A Syrian court has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of former ruler Bashar al-Assad, to death for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder and torture committed by armed groups under his command near Damascus.
The POD Research Institute reports a 24.2% vacancy rate for judges and judicial officers in 2025, warning that lengthy trial delays at the District Court and Court of First Instance threaten the rule of law and human rights protections.
Judge James Wesley Hendrix invalidated parts of the 1934 National Firearms Act for plaintiffs in a Texas case, removing registration requirements for silencers and specific firearms. The ruling follows the elimination of associated federal taxes.
A 48-year-old Hong Kong construction worker was sentenced to 22 years in prison for raping his daughter 14 times between 2014 and 2024. The victim reported the abuse at age 23, leading to the defendant's guilty plea on 14 counts of rape and one count of buggery.
Google has acquired internal business data and custom software from bankrupt carrier Spirit Airlines for $10 million to aid AI model training, winning a competitive bankruptcy auction against Mercor.
A US judge blocked plans to move the FBI's headquarters to a Washington federal building, ruling that the Trump administration illegally discarded a prior plan to build a new facility in Maryland.
Former Australia cricket opener David Warner was convicted of mid-range drink-driving by a Sydney court, receiving a AUD 1,500 fine and an interlock device requirement after being caught over the legal limit with children in his vehicle.
Venkata Vasamsetty, an Indian-origin US green card holder and educator living in North Carolina for 27 years, was detained by ICE at a Georgia facility despite an immigration judge dismissing her deportation case in May.
The Premier League will publish full Key Match Incidents Panel judgements, direct official explanations, and RefCam audio with player conversations to improve transparency this season.
A Connecticut judge has uncovered the first known US case of a plaintiff using AI prompt injection in court filings, attempting to influence AI systems with hidden text, though the tactic failed and led to sanctions.
A U.S. District Judge has denied the Tohono O’odham Nation's request to halt the construction of 62 miles of border wall on their Arizona reservation, citing government interests in border security outweighing potential harms.
Starting in 2029, U.S. courts will begin publicly disclosing data on FBI spyware and hacking tool authorizations for wiretaps, following pressure from Senator Ron Wyden and privacy advocates.
Australian Health Minister Mark Butler is generating leadership speculation following his handling of major National Disability Insurance Scheme reforms and key health portfolios.
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges resulting in death for the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, detailing how he tracked Thompson and carried out the shooting.
Apple submitted a court filing proposing new App Store commissions ranging from 5% to 15% for purchases via external links on iOS devices, after the Supreme Court rejected its bid to pause lower court proceedings in its legal battle with Epic Games.
The Kennedy Center board voted to restore Donald Trump's name via an inscription and plaza naming, months after a judge ordered previous signage removed. The move seeks to bypass congressional naming rules while the main venue also faces a two-year closure for renovations.
A federal judge denied a request to block majority-Black voting subdistricts for upcoming judicial elections in DeSoto County, citing proximity to the November vote, though the lawsuit filed by Robert Foster will continue.
A Washington state judge ordered prediction market platform Kalshi to halt offering sports, election, and political event contracts in the state, ruling that federal commodities law does not preempt state gambling laws.
Melbourne secured a stunning win over Fremantle, proving themselves true AFL contenders and positioning first-year coach Steven King as a major coach of the year threat despite key player losses.
The High Court has overturned a Parole Board decision to release Glyn Razzell, who was jailed for life in 2003 for murdering his estranged wife Linda and has never revealed the location of her body.
A federal judge in Boston dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of ignoring the harassment of Jewish students, ruling the incidents cited were too isolated to prove a persistent civil rights violation.
A King County Superior Court judge has ordered Kalshi to shut down most of its Washington operations, deeming its activities a violation of the state's Gambling Act and Consumer Protection Act. The order prohibits wagers on various topics, including sports and elections, and mandates geofencing by specific deadlines.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is criticized for not addressing the climate crisis despite the country's extreme heatwave, wildfires, and drought, with experts and campaigners urging immediate action to cut emissions and invest in resilience.
A Hong Kong court sentenced a former jewellery procurement manager to six years and eight months in prison for stealing HK$11 million in diamonds to fund gambling.
