Second shooter arrested in Akuregoda Double Murder Case - DailyNews
Police have apprehended a second suspect believed to be involved in the targeted killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Justice Department lawsuit says UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from hostility
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Justice Department is suing the University of California over allegations that UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from antisemitic harassment amid pro-Palestinian protests that roiled the campus in 2023 and 2024.
· Associated Press
Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears
Seventeen international aid groups said they have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court to allow them to keep working in the Gaza Strip and other areas in the occupied Palestinian territory, where the Israeli government is set to halt their life-saving work next month.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Bali ‘suitcase murder’ convict leaves Indonesia to face US court
Tommy Schaefer, convicted of killing girlfriend Heather Mack’s mother in 2014, apologised to the victim’s family after his early release
· Agence France-Presse
Judge blocks DoJ from searching Washington Post reporter’s seized devices
Court itself to search devices for documents related to national security inquiry as newspaper calls ruling ‘victory’
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/cecilia-nowell
Virginia QB Chandler Morris sues NCAA, seeking 7th season of eligibility
Virginia’s Chandler Morris (4) looks to pass during an NCAA college football game, in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)
NT government sued over 44yo mother's death in police watch house
Topic:Black Deaths In Custody
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/jane-bardon/167024
Animal rights organization urges Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting of stray dogs
Animal rights association Let the Animals Live filed a legal petition demanding that the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA) put a stop to the procedure of shooting and killing stray dogs in and around nature preserves on February 19.
Judge in Coles court case questions whether ACCC case has to fail
Topic:Consumer Protection
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/michael-atkin/5778984
At ICC pre-trial, lawyers detail how drug war victims could barely fight back
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Herbie G
Philippine Supreme Court ruling adds momentum to same-sex marriage debateAdvocates hailed the ruling as a breakthrough, though observers said its reach remains limited without congressional action.
Advocates hailed the ruling as a breakthrough, though observers said its reach remains limited without congressional action
· Sam Beltran
Pentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Mark Kelly’s punishment for call to resist unlawful orders
From left, Sen. Ruben Gallego D-Ariz., Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., join Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for a news conference as they criticize President Donald Trump’s policies and agenda ahead of his State of the Union speech, at the Capitol in Washington, …
· https://apnews.com/author/michael-kunzelman
Alleged murdered baby had so many injuries, police need more time: lawyer
Police need more time to gather evidence in the alleged murder of a baby because the three-week-old boy had suffered “myriad” injuries, a magistrate has heard.
· Rex Martinich
Duterte drug war victims ‘had to be the poor’
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Lian Buan
Woolworths reports 16% jump in profits as ACCC prepares legal action over ‘illusory’ discounts
Earnings report released on Wednesday shows supermarket made $859m net profit in past six months as higher prices hit shoppers
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/catie-mcleod
Duterte drew up ‘death lists’ and boasted about murders: ICC prosecutor
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte personally drew up “death lists” and boasted about murders committed during his “war on drugs,” an International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor alleged Tuesday at a crimes against humanity hearing.
· Richard Carter
Judge bars government from ‘wholesale’ search of Washington Post reporter’s seized devices
One Franklin Square, home of the Washington Post newspaper in downtown Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
· https://apnews.com/author/michael-kunzelman
US justice department sues UCLA over alleged antisemitism amid pro-Palestinian protests
Lawsuit is latest action by Trump administration against a university and escalation of president’s feud with California
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/cecilia-nowell
US Department of Justice sues UCLA over anti-Semitism allegations
The United States Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), alleging that its “administration turned a blind eye to – and at times facilitated – grossly antisemitic acts”.
· Al Jazeera Staff
NRL dragged into Lomax legal stoush against Eels
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· Adrian Proszenko
Court says the IRS can continue to share immigrants’ taxpayer data with ICE
Un letrero afuera del edificio del Servicio Interno de Impuestos del Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos (IRS, por sus siglas en inglés), el 4 de mayo de 2021, en Washington. (AP Foto/Patrick Semansky, archivo)
· https://apnews.com/author/fatima-hussein
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum considers legal action after Elon Musk criticism
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has warned she could take possible legal action following comments from right-wing tech billionaire Elon Musk, accusing her of ties to cartels.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Climate funding under new Hawaii tax could be cut by millions
As the cruise industry and the state spar in court over Hawaiʻi’s new green fee, state lawmakers are moving full steam ahead to remove those ships from the landmark climate law and have them instead pay a new fee of around $10 per passenger.
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Feb. 25)
U.S. top court's tariff ruling doesn't change muchU.S. should slow its aggressive, unilateral trade policy
· Yi Wonju
Justice Department lawsuit says UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from hostility
Children play outside Royce Hall at the University of California, Los Angeles, campus, Aug. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/collin-binkley
States sue Trump administration over changes to childhood vaccine recommendations
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes speaks to reporters as Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield listens outside the Supreme Court, on Nov. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/sophie-austin
Appeals court questions shifting reasons for Trump’s EPA killing clean energy contracts
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) building is seen in Washington on Sept. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/michael-phillis
Former fire chief sues Los Angeles over her firing in 2025
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley talks during a news conference at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center, in the West Carson area of Los Angeles, Feb. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/christopher-weber
Judge In Kirk Murder Case Refuses To Disqualify Prosecutors
Authored by Stacy Robinson via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Panama Seizes China-Linked Ports Amid Trump-Beijing Dispute
Panama published a Supreme Court decision, issued in late January, that voided key port operations held by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison. The Balboa and Cristobal terminals have become entangled in a legal dispute involving Washington and Beijing. The timing is important, as it comes about a month before President Tr…
· Tyler Durden
Former IP wanted in W15 hotel shooting remanded - DailyNews
Former Police Inspector Jagath Nishantha who was arrested in connection with the shooting incident that took place on December 31, 2023 near the W15 Hotel in Weligama has been remanded until March 5, 2026 on the order of Matara Magistrate’s Court yesterday (24).
· Gayan Abeykoon
Asia Capital and Japanese investors reach amicable settlement - DailyNews
A long- running dispute between Asia Capital PLC and its Japanese investors has come to a close following a mutually agreed settlement, marking the end of nearly five years of legal battles, restructuring efforts, and complex negotiations that reshaped the company’s trajectory. The settlement follows a recent develo…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Legal framework for estate worker allowance - DailyNews
A legal framework is to be established to pay the 200 rupee daily attendance allowance the Government grants estate workers.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Rape survivors offer chilling testimonies of police, court negligence in Knesset committee hearing
Content warning: This article contains disturbing references and descriptions of sexual assault. Reader discretion is advised.
FedEx Seeks Tariff Refund With Lawsuit Against US
Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Can Australia stop a citizen's return? The legal situation facing IS-linked cohort in Syria
A plan for people who help Islamic State-linked families to be thrown in jail is unconstitutional, the prime minister says, as legal experts warn that Australian citizens must have the right to return home under international law. Source: AP / Baderkhan Ahmad
· https://www.facebook.com/SBSAustralia/
Brazilian politicians accused of ordering murder of Rio councillor go on trial
Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão accused of ordering shooting of Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018
· Agence France-Press in Brazil
Wisconsin schools, teachers file lawsuit against Legislature seeking more money
This Wisconsin State Capitol is seen on Dec. 31, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/scott-bauer
The verdict on luxury hotel brand’s new ship (or should that be yacht?)
It used to be verboten to refer to a ship as a boat, and in this era of uber luxe, heaven forbid confusing a ship with a yacht. Along with Evrima and Ilma, Luminara is one of a trio of vessels that form the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fleet, launched in 2022. The newest (as of last year) of the three yachts, this …
· Anthony Dennis
Ozempic maker sheds $US475b and weight-loss crown after disastrous trial
Novo Nordisk’s next-generation weight-loss drug CagriSema has been labelled obsolete before it even hits the market after the pharma giant’s trial results failed to match the performance of existing obesity drugs from rival Eli Lilly.
· Colin Kruger
Brazil's high court begins trial over the killing of Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco
Luyara Franco, daughter of late councilwoman Marielle Franco, and her aunt Anielle Franco give a press conference at the Supreme Court before the start of the first day of trial of those accused of ordering Marielle’s murder, in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
· https://apnews.com/author/mauricio-savarese
Donald Trump’s new 10% global tariff comes into effect
US president had said he would raise levy to 15% after last week’s supreme court ruling
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/juliakollewe,https://www.theguardian.com/profile/heatherstewart
Trump administration sues New Jersey over ICE arrest limits
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill talks to reporters during a news conference in Trenton, N.J., Nov. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file)
A-G to High Court: Gov’t has not adopted economic sanctions plan against haredi draft dodgers
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara told the High Court of Justice on Tuesday that the government has yet to formulate a plan to revoke personal economic benefits from ultra-Orthodox (haredi) draft dodgers, despite evidence that such sanctions are effective. She warned that the omission ran contrary to previous cour…
Senegal's Prime minister denounces Morocco's jail term for football fans
Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has denounced a jail sentence giving by a Moroccan court to 18 Senegalese football supporters.
· AfricaNews
Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi faces trial over alleged rape
Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi is set to stand trial on charges of raping a woman at his home in Paris in February 2023, AFP reported on Tuesday.
· https://www.facebook.com/middleeasteye/
Supreme Court rules the Postal Service can't be sued, even when mail is intentionally not delivered
The Supreme Court is seen, Jan. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/mark-sherman
Son of Norway’s crown princess ‘often’ grabbed former partner by throat, court told
Marius Borg Høiby is on trial accused of 38 crimes including four rapes and assaults
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/miranda-bryant
Go: PH in ‘a good spot’ amid tariff uncertainty
THE Philippines is in a “good spot” despite renewed trade uncertainty following a US Supreme Court ruling striking down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, a Cabinet official said.
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo,Chynna Grace Ong,Reuters