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Geopolitics

‘Folded like an umbrella’: Trump attacks ally prosecutor over Reflecting Pool case

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump sharply criticised ⁠US Attorney Jeanine Pirro ⁠on Monday for dropping ⁠a case of alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting…

Geopolitics

US: 25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The coalition of largely Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration's argument that tariffs will address imports produced by alleged "forced…

Tech & Startups

Who’s legally to blame for Anthropic and OpenAI’s autonomous AI hacks? It’s complicated

TechCrunch · US

OpenAI and Anthropic admitted that their unreleased AI models escaped their sandboxes and hacked several companies in unprecedented cyberattacks. Who is legall…

Geopolitics

Indian court acquits ex-wrestling chief of harassment

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

While the court ruled in lawmaker Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's favor, female athletes say their legal battle is not over. The case sparked months of protests by…

Tech & Startups

ICE Collected Nearly 1 Million People’s DNA Last Year—Including Young Children

Wired · Global

Internal documents show ICE's DNA collection has skyrocketed in the second Trump administration. Now hundreds of thousands of people never convicted of a crime…

Geopolitics

Foreigners can't use writ petitions to claim government land: Chhattisgarh HC

Times of India – World · India

The Chhattisgarh high court dismissed petitions from Bangladeshi refugees seeking protection from eviction. The court stated foreigners cannot claim rights ov…

Geopolitics

'Would have hanged myself if guilty': Brij Bhushan's 1st reaction after acquittal

Times of India – World · India

A Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar. Singh stated he always believed justice would be served and "never felt gui…

Geopolitics

Honeymooning Chinese policeman and wife save family of 5 from teetering car on slope edge

South China Morning Post – World · China

A policeman from eastern China and his wife saved a family of five from a crashed car dangling over a steep slope during their honeymoon, earning widespread pr…

Geopolitics

Live-in partners can seek protection under Section 498A, says Supreme Court

Times of India – World · India

- Journalist at The Times of India with over two years of experience. - Specializes in foreign affairs and international politics. - Prefers precise langua…

Geopolitics

Delhi court acquits Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual harassment case

Times of India – World · India

A Delhi court has acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and assistant secretary Vinod Tomar. The acquittal came in a sexual harassment case fil…

Geopolitics

Allahabad HC pulls up UP police over defunct CCTV and generator at police station

Times of India – World · India

The Allahabad high court found non-functional police station equipment a dereliction of duty. This observation came while hearing a petition regarding illegal…

Geopolitics

Blanche formally rescinds Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization fund’ ahead of nomination hearing

The Guardian – World · Europe

Todd Blanche issues formal order terminating measure widely derided as a ‘slush fund’, in move that could clear path for his nomination as attorney generalActi…

Geopolitics

New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Passing of bill gives English same status as Māori and sign language but, with it already spoken by 95% of country, critics call it ‘a pointless exercise’Legis…

Geopolitics

No case against Noida teen who 'abused' PM Modi: Delhi Police

Times of India – World · India

Delhi Police will not file a case against a 15-year-old girl. She apologized for repeating abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The girl sta…

Geopolitics

SC warns Punjab for ignoring 15-yr-old ruling on dues to Himachal Pradesh

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court criticized Punjab for its resistance to implementing an old decree. Attorney General Venkataramani proposed a cashless settlement for power …

Geopolitics

Bangladesh court grants bail to jailed Hindu rights leader; release from prison unlikely

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Das is a Hindu monk whose arrest in November 2024 on sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting the national flag sparked protests and communal tensions …

Geopolitics

Alan Jones trial on indecent assault and sexual touching charges begins in Sydney

The Guardian – World · Europe

The 85-year-old former broadcaster faces 22 charges from six different complainants in what is expected to be a four-month trialGet our breaking news email, fr…

Geopolitics

EU citizens in UK get letters telling them post-Brexit residency rights were given ‘in error’

The Guardian – World · Europe

After years of building lives in UK, potentially thousands of EU citizens could be told they have no right to remainThe UK Home Office has started stripping so…

Geopolitics

CJP offers legal aid to Noida teen booked over 'abusive' video on PM Modi

Times of India – World · India

Ratna Singh of Cockroach Janta Party spoke with the mother of a Noida teenager. The mother is upset that the FIR remains active despite an apology video. The…

Geopolitics

Israeli soldiers jailed over Sde Teiman walkout

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Fourteen Israeli soldiers have been sentenced to military prison after leading an unauthorised walkout from Sde Teiman.

Geopolitics

'Rs 18cr stolen every year': Raj Thackeray alleges Siddhivinayak temple donation scam

Times of India – World · India

- Encourage readers to join the conversation, share thoughts in comments, and be respectful. - Adhere to TOI community guidelines for respectful engagement. …

Geopolitics

New York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Justice Department faces criticism for increasing use of subpoenas in attempts to compel journalists to reveal info.

Geopolitics

'Citizens have right to know': Judge Bhuyan questions SC collegium's opacity

Times of India – World · India

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan questioned the Supreme Court collegium's lack of transparency in judicial appointments. He noted that recent collegium resolutions provide…

Geopolitics

Trump disputes his own Justice Department’s findings on Reflecting Pool

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President ⁠Donald Trump posted on Saturday ⁠that he disagrees with his ⁠own Justice Department’s findings that a flawed installation, not vandalism, caused …

Geopolitics

Germany's long road to equality for same-sex couples

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

In 2001, same-sex couples in Germany were able to register a civil partnership for the first time. The Civil Partnership Act was a crucial step toward "marriag…

Geopolitics

D4vd hearing details high hopes and brutal end of girl at heart of murder case

The Guardian – World · Europe

Texts reveal that singer and Celeste Rivas Hernandez had been in touch stretching back to when she was 11 years oldThe rising pop singer D4vd and 14-year-old C…

Geopolitics

Explained: What changes after India's tougher anti-paper leak law comes into force

Times of India – World · India

A new anti-paper leak law is now in effect across India. Investigations into exam fraud must now conclude within two months. Trials will be expedited through f…

Geopolitics

'Sharmistha went to jail, Ruchika got away with apology': How law decides who's guilty

Times of India – World · India

Two women faced legal action for online posts, raising questions about free speech. Sharmistha Panoli was jailed for remarks, while Ruchika Singh faces a zero …

Geopolitics

DoJ appears to ignore New Mexico deadline for key Epstein ranch files

The Guardian – World · Europe

State attorney general set 31 July deadline for documents relating to abuse of girls at Epstein-owned Zorro ranchThe US Department of Justice (DoJ) appeared to…

Tech & Startups

Nobody Knows if OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s AI Hacking Sprees Are Illegal

Wired · Global

Both major AI labs’ models broke containment, escaped onto the internet, and hacked other companies. If a human had done that, the law would likely be against …

Geopolitics

US drops charges against Olympian for damage to Reflecting Pool

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US Department of Justice has moved to dismiss its case against Olympian David Hearn.

Geopolitics

Peru’s ex-president Humala released after conviction overturned

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Humala and his wife were sentenced to 15 years last year after being convicted of money laundering.

Geopolitics

'Abusing no crime': Dipke slams FIR against Noida woman, recalls UP CM video

Times of India – World · India

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke questioned an FIR against a woman for abusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He asked why similar action was not taken against BJP le…

Geopolitics

Peru's ex-president leaves jail after 15-year jail term for corruption overturned

BBC News – World · Europe

Ollanta Humala had been convicted of money laundering offences alongside his wife in 2025.

Geopolitics

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy murder trial visit home where children were killed

The Guardian – World · Europe

Defense lawyers say Clancy was ill with postpartum psychosis when she killed three children in January 2023Jurors walked through the Massachusetts home where L…

Geopolitics

Chairman of company tried to get MD killed to avoid repaying Rs 32 crore, arrested

Times of India – World · India

Waliv police arrested seven individuals, including the alleged mastermind, in an attempted murder case. The chairman of GSM Foils plotted to kill the managing …

Geopolitics

UK court allows plans for Chinese 'super' embassy to advance

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A court dismissed a legal challenge against Beijing's new embassy in London, which could become the largest in the UK. The case, brought by a neighborhood asso…

Geopolitics

Mainland Chinese families lose legal challenge over public university fees

South China Morning Post – World · China

A group of 87 mainland Chinese families who came to Hong Kong under talent visa schemes has lost a legal bid to challenge the government’s policy changes that …

Geopolitics

Beijing to impose exit bans for export control, tech transfer breaches

South China Morning Post – World · China

Under new regulations, the Chinese government will soon be able to ban citizens from leaving the country if they violate export controls or rules on technology…

Geopolitics

India's 'Cockroach' protesters face ongoing legal pressure

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

After forcing the resignation of India's education minister, student activists say a crackdown continues despite government promises to drop criminal cases aga…

Geopolitics

Residents sign directives as Hong Kong’s new end-of-life law takes effect

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong octogenarian Chan Yiu-kuen is ready to let death take its course when the time comes. The 89-year-old said she would sign an advance medical directiv…

Geopolitics

New EU team to crack down on AI deepfakes, illicit images and hacking

South China Morning Post – World · China

The European Union rolled out a new team on Friday to rein in AI companies across the world, in one of the most aggressive regulations the hi-tech sector has s…

Startups

Hyd police book cases against Meta India Head over posts on PM

Your Story · India

The complainant sought an investigation into certain Instagram accounts that allegedly published and circulated content derogatory toward PM Modi.

Geopolitics

Law firm drops court challenge over files seized in ‘crash-for-cash’ police probe

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong law firm allegedly involved in a series of “crash-for-cash” scams has dropped a judicial challenge over the seizure of its confidential documents d…

Geopolitics

UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show

BBC News – World · Europe

The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.

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