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Geopolitics

The US re-legalized the death penalty 50 years ago. Is it working as intended?

The Guardian – World · Europe

The Marshall Project analyzed over 9,000 death sentences handed down since states brought the punishment backFifty years ago, Americans set out on a polarizing…

Geopolitics

Will Philippines’ new bill entrench the political dynasties it aims to curb?

South China Morning Post – World · China

A long-delayed bill meant to curb political dynasties in the Philippines – where powerful families dominate elected offices from Congress to local government –…

Geopolitics

Road built on their land without permission, owners get justice after 40 years

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court has fined the Chhattisgarh government Rs 2 lakh for illegally occupying private land for nearly four decades without compensation. The court …

Geopolitics

1 year in prison for gang member who forced 2 Thai women into prostitution in Hong Kong

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong court has sentenced a 70-year-old gang member to a year in prison for forcing two Thai women into prostitution, after they fell for job scams claim…

Geopolitics

Wife of Spanish Prime Minister to Stand Trial for Corruption

The New York Times – World · US

Begoña Gómez faces charges of embezzlement, corruption, misappropriation of funds and influence peddling for helping favored companies win public contracts.

Geopolitics

January 6 defendants pursue millions in claims through obscure federal process

The Guardian – World · Europe

Federal Tort Claims Act, over which DoJ has total discretion, provides workaround to Trump’s $1.8bn slush fundJanuary 6 defendants who assaulted police officer…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s top court rejects challenge to law banning calls for election boycotts

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s top court has dismissed a legal challenge against a law barring calls to boycott the city’s “patriots-only” elections, ruling that the prohibition …

Geopolitics

Woman can't seek maintenance hike after husband's death: High Court

Times of India – World · India

The Bombay High Court ruled that a divorced wife cannot seek increased maintenance after her husband's death, but can still claim decreed amounts and arrears f…

Geopolitics

Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men

BBC News – World · Europe

The 61-year-old was found to have coerced his wife into sexual acts with men he found online in exchange for payment.

Geopolitics

Experts alarmed as Trump launches broad-front attack on US voting rights

The Guardian – World · Europe

With election denialists installed in key positions, officials using series of measures to change voting rulesThe Trump administration is waging war on voting …

Geopolitics

Swede who ‘ruthlessly’ prostituted wife to over 100 men jailed for 4½ years

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Swedish court on Tuesday sentenced a 61-year-old man to four years and five months in prison for having “ruthlessly exploited” his wife to have sex with scor…

Geopolitics

Ben Roberts-Smith’s bail varied so alleged war criminal can attend Australian War Memorial opening

The Guardian – World · Europe

Former SAS soldier had been invited along with all other living Victoria Cross recipients, judge toldGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcas…

Geopolitics

Former CAR president on trial in absentia over crimes against humanity

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The alleged crimes committed by Bozize's security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape.

Geopolitics

Second wife denied family pension even after first wife’s death; what court said

Times of India – World · India

A Punjab woman, the second wife of a deceased government employee, has won a legal battle for her full family pension. The High Court ruled she is entitled to …

Geopolitics

Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces

BBC News – World · Europe

Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.

Geopolitics

UN calls for drone regulation in conflict zones

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

UN rights chief Volker Türk said more than 1,000 civilians in Sudan have been killed this year by drone attacks. The UN has called for regulation and accountab…

Geopolitics

‘Imminent threat’: charges laid against 13-year-old who allegedly planned attack on Queensland school

The Guardian – World · Europe

Alleged threat on regional school north of Brisbane was ‘quite well advanced’, state counter-terrorism police sayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily…

Geopolitics

How has China’s year-long law enforcement campaign changed local governance?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing has revealed the sweeping scale of a year-long campaign targeting irregular law enforcement against businesses as the country intensified its efforts t…

Geopolitics

NEET accused gets jail, another sent to custody

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • A Delhi court handled custody and bail proceedings for three accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper le…

Geopolitics

Delhi HC: Taking part in protest no ground to deny PMLA bail

Times of India – World · India

Grants Relief To PFI Member In Jail For Over A Year

Geopolitics

On the day it set 3-month deadline for HCs, SC gave verdict reserved for 15 months

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Supreme Court lays down mandatory guidelines for high courts. • Judges must pronounce verdic…

Geopolitics

China sentences former Shaolin abbot to 24 years for corruption

South China Morning Post – World · China

Shi Yongxin, former abbot of the world-famous Shaolin Temple, has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for crimes including embezzlement and taking bribes, state…

Geopolitics

Mexican Senate Votes to Allow Voiding Elections Over Foreign Interference

The New York Times – World · US

The legislation, which comes amid growing tensions between Mexico and the White House, must be approved by a majority of state legislatures and sent to the pre…

Geopolitics

'Maligning isn't constructive criticism': HC on Madhu Kishwar's bail plea

Times of India – World · India

Here are the four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed an anticipatory bail plea filed by academic …

Tech & Startups

Ballots Have Been Seized Across the US. No One Knows What Will Happen Next

Wired · Global

So far this year, authorities have seized or demanded ballots from elections in four states. Experts fear the trend could throw the midterms into chaos unless …

Geopolitics

Trump administration sues states for denying ICE agents undercover plates

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Department of Justice has argued that states are obliged to give ICE vehicles confidential licence plates.

Geopolitics

US judge rejects immediate block on Trump’s mail-in voting executive order

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Judge Carl Nichols says Democrats’ legal challenge is premature as the administration moves to implement the measure.

Geopolitics

Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions

BBC News – World · Europe

Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.

Geopolitics

Sexual assault by ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson left girl ‘feeling sick’, trial hears

The Guardian – World · Europe

Former MP charged with 18 sexual offences involving two alleged victims, and his wife charged with aiding and abettingJeffrey Donaldson sexually assaulted a ch…

Geopolitics

Twisha Sharma death: CBI may take mother-in-law in custody after HC scraps bail

Times of India – World · India

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has revoked the anticipatory bail granted to Giribala Singh, mother-in-law of deceased Twisha Sharma. The court found that the tr…

Startups

Singapore court orders jail term for Byju Raveendran for contempt of court

Your Story · India

The Singapore court has sentenced Byju Raveendran, the founder of BYJU’S, to six months in jail. The court found that Raveendran had disobeyed multiple orders …

Geopolitics

Man jailed 9 years for attempted rape after following victim from wet market

South China Morning Post – World · China

A 67-year-old jobless divorcee with a history of criminal offences has been jailed for nine years for sexually assaulting a woman during a brazen daytime break…

Geopolitics

ED raids ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s house in CMRL-linked money laundering case

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at residences linked to a former Chief Minister.…

Geopolitics

Zubeen death case: Court frames murder charges against 4

Times of India – World · India

Charges Framed Against All 7, Trial To Start From June 8

Geopolitics

Being mute spectators no ground to prosecute in-laws for cruelty: SC

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Supreme Court ruled that in-laws can't be prosecuted solely because they remained mute w…

Geopolitics

‘Can’t hit kid’s dignity to prove adultery’: HC no to DNA test

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Sanjeev Verma is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India. • He covers Himachal Pradesh an…

Geopolitics

US tells green card seekers to apply from abroad

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Under the new rule, green cards will be issued in applicants' home countries, though it remains unclear who all will be affected.

Geopolitics

US judge tosses case against wrongly deported Salvadorean man Abrego Garcia

South China Morning Post – World · China

A US federal judge dismissed a criminal case on Friday filed against a Salvadorean man at the centre of a row over US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on mig…

Geopolitics

Israel’s October 7 tribunal: Show trial of Palestinians or justice?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Observers describe a climate in which the chances of justice in the military tribunals are slim.

Geopolitics

After benches differ on UAPA bail, SC refers question to larger bench

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Supreme Court's two benches disagreed on whether a delay in trial justifies bail for tho…

Geopolitics

Would Kasab have been given bail over trial delay? Government to SC over UAPA debate

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Indian government has announced its stance on granting bail to individuals charged with …

Geopolitics

'If both parents IAS officers, why reservations': SC questions quota for well-off kids

Times of India – World · India

Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Supreme Court questions whether children from economically advanced backward classes (EABC)…

Geopolitics

'Twisha Sharma's mom-in law tried to tinker with evidence': MP govt to HC

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • MP High Court issues notice to Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law for allegedly tampering with ev…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s ICAC charges woman over alleged HK$10,000 bribe in custody case

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has charged a 62-year-old woman with allegedly offering a bribe to a Legal Aid Department clerk in an attempt to secure cu…

Geopolitics

Philippine justice chief orders arrest of senator wanted by ICC

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Philippine justice chief ordered authorities on Thursday to enforce an International Criminal Court warrant for the arrest of a senator wanted on an allege…

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