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Law and Justice
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Suspected Minnesota shooter intended to kill other lawmakers
A US attorney said the suspected killer of a Minnesota lawmaker visited the homes of at least two other politicians.
Former French President Sarkozy stripped of national honor
Nicolas Sarkozy has been stripped of his Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, after his graft conviction.
US: Democratic politician and husband shot dead in Minnesota
Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were assassinated in a politically motivated shooting.
UK: Two jailed over gold toilet theft from Blenheim Palace
Two men have received jail sentences for their roles in the 2019 theft of an 18-karat gold toilet from the mansion.
How police use AI facial recognition
Facial recognition can quickly scan faces in a police database, but not every match is accurate.
Kenya police clash with protesters over blogger's death
Protesters were angered after official accounts contradicted police claims over the death of Albert Ojwang in custody.
US chef helps convicts move on from a life of crime
A restaurant in Ohio trains former prisoners in cooking and hospitality, helping them to live a life without crime.
Unrest in Northern Ireland over assault allegation
Police have condemned what they have called racially-targeted violence after two nights of rioting in Ballymena.
Harvey Weinstein found guilty in retrial of #MeToo case
Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one charge and acquitted of another charge, with no verdict for a third charge.
Northern Ireland leaders urge end to anti-Romanian riots
Attacks on the Romanian community follow the arrest of two teenagers over the attempted rape of a young girl.
Austria mourns in aftermath of deadly Graz school shooting
Investigators said they found a non-functional pipe bomb and a farewell letter at the shooter's house.
From Dunblane to Graz: Europe's deadliest school shootings
Mass shootings remain rare in Europe, compared to the US. That's partially the result of tightened gun laws.
Malta jails two men for life for role in journalist's murder
A Maltese court has sentenced two men aiding the 2017 car bombing that killed journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
10 dead in deadliest school shooting in Austria's history
At least 10 people have been killed in a school shooting in Austria. The suspected shooter is among the dead.
Austria: Several killed in Graz school shooting
Police said the gunman was a 21-year-old former student of the school who killed himself after the shooting.
French school stabbing: Student kills educational assistant
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the latest attack, following a spate of incidents at French schools.
Trump 'inviting legal challenges' with National Guard order
Could Donald Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard in LA be the harbinger of a "constitutional revolution"?
When US states, White House clash over National Guard deployments
This isn't the first time US states have clashed with the federal government over the deployment of the National Guard.
AfricaLink News: June 9
Cameroon security forces shut down Doula +++ .Outrage in Kenya over police custody death of influencer Albert Ojwang
Violent drug crime on the rise in Brussels
Gunfire, drug wars and shootouts in residential areas — the Belgian capital is seeing a wave of drug-related violence.
What is the US National Guard and how is it deployed?
The US National Guard is usually deployed to fight natural disasters, but it can be used for much more than that.
El Salvador: Bukele critic arrested for money laundering
The detained constitutional lawyer Enrique Anaya has described El Salvador President Nayib Bukele as a "dictator."
Passau ramming suspect charged with attempted manslaughter
A German judge has issued an arrest warrant for the man who drove into a crowd of people, hitting his wife and daughter.
Miguel Uribe: Colombian presidential hopeful shot in Bogota
Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot from behind during a campaign rally at a public park in captial city Bogota.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to US to face charges
Abrego García's return comes amid tensions between the Trump administration and the courts over his migration crackdown.
EU asked to intervene as US sanctions deal fresh blow to ICC
New US sanctions will curb the ICC’s capacity to act. Calls for the EU to invoke laws block the sanctions are mounting.
Malta: Two convicted in 2017 murder of journalist
A Maltese court convicted two men of supplying explosives used to kill investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
German activist Maja T. goes on hunger strike in Hungary
German activist Maja T., accused of assaulting neo-Nazi demonstrators, is being held in isolation in a Hungarian prison.
Health risks of synthetic drug use in Europe still unknown
Highly potent synthetic drugs like cathinones are now made in Europe to keep up with demand. Health risks unknown.
Aid cuts deepen crisis in war-torn Congo
DRC is faced with war and displacement. With 85% of emergency aid cut by the US, what’s next?
Germany jails Syrian pro-Assad fighter over war crimes
A German court has given a life sentence to a Syrian man for crimes against humanity committed during Syria's civil war.
Sana Yousaf: Pakistan TikTok star shot dead at home
The news has reignited fears about the safety of women, particularly those in the public eye.
Suspect charged in Colorado attack that wounded 8
Multiple people were injured in what the FBI called a "targeted terror attack" in the US state of Colorado.
Azerbaijan: 12 years prison for explaining economics?
Radio Free Europe journalist Farid Mehralizada could spend the next 12 years in an Azerbaijani prison.
German court rules turning away asylum seekers unlawful
A court ruled that Germany must go through the EU's Dublin procedure when turning back asylum seekers at the border.
Sweden urged to end international adoptions
A Swedish inquiry has exposed systemic abuse in international adoptions.
Mexico holds controversial vote to elect judges
Mexico became the first nation in the world to hold an election for the judicial system.
Bangladesh: Exiled ex-PM Sheikh Hasina on trial
Bangladeshi prosecutors have accused Sheikh Hasina, who is currently hiding in India, of "crimes against humanity."
Violence erupts in Paris after PSG Champions League victory
Violence marred Parisian fans' celebrations following PSG's first Champions League victory.
Britain: Comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape
A London criminal court heard British comedian Russell Brand plead not guilty to five counts of rape and sexual assault.
Mistrial declared in Maradona case after judge's scandal
Argentine state prosecutors accused soccer icon Diego Maradona's medical team of gross negligence.
US appeals court lifts order blocking Trump tariffs
Trump has been dangling the threat of tariffs in a bid to strike new deals with trading partners.
Liverpool man charged after car drove into parade crowd
A car plowed into people celebrating Liverpool's Premier League title victory Monday. A total of 79 people were injured.
In France, survivors of pediatric sexual abuse seek change
Survivors and family members want action to address "institutional failures" — and better protection for children.
Diego Maradona: Mistrial ruled in case against medical team
Prosecutors argued the trial against the medical team of the late soccer star had been tainted by ethical missteps.
South African woman gets life sentence for selling daughter
A court in South Africa has handed a life sentence to a woman for selling her 6-year-old daughter.
UK: Criminal charges brought against Andrew and Tristan Tate
The Tate brothers have been charged with several counts of rape, assault and trafficking, prosecutors said.
French doctor found guilty of abusing hundreds of children
The case has shocked France and raised questions about why former surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec wasn't caught earlier.
Skulls for sale — a disturbing legacy
Buying and selling human skulls is totally legal in Germany. Why is this so? And where are the skulls from?
France shocked by major serial child sexual abuse case
Verdict due for French paedophile surgeon who abused hundreds of young patients between 1989 and 2014.
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