Eswatini Supreme Court allows lawyer access to men in US deportation case
FILE -Matsapha Correctional Complex is seen in Matsapha, near Mbabane, Eswatini, July 17, 2025. (AP Photo, File)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil’s appeal, bringing activist one step closer to deportation
An immigration appeals board has denied Mahmoud Khalil’s latest bid to dismiss his deportation case, a largely expected ruling that brings the former Columbia University graduate student and Palestinian activist one step closer to re-arrest and possible expulsion.
· Associated Press
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68
Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer. He was 68.
· AfricaNews
Iran Ceasefire Allows For Netanyahu's Corruption Trial To Finally Resume
Israel is lifting its state of emergency given that the Iran ceasefire appears to be holding, and with that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial will resume in the coming days, according to Reuters.
· Tyler Durden
Hong Kong bookstore owner fined HK$32,000 for using shop as unregistered school
Court rejects Pong Yat-ming’s defence that Spanish course held at his shop, Book Punch, was merely an ‘interest class’
· Fiona Chow
Hong Kong bookstore owner fined HK$32,000 for using shop as unregistered school
Court rejects Pong Yat-ming’s defence that Spanish course held at his shop, Book Punch, was merely an ‘interest class’
· Fiona Chow
Victim of ‘disgusting paedophile’ serving Australia’s longest sentence for child sex abuse tells of ‘lost decades’
Woman tells court ‘I lost my teenage self’ from abuse by teacher William ‘Rob’ Gilfillan, already in prison for offences against daughter
· Amanda Meade
Supreme Court blocks candidate after alleged GOP infiltration scheme exposed
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a self-described “progressive” candidate’s bid to enter Ohio’s Republican primary, leaving in place a decision by state election officials to disqualify him for misrepresenting his party affiliation.
· Fox News
‘Substantial greed’: Juice bar owner accused of fatal fire for insurance payout
The man accused of orchestrating a fatal arson at his own Chapel Street juice bar was motivated by “substantial greed”, a Melbourne court heard on Friday.
· Carla Jaeger
Man who killed foster brother to stay in jail due to lack of mental facilities
Ian Brooke lived with his foster brother and other family members at a home in Broome. (ABC Kimberley: Andrew Seabourne)
· Ruby Littler
Will '7-hour mystery' of Sewol sinking be resolved? Court says no reason not to release documents
Ex-President Park Geun-hye's actions in the first seven hours of the 2014 ferry sinking, which left 304 dead or missing, have remained mostly undisclosed for over a decade.
· Yoon Min-sik
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers urge appeals court to overturn conviction
In the United States, a new development has emerged in the legal saga surrounding hip hop mogul Sean Combs, also known as Diddy.
· AfricaNews
Ruling party's Busan mayor candidate cleared in Unification Church scandal
A joint investigation by prosecutors and police has cleared Democratic Party Rep. Chun Jae-soo of bribery allegations linked to a broader Unification Church scandal.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Not obscene? Court approval of sex doll import sparks dispute
Decision emphasizes private use, but backlash intensifies over concerns of commodification, public morality
· Choi Jeong-yoon
Jury hears mum accused of son's murder allegedly claimed she 'wanted to put something in his drink'
Maree Mavis Trial is on trial for the alleged murder of her son. (AAP: Jason O'Brien)
· Talissa Siganto
Work from home tax claims restricted after ATO court victory
Australian workers wanting to claim tax deductions for expenses related to working from home may face a higher hurdle for doing so after the Federal Court ruled against a Melbourne man who claimed part of his rent and transport expenses during the pandemic.
· Millie Muroi
Australian War Memorial amends Ben Roberts-Smith display after former soldier charged with war crimes
Text on plaque in Hall of Valour updated to include references to war crime – murder charges and the ongoing legal process
· Kelly Burke
Brazil: Indigenous marches in Brasília enter third day over land rights
The main procession moved on Thursday along the Esplanade of the Ministries towards Congress, while a smaller group headed to the Supreme Court. The march marked the peak of the gathering, held from 6 to 11 April and bringing together around 7,000 participants from more than 200 groups. Leaders, including Marinete T…
· AfricaNews
‘See it through’: Killer teen’s sentence cut challenged
A grieving husband has attended a High Court appeal after his wife’s teenage killer had his sentence reduced over a brutal Boxing Day home invasion.
· Andrew Stafford, Laine Clark
South Korean minister vows to expand legal remedies for adoptees and other rights victims
South Korean Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho speaks during a roundtable interview at the Justice Ministry in Gwacheon, South Korea, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Kim Tong Hyung
Family of skydiving instructor who died in freak incident speaks outside of court
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FACT CHECK: No ICC ruling ordering Duterte’s release or Marcos’ imprisonment
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Texas beauty queen’s death at 17 blamed on influencer’s ‘unreasonably dangerous’ energy drink: lawsuit
A rising Texas beauty queen’s death is being blamed on the “unreasonably dangerous” amount of caffeine in the energy drinks the teen had consumed in the days and hours before she died suddenly.
· Nicholas McEntyre
‘Irresponsible failure’: Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse
Experts warn lapse could sharply reduce reports of abuse, echoing a 58% drop during a similar legal gap in 2021
· Katie Mcque
Texas lawyer no-shows jerk judge’s order to appear in court after critiquing him for berating IT worker
The Texas attorney who called out the viral judge caught on tape tearing into an IT worker and demanding he apologize for his behavior, was a no-show in court after being ordered to appear before the magistrate.
· Richard Pollina
Court rulings highlights 'narrow' view of school bullying in S. Korea
Private messages and one-on-one conduct do not consitute ostracism, courts find
· Lee Seung-ku
Arroyo denies moves to oust Dy as Speaker over Sara impeach case
MANILA, Philippines — Former President and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo denied that she was planning to oust Speaker Faustino Dy 3rd amid online reports that she was seeking to replace him to stop the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, an ally.
· Red Mendoza
Jealous partner not guilty of man's murder, court told
An accused murderer embroiled in a complicated love triangle cannot be convicted because of a lack of evidence, a defence barrister says.Gofal Baziad, 54, has pleaded not guilty to the 2004 murder of Jason Palmer, the ex-husband of his on-again-off-again partner Remmy.Baziad left Australia for five years about a mon…
· Tom Wark
Husband of US woman Lynette Hooker who went missing from Bahamas boat falls overboard himself while in police custody
The husband of missing American boater Lynette Hooker took a tumble off a police boat while he was being transported by cops in the Bahamas — and claimed he suffered “knee pain” after he was rescued, his lawyer said.
· Caitlin McCormack
Hapoel Tel Aviv eyes Euroleague playoffs while Maccabi prays for spot
Israeli teams in Euroleague action had mixed results this week as Hapoel Tel Aviv took a huge step toward not only securing a playoff spot but also to holding home-court advantage, while Maccabi Tel Aviv’s play-in aspirations were put into doubt.
· JOSHUA HALICKMAN
High Court urged to toss reduced sentence for Emma Lovell killer
Emma Lovell was fatally stabbed during a home invasion on Boxing Day in 2022. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)
· Elizabeth Byrne
Marcial shifts from square ring to hard court
Olympic bronze medalist boxer Eumir Marcial is not hanging his gloves yet but he will just put them aside and wear basketball sneakers.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Verdict in Erik Duran’s case is a dark day for law-enforcement officers everywhere
As a 36-year NYPD veteran who now serves as president of the 13,000-member Sergeants Benevolent Association, I can say without equivocation that the sentencing of Sgt. Erik Duran will forever be remembered as one of the darkest days in the history of the law-enforcement profession.
· Vincent Vallelong
Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil's appeal as federal case continues
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil holds a news conference outside Federal Court, Oct. 21, 2025, in Philadelphia (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
· Jake Offenhartz
Sean 'Diddy' Combs's four-year prison sentence questioned in appeals court
Sean Combs, 56, has been behind bars since his September 2024 arrest, and is scheduled for release in April 2028. (AP: Kathy Willens)
Ten cases a day - how 'blitz courts' could tackle the Crown Court backlog
A man wearing a blank expression was the first in the dock. He had sent intimate pictures of his genitals to a 13-year-old girl and was found in possession of almost 200 indecent images of children.
· Adina Campbell
Disgruntled worker accused of setting massive warehouse fire sued his ex employer over lost pay
The disgruntled worker who allegedly filmed himself setting ablaze his employer’s massive Ontario warehouse while complaining about wages previously filed a lawsuit against his former company over break times and lost pay.
· Ben Chapman
Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters
WASHINGTON , D.C. — A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters, a setback in the administration's efforts to impede the work of journalists.
· Associated Press
NYPD-hating lunatic judge’s outrageous sentence in Bronx ‘cooler cop’ case is judicial abuse
A radical Bronx judge’s outrageous 3- to 9-year prison sentence for NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran surely qualifies as one of the worst judicial abuses ever to come out of a US courtroom.
· Post Editorial Board
DOJ loses another lawsuit seeking a state's detailed voter data
A person votes early in the Virginia redistricting referendum at the Fairfax County Government Center, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Fairfax, Va. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Rebecca Boone
Shocking price tag for Lakers’ new playoff courtside seats revealed
A spot in the Lakers’ new courtside seating section isn’t going to come cheap.
· Edward Lewis
Brazil's Supreme Court delays decision on Rio de Janeiro governor
Supreme Court Justice Flavio Dino attends the verdict and sentencing phase of a trial, in Brasilia, Brazil, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File)
· Mauricio Savarese
Trump admin vows Iryna Zarutska’s accused killer will face justice after he’s found mentally incompetent to stand trial
A hard-nosed Trump administration prosecutor is pledging the homeless maniac accused of brutally killing Iryna Zarutska will face justice despite a finding that he is “incapable to proceed” on state murder charges.
· Chris Nesi
US judge rules Pentagon has violated his order in press access case
Paul Friedman grants New York Times’s motion to force implementation of earlier ruling that gutted restrictive new policy
· Jeremy Barr
US judge orders Pentagon to restore press access to credentialed reporters
Judge said the Defence Department must comply with his order that sided with news organisations challenging restrictions imposed last year
· Reuters
US judge orders Pentagon to restore press access to credentialed reporters
Judge said the Defence Department must comply with his order that sided with news organisations challenging restrictions imposed last year
· Reuters
Sotomayor calls Trump administration emergency appeals 'unprecedented'
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaks during a service for retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor in the Great Hall at the Supreme Court in Washington, Dec. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool, File)
· Lindsay Whitehurst
Judge bars Trump administration from nixing protected status for Ethiopians
A federal judge has blocked the administration of President Donald Trump from revoking legal protections for about 5,000 Ethiopians that permit them to live and work in the United States without fear of deportation.
· Al Jazeera
Police not ruling out foul play as search continues for missing NSW woman
Yvonne Whear's daughter says there is no evidence to suggest her mum left home of her own accord. (Facebook)
· Emma Hannigan
Judge finds Pentagon in violation of order to restore reporters' access
The Pentagon is seen from an airplane, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Michael Kunzelman