Australian Federal Police have launched landmark prosecutions against Zeinab and Kawsar Ahmad for alleged enslavement of a Yazidi woman during IS rule, marking the first Australians charged with international crimes. This legal action offers a path to justice for Yazidis, many of whom resettled in Australia after the 2014 genocide.
South Korea's top police investigator, Hong Seok-ki, pledged to enhance initial investigations following a bill abolishing the prosecution's direct and supplementary powers. He emphasized cooperation and improved completeness, dismissing concerns about indiscriminate requests.
Candace Owens renewed criticism of the Charlie Kirk murder investigation, questioning the FBI's swift arrival at Utah Valley University and challenging evidence against suspect Tyler Robinson. She disputes the official narrative, alleged rooftop footage, and DNA evidence, while also asking about Kirk's burial.
South Korea's main opposition People Power Party (PPP) urged President Lee Jae Myung to veto a recently passed bill that would abolish the prosecution's direct investigative powers, arguing it benefits criminals and undermines the rule of law.
The article warns that US and UK governments, influenced by billionaires, are eroding fundamental freedoms, redefining dissent as terrorism, and curtailing jury rights, mirroring authoritarian tactics, with specific examples from recent UK legal cases and US political rhetoric.
South Korea's National Assembly, led by the Democratic Party, passed a bill revoking the prosecution's direct investigative powers, despite the main opposition People Power Party's (PPP) filibuster. The bill, part of broader prosecution reform, transfers investigative authority to judicial police. Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon offered his resignation in protest, while the PPP urged President Lee Jae Myung to veto the bill, citing concerns it could aid his own suspended criminal trials.
James Comey's lawyers claim the Secret Service conducted illegal surveillance on him in 2025 at a high-ranking official's request, after Trump perceived a '8647' photo as a threat, seeking to dismiss the indictment as vindictive.
South Korean Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho has reportedly offered his resignation to President Lee Jae Myung amidst the ruling Democratic Party's move to strip the prosecution of its supplementary investigation rights, a reform Jung has publicly opposed due to concerns for victims.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party adopted a revision to the Criminal Procedure Act, making it official party line to strip the prosecution of its direct investigation rights, including supplementary investigations. The party also plans to establish a dedicated team within the serious crimes investigation agency for vulnerable victims, with the bill expected to be voted on next Thursday.
Marat Ganiev, charged in connection with the death of Melbourne woman Isla Bell, failed to secure a permanent stay on his case. Bell's remains were found after she was last seen at Ganiev's St Kilda East home, and he now faces trial for attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Russia's parliament passed a law allowing the stripping of property rights, bank accounts, and consular services for Russians abroad facing political prosecution, effectively revoking citizenship for those deemed "traitors" or "extremists" by the state.
The prosecution of leading human rights barrister Rajiv Menon KC for contempt of court, stemming from his closing speech in a Palestine Action trial, has caused significant concern and fear among lawyers, according to the Criminal Bar Association chair. Senior legal figures have criticized the move, believed to be the first such prosecution.
A man surnamed Si in Anyang, Henan province, faked his death in June last year to avoid prosecution for drink-driving, a case recently revealed by prosecutors. He staged a fatal overdose after being arrested in January and released on bail, fearing imprisonment due to prior offenses and debts.
A Melbourne court heard arguments in a rape trial where the prosecution suggested the complainant's inconsistencies enhanced her credibility, while the defense called the case a "horrendous mixture" of lies. The accused faces two counts of rape and one of sexual assault, pleading not guilty.
Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, has been charged with the murder of former MP and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe, whose body was found in her Devon home. He is scheduled to appear at Westminster magistrates court on Tuesday.
Residents in Pontycymer, Bridgend, face potential prosecution and £7,000+ costs from Welsh Water to repair a shared pipe leak. Insurers won't pay without leak evidence, causing stress and an approaching 11-day deadline.
The article argues against calls to "move on" from Trump-era policies without accountability, specifically for ICE, citing recent killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. It advocates for abolishing ICE, prosecuting its personnel, and resisting attempts to forget the victims.
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in the US following 38 new charges issued by British authorities, including seven counts of rape and sex trafficking. Extradition proceedings to the UK have begun for the dual British-US citizens.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, dual British-US citizens, were arrested in Miami as part of a UK police investigation into alleged sexual offences. The Crown Prosecution Service has brought further charges, including rape and human trafficking, and requested their extradition to the UK.
Unpaid carers in the UK faced demands to repay over £33m in 2025-26 due to earnings-related overpayments in the carer’s allowance system, despite government pledges to reform the system and prevent such errors.
The prosecution has requested a supplementary investigation into the police's handling of inflated overseas trip expenses by local councils in the Jeonbuk region, criticizing the exclusion of local council members who were the primary beneficiaries. Citizens' groups are condemning the police's investigation as a 'tail-cutting' tactic, demanding a full reinvestigation.
The prosecution has requested a one-year prison sentence for a 50-year-old man accused of posting false information about the victims and bereaved families of the Sewol and Itaewon disasters. The man allegedly spread false claims on his blog, including that the Sewol victims' families were the same as the Itaewon victims' families and that the Itaewon disaster was a planned event. He also posted insulting remarks targeting the Sewol victims' families. The sentencing is scheduled for next month.
A landmark lawsuit held Meta and Google accountable for designing addictive social media platforms that harm children. Plaintiff Kaley was awarded $6m after a jury found the companies liable for malice, oppression, or fraud. Lawyer Mark Lanier utilized AI in his "righteous case" against the tech giants.
Comedian Park Na-rae has been referred to the prosecution on charges of verbal abuse and physical assault against her former managers. She also filed a countercomplaint alleging threats and demands for money.
