Convicted rapist Brand facing at least four more investigations
From Neil Diamond hits to explosive hallway conversations that prompted a top lawyer to report himself to the bar standards, Russell Brand's trial was a show in itself.
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Prince Harry and others launch appeal after losing Daily Mail phone-hacking claim
Group including Doreen Lawrence and Elton John face £50m bill after losing claims over alleged unlawful information gatheringPrince Harry and five other prominent figures have launched a legal challenge against a judge’s verdict in their unsuccessful claims against the Daily Mail’s publisher, Associated Newspapers.H…
· Matthewweaver
Amal Clooney doubles up on suede in hip-high boots for NYC night with George Clooney
The human rights lawyer pulled out a Gucci trench she first wore in 2015.
· Hilary George
Lawyers descend on Mississippi as vote counting continues in razor-thin Senate race
Democratic and Republican lawyers and groups trade sharp legal letters about procedures for counting ballots in tight raceWhere Trump and Republicans lost the midterms – a visual analysis of the key statesDemocrat Scott Colom is on the verge of winning a Senate seat in Mississippi in a stunning upset, but ballots ar…
· Adria R Walker
New Jersey city moves to cap rent hikes at just $20 — what tenants need to know
The New Jersey city has restored a decades-old rent-control rule after years of legal battles, but questions remain over its future beyond 2027.
· Emily Fu
Lindsay Clancy under suicide watch since the killing of her children, attorney says - report
"Her kids are no longer here. She walks around all day with that right here in her face, every single solitary day. And then she sleeps and has horrible dreams about this," Clancy's lawyer said.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Katy Perry’s marriage to Russell Brand was blocked from mention in his rape trial: report
The prosecution wanted to mention the "Firework" singer and her relationship with Brand during the trial, according to a new report.
· Eric Todisco
NYPD officer solicited woman for sex in car — then pointed gun at her when she refused: DA
When the woman refused to continue Leonardo’s request, he allegedly lost his temper, grabbed a gun and pointed it at her, sneering, “Get the f–k out of my car,” the court doc said.
· Amanda Woods
The young lawyers thrust onto the frontline of the domestic violence crisis
Community legal centres say they are becoming overwhelmed with domestic and family violence matters, but a new program that sends young lawyers to country towns is providing much needed relief and hope.
· Jeremy Story Carter
What we learnt from murder accused's first appearance in witness box
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon gave evidence for the first time at his murder trial, detailing his account of what happened at Brown Street on February 2024.
· Jamie Mckinnell
Rights groups condemn Bahrain's largest mass trial of Shia clerics in history
Rights groups condemn Bahrain's largest mass trial of Shia clerics in history Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Fri, 11/06/2026 - 14:50 Sixty clerics face prison after interrogations that campaigners say involved torture and forced confessions Visitors take photos of the Matam Bin Rajab mosque in Manama, Bahrain, 6 Nov…
· Middleeasteye
Crooked LA deputy’s $15K jailhouse smuggling scheme involved Pringles cans — but it wasn’t just chips inside
These smuggled Pringles cans had a surprise inside — as a judge sentenced a crooked cop for what he hid under the classic chips.
· Ross O'Keefe
Thomas Markle accused of unspeakable acts as lawyers reveal sick new details in child porn case
Markle Sr. was hit with one count of possession of child pornography and he’s due to appear in federal court in Tampa, Florida Friday afternoon.
· Priscilla DeGregory
Prosecutors to ICC: Protect 55 witnesses vs Duterte
INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors cited reported security incidents involving witnesses and the continuing influence of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s allies in seeking protection for 55 witnesses who will testify during his trial.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Call to end ‘unjust’ national security cases as Hong Kong slams ‘malicious attacks’
Ten countries – including the “Five Eyes” allies – have called for an immediate end to “unjust prosecutions” under Hong Kong’s national security law after opposition activist Joshua Wong Chi-fung was jailed for 10 years, while the government has urged foreign forces to stop their “baseless malicious attacks”. The fo…
· Eric Jiang
Macao jails ex-lawmaker in first national security trial
A COURT in the Chinese territory of Macao sentenced former legislator and democracy campaigner Au Kam San to 12 years and six months in prison on Friday for subversion and other offenses.
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Supreme Court lauds Gesmundo’s legacy
THE Supreme Court said the reforms initiated by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo resulted in improved access to justice, as the head magistrate retired on Friday.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Why is Denmark separating ‘Western’ and ‘non-Western’ citizens?
Evicted families take Denmark’s controversial ‘ghetto law’ to the Supreme Court.
· Nils Adler
Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist
Ian Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian.
· Bbcnews
First results show South Africa's ANC headed to all-time election low with 32%
Partial results for South Africa's local elections were released on Friday, and showed the ruling African National Congress was headed for its worst-ever election performance with 32% of the votes after 80% had been counted.
· AfricaNews
EU prosecutors open second fraud probe into Spanish high-speed rail
The deadly collision has resulted in searches at Spain's rail safety agency and Court of Auditors.
· Martina Sapio
Yaxel Lendeborg is the NBA’s most entertaining rookie – and he’s not holding back
The Warriors’ freshman has spent his first weeks in the NBA antagonizing superstars, speaking his mind and emerging as one of the league’s most compelling personalitiesIf a screen-addled pickup basketball player teleported into the body of a high-level athlete, they might resemble Yaxel Lendeborg. The most commonly …
· Owen Lewis
Anti-fire ant eradication activist convicted after using legal arguments ‘similar to sovereign citizens’
Legal expert compares Trevor Hold’s failed defence to ‘tried and tested argument’ used by sovereign citizen movementGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland leader of a group opposing the eradication of fire ants in Australia has been convicted of obstructing government officers, aft…
· Andrew Messenger
I have flung myself headfirst into Sarah J Maas’s romantasy universe and I find myself a changed woman | Johanna Cosgrove
Some dismiss books like A Court of Thorns and Roses as mere genre fiction. But reading for pleasure has its own magical powerFitness influencers love to inform us that “summer bodies are built in winter”, and boy oh boy have I spent the last three colder months in the southern hemisphere in a deep phase of preparati…
· Johanna Cosgrove
‘Everyone deserves to bury their loved ones’: inside the courtroom as Beau Lamarre-Condon took the stand
After seven weeks of intense media coverage of the high-profile trial, the accused double murderer finally entered the witness boxGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFor seven weeks, Beau Lamarre-Condon watched his double murder trial from the corner of the courtroom.In the squeaky, wood-panel…
· Kat Wong
NBI ‘hopes’ Dela Rosa arrested by year-end | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Bato dela Rosa, Sara Duterte trial, Alex Eala
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EU charges TikTok with failing to protect users’ mental health
Regulator’s initial ruling says algorithm ‘can be harmful’ and led young and vulnerable viewers ‘down rabbit holes they can’t easily escape’TikTok has been charged by the European Commission with failing to protect users’ mental health by exposing them to a relentless stream of content that risks worsening eating di…
· Jennifer Rankin
Jon Stewart warns against ‘bulls–t system’ ruling Dem party, calls for Chuck Schumer to step down after midterm sweep
After Democrats swept the midterms, Jon Stewart called on the party to end its seniority system and urged Sen. Chuck Schumer to step down.
· Patrick Reilly
A kill switch for epilepsy? China cuts seizures by 92.6% in first human chemogenetic trial
For people living with refractory epilepsy, the brain is like a city that can suffer a blackout any time lightning strikes. Without warning, an abnormal neural discharge can sweep through the intracranial circuits, leaving behind convulsions, loss of consciousness and years of lingering panic. Around one-third of ep…
· Shi Huang
Kenyan court sentences starvation cult leader to 200 years
Paul Mackenzie and accomplices were convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Convicted rapist Russell Brand and wife Laura shared fears about him going to prison before guilty verdict
The couple discussed the possibility that Brand could end up in jail on their podcast three days before his trial started.
· Eric Todisco
Guinea-Bissau cancels controversial US-Funded hepatitis B vaccine trial
After weeks of back and forth, Guinea Bissau has cancelled a proposed vaccine trial on newborn babies over mounting criticism that it was unethical and exploitative.
· AfricaNews
Ex-cop charged with killing sex abuse victim Sandra Birchmore faces verdict — after grim details emerged at trial
Sandra Birchmore was allegedly groomed by police officers, sexually abused from the age of 15 and then murdered when she got pregnant in 2021 by disgraced Stoughton Detective Matthew Farwell.
· Kyle Schnitzer, Priscilla DeGregory
Shocking moment college athlete shot by cops — after they mistook him for his knife-wielding, drug-addled brother
Oregon police shot college lacrosse player Maverick Lyon 5 times after mistaking him for his hostage-taking brother, a new lawsuit claims.
· Patrick Reilly
Supreme Court upholds law extending terms of barangay, SK officials
The same law also schedules the next barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections for November 2028
· Jairo Bolledo
Macao court sentences pro-democracy ex-politician to 12.5 years in jail
Court finds Au Kam-san guilty of spreading false information and subversion in bid to disrupt Macao’s 2024 elections.
Met Police boss 'wouldn't be surprised' if more allegations made about Brand
Sir Mark Rowley tells the BBC that what he heard reported from Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".
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Trump administration coordinated with Iran on deportations for asylum seekers in middle of war – AP
One of the detainees attempted suicide once he learned he could be deported to Iran, according to the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund’s executive director Yasmine Chubin.
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(LEAD) (profile) Justice minister nominee versatile in legal, defense fields
SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- Justice Minister nominee Lee Yong-cheol is a former la...
· Kim Han-joo
Father faces court over five-week-old baby son’s death
A man accused of killing his five-week-old baby boy has faced a court.
SC upholds extension of village, SK officials' terms until 2028
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has upheld a law allowing incumbent village (barangay) officials and youth council (Sangguniang Kabataan) members elected in October 2023 to remain in office until their successors are elected in November 2028, rejecting a challenge that the extended tenure violates the people…
· Arlie O. Calalo
Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu awaits verdict in treason trial
After 19 months in detention, Tanzania's main opposition leader Tundu Lissu will know his fate on Friday in a treason trial that has drawn international criticism and carries a potential death penalty.
· AfricaNews
David Silva in Hong Kong: ex-Manchester City star not ruling out Sha Tin return
David Silva said he would “not close the door” on the possibility of repeating his headline-grabbing guest appearance for Supreme Sha Tin this weekend, as the club’s ambitious owner acknowledged he would gladly keep doling out bumper pay cheques to keep the World Cup winner on board. Still, Jim Wong Chi-chuen, who h…
· Paul McNamara
Denmark’s top court to rule on ‘parallel societies’ after ‘non-western’ people evicted
Government claims removal of former residents of housing complex in Helsingør is unrelated to their ethnicityDenmark’s supreme court is expected to rule on whether the state’s classification of residents with “non-western” backgrounds is covered by racial discrimination law.The appeal by residents who were evicted f…
· Miranda Bryant
Turkey moves closer to Saudi troop deployment as parliament approves Mecca defence pact
Turkey moves closer to Saudi troop deployment as parliament approves Mecca defence pact Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Fri, 11/06/2026 - 09:04 Ankara must still secure a troop deployment mandate and finalise legal arrangements governing its forces in Saudi Arabia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L), Saudi Crown …
· Middleeasteye
Kenyan cult leader faces death sentence over child murders
Last month, he was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult between January 2021 and September 2023, alongside 28 co-accused. His lawyer said he would appeal.
· AfricaNews
US federal judge blocks Trump's massive arch project
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A US federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's massive triumphal arch project on Thursday, casting doubt over the future of the project hours after it was green-lit by a public commission.
· Agence France-Presse
Nat'l Assembly passes special counsel bill on alleged fabricated indictments
SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly, led by the ruling Democratic Pa...
· Yi Wonju
(profile) Justice minister nominee versatile in legal, defense fields
SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- Justice Minister nominee Lee Yong-cheol is a former la...
· Lee Haye-ah
Alleged stalker who threatened to kill jockey Michelle Payne denied bail
A 51-year-old man who allegedly sent a series of violent threats and sexualised slurs at the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup has been denied bail.
· Olivia Jenkins