Japanese gang leader’s house on sale for US$330,000 or more – will anyone bite?
Set to be sold off due to a court order, the house was the target of a drive-by shooting and an arson attack in recent years
· Julian Ryall
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Aaron Judge conecta un sencillo por la selección de Estados Unidos en un juego de exhibición ante los Gigantes de San Francisco, el martes 3 de marzo de 2026 (AP Foto/Ross D. Franklin)
· David Brandt
The quiet revolution in animal rights in China
With national laws the ultimate goal, progress is being made, one local regulation and court case at a time
· Ying Xia
Fancy theater chain’s champagne and filet mignon couldn’t save it from bankruptcy
Luxury movie house chain iPic Theaters is heading to bankruptcy court — but says the show isn’t over just yet.The high-end dine-in cinema operator quietly filed for Chapter 11 protection late last Thursday, plotting a court-supervised sale of its assets while promising to keep the popcorn popping during what it call…
· Pierce Sharpe
Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler set to face Congress over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Goldman Sachs’ outgoing general counsel Kathryn Ruemmler was asked Tuesday to testify before the House Oversight Committee about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein, escalating a congressional probe into the late financier and sex offender’s elite network.
· James Franey
DHS launches investigation into Greg Bovino’s alleged remarks about Jewish lawyer - report
Homeland security department appears to be looking into comments made about Minnesota’s top federal prosecutor
· Shrai Popat
Alexander brothers' sex trafficking trial nears an end
In this courtroom sketch, assistant U.S. Attorney Madison Smyser gestures to Alon Alexander, Oren Alexander and Tal Alexander as she presents her opening statement with Judge Valerie Caproni presiding on the bench in Manhattan federal court in New York, on Jan. 27, 2026. (Elizabeth Williams via AP, File)
· Michael R Sisak
Newsom torn apart for attacking SCOTUS ruling on trans students: ‘Insane ideology above parents’
Gavin Newsom has been slammed for attacking the Supreme Court for blocking a California law that stopped schools from telling parents if their child was transgender.
· James Gant
Columbia U. can’t punish anti-Israel students who took over Hamilton Hall: court
Nearly two dozen anti-Israel students arrested for violently occupying a Columbia University building in 2024 just dodged the sanctions slapped on them by the school thanks to a new court ruling.
· Chris Nesi
Prosecutors present video depositions of Meta executives in New Mexico trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg leaves after testifying in a landmark trial over whether social media platforms deliberately addict and harm children, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
· Morgan Lee
Players flee court at UAE tennis event after security alert amid Middle East war
Players and officials ran from the court due to the security alert. (X: ATP)
Trial seeks to tie Iranian paramilitary to alleged assassination plot
This image provided by the Justice Department, contained in the complaint supporting the arrest warrant, shows Asif Merchant. (Justice Department via AP, File)
· Jennifer Peltz
Epstein-linked Leon Black waged bid to ‘silence’ law firm and accusers, suit says
Wigdor LLP accuses billionaire of trying to ‘destroy those who seek to hold him to account for alleged sexual assault’
· Victoria Bekiempis, Anna Betts
Water polo rising star terrorized black player with N-word insults and repeatedly sexually assaulted him: Lawsuit
A star student water polo player racially abused a black teammate and subjected him to a months-long campaign of sexual assault at their $50,000-a-year LA private school, according to a new lawsuit.
· Anthony Blair
Newsom threatens California counties for failing to use his new mental health court
Governor Gavin Newsom speaks alongside local and state leaders during a press conference announcing new funding for communities across the state to address homelessness and mental health and stronger accountability measures for counties administering CARE Court during a press conference at BACS St. Regis Center in H…
· Marisa Kendall Calmatters
Trump May Come to Regret This - DailyNews
Authoritarian politics and military aggression are a dangerous mix. As President Trump announced his war on Iran wearing a baseball cap in a video released in the early hours Saturday morning while he was at Mar-a-Lago, that lesson hung heavily over the proceedings. This was a decision made by one man with no legal …
· Gayan Abeykoon
No. 2 UCLA chases big dreams as it begins defense of Big Ten Tourney title
UCLA center Lauren Betts (51) gestures with her teammates as they walk off the court after an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)
· Michael Marot
Politics live: PM talks to UAE leader about stranded Australians; Allan reveals start date for legal right to work from home
The prime minister has discussed stranded Australians with the Emirati president. Follow today’s news live
· Martinfarrer, Benita Kolovos, Tom Mcilroy
Judge blocks Trump administration’s efforts to halt Manhattan congestion toll
Traffic enters lower Manhattan after crossing the Brooklyn Bridge, Feb. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
· Philip Marcelo
Cricket legend Sangakkara’s father dies - DailyNews
Former Sri Lanka cricket skipper Kumar Sangakkara’s father, senior lawyer S. K. Sangakkara passed away and his funeral will be held today.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Georgia dad is latest parent convicted for a child accused of gun violence
A jury swiftly convicted a man who gave his son a gun that has been linked to the fatal shooting of two students and two teachers at a Georgia high school, the latest U.S. parent taken to court when a child is accused of violence.
· Ed White
Judge erases conviction for Detroit man whom police coerced to confess to 1999 murder
George Calicut Jr has been in prison for more than 25 years for murder, though there were no witnesses or evidence against him
· Associated Press
Are the US-Israeli attacks against Iran legal under international law?
US and Israeli strikes against Iran, which have sparked a regional war, likely violate the UN Charter’s prohibition on aggression and lack any valid legal justification, experts say.
· Ali Harb, Brian Osgood
Federal judge and prosecutor clash in Minnesota contempt hearing
The U.S. attorney for Minnesota, Daniel Rosen, speaks with reporters during a news conference at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)
· Steve Karnowski
New court ruling could have big implications for future NDIS plans
Lee Eastham first requested funding for a mobility scooter in 2022. (ABC News: Josie Taylor)
· Evan Young
Labor open to High Court challenge over work from home laws
Premier Jacinta Allan has left the door open to a High Court challenge before the state election by nominating a September 1 start date for the proposed laws tied to her work from home policy.
· Chip Le Grand
Detroit man cleared of murder after 25-plus years in prison
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area judge erased a 1999 murder conviction Tuesday of a man who was serving a life prison sentence after prosecutors acknowledged his confession was coerced by a rogue police officer.
· Ed White
Pitt fires women's basketball coach Tory Verdi amid legal issues
Pitt Head Coach Tory Verdi speaks during a ACC women’s NCAA college basketball media day, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, ,File)
‘The concert ticket industry is broken,’ justice department says as Ticketmaster trial begins
Entertainment giant keeps average of $7.58 of each ticket for events at major concert venues, court hears
· Reuters
US alleges Ticketmaster has broken the concert industry
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
4 former Argentine navy officers face trial in 2017 submarine disaster
Workers stand around the ARA San Juan submarine during a ceremony celebrating the first stage of major repairs at the Argentine Industrial Naval Complex (CINAR) in Buenos Aires, Sept. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Mario de Fina, File)
· Almudena Calatrava
Trump administration’s bids to end New York’s congestion pricing was unlawful, federal judge rules
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration’s effort to end New York’s congestion pricing scheme was “unlawful.”
· Peter Senzamici
New campaign promotes CAF head Motsepe to lead South Africa's ANC - but who's behind it?
A new online campaign is promoting South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe as the next head of the ruling African National Congress (ANC).
· AfricaNews
French court rules partially in favor of extraditing Senegalese media mogul Madiambal Diagne
A French Court of Appeal has issued a “partially favorable” ruling on the extradition of Madiambal Diagne, a prominent Senegalese media owner and vocal critic of his country’s government.
· AfricaNews
Joel Sherman’s 3 Things I Think: How Team USA’s quest for WBC glory can only bolster Aaron Judge’s legacy
The Post’s Joel Sherman brings a Patriotic theme to Tuesday’s Three Things video after spending the day in Team USA’s camp ahead of the World Baseball Classic.
· Joel Sherman
Ex-Seoul councilor, lawmaker arrested for alleged bribery
Former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung and National Assembly Rep. Kang Sun-woo were arrested Tuesday, after a court issued arrest warrants for the two on bribery allegations.
· Yoon Min-sik
Malaysian bid to limit PM to two terms suffers setback
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s ruling coalition suffered a setback in its bid to pass legislation restricting the prime minister to a maximum of two terms after it failed to get a two-thirds majority from lawmakers.
· Agence France-Presse
Foreign businessman accused of $30M fraud wanted in Thailand
BANGKOK — A court in Thailand issued arrest warrants for a foreign businessman and his wife accused of investment fraud and money laundering, with one victim allegedly conned out of more than $30 million, police said.
· Agence France-Presse
‘Top Gun’ stunt pilot held drug-fueled Burning Man-style party where ATV-riding woman plunged to her death off cliff: suit
A “Top Gun: Maverick” stunt pilot has settled a wrongful death lawsuit after a woman plunged to her death at his drug-fueled, Burning Man-style beach festival.
· Ross O'Keefe
Experts warn of common tennis injuries and how to prevent them
Alex Eala, the Filipina ace, has been unstoppable — climbing the world rankings and defeating top WTA players Jasmine Paolini, Madison Keys and even former world No. 1 Iga Świątek along the way. The tennis star also recently collected gold and bronze medals for Team Philippines in women’s singles, women’s doubles an…
· The Manila Times
Hong Kong court convicts British woman of blackmailing banker over false rape claim
Judge brands defendant ‘thoroughly dishonest’ for fabricating rape claim to extort compatriot out of £100,000
· Fiona Chow
US DoJ drops legal case against law firms that stood up to Trump’s executive orders
Case involved Trump orders targeting major law firms for representing clients or causes the president did not like
· Richardluscombe
HiRO Leads Cross‑Border Dialogue at JPM, Offering Insights for Biotechs Seeking Asian Investment
SOMERSET, N.J., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvest Integrated Research Organization (HiRO), a global contract research organization specializing in strategic planning for clinical development and cross‑border clinical trial solutions and services, concluded a successful presence at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Hea…
· PRNEWSWIRE
Deliberations begin in trial for father of Georgia school shooting suspect
Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, listens during his trial, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at the Barrow County Courthouse in Winder, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Hong Kong government says golf course flats study has ‘no legal effect’ in appeal
Rule changes render environmental study moot, lawyer says as authorities appeal court ruling rejecting report’s approval
· Brian Wong
Judge takes pity on BHP in case against injured coal miner
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· Stephanie Tran
Asia Opinion | South China Morning Post
Opinion | Southeast Asia, do not mistake Trump’s tariff defeat for a reprieveOne court loss won’t end the trade wars. But if ‘Peak Trump’ has arrived, the region’s negotiating hand may have just got stronger.
Creep nurse had sex with patient — then falsely accused him of sexually assaulting her
A Wisconsin nurse has been thrown behind bars after she repeatedly had sex with a drug-court patient — and then falsely claimed he sexually assaulted her.
· Emily Crane
Russian Central Bank Challenges EU’s Indefinite Asset Freeze in European Court
Russia’s Central Bank said Tuesday that it filed a lawsuit in one of the European Union’s two main courts to challenge the bloc’s decision to freeze Russian state assets indefinitely.
· The Moscow Times
‘It’s wrong’: Former judge says mental health suppression orders threaten court system
Victoria’s top law officer says she is working to balance the need for transparency in the courts with the right to a fair trial, after a report warned of a “crisis” in open justice.
· Cassandra Morgan, Chip Le Grand