Criminal charges against two senior Queensland police officers over the use of force on a vulnerable First Nations man in custody have been permanently stayed after a court found investigative defects.
Liberal democracies face a challenge from 'good life states' that promote specific visions of human flourishing, threatening liberal values of pluralism and individual choice. The author argues liberals must craft an attractive moral vision without sacrificing freedom.
NYC Police Officer Omar Habib convicted under 2020 chokehold ban law for using a chokehold on a drunk and disorderly man in 2023, facing up to 7 years in prison; first officer prosecuted under the law enacted post-George Floyd's killing.
The German government approved a draft law to lift postwar restraints on its intelligence agencies, granting new powers for cyber-attacks, AI data analysis, and surveillance following recent security gaps and attacks.
Prime Video's new coming-of-age drama Sterling Point highlights a thriving new wave of teen television defined by slow indie pacing, emotional self-awareness, and analogue storytelling that resonates with both Gen Z and nostalgic millennials.
Leaked transcript reveals DeepSeek AI's strategy under Liang: emphasizing corporate restraint, low-margin pricing, and open-source models, resonating with China's cultural values of humility and long-term ambition.
Analysts observe that US-China stability persists despite former President Donald Trump's allegations of Chinese interference in the 2020 US elections, claims Beijing met with a measured response and which contradict US intelligence assessments.
Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan-born man, died in Bologna after being restrained by Italian police. Video footage shows him screaming before falling silent. The incident sparked protests, a call for justice from his family, and renewed debate over police accountability in Italy, especially concerning a new legal procedure.
U.S. prosecutors filed five civil-forfeiture complaints seeking approximately $26.4 million in cryptocurrency linked to international fraud, including investment and romance scams, with launderers primarily in Southeast Asia. The process aims to freeze assets and eventually repay victims, though final disposition is pending.
Singer D4vd has asked a Los Angeles judge to allow him to appear without handcuffs during his preliminary hearing for the first-degree murder of Celeste Rivas. His lawyer cites good behavior in previous appearances, while prosecutors prepare to present evidence, including DNA and surveillance, to advance the case to trial.
Thousands protested in Bologna, Italy, after Moroccan-born Abderrahim Fakir died while being forcibly restrained by police officers. An investigation into manslaughter has been opened against the officers and medical workers, while Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for truth but condemned violence against law enforcement.
Abderrahim Fakir, 42, died in Bologna, Italy, under police restraint, prompting human rights campaigners and opposition parties to demand answers. The incident, captured on video, led to violent anti-police protests and calls for a full investigation from PM Giorgia Meloni, who also condemned the violence.
Abderrahim Fakir, 42, died in Bologna, Italy, under police restraint, sparking protests and an investigation. A video shows Fakir calling for help as officers sat on him. Opposition parties and human rights groups demand answers, while government officials defend the police, drawing comparisons to George Floyd's death.
Hundreds protested in Bologna, Italy, after Moroccan man Abderrahim Fakir died while being restrained by police. A video of the incident, showing Fakir calling for help, has sparked a political row and an inquiry, drawing comparisons to George Floyd's death.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry urged "all parties" to exercise restraint amid escalating US-Iran conflict following the collapse of a three-week ceasefire. The appeal came after renewed strikes and counterstrikes, with the US targeting Iranian sites and Iran retaliating against US bases. Pakistan reiterated its readiness to mediate.
India expressed deep concern over escalating West Asia tensions following attacks on commercial shipping, urging restraint and dialogue. The MEA stated these developments risk regional stability and global trade flow, calling for de-escalation after US strikes on Iranian targets.
Gulf nations condemn Iran's recent military escalations, including attacks on Qatari, Saudi, Kuwaiti, and Bahraini vessels, following US airstrikes. Despite fiery warnings and a US president declaring a ceasefire "over," Gulf states emphasize a diplomatic path, condemning Iran's actions as threats to global energy security and international law.
Utah regulators revoked the license of Provo Canyon School's Springville campus, citing neglect and abuse, a facility where Paris Hilton alleged she was abused as a teen. Hilton, an advocate against such institutions, stated the school "failed the children in its care."
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar cut contact with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas after she reportedly compared Israeli policy to apartheid, sparking outrage and deepening a crisis in Israel-EU relations amidst differing European views on dialogue with Israel.
Former NFL star Doug Martin died at 36 after Oakland police allegedly pinned him facedown during a mental health crisis and failed to provide timely medical care, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by his parents against the City of Oakland and Falck USA.
US Second Lady Usha Vance and VP JD Vance used her $8.75 Old Navy maternity dress to mock a NYT column analyzing its "political symbolism," framing the exchange as a statement on fiscal restraint and working-class values.
A new lawsuit filed by the parents of former NFL star Doug Martin alleges police restraint and delayed medical care contributed to his death. The family claims officers restrained Martin face down during a mental health crisis, and paramedics arrived over 15 minutes after being called.
Wyndham Clark secured his second US Open title with a one-shot victory at Shinnecock. Despite a six-shot lead and a hostile crowd, Clark held off challenges from Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler, showcasing remarkable composure under pressure.
China demonstrated strategic restraint during the US-Israeli war against Iran, leveraging its position as Iran's largest oil customer and financial lifeline. Beijing's quiet diplomacy, including numerous calls by Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a regional shuttle mission by special envoy Zhai Jun, urged flexibility and paved the way for a 14-point memorandum of understanding.
