The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a formal mandate upholding former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction on seven felony counts and his 25-year prison sentence.
Campaigners Peter Barclay and Cagne have lost their Court of Appeal bid to challenge government approval for Gatwick Airport's £2.2bn two-runway expansion scheme.
India's Priya Ghanghas secured a boxing gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating Canada's Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh 4-1 by split decision in the women's 60kg final, marking India's fourth boxing gold of the day.
The Bombay High Court criticized Indians for littering public places at home while adhering to cleanliness rules abroad, calling for strict action against offenders. The court emphasized cleanliness as a fundamental duty and directed the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to take corrective steps within a week regarding waste handling.
A US appeals court rejected immigration authorities' bid to re-detain Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen, who faces deportation for pro-Palestinian activism. The ruling protects his due process and free speech rights amidst similar cases.
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese judicial bodies co-organized a three-day training course in Guangdong for over 100 judges on cross-border commercial law, specifically guarantees and securities for loans, to foster mutual understanding amid growing economic ties.
Hong Kong High Court judge Wilson Chan Ka-shun was again found to have plagiarized, with an appeal court ruling that nearly 95% of his 2024 judgment in a share dispute case was copied from the defendant's counsel.
India's Parliament monsoon session commenced with widespread opposition protests over issues like the NEET paper leak and alleged Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft, leading to frequent adjournments. Amid disruptions, a bill to increase Supreme Court judges was introduced, and changes in TMC seating arrangements were noted.
President Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff, the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle, less than an hour after federal judges unanimously appointed him. This highlights tensions between the judiciary and the administration over federal prosecutor appointments, with Rogoff considering a lawsuit.
Malaysian lawmaker Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman was acquitted on Monday after the Federal Court dismissed the final appeal in his six-year corruption case. The decision secures his parliamentary seat and allows him to continue his political career.
Two suspects in the €88m Louvre jewel heist claim the alleged mastermind was unhappy with the haul, believing more could have been taken. Abdoulaye N and Ghelamallah A detailed the burglary, including dropping Empress Eugénie's crown, and stated they were hired shortly before the event.
Retired judges are touring the Rust Belt to warn about the "grave danger" to the rule of law in America, citing increased threats against judges and a decline in public trust. The "Justice in Motion" tour aims to defend judicial independence and bolster confidence in the court system.
Australia's antisemitism envoy, Jillian Segal, has proposed an oversight committee for ABC and SBS Israel coverage. Meanwhile, Telstra CFO Michael Ackland defended the triple-zero network amid ongoing fallout from a nationwide outage, and Angus Taylor defended Sarah Henderson's actions during the crisis.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage denies his resignation as Clacton MP and decision to stand in a by-election is a publicity stunt, despite opponents boycotting the contest. Farage resigned amid scrutiny over his finances and a parliamentary investigation, challenging voters to judge him.
Nigel Farage resigned as Clacton MP and will stand in a by-election, calling it a voter judgment, not a stunt. Major parties are boycotting the contest, while an investigation into his finances is suspended but could resume if he's re-elected.
Top UK judges are hearing arguments over Trinidad and Tobago's colonial-era 'buggery law' that criminalizes anal sex between consenting men. The law, challenged by activist Jason Jones, was overturned in 2018 but reinstated by an appeals court. The Privy Council's decision, expected in 3-6 months, could impact other colonial-era laws in the Caribbean.
Jason Jones's decade-long legal fight to decriminalize same-sex intimacy in Trinidad culminates at the Privy Council in London. The case challenges colonial-era "buggery laws" that were previously struck down but later reinstated, with the ruling potentially impacting LGBTQ+ rights across former British territories.
The European Court of Justice dismissed Google's appeal against a 4.1 billion euro antitrust fine for abusing its dominant position with the Android operating system. The ruling confirms the penalty and marks the end of a legal battle that began in 2018.
Seven individuals received prison sentences ranging from nearly two years to 50 years in federal court in Fort Worth for their roles in a July 4 shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center. The U.S. Department of Justice alleges the shooting was carried out by antifa members.
Two federal judges have blocked a Trump administration rule that would have restricted eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). The rule, set to take effect July 1, would have excluded employers engaging in "unlawful activities," but judges ruled it violated the First Amendment and was "contrary to law."
Advocacy groups have filed a complaint against Ghana at the ECOWAS Court of Justice, accusing the country of facilitating US deportations to nations where individuals face serious harm. The lawsuit, on behalf of 27 deportees, seeks to disclose the terms of the deal and block future removals.
A Saudi psychiatrist, Taleb Jawad al-Abdulmohsen, has been sentenced to life in prison by a German court for killing six people and injuring over 300 at a Christmas market in Magdeburg in 2024. He was convicted of murder and attempted murder, with judges citing "especially severe culpability."
A little-known US military court martial system for crimes committed in the UK is under scrutiny. Academic Sarah Steele described her experience of being tried by an all-male air force jury after being strangled by a US pilot in Cambridge.
A US appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to expand expedited removal, a process to fast-track deportations. The ruling overturns a lower court decision that had blocked the policy, which rights groups argue violates due process.
