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Geopolitics

UK eyes releasing files on ‘arrogant’ Andrew to clean away Epstein scandal ‘stain’

South China Morning Post – World · China

The UK government said on Tuesday it supported the release of documents on ex-prince Andrew’s past role as a trade envoy, hours after a veteran politician was …

Geopolitics

Epstein files: The arrests and the resignations

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera breaks down all the arrests and resignations since the second part of the Epstein files were made public.

Geopolitics

Senegal PM proposes doubling jail terms for same-sex acts

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Senegal's prime minister has put forward legislation that would increase prison sentences for same-sex relations in Senegal. The move follows a series of arres…

Geopolitics

Ban under-16s from riding ebikes and e-scooters then require a driver’s licence, Queensland inquiry to recommend

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: State parliament’s inquiry will propose a crackdown amid concerns over injuries and deathsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcas…

Geopolitics

China’s top court backs legal action against corrupt firms amid equity markets rally

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing is encouraging equity investors to pursue representative action against unscrupulous listed or delisted firms in an apparent effort to bolster confiden…

Geopolitics

Despite Supreme Court ruling, Trump has legal cards for tariffs in hand

South China Morning Post – World · China

It’s no surprise that US President Donald Trump came out swinging after the Supreme Court’s stunning rebuke struck at the core of his economic agenda. It deliv…

Geopolitics

UK comic Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape, sex assault charges

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Appearing in a London court, Brand denies accusations of raping one woman ​and sexually assaulting another in 2009.

Geopolitics

Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The 27-year-old footballer denies allegations first made in 2023 that he raped a woman.

Geopolitics

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two more sexual offences

The Guardian – World · Europe

Comedian denies one count of rape and one count of sexual assault related to two womenRussell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, incl…

Geopolitics

Amyl and the Sniffers embroiled in US legal battle after photographer countersues singer

The Guardian – World · Europe

The rock band’s Amy Taylor claimed copyright infringement over sales of prints but now faces counter action in Los Angeles courtRock band Amyl and the Sniffers…

Geopolitics

Celebrity doctor Peter Attia steps down from CBS over Epstein links

BBC News – World · Europe

The health influencer's spokesman says he wants to avoid his association with the late sex offender becoming "a distraction".

Geopolitics

Sarawak’s energy feud with Petronas gives Malaysia’s Anwar a legal headache

South China Morning Post – World · China

A constitutional battle for control over Malaysian Borneo’s energy wealth has moved to the country’s highest court, delivering a fresh test of whether Prime Mi…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong conglomerate says Panama Canal ports seized by authorities

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

CK Hutchison says the Panama government now has 'administrative and operational control' of its two ports.

Geopolitics

US SC's blow to Trump: FedEx sues US admin seeking 'full refund' of tariffs

Times of India – World · India

FedEx is suing for a refund of Trump-era tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. This landmark ruling could trigger billions in claims, as the court found…

Geopolitics

Karnataka HC grants Ranveer Singh interim relief, bars coercive action over ‘Kantara’ mimicry row

Times of India – World · India

The Karnataka High Court has granted actor Ranveer Singh interim protection from coercive action by Bengaluru police, provided he cooperates with the investiga…

Geopolitics

Corruption, case backlog, judge shortage: NCERT book outlines judiciary’s key challenges

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with a dedicated team to deliver real-time news and updates globally. - Committed to excellence, journalists verify and present…

Geopolitics

Panama’s port takeover ‘culmination of a campaign’ against CK Hutchison

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison has condemned the uninvited takeover of its Panama port by the country’s authorities, calling it unlawful and the “culmination of a ca…

Geopolitics

FedEx sues US government for tariff refund after Supreme Court ruling

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The logistics giant seeks to recoup tariff fees, although the courts have yet to establish a refund process.

Geopolitics

Refusal to marry after intimacy over ‘kundali’ mismatch can attract BNS charges: HC

Times of India – World · India

Refusing marriage after a physical relationship, based on a horoscope mismatch despite prior assurances, can now lead to charges under Section 69 of the Bharat…

Geopolitics

South Korean ex-president Yoon appeals against ‘excessive’ life sentence for insurrection

South China Morning Post – World · China

South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk-yeol has filed an appeal against an insurrection conviction stemming from his 2024 martial law declaration, his lawyers…

Geopolitics

South Korean ex-president sentenced, Buddha’s early life: 7 Asia highlights

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you wou…

Geopolitics

Australian women held in Syrian camps say they would accept children returning home separately

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Some of the 11 mothers detained in Kurdish-controlled al-Roj camp say they want Australian government to repatriate children at any costFamilies in …

Geopolitics

Full details of Bondi attack won’t be heard by royal commission, inquiry head says at first public hearing

The Guardian – World · Europe

Virginia Bell says scope of inquiry will be reduced to avoid prejudicing criminal proceedingsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our brea…

Geopolitics

Uttarakhand woman gang-raped at gunpoint, finger slashed as accused film video

Times of India – World · India

A married woman was allegedly gangraped at gunpoint in Rudrapur by three armed men while returning from a fair. The attackers, known to her brother-in-law, for…

Geopolitics

FedEx sues U.S. Government for tariff refunds

The Hindu – World · India

The lawsuit appears to be the first from a major company since the Supreme Court ruling, which did not address how refunds would be handled

Tech & Startups

Tesla’s battle with the California Department of Motor Vehicles isn’t over after all

TechCrunch · US

Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the California DMV in the ongoing battle around Autopilot.

Geopolitics

FedEx sues US government, seeking ‘full refund’ over Trump tariffs

The Guardian – World · Europe

Firm does not specify amount but seeks reimbursement after supreme court ruled against president last weekFedEx sued the US government on Monday, seeking a ref…

Geopolitics

Woman moves SC to bring son's body for last rites

Times of India – World · India

- Supreme Court debates if cremation per religious rites is a fundamental right. - Case centers on a mother's family challenging government cremation regulat…

Geopolitics

Inquiry into Tirupati laddu: Supreme Court declines Subramanian Swamy's plea

Times of India – World · India

- Supreme Court rejects Subramanian Swamy's plea to block Andhra Pradesh's administrative action. - Court dismissed Swamy's petition to restrain the governme…

Geopolitics

Who Is Peter Mandelson, the UK Ex-Ambassador Fired Over His Epstein Ties?

The New York Times – World · US

The former British ambassador to the United States was arrested on Monday, months after being fired over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offende…

Geopolitics

Panama orders control of canal ports operated by Hong Kong firm after Supreme Court ruling

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Panamanian government on Monday issued a decree ordering the occupation of two ports at the entrances of the Panama Canal, a move triggered by a final Supr…

Geopolitics

UK’s Peter Mandelson arrested in London after revelations over his ties to Epstein

South China Morning Post – World · China

Former British ⁠ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been arrested by London police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following revelations over…

Geopolitics

US judge permanently blocks release of report on Trump classified documents case

South China Morning Post – World · China

A US judge permanently barred the Justice Department on Monday from releasing a prosecutor’s report on the criminal case accusing President Donald Trump of unl…

Geopolitics

Ex-Mail on Sunday editor denies misleading inquiry over private investigator

The Guardian – World · Europe

Peter Wright confronted in high court over evidence on newspaper’s relationship with convicted investigatorThe former editor of the Mail on Sunday has denied c…

Geopolitics

Buying a property in India? 5 things you need to be careful of before signing any document

Times of India – World · India

Planning to buy property in 2026 requires careful attention to critical factors. Buyers must verify legal titles, ensure regulatory compliance, and assess loca…

Geopolitics

World's first virtual minister in court in Albania

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Last fall, Albanian PM Edi Rama presented the world's first virtual minister, "Diella." Actor Anila Bisha says she never gave her consent for her voice and ima…

Geopolitics

Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder over Johannesburg shooting

The Guardian – World · Europe

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, known for lavish lifestyle, also accused of theft and being illegal immigrant after man allegedly shot in backA son of the late Zim…

Geopolitics

HC quashes tribunal order directing sons to vacate father’s property: Here's why

Times of India – World · India

The judgment was delivered by Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan in Prakash Krishna Gamare & Anr v. Krishna Ganpat Gamre & Anr, where the Court quashed a Ma…

Geopolitics

Dad throttled wife, child in rage over trivial quarrels, Hong Kong court hears

South China Morning Post – World · China

A senior assistant at Hong Kong’s Immigration Department has admitted to throttling his wife and five-year-old son multiple times in fits of rage over trivial …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong court dismisses appeal of 12 activists over landmark subversion case

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong court has dismissed all appeals by 12 opposition activists to overturn their convictions or reduce their sentences in the city’s largest national s…

Geopolitics

US to stop collecting Trump tariffs ruled illegal by supreme court | First Thing

The Guardian – World · Europe

Dollar slumps and gold rises as authorities say they will halt levies linked to emergency powers but give no word on refunds. Plus, meet some of the people sui…

Geopolitics

Supreme Court Considers Fate of Docks and Other Assets Seized by Cuba in 1960

The New York Times – World · US

Amid rising tensions with Cuba, the Trump administration is backing lawsuits that would allow Americans to get compensation for property confiscated by Fidel C…

Geopolitics

ICC opens hearings into former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

The Hindu – World · India

The 80-year-old was not in The Hague courtroom, having waived his right to appear as prosecutors began presenting evidence to support their charges of his alle…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong commentator could face up to 7 years in jail over seditious online content

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong news commentator could face up to seven years in jail if convicted of allegedly posting seditious content online about the deadly Tai Po fire after…

Geopolitics

US to stop collecting Trump tariffs ruled illegal by supreme court

The Guardian – World · Europe

Dollar slumps and gold rises as authorities say they will halt levies linked to emergency powers but give no word on refundsBusiness live – latest updatesDonal…

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