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Geopolitics

‘Grossly obscene’: Delhi HC orders takedown of ‘vulgar’ song by Yo Yo Honey Singh, Badshah

Times of India – World · India

- Delhi High Court orders removal of a song by Yo Yo Honey Singh and Badshah, accused of being vulgar and misogynistic. - Issues notices to concerned parties…

Geopolitics

Nepal court extends detention of ex-PM Oli in deadly protest probe

The Hindu – World · India

Police arrested Mr. Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, a day after Prime Minister Balendra Shah was sworn in following the first elections since the S…

Geopolitics

Who is Todd Blanche, the former Trump lawyer who’s the President’s pick for acting attorney general

The Hindu – World · India

Before picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client

Geopolitics

After car crash, Tiger Woods told officer he was ‘talking to the president’

South China Morning Post – World · China

After crashing his SUV last week in Florida, Tiger Woods took out his phone and told a deputy, “I was just talking to the president,” according to body camera …

Geopolitics

Will Philippines’ anti-disinformation bills empower state to ‘decide the truth’?

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Philippines is weighing a new anti-disinformation law, but digital rights advocates and researchers warn that the leading proposals could give the governme…

Geopolitics

US court orders resentencing for Colorado clerk involved in election scheme

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Former clerk Tina Peters has become a cause celebre for the election denial movement and President Donald Trump.

Geopolitics

What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche

BBC News – World · Europe

The former prosecutor has a long-standing relationship with President Trump, having represented him in the criminal hush-money case.

Geopolitics

Chhattisgarh high court finds Amit Jogi guilty in 2003 murder case, asks him to surrender in 3 weeks

Times of India – World · India

The Chhattisgarh High Court has overturned the acquittal of former legislator Amit Jogi in the 23-year-old murder case of NCP leader Ram Avatar Jaggi. The cour…

Geopolitics

‘Law & order breakdown’: SC slams gheraoing in Bengal

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court expressed grave concern over an attack on judicial officers in West Bengal's Malda, citing a breakdown in law and order. The apex court has …

Tech & Startups

Tech Companies Are Trying to Neuter Colorado’s Landmark Right-to-Repair Law

Wired · Global

A bill in Colorado is a glimpse into the future of how corporations are working to limit the freedom people have to make their own fixes and upgrades.

Geopolitics

Legal groups condemn arrival of a dozen deportees from US to Uganda

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Advocates in Uganda described the deportation as an act of 'transnational repression' and pledged to fight the process.

Geopolitics

Federal judge throws out most of Blake Lively’s claims against Justin Baldoni

The Guardian – World · Europe

Judge Lewis Liman dismissed 10 of Lively’s 13 claims against Baldoni, including claim of sexual harassmentSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newslet…

Geopolitics

CPS considering 13 suspected cases of assisted dying in England and Wales

The Guardian – World · Europe

Data shows 209 cases recorded as assisted dying referred to CPS by police between 1 April 2009 and 31 March this yearThirteen cases of suspected assisted dying…

Geopolitics

Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in Justin Baldoni harassment suit

BBC News – World · Europe

The judge dismissed all but three claims against Baldoni weeks before a trial date.

Geopolitics

Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi

BBC News – World · Europe

Bondi's time as America's top law enforcement officer was overshadowed by the justice department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Geopolitics

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, amid Epstein files furore

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from ⁠her post on Thursday, a White House ⁠official said, following mounting frustration with her …

Geopolitics

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, elevates Todd Blanche

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Bondi came under fire for what critics called politically motivated prosecutions and her handling of Epstein files.

Geopolitics

Trump removes Attorney General Pam Bondi

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Bondi has faced criticism in Washington over her handling of investigative files related to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Geopolitics

Law experts express concerns over ‘violations of international law’ in the war.

The New York Times – World · US

- U.S. airstrike damaged Iran’s bridge, killing 8, while the Pasteur Institute (a key health hub) was destroyed; Trump celebrated the strikes. - Iran vowed d…

Geopolitics

Artist files war crime case in Paris over Israeli strike that killed parents in Lebanon

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lebanese-French man Ali Cherri demands investigation into Beirut bombing as possible war crime against civiliansA Lebanese-French artist has filed a legal comp…

Geopolitics

‘Letting the algorithm rip’: no legal basis for lack of human override of aged care funding tool, inquiry hears

The Guardian – World · Europe

Department says it’s received 834 requests for a review of tool’s assessments since it launched in NovemberGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong to impose 2‑tier penalty for carrying vapes in public from April 30

South China Morning Post – World · China

Anyone in Hong Kong found carrying more than five vape pods or 100 heat sticks in public will face a maximum fine of HK$50,000 and up to six months in jail fro…

Geopolitics

Call to close loopholes in Hong Kong’s child sexual offence bill

South China Morning Post – World · China

More than 30 groups and individuals have collectively called on the government to close loopholes in Hong Kong’s child sexual offence bill and provide greater …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong authorities seek forfeiture order for properties tied to Jimmy Lai’s crimes

South China Morning Post – World · China

The government has filed an application to confiscate properties linked to crimes committed by former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying in accordance with Hong Ko…

Geopolitics

UK flag-raising group leader arrested on suspicion of causing ‘alarm and distress’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Ryan Bridge is co-founder of Raise the Colours, which has been criticised for anti-immigrant rhetoricThe leader of a flag campaign group has been ar…

Geopolitics

Alleged Bondi gunman loses court bid to suppress names of his family

BBC News – World · Europe

Lawyers for Naveed Akram had argued his mother, brother and sister live in "constant fear".

Geopolitics

Brazil grants joint custody over pets in new law for separated couples

BBC News – World · Europe

Lawmakers in the Brazilian Congress on Tuesday viewed the law change as a reflection on the importance people place on their pets.

Geopolitics

Malaysian minister offers personal aid to family of man killed in drink-driving crash

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Malaysian minister visited and provided financial aid to the widow of a motorcyclist who was killed in a drink-driving accident that threatened to inflame ra…

Geopolitics

Mandelson tried to get Epstein’s ‘goddaughter’ access to 10 Downing Street

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Epstein files indicate the 15-year-old girl would later meet then-Prince Andrew at Buckingham Palace.

Geopolitics

French court denies extradition of ex-Tunisian President Ben Ali’s daughter

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Paris said its ruling was based on Tunis not responding to a request for guarantees of a trial by an independent court.

Geopolitics

‘We’re trapped’: developer’s unpaid debt leaves London flat owners unable to sell

The Guardian – World · Europe

Hackney leaseholders feel council made the problem worse by leaving £850,000 debt uncollected for eight yearsLeaseholders in east London have said they are “tr…

Geopolitics

'Complete breakdown of law & order in Bengal': SC after judicial officers held hostage over SIR

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court has strongly condemned the hostage situation involving judicial officers in Malda, issuing showcause notices to top West Bengal officials. Th…

Geopolitics

Sam Altman's sister amends lawsuit accusing OpenAI CEO of sexual abuse

The Hindu – World · India

Sam Altman’s defamation claim stemmed from social media posts by his sister that referred to alleged abuse

Geopolitics

What is U.S. birthright citizenship case? Why is Trump attending Supreme Court hearing?

The Hindu – World · India

President Trump left the court during the Opposing party’s arguments and later posted on social media: “We are the only Country in the World STUPID enough to a…

Geopolitics

Tai Po fire hearing: management company may have breached duty to ensure safety

South China Morning Post – World · China

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. An independent commi…

Geopolitics

Fourth ex-teacher charged in Singapore amid string of student sex abuse cases

South China Morning Post – World · China

A former teacher was charged in Singapore court on Thursday with multiple charges over sexual acts with an underage student. The 34-year-old Singaporean was ha…

Geopolitics

Tiger Woods declines 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy; can leave US for treatment

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The 15-time major winner will focus on health following his car crash and subsequent DUI arrest on Friday.

Tech & Startups

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

Wired · Global

After investors appealed to the governor, California again delayed the deadline for venture firms to disclose the demographics of startup founders they back.

Geopolitics

China woman clings to truck to follow husband; man threatens divorce after male doctor examines wife

South China Morning Post – World · China

A woman in China who suspected her husband of infidelity clung to the back of his truck to follow him until being found by the police. A traffic police officer…

Geopolitics

The ‘split’ legal profession in Hong Kong

South China Morning Post – World · China

A major feature of Hong Kong’s legal profession is the division between barristers and solicitors. Barristers specialise in court work and legal advice relatin…

Geopolitics

Alleged Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram denied suppression order over identities of family members

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lawyers for accused had argued names of family members should be suppressed due to fears for their mental and physical safetyFollow our Australia news live blo…

Geopolitics

US Supreme Court appears sceptical of US birthright citizenship challenge

BBC News – World · Europe

Trump attended the oral arguments in person on Wednesday, a rare move by a sitting president that underscored the high stakes of the case.

Geopolitics

Judicial officers will decide 60 lakh Bengal claims by April 7, 47.3L completed, says SC

Times of India – World · India

- West Bengal government fears scrutiny of deleted voters' inclusion claims may not be completed. - Process involves verifying claims to add voters back to e…

Geopolitics

Judicial officers will decide 60L Bengal claims by Apr 7, 47.3L completed: Supreme Court

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court has been informed that all deleted voter claims in West Bengal will be decided by April 7. This addresses concerns about the upcoming assembl…

Geopolitics

China targeted in US birthright citizenship debate, but Supreme Court justices sceptical

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has emerged as a focal point in the debate over US birthright citizenship, as the nation’s Supreme Court appeared sceptical of oral arguments on Wednesda…

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