Cher's son Elijah Allman faces court hearing in New Hampshire after arrest
This Feb. 26, 2016 file photo, shows the entrance to St. Paul’s School in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole, File)
· Michael Casey
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Cody Schaeffer founded Borderline Australia in 2019 and received an Order of Australia medal. (Supplied: Cody Schaeffer)
· Talissa Siganto
'A year without Duterte is a victory'
Opposition-led groups on Wednesday marked former president Rodrigo Duterte’s first year in detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying his arrest was a "milestone."
· Aric John Sy Cua
Nursing home fined after 45 residents died during COVID
A nursing home where almost half of its residents died after contracting COVID-19 during the height of the pandemic has been convicted and fined over five years after the tragedy.St Basil's Home for the Aged was sentenced in the Victorian County Court today over one of the deadliest nursing home outbreaks in 2020.Fo…
· William Ton
Lakers’ LeBron James misses third straight game with hip, foot injuries
Lakers star LeBron James sat out of his third consecutive game on Tuesday night when the Lakers hosted the Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena, with the team ruling him out two hours before tipoff because of a right hip contusion and left foot arthritis.
· Khobi Price
Caregiver shaved her unconscious mother. Daughter’s fury ends in court
A South Korean woman was issued a fine of 1.5 million won ($1,010), suspended for one year, for assaulting a caregiver who shaved her unconscious mother’s head. The caregiver had also earlier received a suspended fine from the court for shaving the unconscious mother’s head.
· Lee Sun-young
No evidence legal e-bikes are a safety risk, inquiry’s deputy chair says
A call to force all pedal-assisted e-bike riders to have a learner’s licence is a misstep that will deter Queenslanders from cycling and keep more people in cars, the deputy chair of the state’s e-mobility inquiry says.
· Felicity Caldwell
Families devastated by nursing home’s $150,000 fine after 50 deaths during COVID
Families of the 50 residents who died in a Melbourne nursing home during Australia’s deadliest coronavirus outbreak have been left outraged and heartbroken after the home was fined $150,000 by the Victorian County Court.
· Melissa Cunningham
Adelaide criminal lawyer vows to contest rape charge
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AFP officer pleads guilty to making false sworn legal statements
Senior AFP officer Trent Madders pleaded guilty to making false sworn legal statements in 2020. (Supplied)
· Zaarkacha Marlan
Commercial rat baits to be banned from supermarket shelves
Popular rat baits could soon be banned from shop shelves after a ruling from Australia's national pesticides regulator. (ABC South West: Madigan Landry)
· Madigan Landry
ICC prosecutors seek clarity on Duterte’s ‘Filipino legal team’
MANILA, Philippines—Prosecutors from the International Criminal Court (ICC) have formally requested that judges order the defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte to clarify the status of six Filipino lawyers who have been publicly associated with his case, citing concerns over witness protection and the int…
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Appeal trial begins for ex-PM Han over insurrection charges
An appellate trial for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo began Wednesday on charges that he played a key role in an insurrection by abetting former President Yoon Suk Yeol's 2024 imposition of martial law.
· Yonhap
Attorney-General pressured over future of NSW’s top prosecutor
NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley has told a tense parliamentary hearing he has confidence in Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling, SC, amid a growing controversy between the top prosecutor and a District Court judge.
· Michaela Whitbourn
Craig Freeman to stand trial over 1991 death of wife Melinda
Melinda Freeman was found dead in her home in Whittlesea on October 4, 1991. (Supplied: Victoria Police)
· Alexandra Alvaro
How America’s Iran miscalculation hands China a strategic advantage
A preventive war waged without allied consensus risks undermining Washington’s legal and moral standing – strengthening Beijing’s hand
· Sophie Wushuang Yi
Sydney designer Katie Perry wins court case against pop star Katy Perry
A Sydney fashion designer selling clothes under the name “Katie Perry” has won an epic legal fight against pop star Katy Perry after the High Court ruled that the singer had persistently infringed her trademark.
· Kishor Napier-Raman
Adrian Autry contemplates uncertain future after Syracuse season ends
Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry shouts toward the court during an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
· Steve Reed
Duterte: The ‘prized’ and ‘peculiar’ catch of the ICC
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Lian Buan
Katie Perry wins High Court trademark case against Katy Perry
Sydney fashion designer Katie Perry has won her High Court case against Katy Perry.
· Elizabeth Byrne
Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro seeks court approval for visit from Trump official
Lawyers for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have asked the country’s Supreme Court to approve visits from Darren Beattie, a far-right adviser for the administration of United States President Donald Trump.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Michael Johnson accused of taking $500,000 from debt-ridden track league
Court filing claims project leader took money days before collapse
· Seaningle
Luka Doncic’s fiancée files petition for child support
Luka Doncic’s fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, is seeking child support from the Lakers superstar for the couple’s two kids, new court documents obtained by The California Post reveal.
· Edward Lewis
Trump lawyer, ex-NJ US attorney Alina Habba ditches millionaire hubby, heads to Palm Beach
Alina Habba, the former acting New Jersey US attorney and one-time personal lawyer for President Trump, divorced her millionaire husband after nearly six years of marriage and relocated to Palm Beach, The Post confirmed.
· Josh Christenson, Caitlin McCormack
Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after US strikes deal
The Ticketmaster logo is seen along the sideline of the field before an NFL football game, Sept. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
· Larry Neumeister
Marshall women's swim team members sue school over plans to drop sport
Marshall University President Brad Smith speaks with members of the media, Jan. 26, 2022, at the Huntington Tri-State Airport, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)
· John Raby
Rachel Zoe reveals the A-list actress she called first after splitting from husband Rodger Berman
Rachel Zoe’s first call after splitting from her husband, Rodger Berman, was Jennifer Garner — because she needed a good divorce lawyer.
· Jolie Zenna
Deadly scorpion stung LA man as he slept in Vegas hotel bed — and caught the beast on video: lawyer
Talk about a rude wakeup call.
· Kevin Barr
Twisted past of vicious SF Chinatown stabber — and his very influential father
“No words spoken, no threat posed” that’s how court documents describe the victim in San Francisco’s horrific Chinatown knife stabbing.
· Ben Chapman
Federal judge backs Washington lawmakers in press credentials dispute
Political podcast host Brandi Kruse, foreground, speaks during a rally to urge Democratic lawmakers to hold hearings to consider GOP initiatives Jan. 31, 2024 in Olympia, Wash. (Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times via AP, File)
· Martha Bellisle
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 45: The epoch of viral geopolitics – How the Kanzler sloganizes war
If you want to discern the spirit of a ruling class, you only have to listen to its pronouncements.
· RT
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 45: The epoch of viral geopolitics – How the Kanzler sloganizes war
If you want to discern the spirit of a ruling class, you only have to listen to its pronouncements.
· RT
viral geopolitics
If you want to discern the spirit of a ruling class, you only have to listen to its pronouncements.
· RT
Alameda County public defender challenges judge over lack of Black jurors
Alameda County Chief Public Defender Brendon Woods walks away from the podium during a meeting of the county Board of Supervisors’ Public Protection Committee at the Alameda County Administration Building, in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (Roselyn Romero/The Oaklandside via AP)
Judge to decide on scope of federal subpoena in probe of antisemitism at Penn
University of Pennsylvania signage is seen in Philadelphia, May 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
· Tassanee Vejpongsa
Northern Arizona State college student who died in booze-filled hazing incident had blood alcohol level more than 5 times legal driving limit: autopsy
The college fraternity pledge who died in a horrific hazing incident this year was forced to drink so much liquor his blood-alcohol level was more than five times the legal driving limit, an autopsy revealed.
· Patrick Reilly
Haiti president’s assassination driven by greed and power, US prosecutors say
Opening statements begin in Miami trial of four men accused in the 2021 killing of Jovenel Moïse
· Associated Press in Miami
Appellant asks court to set aside conviction - DailyNews
The Supreme Court yesterday continued hearing the appeal applications filed by former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando, who are challenging their convictions in the controversial carrom board procurement case.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Widow of NYPD hero cop Jonathan Diller breaks down as accused cop killer’s murder trial begins
The widow of NYPD hero Jonathan Diller broke down in tears in a Queens courtroom Tuesday as prosecutors described the bullet that “ripped through” her husband when a career criminal allegedly shot him dead during a traffic stop.
· Kevin Sheehan, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
Advocacy groups sue Trump administration to maintain temporary visas for Somalis
Advocacy groups on Monday filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's shutdown of the temporary protected status (TPS) programme for Somalis in the US.
· Middleeasteye
Lions' defensive stocks cop major blow after unsuccessful tribunal date
Harris Andrews argued he was attempting to make contact with Arty Jones's body to shepherd for a teammate. (Fox Footy)
Florida woman faces first court appearance after gunshots at Rihanna's home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Florida woman arrested on suspicion of firing gunshots at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home while 10 people were inside is expected to make her first court appearance on Tuesday afternoon.
· Andrew Dalton
Former Super Bowl champion asked ChatGPT about injuries before girlfriend’s death, court hears
Judge sends Darron Lee murder case to grand jury
· Guardian Sport
Trial opens for 4 charged in assassination of Haiti's president
Artists paint a portrait of slain Haitian President Jovenel Moise near the presidencial residence where he was assassinated two years ago in the Petion-ville area of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, July 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph, File)
· David Fischer
Live Nation CEO urged by frustrated judge to settle with states after stunning deal with feds: ‘tickle on the wrist’
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino and his team faced a frustrated federal judge in court on Tuesday after his company reached a shocking settlement with the Justice Department over claims that it illegally dominates the live event industry.
· Thomas Barrabi
Judges won't extend interim US attorney's appointment in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel makes his concession speech to a crowd at his election night party, April 1, 2025, in Pewaukee, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
· Todd Richmond
Judge, Skenes deliver as USA makes World Baseball Classic quarterfinal
HOUSTON — Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony drove in home runs while pitcher Paul Skenes delivered a gem as the United States punched their ticket to the quarter-finals of the World Baseball Classic on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) with a 5-3 victory over Mexico in Houston.
· Agence France-Presse
Carpio v. Carpio
THE relationship between international law and the Philippine Constitution is a complex question which cannot be explained by a simple social media post. It has both theoretical and practical aspects with profound ramifications. Retired Supreme Court senior associate justice Antonio Carpio’s recent simplistic truism…
· Melissa Loja, José Bagulaya, Romel Bagares
Why Malik Willis picked Dolphins in free agency
When the legal tampering period began Monday, Malik Willis chose the Dolphins almost immediately.
· Noah Nussbaum
No new trial for man convicted of killing Laken Riley
Jose Ibarra enters court during a hearing on a motion for a new trial for Ibarra in a Athens-Clark County courtroom, Jan. 30, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, Pool, File)
· Kate Brumback