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Geopolitics

Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Justice Department lawyers echoed the US president's claim that the $400 million White House ballroom ​project is a security necessity.

Tech & Startups

New York City Lawmakers Push to ‘Ban the Scan’ at MSG

Wired · Global

At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy …

Geopolitics

BBC seeks to subpoena Trump children and son-in-law over defamation lawsuit

The Guardian – World · Europe

Network wants to serve Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr after president sues over January 6 documentaryThe BBC is trying to subpoena Donald Trum…

Geopolitics

Ontario free to axe Toronto bike lanes, region’s top court rules

The Guardian – World · Europe

Win is significant for region’s premier, Doug Ford, who blames protected zones for city’s traffic illsThe Ontario government is now free to rip out Toronto’s b…

Geopolitics

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue

BBC News – World · Europe

Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.

Geopolitics

Nalsar students stand firm on demand against CJI as chief guest

Times of India – World · India

NALSAR students are firm on their demand for Chief Justice of India Surya Kant not attending the convocation. Alumni and members of the Cockroach Janta Party s…

Geopolitics

French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s

The Guardian – World · Europe

Constitutional council says curbs infringe freedom of expression and privacy as president vows to rework legislationFrance’s top court has blocked a ban on soc…

Geopolitics

Why is Selena Gomez being sued?

BBC News – World · Europe

BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.

Geopolitics

France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

BBC News – World · Europe

The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.

Geopolitics

France’s Top Court Strikes Down Ban on Social Media for Children

The New York Times – World · US

The move was a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ban. He vowed to pass a new version before he leaves office next spring.

Geopolitics

France: Top watchdog blocks social media ban for children

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Denying access to platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for under-15s would infringe upon freedom of expression, the Constitutional Council has said.

Geopolitics

Indonesian families of Lion Air crash victims suffer again, ‘predatory’ lawyer evades jail

South China Morning Post – World · China

For Indonesian families who lost loved ones in the 2018 Lion Air crash that killed 189 people, the latest development in the US courts has deepened their pain …

Tech & Startups

FTC Strikes Deals to Ignore Unlawful Credit Discrimination

Wired · Global

The agency signed agreements to not enforce parts of three federal court orders against auto dealers accused of discrimination—and didn’t notify judges or at l…

Tech & Startups

People Are ‘Marrying’ Chatbots. These Lawmakers Want to Stop Them

Wired · Global

Human-AI marriages are not currently recognized by US law. Some Republican state policymakers are drafting legislation to keep it that way.

Geopolitics

World News Updates: Trump takes $400m White House ballroom fight to Supreme Court

Indian Express – World · India

- **Trump administration seeks to resume White House ballroom construction**, arguing it’s a national security “military complex” despite court orders halting …

Tech & Startups

Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup

TechCrunch · US

The plaintiffs say they invested nearly $1.2 million in the company, and are accusing Gomez of failing to build and market the startup.

Geopolitics

Former Catholic Bishop Is Convicted of Sexual Abuse, Australian News Outlets Say

The New York Times – World · US

A court found Christopher Alan Saunders, the former bishop of Broome, guilty of sexually abusing two men, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.

Geopolitics

Lebanon abolishes death penalty: Where does capital punishment still exist?

The Hindu – World · India

Lebanon’s move reflects a broader global shift away from capital punishment.

Geopolitics

Why was Syria’s former President sentenced to death | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

The judicial proceedings against the Assad brothers and their loyalists were the results of the efforts by the NCTJ to investigate serious human right abuses d…

Geopolitics

Ex-Myanmar ambassador to UK on trial for trespassing in diplomatic residence

The Guardian – World · Europe

Kyaw Zwar Minn was ousted for declaring loyalty to Aung San Suu Kyi after 2021 coup but refused to leave his homeMyanmar’s ousted ambassador to the UK has gone…

Geopolitics

Canadian airline WestJet agrees to settle flight attendants’ sexual harassment class action

The Guardian – World · Europe

Female staff alleged company failed to maintain safe workplace, after allegations of sexual assault against pilotThe Canadian airline WestJet has agreed to pay…

Geopolitics

Doctor and friend jailed for taking drugs at Singapore villa party

South China Morning Post – World · China

A doctor and his friend who were arrested during a raid at a villa on Singapore’s Sentosa Island were sentenced on Wednesday to one year’s jail each for taking…

Geopolitics

Russia appoints former CJI DY Chandrachud as arbitrator in Ukraine's Oschadbank case

Times of India – World · India

Former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud will serve as Russia's arbitrator in a dispute. This arbitration concerns Ukrainian bank Oschadbank's claims reg…

Geopolitics

HC denies bail to ex-commission secretary accused of leaking exam paper to son

Times of India – World · India

The Chhattisgarh high court denied bail to a retired IAS officer and former CGPSC secretary. He is accused of leaking 2021 state civil services exam papers to …

Geopolitics

British man with dementia told to leave Sweden after losing migration case

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Horace Mason, 74, who has lived in Sweden for 25 years, faces being deported after court rulingA 74-year-old British man who has been living in Swed…

Geopolitics

Russia frees ex-US marine Gilman jailed since 2022

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Russia has released former US marine Robert Gilman, who had been jailed since 2022 for attacking a police officer.

Geopolitics

'Generation gutter' remark on NEET protesters: Agra lawyer files case against Kangana Ranaut

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, journalists verify and present breaking news, analy…

Geopolitics

Bengaluru: Prajwal Revanna found with phone, pen drive in jail; fresh FIR filed

Times of India – World · India

Former MP Prajwal Revanna was found with a mobile phone during a prison raid. A pen drive and charger were also discovered during the extensive search operati…

Geopolitics

Bondi Beach shooting hero's assault charges dropped by police

BBC News – World · Europe

Police charged Ahmed al Ahmed in June after an alleged incident with his father at a Sydney home.

Geopolitics

Bondi shooting hero Ahmed al-Ahmed cleared of assault charges

The Guardian – World · Europe

Al-Ahmed, who maintains his innocence, was accused of putting his father in a headlock in MarchFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our br…

Geopolitics

'Process can’t be unending': Supreme Court wants SIR tribunals in Bengal to work faster

Times of India – World · India

- Over 34 lakh appeals pending against voter name deletions in West Bengal's SIR tribunals. - Supreme Court oversees these appeals, highlighting systemic del…

Geopolitics

‘CJP twisted CJI remark’: SC seeks govt, CBI response on PIL

Times of India – World · India

- CJI Surya Kant's 'cockroach' remark sparked controversy three months ago. - The remark led to the formation of the Cockroach Janta Party. - The party org…

Geopolitics

Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health

BBC News – World · Europe

Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.

Geopolitics

Trump faces lawsuit over push to limit birthright citizenship

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Despite previous Supreme Court ruling, Trump has sought new approach to limit the longstanding practice.

Geopolitics

Rights groups sue the Trump administration over ICC sanctions

South China Morning Post – World · China

Human Rights Watch and three other advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Tuesday to challenge its campaign against the International Criminal Court,…

Geopolitics

Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

BBC News – World · Europe

The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.

Tech & Startups

FlightAware sues Kalshi over flight cancellation prediction markets

TechCrunch · US

FlightAware says that Kalshi used its name and data to offer bets on flight cancellations without the flight tracker's permission.

Geopolitics

Lebanon parliament votes to end death penalty, 1st in Middle East to do so

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Death sentences will be replaced with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour.

Geopolitics

University of Cambridge whistleblower who reported alleged bullying wins employment tribunal

The Guardian – World · Europe

Prof Wyn Evans, who raised concerns over treatment of female staff at Institute of Astronomy, was subject to ‘baseless’ investigation, judge rulesA University …

Geopolitics

Two life convicts challenge sentences in 2020 IB officer Ankit Sharma murder case

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current, verified news and in-depth analysis. - Dedicated team ensures accurate, comprehensive global updates with u…

Geopolitics

Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ‘crippling’ ICC sanctions

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lawsuit challenges executive order targeting international criminal court for investigating Israeli crimes in PalestineFour prominent US human rights organizat…

Geopolitics

Evergrande wins HK$6b debt-recovery case after court rejects ‘fabricated’ claims

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong court has ruled in favour of embattled conglomerate Evergrande in a debt-recovery case, allowing it to recoup about HK$6 billion (US$764.7 million)…

Geopolitics

Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

BBC News – World · Europe

The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

Geopolitics

Hungary parliament approves Orban-critic judge as president

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday approved former supreme court chief Andras Baka, a critic of Viktor Orban who was fired during the ex-premier’s time in power, a…

Geopolitics

Lebanon becomes first Arab nation to abolish death penalty

South China Morning Post – World · China

In a landmark change to Lebanon’s penal system, the country’s parliament on Tuesday approved legislation abolishing the death penalty, replacing it with life i…

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