Former Qld minister engages lawyers to represent her at CFMEU inquiry
Grace Grace has denied the claims made at Queensland's Commission of Inquiry in the CMEU. (ABC News: Lucas Hill)
· Tobi Loftus
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Newest first · UTC+10:00Owners of Dominican club Jet Set go to court in deadly roof collapse
Antonio Espaillat, center, the owner of the Jet Set nightclub, whose roof collapse in 2025 resulted in fatalities, arrives at court for trial in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Monday, April 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Hernandez)
· Mart N Adames
'Mistake' to call Andrew Hastie a traitor, Ben Roberts-Smith's girlfriend says
Liberal MP and fellow Afghanistan veteran Andrew Hastie (right) gave evidence in the defamation trial brought by Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith (left). Source: AAP / Graphic art by Leon Wang
· Sbsaustralia
Appeals court set to rule on ex-first lady's corruption charges
An appeals court was set to rule Tuesday on corruption charges against former first lady Kim Keon Hee, following a lower court sentence of one year and eight months in prison.
· Yonhap
Appeals court set to rule on ex-first lady's corruption charges
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court was set to rule Tuesday on corruption charges against former first lady Kim Keon Hee, following a lower court sentence of one year and eight months in prison.
· Lee Haye-ah
Rebel Wilson arrives at court to give evidence in defamation fight
Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has arrived at the Federal Court in Sydney to give evidence in a high-stakes defamation case brought against her by a star of her directorial debut.
· Michaela Whitbourn
Rebel Wilson tight-lipped ahead of giving evidence in defamation trial
Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has arrived at court where she is expected to give evidence in a defamation trial against her.
Manhattan judge tosses murder conviction of man who served 25 years
Harry Ruiz hugs his lawyer, Ron Kuby, after a judge in New York vacates his murder conviction on Monday, April 27, 2026. (Dean Moses/amNewYork via AP, Pool)
· Jake Offenhartz
Shift in Luka Doncic’s ugly custody battle with ex is gift for Lakers fans
Luka Doncic’s legal case with his ex-fiancée might have just provided a clue into when the Lakers star plans to return from his hamstring injury.
· Edward Lewis
Terror trial to begin for man accused of plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert
A 21-year-old man is going on trial in Austria charged with planning and preparing a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in August 2024.
· Bethany Bell
Yankees await results of MRI on Giancarlo Stanton's right calf as slugger remains on active roster
New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge, left, beats the throw to Boston Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin (5) while advancing on a double by Giancarlo Stanton during the first inning during of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
'Dances With Wolves' actor gets life sentence for sexual assault
Nathan Chasing Horse, right, talks to his attorney Craig Mueller during his trial on charges of sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls, Jan. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil, file)
· Jessica Hill
US Supreme Court reinstates Republican-favoured Texas electoral map
The US Supreme Court has formally reinstated a redrawn Texas electoral map expected to boost Republican representation in the US House of Representatives, as President Donald Trump’s party seeks to maintain control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Mercenary group linked to royal family accused of heinous war crime against California student
A San Diego mercenary unit tortured and killed an American citizen after stealing his cash in Yemen, a bombshell lawsuit has claimed.
· Jeremy Louwerse
US supreme court hears whether smartphone location data warrants infringe users’ privacy
Lawyer for DoJ argued actions taken in public while in possession of a smartphone afforded no expectation of privacy
· Sanya Mansoor
Tribunal Federal: Policía de Texas puede arrestar a sospechosos de entrar ilegalmente al país
Una ley de Texas promulgada en 2023 que faculta a la policía estatal para arrestar a personas sospechosas de haber ingresado sin autorización legal al país podrá entrar en vigor después de que un tribunal federal de apelaciones revirtió el viernes el fallo de un tribunal de menor instancia que había frenado la imple…
· Alejandro Serrano The Texas Tribune
NBA set to give out Rookie of the Year award
Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg brings the ball up court during an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Albert Pena)
· The Associated Press
Elon Musk’s long-awaited courtroom battle with Sam Altman poised to spill Silicon Valley dirt
A long-anticipated courtroom battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman kicked off in California Monday — and the legal brawl is poised to spill mounds of inside gossip and dirty laundry from Silicon Valley in the weeks ahead.
· Marc Vartabedian
Denise Richards and ex’s battle rages on in court as she demands sensitive info remain private
‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star Denise Richards looked as if she’d had enough of her divorce saga as she entered a downtown Los Angeles courthouse Monday.
· Jeremy Louwerse
Rebel Wilson to testify in film fight with co-star
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Adelaide Lang
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Legal limboMishandling of audit official's graft case exposes holes in criminal justice system
· Yi Wonju
Third suspect admits helping killers of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay — 25 years after rap icon’s murder
A third suspect admitted to his role in the murder plot of Run DMC’s Jam Master Jay at a federal court hearing Monday — almost a quarter century after the hip-hop legend was gunned down in a Queens recording studio.
· Reuven Fenton, Anthony Blair
Security fears as WA prepares to roll out digital drivers licences
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· Jasmine Hughes
US supreme court weighs blocking lawsuits against Roundup makers alleging weedkiller causes cancer
Case centers on glyphosate, pesticide used in Roundup and other products that has been linked to cancer in some studies
· Carey Gillam
Man charged over alleged Trump assassination attempt at Washington dinner
Cole Tomas Allen appeared before Matthew J Sharbaugh in federal court in Washington. Source: AP / Dana Verkouteren
· Sbsaustralia
Wyoming judge halts abortion law as legal challenge proceeds
A procedure room at Wellspring Health Access, Wyoming’s only abortion clinic, is seen April 8, 2025, in Casper, Wyo. (AP Photo/Mead Gruver, File)
· Mead Gruver
Suspect in media gala shooting charged with attempted assassination of Donald Trump
WASHINGTON — The man accused in the shooting at a media gala attended by Donald Trump this weekend was arraigned in court Monday on charges of trying to assassinate the president and two firearms crimes.
· Agence France-Presse
Teacher who raped 13-year-old’s sickening reaction after learning fate in court
A Los Angeles school teacher who referred to her 13-year-old rape victim as her “crystal meth” will spend the next 10 years behind bars.
· Jeremy Louwerse
Trump's alleged assassin due to face court
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[Lim Woong]The dangers of Korean lobbying in Washington
As a scholar observing the shifting dynamics of the US-South Korea alliance, I have become increasingly concerned by what appears to be a notable new pattern: The utilization of Washington’s lobbying machinery by corporate leaders seeking to avoid legal accountability in Seoul.
· Korea Herald
Texas police can arrest people suspected of entering country illegally, federal court rules
A 2023 Texas law that lets state police arrest people suspected of entering the country illegally can go into effect after a federal appeals court on Friday lifted a lower court ruling that had stopped it for years.
· Alejandro Serrano The Texas Tribune
Man pleads guilty in the 2002 killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay
Jay Bryant told the judge he helped other people get into a New York recording studio to ambush the DJ, born Jason Mizell
· Associated Press
Man pleads guilty in the 2002 killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay
Jay Bryant told the judge he helped other people get into a New York recording studio to ambush the DJ, born Jason Mizell
· Associated Press
Accuser Jessica Mann testifies at Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial
Jessica Mann arrives for Harvey Weinstein’s trial in criminal court, in New York, Monday, April 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
· Jennifer Peltz
CA calls for decisive action over worsening plight of pachyderms
The Court of Appeal (CA) yesterday signalled strong concern over the worsening human–elephant conflict, calling for urgent and decisive action from authorities to address the issue.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Suspect charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at press dinner
Alleged shooter, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, charged with three federal crimes in White House press gala attack
· Lucy Campbell, Joseph Gedeon
Woman lawyer further remanded - DailyNews
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama yesterday (27) ordered that the lawyer who was detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) as a suspect in the ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder investigation be remanded until May 7.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Judge recuses himself from hearing Wilpattu appeal - DailyNews
A Supreme Court judge yesterday withdrew from hearing an appeal petition filed by former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen in connection with the Wilpattu deforestation case.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sri Lankans abroad may get right to vote - DailyNews
A report outlining recommendations to enable over 1.5 million Sri Lankans residing overseas to participate in domestic elections has been formally handed over to Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government Minister A.H.M.H. Abayarathna. The report was compiled by a Special Committee appointed to…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Havana Syndrome whistleblower battles State Department in bitter lawsuit over alleged retaliation
WASHINGTON — A prominent Havana Syndrome victim is battling the State Department over accusations he has faced a “campaign of discrimination and retaliation” for his efforts to blow the whistle on the mysterious ailment.
· Ryan King
A-G: Levin’s partial plan to convene judge selection panel does not end High Court case
Justice Minister Yariv Levin’s refusal to convene the Judicial Selection Committee (JSC) remains so grave that the High Court of Justice must intervene, Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara argued to the court on Monday, rejecting Levin’s claim that his latest move had made the petition against him unnecessary.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Lawyers for Sam Altman’s sister quit representing her in sex-abuse lawsuit against OpenAI CEO
The two law firms representing Sam Altman’s sister in her sexual abuse lawsuit against the OpenAI chief executive said Monday they are withdrawing from her case.
· Reuters
Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump | The National
The man accused of shooting a US Secret Service agent while trying to breach security at a Washington event attended by Donald Trump is facing federal charges of attempting to assassinate the President, a judge said in court on Monday.
· The National
Supreme Court weighs blocking Roundup cancer claims
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
· Lindsay Whitehurst
US Allows Venezuela To Fund Maduro's Defense After Court Challenge
Authored by Tom Gantert via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
US Supreme Court lets Texas keep key GOP-boosting congressional map
WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court on Monday upheld Texas Republicans’ redrawn congressional map — a controversial redistricting that kicked off a gerrymandering race around the country.
· Ryan King
WHCD shooting suspect Cole Allen charged with trying assassinate President Trump
WASHINGTON — The suspected White House Correspondents Dinner shooter Cole Allen appeared in court Monday where prosecutors announced they were charging him with trying to assassinate president trump.
· Josh Christenson, Priscilla DeGregory
Supreme Court likely to let police use geofence warrants to identify criminal suspects
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen Friday, April 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
· Mark Sherman
Virginia’s top court pounds Dems over redistricting move called ‘blatant power grab’
WASHINGTON — Democrats faced tough questioning before the Virginia Supreme Court on Monday during oral arguments on a redistricting referendum that narrowly passed last week, though most of the justices were oddly quiet.
· Ryan King
Dem lawmaker and his glamorous estranged wife make shock joint statement outside court amid toxic divorce fight
A California assemblyman and his wife have suddenly reached an agreement to amicably part after a messy court fight over spousal support and the custody of their children.
· Titus Wu