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GENEVA (AP) — The daughter of a former president of Uzbekistan was facing a trial in absentia starting Monday in Switzerland in connection with alleged bribery and money laundering involving assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
The ex University of South Florida student accused of murdering his roommate and his pal’s girlfriend allegedly asked ChatGPT questions about putting people in a dumpster, according to court docs.
Suspect in Saturday evening’s shooting – Cole Tomas Allen – expected to be formally charged in court today
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Peter Jason Cafe arriving at the Townsville courthouse with a member of his defence team on the opening day of the trial. (ABC News: Baz Ruddick)
A Kenyan appeals court on Friday overturned a landmark ruling that established access to abortion as a fundamental right.
The order for Marcos to reveal his health status comes as Duterte’s supporters continue to cast doubts about the president’s fitness
The order for Marcos to reveal his health status comes as Duterte’s supporters continue to cast doubts about the president’s fitness
Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires’ once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence.
Previous slideNext slide An Afghan parkour athlete performs a stunt at a sandy mountainside in Reg-e-Rawan, Kapisa province. AFPInfo School pupils take part in early childhood Hajj pilgrimage education in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. EPAInfo Farmers and vendors wait for customers at a wholesale market in Lahore, Pakistan.…
Celestial Court chef Kan Wong talks about tapping into memories to recreate flavours of 1980s Hong Kong, and the ingredient he doesn’t miss
Celestial Court chef Kan Wong talks about tapping into memories to recreate flavours of 1980s Hong Kong, and the ingredient he doesn’t miss
FILE -A worker walks past the logo of TSMC or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp., a Taiwanese multinational semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Daniel Ceng, File)
Underworld figure Gavin Preston purportedly had a $5 million contract on his head after trying to steal the interred body of a rival’s sister and spent the final months of his life allegedly seeking retribution for old friends while making new enemies, a court has heard.
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been named as the candidate of his ruling party for the presidential election due to be held next year, the party said on Sunday.
Underworld figure Gavin Preston was dining outside a cafe in Keilor East when he was shot and killed. (Facebook)
Seymour man David Graham Berry has plead guilty to the charges. (Facebook)
The Seoul High Court sentenced former Unification Church official Yun Young-ho to one year and six months in prison on Monday for embezzling church funds intended as bribes for key political figures, including former first lady Kim Keon Hee.
Musk’s lawsuit accuses Altman of fraud, while OpenAI says that Musk is ‘motivated by jealousy’
An Incheon forensic investigator was fined 10 million won ($6,800) for stealing a gold necklace from the body of a man found dead at a villa, a local court said Monday.
After roughly six weeks of delays in his testimony, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to testify on Monday in his criminal trial.
MADRID, Spain — Coco Gauff has advanced to the fourth round of the Madrid Open despite falling ill and vomiting on court.
Sam Altman arrives at the 12th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court on Monday sentenced a former Unification Church official to 18 months in prison for giving luxury gifts to former first lady Kim Keon Hee, a heavier punishment than the 14 months given by a lower court.
Berlin, Germany – The trial of five European nationals accused of attacking a factory linked to Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems in Germany is set to begin on Monday.
Firm files court appeal to prevent strike; industry insiders warn of potential market share loss amid intensifying CDMO competition
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AFL legend Mick Malthouse was injured during an alleged attempted home invasion last year. (ABC Grandstand: Damien Peck)
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Court ruling on workplace advantages revives long-standing tensions over fairness
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A California man accused of storming a gala dinner attended by President Donald Trump was to appear in court Monday over a shooting that marks the latest spasm of political violence in deeply divided America.
Lorena Zepeda, an immigrant from El Salvador who works for the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN), poses for photos, in Los Angeles, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Signs are seen outside Fairfax Government Center during the Virginia redistricting referendum, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Fairfax, Va. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Families say ‘Ulm 5’ have been detained under extreme prison conditions since arrest last September
Fast food giant cannot not be denied on basis it doesn’t suit ‘vibe’ of location, tribunal finds
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The first public trial in Syria of officials linked to the rule of former President Bashar Assad opened Sunday in Damascus.
A bride’s dream wedding turned into a legal nightmare — after she claims she was charged with DUI despite being sober.
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An appeals court was set to hold the first preliminary hearing of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's insurrection trial Monday over his failed 2024 martial law bid after a lower court sentenced him to life imprisonment.
The first Supreme Court case to be tried under the act was held in Broome. (ABC Kimberley: Andrew Seabourne)
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SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court was set to hold the first preliminary hearing of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's insurrection trial Monday over his failed 2024 martial law bid after a lower court sentenced him to life imprisonment.
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant stands on the court during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which has sued to block construction, was given until 9am on Monday to dismiss its lawsuit
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which has sued to block construction, was given until 9am on Monday to dismiss its lawsuit
Washington: The Trump administration is using the weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner to pressure opponents of the president’s planned ballroom to drop their legal challenge on national security grounds.