Wisconsin judicial panel tosses Democratic redistricting lawsuit targeting congressional map
Voters cast their ballots in Oak Creek, Wis., on Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
· Scott Bauer
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Lawmaker convicted of ‘insulting’ gays over 20 years ago
The Finnish Supreme Court has found Christian Democrat MP and former cabinet minister Paivi Rasanen guilty of “insulting homosexuals” in a 2004 church pamphlet, in which she described gays as having a developmental disorder.
· RT
Prince Harry's last lawsuit against British tabloids hinges on private eye's credibility
Britain’s Prince Harry arrives at London’s High Court to lead a group accusing the Daily Mail’s publisher of privacy invasion through unlawful tactics in a trial that is part of a wider phone hacking scandal in London, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
· Brian Melley
Trial over air conditioning in Texas prisons starts
There were allegedly five heat-related deaths over the last two summers in Texas prisons, the plaintiff’s attorneys presented on the first day of the federal trial over insufficient air conditioning in these facilities.
· Alex Nguyen The Texas Tribune
Italy changes citizenship requirement, leaving hopeful Americans who fled the US in legal limbo
Americans who picked up and moved to Italy hoping for la dolce vita by claiming dual American-Italian citizenship have had their hopes dashed and lives upended when the country suddenly changed its rules.
· Realtor.com
A partner, not a legal stranger: Landmark ruling on same-sex property
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· Persida V. Rueda-Acosta
A look at birthright citizenship, and how it's seen around the world
The Supreme Court is photographed, Feb. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)
· Tim Sullivan
Jurors deadlocked in trial of FirstEnergy Corp. executives over $60M bribery scheme
Summit County Common Pleas Judge Susan Baker Ross instructs the jury to reach a verdict as prosecution and defense attorneys and the defendants ex-FirstEnergy Senior Vice President Michael Dowling and former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones listen during hearing in their case in Baker Ross’ courtroom, in Akron, Ohio, Mon…
· Julie Carr Smyth
Fox News prevails in lawsuit filed by fired journalist
A tour group walks by a plaque honoring police service on Jan. 6, 2021 at the Capitol, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
US top court rules against state ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ youth
The justices agreed the law raises free speech concerns and sent it back to a lower court to decide if it meets a legal standard
· Associated Press
Joseph Duggar begs to be treated ‘fairly’ in court as judge sets harsh conditions for child molestation arrest
Joseph Duggar’s bond was set at $600,000 during his first court appearance Tuesday — nearly two weeks after being arrested and accused of child molestation.
· Riley Cardoza, Leah Bitsky
Joseph Duggar begs to be treated ‘fairly’ in court as judge sets harsh conditions for child molestation arrest
Joseph Duggar begged to be treated “fairly” despite being a television star during his first court appearance Tuesday — nearly two weeks after being arrested and accused of child molestation.
· Riley Cardoza, Leah Bitsky
Top Spanish court rules non-consensual hand kiss is sexual assault
MADRID, Spain — Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that kissing a person’s hand without their consent constitutes sexual assault rather than street harassment, according to a decision obtained by AFP on Monday.
· Agence France-Presse
Kendra Duggar drops major bombshell on Joseph Duggar during prison call amid child endangerment case
Kendra Duggar told Joseph Duggar during a jail call that she hired a lawyer only for herself in their misdemeanor child welfare case in Arkansas.
· Eric Todisco
US supreme court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’
Court in 8-1 decision sides with Christian counselor who argues law banning the practice violates first amendment
· Associated Press
Supreme Court sides with Christian counselor, strikes down Colorado ban on conversion therapy
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a Colorado law restricting licensed mental health professionals from performing voluntary conversion therapy to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors.
· Ryan King
NBA’s Tristan Thompson supports immigration done ‘the right way’ in nuanced comments on Trump crackdown
Veteran NBA player Tristan Thompson gave his nuanced thoughts on the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration as a legal immigrant.
· Fox News
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on LGBTQ ‘conversion therapy’
The Supreme Court in Washington, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
· Lindsay Whitehurst
Niger coup leader Bazoum still detained as presidential term ends
The presidential term of Niger’s ousted leader, Mohamed Bazoum, officially ends on Thursday, but he is unlikely to be released from detention or even put on trial, leaving the situation uncertain.
· AfricaNews
Charlie Kirk bullet analysis finds no conclusive link to rifle found near scene
Tyler Robinson’s defense team may try to use analysis to clear him of blame, as prosecutors aim to show there’s enough evidence to proceed with trial
· Associated Press
King Charles 'might be a Muslim', says former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani, a former New York City mayor and personal lawyer to US President Donald Trump, has said that the king of England might be a Muslim and that Muslims "wanna take over" Britain, calling the Quran a "cult of death".
· Middleeasteye
US-based dissident artist put on trial in China over satirical Mao sculptures, says rights group
New York-based Gao Zhen was detained in 2024 during a family visit to China and then tried for ‘defaming national heroes’
· Reuters
China’s abuse makes birthright citizenship a life-or-death choice for America
Get ready for the next Roe v. Wade — as a new Supreme Court case threatens to split the country, not over abortion, but over “birthright citizenship.”
· Daniel McCarthy
Malaysia court orders ex-PM Najib to pay US$1.3 billion to 1MDB unit
Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that Najib was liable for losses incurred by SRC International, a former subsidiary of 1MDB
· Reuters
Supreme Court toes ‘glaring red line’ with Trump world in birthright citizenship case
WASHINGTON — One of President Trump’s most ambitious policy endeavors — his effort to end birthright citizenship — is set to face its moment of truth before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, just over a month after it axed the centerpiece of his tariff agenda.
· Ryan King
Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor conspiracy
NEW YORK — The leader of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” was sentenced Monday to nine years in federal prison for a scheme that a judge said exploited vulnerable women and coerced them into performing sex acts with the company's clients and investors.
· Associated Press
Texas judge berates IT worker who helped him with computer glitch in viral clip: ‘Get out of my courtroom’
A Texas judge was caught on camera tearing into an IT worker who came to help him with a simple computer glitch inside his own courtroom.
· Richard Pollina
Is calling a woman ‘auntie’ ageist harassment – or a mark of respect? It’s a trickier question than you think | Lola Okolosie
A tribunal verdict on the term is revealing about the complexities of having multiple cultural identities – and western attitudes to ageing
· Lola Okolosie
Wenger's proposed 'daylight' offside rule to begin trial in Canada
The Canadian Premier League (CPL) will become the first professional competition to stage an official pilot of an alternative offside law during the 2026 season, the league said in a statement on Tuesday.
· No Author
SC kills GMA’s ratings complaint against ABS-CBN
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· Jairo Bolledo
13 parents, merchant get up to 14 months in jail for bribing ESF employee
‘It is understandable to have high expectations for their children. But the premise is that [parents] have to obey the law,’ judge says
· Fiona Chow
Iran executes two men convicted of attack on government building, judiciary news outlet says
Iran executed two men convicted of links to the Mujahideen-e Khalq Organisation and involvement in multiple attacks, including firing launcher weapons at a government building, the judiciary news outlet reported on Tuesday.
· Middleeasteye
Spain rules non-consensual kiss on hand is sexual assault
Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that kissing a person’s hand without their consent constitutes sexual assault rather than street harassment, according to a decision obtained by AFP on Monday.
· AFP
Legal experts push back on removal of 'good character' evidence in NSW
Legal experts are pushing back against the NSW government's proposed reform to abolish 'good character' evidence during sentencing. (ABC News)
· Digby Werthmuller
Alleged Cobblebank murder weapon found in father’s shed, court told
The mother of the 16-year-old accused of murdering two children on the streets of Cobblebank knew her son had snuck out of the house that night and found him with a sword the next day, a court has heard.
· Erin Pearson
The Freedmans just bought $3m worth of horses. Now they’re fighting to avoid a ban
Melbourne Cup-winning partnership Anthony and Sam Freedman are embroiled in a legal fight to avoid disqualification for what they claim was a medical oversight, the Victorian Racing Tribunal heard on Tuesday.
· Danny Russell
WA man jailed for life after killing Kimberley woman
Samuel Jade Lincoln Jingle was sentenced in the Perth Supreme Court on Tuesday morning. (ABC News: Briana Shepherd)
· David Weber
Race-by-race tips and analysis for Warwick Farm on Wednesday
Selections based on a soft trackRace 19. Seraphox trialled quite well before being thrown in the deep end in the Todman on debut and he wasn’t disgraced in a race dominated on speed by the winner Paradoxium. Sitting three wide midfield didn’t help. 13. Switch On has done nothing wrong in two trial wins and she picke…
· Ray Hickson
Hong Kong man gets 22 months in jail for pregnant woman’s death in truck accident
Leung Chi-wa, 61, found guilty of dangerous driving causing death after judge rejects claims he suffered momentary lapse of judgment
· Jess Ma
UK tabloid should pay Prince Harry, others 'substantial' damages — lawyers
LONDON — Prince Harry's legal team demanded a UK tabloid publisher pay him "substantial" damages for invading his privacy as a lengthy High Court civil trial is set to wrap up Tuesday.
· Associated Press
Delay for teen accused of Universal founder Greg Josephson's fatal stabbing
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Rex Martinich
Myanmar paves way for junta chief to be civilian president, ruling with ‘iron fist’ | South China Morning Post
With the military controlling parliament, Min Aung Hlaing is widely expected to be elected president.
Tai Po fire hearing: contractor admits negligence over problems with water tanks
Fire services equipment contractor tells committee he filed certificate with authorities that failed to flag Wang Fuk Court’s faulty water tanks
· SCMP Reporters
Sydney brick pit becomes arena in fight to save iconic frog
Hundreds of endangered green and golden bell frogs have been vaccinated against chytrid as part of the trial. (ABC News: Declan Bowring)
· Declan Bowring
Woman who had sex with identical twins can’t know for sure who fathered her child: court
Even Maury Povich would have trouble figuring out the baby daddy.
· David Propper
Alleged Melbourne brothel killer to stand trial over sex worker's death
Michael James Chalmers, 36, will face trial over the murder of a 62-year-old woman at a brothel. (Supplied: Facebook)
· Kristian Silva
Hundreds of thousands of Aussies to get pay boost after landmark ruling
Young Australian workers are in line for a pay rise after the Fair Work Commission handed down a landmark decision on discounted junior rates.The FWC ruled to remove junior rates for workers aged 18 to 20 who have at least six months' service in retail, fast food and pharmacy.The discounted rates in the retail, fas…
· Emily Bennett
Teen accused of killing Universal Store founder sees psych in custody
The teenager accused of killing Universal Store co-founder Greg Josephson has been seeing a psychiatrist while in custody, but a report on his condition is yet to be delivered to the court due to delays in the youth detention facility.
· Cloe Read
Jackie O seeks $82m for wrongful termination in legal action filed against her former radio station
Former co-host of Kyle Sandilands filed proceedings in the federal court against Kiis licence holder
· Amanda Meade
Get gov’t out of air travel, Dems can turn cities around and other commentary
The “mess” at US airports now isn’t just about the standoff in Congress, explains Judge Glock at The Free Press: “The bigger problem is the government is simply not good at running air travel.” Fact is, “letting the private sector manage passenger security, air traffic control, and airports” is “the norm in much of …
· Post Editorial Board