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Geopolitics

US top court rules against state ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ youth

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that ban the discre…

Geopolitics

Supreme court hearing Mississippi death penalty case over alleged racial jury bias

The Guardian – World · Europe

Doug Evans, a former prosecutor, removed nearly all Black jurors in Terry Pitchford’s 2006 trial, raising legal questionsThe supreme court is hearing arguments…

Geopolitics

Bihar maulana arrested, apologises for remarks targeting UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s mother

Times of India – World · India

A Bihar cleric, Maulana Abdullah Salim, has publicly apologized after being arrested by Uttar Pradesh STF for allegedly making objectionable remarks against UP…

Geopolitics

Malaysia court orders ex-PM Najib to pay US$1.3 billion to 1MDB unit

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Malaysian court on Tuesday ⁠ordered jailed former ⁠prime minister Najib Razak ⁠to pay US$1.3 billion to a former unit of scandal-tainted state fund 1MDB, sta…

Geopolitics

Kissing a woman's hand can be sexual assault, Spanish court finds

BBC News – World · Europe

The Supreme Court found that a man had done more than harass a woman by kissing her hand as there had been "a clear sexual component" to his behaviour.

Geopolitics

China bans storing cremated remains in empty 'bone ash apartments'

BBC News – World · Europe

China bans 'bone ash apartments' where mourners are storing cremated remains instead of cemeteries.

Geopolitics

These Two Countries With Social Media Bans Aren’t Happy With Google and Meta

The New York Times – World · US

Indonesia says the two companies are violating its law that bars children under 16 from the social media. Australia has similar concerns.

Geopolitics

Apple’s accidental AI feature roll-out in China risks regulatory backlash, expert says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Apple’s accidental roll-out on Tuesday of its highly anticipated Apple Intelligence feature in mainland China – which has yet to receive regulatory approval – …

Geopolitics

PCB slaps hefty fine on Naseem Shah for social media post on Maryam Nawaz

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Shah fined $71,000 for questioning Punjab chief minister's presence at opening PSL match, where fans were not allowed.

Geopolitics

Scott Mills was questioned by police in 2018 over sexual offence allegations

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ex-Radio 2 presenter reportedly investigated over claims relating to teenage boy but case closed through lack of evidenceScott Mills was questioned over allega…

Geopolitics

Meta, Tiktok and Google under investigation for allegedly disobeying Australia’s social media ban

The Guardian – World · Europe

Nearly 70% of under-16s with accounts on Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok had maintained access, survey findsThe Australian government has accused big tech firms …

Geopolitics

China prosecutes former regulatory official in graft crackdown

The Hindu – World · India

Investigations showed ‌that Wang Jianjun, previously vice chairman of the China Securities ‌Regulatory Commission, illegally took the funds ‌and ⁠property, whi…

Geopolitics

Tai Po fire hearing: management company unaware of alarm system shutdown notice

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. Public hearings by a…

Geopolitics

Fair Work abolishes junior pay rates, with half a million young Australians to be paid more

The Guardian – World · Europe

Union celebrates ‘landmark decision’ that will mean adults aged 20 or younger are no longer paid lessFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet …

Geopolitics

Perth man accused of attempted terror attack at Invasion Day rally to plead mental health defence

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lawyers for Liam Alexander Hall say the 32-year-old is undergoing treatment in custodyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking ne…

Geopolitics

China to ban storing remains of dead in ‘bone ash apartments’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Practice of using apartments to store relatives’ ashes has risen as rapid urbanisation and aging population increases competition for cemetery plotsChina is in…

Geopolitics

Burqa-clad Hindu woman stopped at Varanasi airport on way to marry Muslim man, court lets her go

Times of India – World · India

- A 22-year-old Hindu woman in a burqa and a Muslim youth were detained at Varanasi’s airport. - Detention occurred on an unspecified date, with no official …

Geopolitics

Indonesia summons Meta and Google over non-compliance with child social media curbs, minister says

The Hindu – World · India

Indonesia requires social media companies ⁠with platforms it deems high risk to deactivate accounts belonging to children under 16

Geopolitics

Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over Life of a Showgirl album title

South China Morning Post – World · China

Pop megastar Taylor Swift was sued by ⁠a Las Vegas ⁠performer on Monday who said ⁠Swift’s latest hit album The Life of a Showgirl violates her trademark rights…

Geopolitics

Jackie O seeks $82m for wrongful termination in legal action filed against her former radio station

The Guardian – World · Europe

Former co-host of Kyle Sandilands filed proceedings in the federal court against Kiis licence holderFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet o…

Geopolitics

SC junks retrial order in 2007 murder case, says procedural lapse can’t nullify 17-year trial

Times of India – World · India

- Bench ruled the trial judge's omission wasn't a 'fatal' defect. - The omission didn't invalidate the entire trial. - Court found the defect wasn't severe…

Geopolitics

Israel passes law allowing hanging for Palestinian convicted of deadly terror acts

Times of India – World · India

The measure marks a significant win for the country’s far-right bloc and reflects a tougher posture toward Palestinians following the Hamas-led October 7, 2023…

Geopolitics

'Gender identity a right': Rajasthan high court tears into transgender bill

Times of India – World · India

The Rajasthan High Court has made headlines by branding the state’s transgender reservation policy as nothing but a 'superficial mask'. This decision came with…

Geopolitics

Trump administration sues Minnesota for allowing trans athletes in girls’ sports

The Guardian – World · Europe

Justice department claims state is violating Title IX – the federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination The US Department of Justice sued Minnesota’s e…

Geopolitics

Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law

BBC News – World · Europe

The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Geopolitics

New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge’s order blocking its press access policy

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Pentagon has flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Defence Department’s headquarters, a lawyer f…

Geopolitics

Harrods’ closure of compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse called ‘neither fair nor just’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Scheme for accusers of store’s former owner Mohamed Al Fayed to close before end of retailer’s internal investigationHarrods has been accused of being “neither…

Geopolitics

Israel passes law to give death penalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks

The Guardian – World · Europe

Knesset approves measure that has been criticised by European nations and rights groupsIsrael’s parliament has passed a law imposing the death penalty on Pales…

Geopolitics

TV star’s AI porn allegations spark national debate in Germany

The Guardian – World · Europe

Collien Fernandes accuses ex-husband Christian Ulmen of sharing sexually explicit deepfake images of her onlineA high-profile German TV star’s allegations that…

Geopolitics

Farooq appears before court in JKCA case, pleads not guilty

Times of India – World · India

- Former CM Dr. Farooq Abdullah appeared in Srinagar court on Monday regarding J&K Cricket Association case. - He is a National Conference president and form…

Tech & Startups

Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops

TechCrunch · US

Demands for Apple customer records by federal agents in recent months underscore the privacy limitations of email.

Geopolitics

FCA to release details of UK car finance scandal compensation scheme

The Guardian – World · Europe

Redress programme for 14m motor finance agreements will be set out by regulator on Monday afternoonBusiness live – latest updatesMillions of drivers will disco…

Geopolitics

Cardiff City damages claim over Emiliano Sala death dismissed

BBC News – World · Europe

The club, which was claiming £104m in compensation, will now have to fork out about £400,000.

Geopolitics

Vijay declares assets worth Rs 640.51 crore in poll affidavit; here is the breakup

Times of India – World · India

His spouse Sangeetha has declared movable assets worth Rs 15 crore and immovable assets valued at Rs 25 lakh.

Geopolitics

Let’s be clear: national security law update is not a power grab

South China Morning Post – World · China

On March 23, Hong Kong’s government brought into force amended implementation rules for Article 43 of the national security law. This is not a new power grab o…

Geopolitics

Israel suspends battalion over attack on CNN journalists

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

In a rare move, the Israeli military has suspended an entire reserve battalion following an attack on CNN journalists in the occupied West Bank.

Geopolitics

Apple subsidiary fined by UK government over Moscow sanctions breach

The Guardian – World · Europe

Apple Distribution International, based in Ireland, made payments worth £635,000 to a Russian streaming serviceThe UK government has fined a subsidiary of Appl…

Geopolitics

Israel to Vote on Death Penalty Targeting Palestinians Guilty of Lethal Attacks

The New York Times – World · US

The bill is broadly popular and expected to pass. Critics say it would strip away many of the safeguards intended to preserve due process, including the possib…

Geopolitics

Lawsuit Accuses Americans of Political Killings for Hire Overseas

The New York Times – World · US

Three men working for an American security contractor say the United Arab Emirates paid them to carry out targeted killings in Yemen. One of their targets is s…

Geopolitics

Controversial death penalty bill set to pass in Israel

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The controversial legislation to expand the death penalty was introduced by Israel's far-right government. Israel's Knesset is expected to vote on the bill thi…

Geopolitics

Sexual assault survivor calls failure of Travelodge boss to meet MPs ‘shocking’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Woman assaulted after man was given key card to her room criticises CEO Jo Boydell over cancelled meetingA woman who was sexually assaulted by a man who was ha…

Geopolitics

Tai Po blaze hearing resumes after fire alarm goes off during morning break

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. The hearings by an i…

Geopolitics

Malaysia jails ex-babysitter for 1 year over toddler’s death

South China Morning Post – World · China

A former babysitter has been sentenced to one year in jail and fined 15,000 ringgit (US$3,800) by a court in Malaysia for negligence resulting in a toddler’s d…

Geopolitics

‘Salty, bitter water, cloned phone': Chilling details emerge in Nashik astrologer rape case probe

Times of India – World · India

Astrologer Ashok Kharat's police custody has been extended until April 1. Investigators need to analyze his phone data and probe his properties. Kharat faces m…

Geopolitics

Man charged in Germany after fatal stabbing of his 13-year-old son

South China Morning Post – World · China

A man has been charged with stabbing his wife, daughter and son in the western German city of Witten, resulting in the death of the 13-year-old boy, prosecutor…

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