Morocco: Court upholds sentences for Senegalese AFCON attendees
Three months after the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final, the Moroccan legal system has issued its verdict.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Violent assault on Jewish student in Berlin not antisemitic in motive, appeals court rules
An appeals chamber of the Berlin Regional Court has decided that a violent attack on Jewish student Lahav Shapira, 33, was not antisemitic.
· MATHILDA HELLER
Brian Hooker allegedly pinned daughter against wall over Christian beliefs years before Lynette’s Bahamas disappearance
The husband of missing Michigan mom Lynette Hooker was previously charged with child abuse after he allegedly pinned his daughter up against a wall because he was furious her mom was teaching her creationism, court documents show.
· Anthony Blair
Spain moves to grant legal status to half a million undocumented migrants
Spain’s Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved a royal decree that will give legal status to more than 500,000 undocumented migrants who currently reside in the country.
· Aitor Hernández-Morales
Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, chief judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, stands for a portrait at E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington, March 16, 2023. (Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post via AP, File)
· Michael Kunzelman
Retrial over Maradona's death opens in Buenos Aires
The retrial of Diego Maradona's medical team opens in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, one year after a scandal involving a judge on the case caused the first trial to collapse.
· AfricaNews
Kanye West sucker-punched diner at LA hotspot Chateau Marmont: suit
Kanye West is being sued for allegedly sucker-punching a man at the Chateau Marmont last year, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles.
· Kevin Barr
Lobsters do feel pain, research shows — scientists are calling for a legal ban on boiling them
Scientists feel their pain — finally.
· Reda Wigle
‘Little Rascals’ star Bug Hall arrested in Ohio
Brandon “Bug” Hall was arrested in Ohio and charged with failure to appear for a court date from more than a year ago.
· Tamantha Ryan
From war hero to war criminal: One man’s fate is breaking a country’s politics in half
By Graham Hryce, an Australian journalist and former media lawyer, whose work has been published in The Australian, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age, the Sunday Mail, the Spectator and Quadrant.
· RT
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By Graham Hryce, an Australian journalist and former media lawyer, whose work has been published in The Australian, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age, the Sunday Mail, the Spectator and Quadrant.
· RT
Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore faces sentencing for misdemeanors
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore appears in court in Pittsfield Township, Mich., Tuesday, Feb. 17 2026. (Jacob Hamilton/Ann Arbor News via AP, File)
· Larry Lage
Trial resumes for health care professionals in Diego Maradona negligence case
Dalma Maradona, right, and Gianinna Maradona, second left, daughters of late soccer star Diego Maradona attend the first day of the trial over allegations of homicide by negligence against the medical team that treated their father in San Isidro, Argentina, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
· Clara Preve
High Court to hear bid forcing Netanyahu to fire Ben-Gvir, petitioners push pattern-of-conduct case
The High Court of Justice is set to hear petitions on Wednesday seeking to force Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to remove National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from his post, in a case that has sharpened into a test of how far a minister may go before political involvement in policing becomes unlawful interf…
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Naledi Pandor on the fight to isolate Israel
Earlier this year, South Africa took the unprecedented step of asking the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to rule whether Israel's brutal military assault and starvation campaign in Gaza amounted to genocide. In this episode of UNAPOLOGETIC, Pandor, who served as South Africa's former minister of international …
· Middleeasteye
High Court petition seeks to block Gofman’s Mossad appointment over Elmakayes affair
A High Court of Justice petition filed Sunday seeks to block Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman’s appointment as Mossad chief, arguing that his conduct in the Ori Elmakayes affair should have disqualified him from leading Israel’s foreign intelligence agency.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Wang Fuk Court resident reports suspected theft from fire-hit flat
Burglary fears resurface after resident reports drawers and boxes containing cash and jewellery had been rummaged through, prompting police investigation
· Jess Ma
Wang Fuk Court resident reports suspected theft from fire-hit flat
Burglary fears resurface after resident reports drawers and boxes containing cash and jewellery had been rummaged through, prompting police investigation.
· Jess Ma
Discovery Bay developer eyes longer taxi trial amid safety fears
Islands District Council’s Traffic and Transport Committee holds meeting on proposals by Hong Kong Resort Company in presence of more than 20 residents
· Lo Hoi-ying
Discovery Bay developer eyes longer taxi trial amid safety fears
Islands District Council’s Traffic and Transport Committee holds meeting on proposals by Hong Kong Resort Company in presence of more than 20 residents
· Lo Hoi-ying
Legal brief filed to support case of Ohio Orthodox Jew banned from holding minyan in home
The National Jewish Advocacy Center (NJAC) has filed an amicus curiae brief with the US Supreme Court, urging it to hear the case of Daniel Grand, an Orthodox Jewish man who was ordered by his city to stop hosting prayer services in his home.
· MATHILDA HELLER
Iran's war crimes: Behind the IRGC's recruitment of 12-year-olds - analysis
In most of the world, being 12 years old means you cannot drive, vote, drink, marry, sign a contract, or join the military. The international community spent the better part of the 20th century constructing the legal frameworks required to protect that fact.
· ALEX WINSTON
Roblox changes rules for young users as California-based company faces shocking claims tied to suicidal thoughts in lawsuit
Roblox is tightening the reins — but critics say it’s way too late.
· Pierce Sharpe
US families contest Italian law restricting citizenship
Italian lawyers Marco Mellone, right, and Graziella Cerulli arrive at Italy’s highest Court of Cassation, in Rome, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to argue against the new citizenship law that restricts citizenship by descent. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
· Colleen Barry
Suicide of young woman in Yemen calls for new legislation on women’s rights
A young woman committed suicide in the al-Mahabsha district in Yemen’s Hajjah governorate late last week, after a court ordered she be returned from her family home to her husband’s, sparking national demands for legislative reforms to women’s rights, according to local media reports.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Hird implores Butters to contest tribunal's verdict
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WATCH: Barzaga shows up at House impeach hearing
'Its nice to be back,' says Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco Barzaga to the media after showing up at the House of Representatives' justice committee hearing on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte on April 14, 2026. Barzaga said that he was expecting the warrant against him that was issued by a Makati c…
· The Manila Times
Man on trial for alleged assault of several women
Benjamin Bruce is on trial in the Perth District Court. (ABC News: Cason Ho)
· David Weber
Ex-President Yoon, wife reunite in court after 9 months
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, met in a courtroom on Tuesday in their first reunion since July when Yoon was placed under custody over his failed martial law bid.
· Yonhap
Spain's government approves migrant amnesty measure for legal status
Migrants climb the fences separating the Spanish enclave of Melilla from Morocco in Melilla, Spain, Friday, June 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Javier Bernardo, File)
· Suman Naishadham
(LEAD) Ex-President Yoon, wife reunite in court after 9 months
(ATTN: UPDATES with details throughout)By Lee Haye-ah
· Chae Yun-hwan
From experimentation to integration: Israel’s AI advantage takes shape - opinion
Artificial intelligence is shaping business strategy. Around the world, 83% of organizations rank AI as a top-five priority. Leadership teams are embedding AI into human resources (HR), legal, information technology (IT), sales, and customer support to streamline workflows and reduce operating costs. Nearly half cit…
· AVIVA STEINBERGER
Civic group protests passport invalidation for Gaza-bound activist
Activist Kim Ah-hyun’s passport revoked after reentry attempt, court rejects bid to nullify the decision
· Choi Jae-hee
Harvey Weinstein tries to shake rape allegation as third NYC sex crimes trial begins
Harvey Weinstein’s third Manhattan sex crimes trial kicks off Tuesday — as the disgraced Hollywood movie mogul tries once again to clear his name against rape allegations from a former actress.
· Kyle Schnitzer
Prosecution asks court to provide Shin Bet opinion said to support Netanyahu trial delay
The prosecution asked the Jerusalem District Court on Tuesday to transfer for review by appropriately cleared officials any Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) opinion that may have been submitted in connection with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to cancel upcoming testimony in his criminal trial.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Uganda kindergarten killings trial begins as defendant pleads not guilty
A case that has shocked Uganda is now taking center stage in court. In Kampala, the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum has officially begun. He stands accused of killing four young children in a crime that has gripped the nation. Despite prosecutors saying he previously admitted to the killings, Onyum has pleaded not…
· AfricaNews
Bowman takes Warrior for a spin around Sha Tin ahead of solid book of rides at Happy Valley
Regular trial rider pleased with global champion ahead of tilt at record-extending fourth QEII Cup (2,000m) victory
· Olivia O'Sullivan
Bowman takes Warrior for a spin around Sha Tin ahead of solid book of rides at Happy Valley
Regular trial rider pleased with global champion ahead of tilt at record-extending fourth QEII Cup (2,000m) victory
· Olivia O'Sullivan
Ex-Senator Savelyev Jailed 10 Years for Conspiring to Murder Business Partner
A Moscow judge on Monday sentenced former Senator Dmitry Savelyev to 10 years in a maximum-security penal colony after a jury earlier found him guilty of conspiring to murder his business partner.
· The Moscow Times
Student accused of murder over housemate stabbing
A university student has appeared in court accused of murder after allegedly stabbing his housemate to death.
· Bea Swallow
We will name police and social workers unless action taken, Southport families lawyer says
Those who failed to take action to try to prevent the Southport attacks will be named unless suitable disciplinary measures are taken, the legal representative for the three murdered girls' families has said.
· Georgie Docker
Ex-Nigeria oil boss denies £2M bribe claims in London court
A former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied corruption allegations as she testified before a London court, rejecting claims that she accepted bribes while in office.
· AfricaNews
Duo face trial for 'planned underworld hit' at cafe
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WATCH: Knesset holds annual ‘Every Person Has a Name’ ceremony on Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Knesset held its annual Every Person Has a Name ceremony to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday, with the participation of President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Supreme Court Chief Justice Isaac Amit, and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.
· KESHET NEEV
Mother faces court after death of baby boy allegedly left in car
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Gina Rinehart and rival heirs brace for court verdict on claim to billion-dollar fortune
Judgment will rule on whether spoils of some of Hancock Prospecting’s iron ore projects must be shared with family of her father’s business partner
· Sarah Martin
Teacher concedes he was 'angry' before 'accidentally' striking student
By Roxanne Fitzgerald
· Roxanne Fitzgerald
LaMelo Ball and rookie Kon Knueppel aim to snap Charlotte Hornets' NBA playoff drought
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) and guard Kon Knueppel (7) stand on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
· Steve Reed
China Evergrande’s billionaire boss pleads guilty to fraud
Hui Ka Yan expresses remorse in trial proceedings after collapse of world’s most indebted property developer
· Reuters
JD Vance accuses Iran of ‘economic terrorism’ over its blocking of Hormuz Strait, says ball is in Tehran’s court
Vice President Vance accused Iran of “economic terrorism” over how it has blocked the Strait of Hormuz – but said the ball is in Tehran’s court when it comes to securing a peace deal.
· Chris Bradford