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Geopolitics

Former spy chief quits royal commission into antisemitism and Bondi attack

The Guardian – World · Europe

Just a fortnight after its opening hearing, Dennis Richardson has resigned without any explanationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTh…

Geopolitics

Kneecap rapper will not face terrorism trial after high court rejects CPS appeal

The Guardian – World · Europe

Judges uphold decision to dismiss case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh for allegedly displaying Hezbollah flag at gigThe Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh will not …

Geopolitics

Snapchat told an Australian mother it would not delete her son’s account because his listed age was 25

The Guardian – World · Europe

Parents have been told to report accounts missed in Australia’s under-16 social media ban – but eSafety is ‘concerned’ some platforms aren’t complyingGet our b…

Geopolitics

India’s Supreme Court allows first-ever passive euthanasia death

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Withdrawal of life support granted to family of 32-year-old man who has been in vegetative state for more than 12 years.

Geopolitics

India's top court allows removal of life support of man in vegetative state

BBC News – World · Europe

Harish Rana has been in a vegetative state since 2013, when he fell from a balcony and suffered head injuries.

Geopolitics

Rs 23 lakh penalty for maternity leave? Bombay high court steps in

Times of India – World · India

The Bombay High Court ruled that maternity leave is not a service break and cannot be penalized under compulsory service bonds for medical professionals. Uphol…

Geopolitics

Shia LaBeouf cleared to travel to Rome for father’s baptism days after court denial

The Guardian – World · Europe

A different New Orleans judge approved the trip while the actor remains out on bond in Mardi Gras battery caseShia LaBeouf ultimately did get permission to tra…

Geopolitics

Expert witness in Lucy Letby trial did not reveal hospital investigation into his medical work

The Guardian – World · Europe

Cheshire police and CPS say they were not told about inquiry into Prof Peter Hindmarsh before he gave evidence at nurse’s trialThe police force behind the pros…

Geopolitics

Investigation may be looking at whether Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea sale cash is ‘proceeds of crime’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Documents filed at Companies House over 2022 deal could complicate row with UK over how money will be usedJersey authorities may be investigating whether cash …

Geopolitics

Two protesters charged on first day of Queensland’s ‘from the river to the sea’ ban

The Guardian – World · Europe

Alleged offences occurred after pro-Palestinian activists gathered outside state parliament within hours of new laws taking effectFollow our Australia news liv…

Geopolitics

'To be or not to be': Why Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia for the first time

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk has a dedicated, tireless team working 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, they gather, verify, …

Geopolitics

Man brings dead foetus in court, claims attempts to kill him

Times of India – World · India

A man brought a dead foetus to the MP high court, claiming it was a result of a planned road accident intended to kill him. He alleged police inaction and soug…

Geopolitics

Anna’s Archive shadow library search engine sued by U.S. publishing group

The Hindu – World · India

Anna’s Archive was sued by members of a U.S. publishing group that claimed it continues to “foster piracy on an astronomical scale” even after a previous order

Geopolitics

Mother in Hong Kong held after unattended son throws items from flat, damaging car

South China Morning Post – World · China

A woman in Hong Kong has been arrested on suspicion of neglect after allegedly leaving her four-year-old son home alone, during which time he threw objects fro…

Geopolitics

'Will take your English exam right here': SC junks AI-drafted PIL, schools Ludhiana trader

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court dismissed a trader's PIL after he admitted using AI tools to draft it and couldn't explain legal terms. Chief Justice Surya Kant questioned t…

Geopolitics

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for 31-year-old Harish Rana, in coma for 12 years

Times of India – World · India

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has permitted the withdrawal of medical treatment for Harish Rana, a 31-year-old man in a vegetative state. The apex …

Geopolitics

Singapore man to be charged over TikTok videos on race, government

South China Morning Post – World · China

A 59-year-old man will be charged in a Singapore court on Wednesday over four videos he posted on TikTok between 2023 and 2025, the police and Protection from …

Geopolitics

Katie Perry v Katy Perry: Sydney fashion designer wins 16-year trademark dispute with US pop star

The Guardian – World · Europe

Australia’s high court finds singer’s label and merchandise distributor had been ‘assiduous infringers’ of trademarkFollow our Australia news live blog for lat…

Geopolitics

Katy Perry loses trademark case against Australian designer Katie Perry

BBC News – World · Europe

The US singer lost the case in 2023 and later won on appeal, but now judges have ruled against her.

Geopolitics

Uttam Nagar violence: Don’t demolish houses of accused till today’s hearing, Delhi HC tells MCD

Times of India – World · India

Delhi High Court has ordered the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to halt the demolition of two houses linked to the Uttam Nagar Holi violence until March …

Geopolitics

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro seeks court approval for visit from Trump official

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lawyers for Bolsonaro have petitioned for Trump adviser Darren Beattie to meet the ex-president in a Brasilia prison.

Geopolitics

Two robodebt officials engaged in serious corrupt conduct, Nacc finds, but Scott Morrison cleared

The Guardian – World · Europe

Anti-corruption watchdog makes adverse findings against two former public servants but clears four other individuals Two former public servants referred to the…

Geopolitics

Widow Gives Harrowing Testimony About Assassination of Haiti’s President

The New York Times – World · US

Martine Moïse was the first witness called in the long-awaited Miami trial of the people accused of plotting the murder of her husband, Jovenel Moïse, in 2021.

Geopolitics

Nod to changes to widen transgender definition

Times of India – World · India

- Cabinet approved amendment to Transgender Persons Act 2019. - Expands definition to include intersex individuals. - Aims to protect rights and address di…

Geopolitics

Mother of Tumbler Ridge Shooting Victim Sues OpenAI

The New York Times – World · US

The company banned the shooter’s ChatGPT account but did not alert the authorities, a move that amounted to fatal negligence, the family claims.

Geopolitics

Flagging dangers of social media, SC to hear Centre plea on fact-check units

Times of India – World · India

- SC agrees to assess Bombay HC's judgment on amendments to IT Rules. - Amendments allowed Center to collect user data under IT Rules. - HC struck down ame…

Geopolitics

UCC key to end gender bias in laws: SC

Times of India – World · India

- Supreme Court emphasizes Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as key to "one nation one law" principle. - UCC is framed as the most effective tool for ensuring legal e…

Geopolitics

California Catholic bishop resigns amid charges he embezzled $270,000 from parish

The Guardian – World · Europe

Emanuel Shaleta, bishop of a Chaldean Catholic parish in the San Diego area, pleaded not guilty to 17 felony chargesThe bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic com…

Geopolitics

MP tells Commons she was left with PTSD after being raped at work event

The Guardian – World · Europe

Charlotte Nichols speaks out in opposition to bill proposing changes to jury trials in England and WalesAn MP has told the House of Commons that she was raped …

Tech & Startups

Legora reaches $5.55 billion valuation as AI legal tech boom endures

TechCrunch · US

Legora, an AI platform for lawyers, is now valued at $5.55 billion following a $550 million Series D led by Accel to fuel its growth in the U.S.

Geopolitics

Family of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim sues OpenAI alleging they could’ve prevented attack

The Guardian – World · Europe

Eight people were killed by 18-year-old in Canada, who had described violent scenarios involving guns to ChatGPTSign up for the Breaking News US email to get n…

Geopolitics

Syrian ex-colonel in court on crimes against humanity charge

BBC News – World · Europe

Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time.

Geopolitics

11 domestic helpers among 20 arrested in Hong Kong crackdown on illegal labour

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities have arrested 20 people, including domestic helpers suspected of unlawfully providing services such as massages and manicures, in a crack…

Geopolitics

Crispin Odey was described as ‘sex pest’ by head of his hedge fund, court hears

The Guardian – World · Europe

Multimillionaire begins case against FCA ban over handling of investigation into sexual misconduct claimsThe multimillionaire financier Crispin Odey “repeatedl…

Geopolitics

Uber rolls out women-only option in the US

BBC News – World · Europe

The feature allows both women riders and drivers to be matched with other women for trips on the ride-sharing app.

Geopolitics

Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI

BBC News – World · Europe

The family alleges the firm knew the perpetrator was planning a "mass casualty event" but failed to contact the authorities.

Geopolitics

Pune Porsche crash case: SC grants bail to accused driver’s father

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court granted bail to the father of the minor accused in the 2024 Pune Porsche crash, who allegedly manipulated blood samples. He had been in custo…

Geopolitics

Uttam Nagar murder case: Accused’s mother moves Delhi high court fearing house demolition

Times of India – World · India

The mother of an accused in the Uttam Nagar murder case has approached the Delhi High Court, fearing her house might be demolished like that of a co-accused. T…

Geopolitics

Chhattisgarh Tribal woman lynched over witchcraft suspicion; husband, 3 others held

Times of India – World · India

A tribal woman in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district was allegedly killed in a superstition-linked attack after being accused of witchcraft. Her husband, co-wife,…

Geopolitics

CityU professor convicted of offering HK$1,000 bribe to avoid tenancy payout

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong court has convicted a professor of offering a HK$1,000 (US$128) bribe to a property agent in an attempt to avoid paying HK$16,000 in compensation f…

Geopolitics

Muhyiddin’s corruption trial opens with a fight over TikTok in Malaysia

South China Morning Post – World · China

Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption trial opened in Kuala Lumpur on Monday with a courtroom fight over the admissibility of TikTok vi…

Geopolitics

Thousands of lawyers urge Keir Starmer to rethink plans to cut jury trials

The Guardian – World · Europe

Government facing prospect of most serious backbench revolt yet over proposals for England and Wales Plans to curtail the number of jury trials in England and …

Geopolitics

Lavanya Tripathi files police case over defamatory Instagram posts

Times of India – World · India

Actress Lavanya Tripathi has lodged a complaint with Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police following alleged social media harassment. A specific social handle reportedl…

Geopolitics

Interfaith wedding drama in Thane: Nikah halted after girl alleges rape, conversion bid by tailor

Times of India – World · India

A 20-year-old Bhiwandi tailor was arrested for allegedly raping a minor he befriended on social media two years ago. He reportedly attempted to force her into …

Geopolitics

China woman discovers uncle faked marriage with her late mother to inherit properties

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Chinese woman has revealed online that her mother was married to her younger brother posthumously, who then embezzled her properties as her widower. The 27-y…

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