A Filipino domestic worker, Malaya, won a £270,000 damages case against her former employer, an Emirati diplomat, in the UK. This case, alongside others, signals a legal shift limiting diplomatic immunity, especially in cases of modern slavery and exploitation.
The European Parliament has voted to lift the immunity of Italian MEP Fulvio Martusciello, allowing Belgian authorities to investigate bribery allegations involving Huawei. Martusciello denies wrongdoing, claiming transfers were loan repayments.
A Filipino domestic worker, Malaya, has won a £270,000 damages case against her former employer, an Emirati diplomat, for false imprisonment and exploitation. The ruling signals a shift in diplomatic immunity laws, with UK courts now limiting its application in modern slavery cases.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies on department priorities amid questions about Trump's IRS audit immunity. Ex-adviser John Bolton agrees to plead guilty to retaining classified info. American Airlines suspends summer routes due to fuel costs. Supreme Court sides with Trump admin on telecom regulation.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire to end hostilities, announced by the Trump administration. The deal is contingent on Hezbollah ceasing fire and evacuating its operatives from southern Lebanon.
Neo-Nazi group White Australia's bid for temporary immunity from anti-hate laws, passed after the Bondi terror attack, has been dismissed by the High Court. The organization, seeking to register as a political party, argued the laws would lead to its extinction.
Donald Trump settled his lawsuit against the IRS, securing immunity from tax investigations for himself, his family, and companies. The deal, criticized as a "slush fund" and "public corruption," is under scrutiny by a judge and lawmakers.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refused to answer questions regarding Donald Trump's immunity from IRS audits, citing ongoing litigation. This comes after the administration abandoned a $1.776 billion compensation fund, but acting AG Todd Blanche suggested the audit immunity aspect might still be in effect.
An EU Parliament committee approved revoking Italian MEP Fulvio Martusciello's immunity over the Huawei-gate scandal, while rejecting similar requests for three other MEPs. The vote highlights tensions between political groups and distrust in Belgian judicial investigations.
The European Parliament's legal affairs committee voted not to lift the immunity of three MEPs linked to a Huawei cash-for-influence probe, but approved lifting it for one. The committee is criticized for political deal-making and weak evidence handling.
The European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee rejected Belgium's request to revoke the immunity of MEP Salvatore De Meo as part of the Huawei investigation. However, the committee approved the revocation of MEP Fulvio Martusciello's immunity. Final decisions rest with the Strasbourg plenary.
Polish prosecutors have requested the European Parliament to lift the immunity of MEP Patryk Jaki, seeking to charge him with dereliction or exceeding his duties related to the establishment of a prison service academy.
The US-led Pax Silica initiative aims to make the Philippines a key node in a global tech supply chain, focusing on semiconductors and AI. However, the plan faces scrutiny over speculative promises and risks escalating tensions with China, while also complementing America's growing military presence in the region.
Experts warn that the world is heading for a major financial crisis, potentially worse than 2007, due to incompetent handling by governments, particularly the US under Donald Trump. Accumulating US debt, potential AI bubble burst, and geopolitical instability are key risks.
Friesland launched its 'Protect Earth's Immunity' project and the 'Ciconia Home' at the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve. The initiative supports the breeding and rewilding of Oriental white storks and wetland biodiversity conservation.
The U.S. Department of Justice has granted immunity from tax audits to Donald Trump and his family as part of a settlement, also allocating $1.8 billion for victims of alleged government weaponization.
The DOJ has granted Donald Trump, his family, and businesses immunity from ongoing tax audits. This follows Trump's settlement of a $10bn lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information. Critics call the move 'corruption' and 'unconstitutional'.
The European Parliament voted to lift Spanish far-right lawmaker Luis “Alvise” Pérez's immunity, allowing Spanish authorities to investigate alleged campaign finance violations involving a €100,000 donation. This follows previous immunity waivers for harassment charges.
The European Parliament is set to vote on shielding German MEP Angelika Niebler from an EU funds misuse investigation, sparking debate over parliamentary immunity and its politicization. Critics argue the Legal Affairs Committee is overstepping its bounds, while proponents defend it as protection against politically motivated attacks.
Once a major cause of childhood deaths, diphtheria was largely eliminated through vaccination. Health authorities say falling immunity may now be helping the disease spread again.
Once a major cause of childhood deaths, diphtheria was largely eliminated through vaccination. Health authorities say falling immunity may now be helping the disease spread again.
Research suggests routine vaccines may reduce dementia risk via 'trained immunity', enhancing innate immune responses to prevent neuro-inflammation.
Maria Zakharova said that coercive actions against the personnel of Russian diplomatic missions contradict the norms of international law and bilateral agreements, which guarantee immunity from the jurisdiction of the host country
Northern Ireland's veterans commissioner, David Johnstone, states that former soldiers are not seeking immunity for Troubles-era actions but are calling for a fair legal process that avoids vexatious prosecutions.
