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SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Friday picked former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum as its sole candidate for Daegu mayor, a traditional conservative stronghold, in the upcoming June 3 local elections.
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's ambassador to China has briefed the Chinese ruling party on the results of Pyongyang's recent ruling party congress, a Chinese party department's website showed Friday.
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The government will take stern measures, including legal means, against malicious activities aimed at taking advantage of recent market volatility through the spread of fake news and rumors, a senior finance ministry official said Friday.
It looks like Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris won’t be hitting the books anymore.
Ex-Massachusetts cop Kelsey Fitzsimmons revealed the gunshot wound she suffered was an inch from her spine when a colleague opened fire on her last year as she plans on suing the department following her acquittal.
Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris (4) passes the ball during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game between Virginia and Duke, Dec. 6, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Courts can be criticised; judgments can be contested. But legal analysis should not be influenced by geopolitical rivalry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump's White House ballroom won final planning approval on Thursday, but construction remains in limbo following a court order that he needs congressional approval.
The Hollywood legal battle began in 2024. (Reuters: Caitlin Ochs)
Justin Baldoni and his legal team is thrilled after a judge threw out most of Blake Lively’s allegations against him.
A former Special Forces commando made millions of dollars carrying out assassinations for the United Arab Emirates, new court documents claim.
The opposition Taiwan People’s party stands by founder Ko Wen-je despite sentence, alleging prosecutors were pressured by ruling DPP party
Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger will be in the Yankees outfield for the foreseeable future. Trent Grisham is in center field, even after impressive springs by prospects Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones.
MANILA, Philippines — The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced Thursday that it would issue its judgment on former president Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal challenging the court’s jurisdiction on April 22, 2026.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards runs the court before an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
An appeals court in the state of Colorado has ordered the resentencing of Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted of involvement in an election meddling scheme in the United States.
Disgraced San Francisco city boss Sheryl Davis arrived in court Thursday to be arraigned on a slew of bombshell corruption charges.
Inaccurate media reporting on the latest statements by the defense team in Charlie Kirk’s murder case shows that there is a real risk of “poisoning the jury” and affecting the trial, former lawyer and a legal commentator David Freiheit has told RT.
Inaccurate media reporting on the latest statements by the defense team in Charlie Kirk’s murder case shows that there is a real risk of “poisoning the jury” and affecting the trial, legal commentator and former lawyer David Freiheit has told RT.
Blake Lively is “looking forward” to facing Justin Baldoni in court during their upcoming trial — despite all but three of her claims being thrown out on Thursday.
Blake Lively is “looking forward” to facing Justin Baldoni in court during their upcoming trial — despite all but three of her claims being thrown out on Thursday.
Judge Lewis Liman dismissed 10 of Lively’s 13 claims against Baldoni, including claim of sexual harassment
The US government will be unable to process roughly a third of tariff refund requests – worth about $55 billion – when its online system goes live, according to a court filing this week.
New York: A federal judge on Thursday dismissed most of Blake Lively’s claims in her lawsuitaccusing Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment in connection with the filming of their 2024 romantic drama It Ends With Us.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday threw out longtime litigation over education funding in the state, a decision that’s likely to keep intact the power to decide how much money to spend and where with the legislature, not judges.
A federal judge dismissed most of the claims in Blake Lively’s harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni in a court ruling Thursday.
This combination of images shows Blake Lively at the London screening of the film “It ‘Ends With Us” on Aug. 8, 2024, left, and Justin Baldoni at the world premiere of the film in New York on Aug. 6, 2024. (AP Photo)
A Milwaukee, Wisconsin, grandfather who has been hailed a "pillar" of the city's Muslim community was revealed to have been arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday, despite possessing legal permanent residency in the US, his advocates said.
Defense lawyers told The Post on Thursday they are scratching their heads over the “odd” and extremely rare mixed verdict involving the career criminal who killed hero NYPD cop Jonathan Diller.
Legal groups in Uganda have announced that a dozen deportees from the United States are expected to land in the country, following a deal with President Donald Trump.
A planning commission has approved President Donald Trump’s proposal to build an enormous ballroom at the White House, an effort to put his personal touch on a national landmark that has stoked backlash and legal challenges.
This case summarises a legal dispute involving a declaration of title and the recovery of possession of land. The follwing overview also details the facts, the procedural history, and the core legal arguments presented by both parties.
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)
Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has moved the Colombo District Court seeking an order against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) over the non-issuance of a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) required for participation in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).
Former Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris said yesterday that the Government is preparing to extend the retirement age of only Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges by two years, which will be a very detrimental decision to the independence and dignity of the judiciary.
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodaragama yesterday (2) ordered the immediate arrest and production of Priyanka Niyomali, wife of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena, and Shamindra Rajapaksa, brother of former Deputy Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa and son of former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa.
Frances Haugen blew the whistle on Meta’s alleged harms done to young people’s mental health in 2021. Five years later, her former employer has suffered two major legal losses due to the way they treat children on their platforms.
A case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with alleged criminal misappropriation of Rs. 70 million through the Krrish deal, was yesterday fixed for April 23 by the Colombo High Court.
Cabinet has approved a draft Bill aimed at dismantling criminal gangs, drug trafficking networks and their financial bases, according to our front-page report of yesterday’s edition. The legislation is also aimed at closing legal loopholes and facilitating the forfeiture of assets acquired through illegal means, amo…
In a split ruling, the Supreme Court has ordered Police Spokesperson ASP Udayakumara Wootler to pay Rs. 60,000 from his personal funds to an attorney for violating his fundamental rights during an incident at the Negombo Police Station in 2017.
Capital moves globally. Governance does not. Every sovereign asset exists within a defined legal, regulatory, and institutional framework. When assets cross borders, enforcement standards, reporting expectations, and compliance logic often diverge. Infrastructure that cannot reconcile these differences at the struct…
A Melbourne celebrity landscaper is being chased in court for allegedly failing to repay $2.6 million to members of the ultra-wealthy Smorgon dynasty.
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday and named his former personal lawyer to serve as the acting chief of the Justice Department.
The National Capital Planning Commission voted to approve President Trump’s ballroom design despite a public comment period that requested changes to the project, including reducing the structure’s size.
This 2023 photo provided by Mehraveh Khandan shows, from left, Nima Khandan, Mehraveh Khandan, Nasrin Sotoudeh and Reza Khandan in their home in Tehran. (Courtesy Mehraveh Khandan via AP, File)
UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley said his wife, Andrea, is a “New Jersey boss lady” for holding back Huskies players from storming the court so they wouldn’t get a technical foul after Braylon Mullins’s go-ahead 3-pointer in a 73-72 victory over top-seeded Duke, which secured them a spot in the Final Four.
Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in February. (AP: J.Scott Applewhite)
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court can potentially resume his duties, a three-judge panel said, after rejecting a United Nations investigation of alleged sexual misconduct with a female aide, according to conclusions viewed by The Associated Press.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on Thursday slammed the shocking mixed verdict delivered in the slay case involving tragic hero NYPD cop Jonathan Diller, calling it a “gut punch” to all of New York’s Finest.