South Africa's police chief suspended over suspect contract
South Africa’s national police commissioner Fannie Masemola appears in the Pretoria Magistrates Court in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP Photo/ Mogomotsi Magome)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00What is an impossible crime?
I have read in a local tabloid that the Philippines punishes this so-called “impossible crime.” However, the article offered no explanation about it. Can you explain what an “impossible crime” is? Why would the law punish something that is “impossible” to accomplish?
· Persida V. Rueda-Acosta
COA, Ombudsman may want to peek into MSU row
OUR column on April 17 regarding the gripes of the students and faculty of Mindanao State University (MSU) against their president and main campus (Marawi) chancellor, lawyer Paisalin Pangandaman “Popoy” Tago, generated significant interest, leading to our suddenly receiving additional information regarding how Tago…
· Charlie V. Manalo
Virgina court blocks new congressional maps two days after state votes in favor
A Virginia court has blocked the implementation of new congressional district maps in the state, The Guardian reported on Thursday, ruling the act unconstitutional following a lawsuit by the Republican National Committee (RNC).
· REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
ICC rules that former Philippine president Duterte must stand trial for murder
Judges at the International Criminal Court confirmed murder charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte as crimes against humanity on Thursday, paving the way for a trial.
· REUTERS
Grime artist Skepta drove recklessly, court hears
British grime artist and producer Skepta was arrested after officers pulled him over for driving recklessly, a court heard.
· Danny Fullbrook
Rams star Puka Nacua’s youth camps up in the air as legal drama drags on
Puka Nacua’s youth football camps might not go down as originally planned due to all the turbulence the NFL star has encountered this offseason.
· Edward Lewis
Anthropic says no ‘kill switch’ in AI deployed by US military
AI developer Anthropic insists it has no backdoor or “kill switch” for its Claude AI once it is deployed in classified Pentagon military networks, according to a new court filing.
· RT
Bill Maher cleared in defamation suit over joke that Laura Loomer was ‘f–king’ Trump
A federal judge dismissed far-right provocateur Laura Loomer’s defamation lawsuit against HBO and Bill Maher over his joke that she was “f–king” President Trump.
· Taylor Herzlich
Murder retrial beginning in Ohio for ex-deputy Jason Meade in Casey Goodson Jr. killing
Defense attorney Mark Collins, right, speaks to the judge as defense attorney Steve Nodler, center, listens during the arraignment of former Franklin County, Ohio, deputy Jason Meade, appearing on video screen, Dec. 3, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
· Patrick Aftoora Orsagos
Sudden twist in trial of teacher, boyfriend accused of sexually abusing and then murdering baby: ‘Impossible to continue’
The jury in the trial of a British teacher and his boyfriend, accused of sexually abusing and murdering the infant boy they were adopting, was suddenly discharged on Thursday.
· Anthony Blair
Trump admin rewrites the rulebook on weed with reclassification — making research and banking much easier
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed orders Thursday reclassifying state-legal marijuana as a less-dangerous Schedule III drug — easing research into the plant’s medicinal properties after more than five decades.
· Steven Nelson
ICC confirms all charges as Duterte goes on drug war trial
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· Jason Gutierrez
Italy’s migrant detention hubs in Albania not against EU law, says top EU court adviser
Italy’s migrant detention hubs in Albania are in line with EU law as long as migrants’ rights are fully protected, according to an adviser to the bloc’s top court.
· Hanne Cokelaere
9th Circuit Kills California's ICE Unmasking Law
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals handed the Trump administration a significant legal victory Wednesday, issuing a formal injunction blocking California's No Vigilantes Act from being enforced against federal law enforcement officers. The court ruled that the state law - which required non-uniformed federal agents to…
· Tyler Durden
Imee Marcos slams ICC decision to commit former president Rodrigo Duterte to trial
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Imee Marcos criticized the decision of the International Criminal Court to confirm charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte and commit him to trial.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Jury discharged in adopted baby murder trial
The jury has been discharged in the trial of a former high school teacher accused of sexually assaulting and killing a baby boy he adopted with his partner.
· BBC News
Philippines’ ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity
ICC judges say there are substantial grounds to believe Duterte guided anti-drugs crackdown that killed thousands
· Rebecca Ratcliffe
ICC confirms crimes against humanity trial of ex-Philippine leader Duterte
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have confirmed all three counts of murder as crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and committed him to trial.
· Alex Milan Durie
Woman in occupied Ukraine jailed 14 years for buying Kyiv war bonds
A woman living in a Russian-controlled part of southern Ukraine has been found guilty of treason and sentenced to 14 years in prison for buying war bonds to support the Ukrainian military, the court that convicted her said on Thursday.
· REUTERS
Opposition vows inquiry into Oct. 7 failures as bereaved families clash at hearing
Opposition leaders vowed to establish a state commission of inquiry into government failures surrounding the October 7 attacks immediately after the upcoming elections, as bereaved families clashed outside the High Court during a Thursday hearing on petitions demanding such a probe.
· KESHET NEEV
WATCH: Marcos still not inclined to rejoin ICC — Palace
The Philippines will not rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC) as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s stance on the matter remains unchanged, Malacañang said on April 23, 2026. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro issued the statement after the ICC Appeals Chamber upheld its jurisdiction over former president Rod…
· The Manila Times
'Very difficult': Actor's teary court claim about Rebel
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· Adelaide Lang
‘Sana mabulok siya sa kulungan’: Families of slain children welcome Duterte ICC trial
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Jodesz Gavilan
Court documents shed light on concerns Ben Roberts-Smith was planning overseas move
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WATCH: Palace: VP Sara should explain P6B in ‘red-flag’ transactions
Malacañang on Thursday said that Vice President Sara Duterte should explain the billions of pesos in transactions flagged by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), saying the vice president, as a public servant, was expected to uphold transparency. Speaking to reporters, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said th…
· The Manila Times
RFK Jr agenda suffers another loss as trans advocates hail ‘huge step forward’
Judge’s repeal of Trump ban on gender-affirming care for children ‘a meaningful win for patients’, experts say
· Melody Schreiber
ICC commits Philippines ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte to trial
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen on a screen in the courtroom of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, on March 14, 2025. © Reuters
· RAMON ROYANDOYAN
Israeli battery-swapping IP owners demand $250 million from Chinese EV giant for patent infringemen
The owners of the intellectual property of Better Place, a defunct Israeli start-up that innovated in the late 2000s and early 2010s in electric-vehicle battery-swap systems, filed a lawsuit against a $16 billion Chinese EV maker for intellectual property infringement, The Financial Times reported on Thursday night.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
Ben-Gvir to sign off on Ruti Hauslich promotion after court pressure
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir informed the Jerusalem District Court on Tuesday that he would sign off after Independence Day on the promotion of senior police officer Ruti Hauslich, effectively ending the administrative petition she filed after he blocked her advancement despite the backing of the polic…
· SARAH BEN-NUN
WATCH: Romualdez camp to question Hold order
The spokesman of Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez says on April 23, 2026 that his team will question the Precautionary Hold Departure Order (PHDO) that would be issued to a client by the Sandiganbayan. The anti-graft court issued the order on the night, of April 22, 2026 saying that the Office of the Ombudsman finds prob…
· The Manila Times
Court documents reveal Ben Roberts-Smith was eyeing business overseas
Ben Roberts-Smith was eyeing business opportunities overseas before his arrest, but his partner says the war veteran always intended to return home if criminal charges were laid.The former SAS soldier was arrested on April 7 and charged with murdering or ordering the murders of five unarmed detainees while deployed …
· Miklos Bolza
BREAKING: ICC confirms crimes against humanity charges against Duterte
The International Criminal Court, or ICC, confirmed charges of crimes against humanity against former President Rodrigo Duterte. The court finds substantial grounds to believe he orchestrated an anti-drugs campaign that allegedly killed thousands of civilians. It ruled that Duterte bears individual criminal responsi…
· The Manila Times
Judge Blocks Trump Admin's Move To Halt Wind, Solar Approvals
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,
· Tyler Durden
What legal provisions could VP Sara have broken over wealth and fund misuse?
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Dwight de Leon
Alabama high school basketball coach Paige Adams allegedly solicited student to send obscene sexual material days before resignation: court docs
An Alabama high school basketball coach charged with sex crimes against a student allegedly solicited her victim into sending “obscene material depicting sexual activity” – just days before she resigned from her role in charge of a championship-winning team.
· Chris Bradford
Rinehart to hand over financial records to court rivals
The decades-long legal battle that saw the descendants of iron ore pioneer Peter Wright claim victory against Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting will soon land in the hands of its fourth judge, as a row over the calculation of royalties brews.
· Michael Philipps
Former party chair, former Cheong Wa Dae spokesperson to run for by-election in Incheon
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea announced on Thursday that Song Young-gil, the party's former chair, will run for the parliamentary by-election in Yeonsu-A constituency in Incheon.
· Son Ji-hyoung
(LEAD) Court backs sports ministry on disciplinary action for football chief
(ATTN: UPDATES with reaction from KFA, sports ministry in last 3 paras)
· Yoo Jee-ho
EU risks fallout with US over Trump-linked Balkans pipeline plan
Exclusive: Brussels seeks to stall awarding of contract to firm fronted by US president’s lawyer in letter seen by Guardian
· Tom Burgis
Supreme Court hears petitions demanding October 7 state inquiry, bereaved families disrupt
The Supreme Court began hearing petitions on Thursday seeking to compel the government to establish a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre and the subsequent Israel-Hamas War.
· GILAD MORAG
Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he allegedly oversaw while in office.
Duterte is going to trial, ICC confirms all charges
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Lian Buan
UK High Court Backs Facial Recognition Rollout
Authored by Kit Knightly via OffGuardian.org,
· Tyler Durden
Court hears of bathtub incident at centre of Rebel Wilson defamation hearing
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Court documents reveal fears Roberts-Smith was planning overseas move
Authorities feared Ben Roberts-Smith was planning on moving overseas, court documents have shown. (AAP: Dan Himbrechts)
· Jamie Mckinnell
Fight over legal costs from Gina Rinehart judgement begins
Hancock Prospecting executive chairman Gina Rinehart. (Supplied: Hancock Prospecting/James Radford)
· Andrea Mayes
Court issues arrest warrant for truck driver for running into people at rally
JINJU, South Korea, April 23 (Yonhap) -- A district court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for a truck driver who drove into a group of rallygoers in the southeastern city of Jinju this week, killing one and injuring two others.
· Chae Yun-hwan
MrBeast employee alleges she was harassed for years and fired after maternity leave in a new lawsuit
A former Beast Industries employee is suing MrBeast's media production company after she was allegedly fired from her social media manager job upon returning from maternity leave and following years of what she described as sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.
· Associated Press
Ben Roberts-Smith had vacated his rental and booked an international flight. Then the police arrived
In the months before his dramatic airport arrest in Sydney, Ben Roberts-Smith had vacated his Brisbane apartment, paid thousands of dollars to an immigration lawyer, and booked flights to Spain, newly released court documents reveal.
· Amber Schultz