked sanctions
Brazil's president Lula da Silva said the US was using "baseless" measures against his country.
Up to speed: Monitoring speed on the German Autobahn
On patrol with the autobahn police: Can you really drive as fast as you want on Germany’s autobahn?
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