China celebrates a historic achievement with its first two homegrown Fields Medal winners, Wang Hong and Deng Yu. This marks the first time an Asian nation has produced two laureates in a single year, placing China among the top five countries globally to do so.
Australian tech entrepreneur Chris Wade, once arrested by the Secret Service and sued by Apple, was pardoned by Donald Trump after helping the FBI and selling his cybersecurity firm Corellium for $285 million. Now a US citizen, he advises Trump and Elon Musk, works as Cellebrite's CTO, and has returned to his hometown pub in Murwillumbah.
Leonard Glenn Francis, "Fat Leonard," details his elaborate bribery and fraud scheme against the U.S. Navy and his year-long escape from federal custody. He eluded capture after cutting his GPS tracker, traveling to Venezuela, and was eventually extradited back to the U.S. in exchange for a political prisoner.
A federal judge dismissed the remaining charges against Proud Boys members convicted of seditious conspiracy for their role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. The decision by U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly followed President Trump's pardons and commutations, which rendered the case moot.
Nazifuddin Najib, BN chief in Langkawi, stated that a significant coalition victory would support calls for his father, Najib Razak's, pardon. He believes a win would signal voter support for 'Bossku' and his potential release.
Brian J. Cole Jr., charged with planting pipe bombs near Democratic and Republican party headquarters, will go to trial on Feb. 16. A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump's pardons for Jan. 6 rioters do not apply to Cole's case.
Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in the UK in 1955, has received a conditional pardon. This pardon acknowledges evidence of domestic abuse and coercive control, suggesting her responsibility might have been reduced to manslaughter if tried today.
Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in the UK in 1955 for murdering her abusive lover David Blakely, has received a posthumous conditional pardon. The pardon, granted by the King, acknowledges a profound injustice and brings peace to her family, who fought for over 70 years to overturn her conviction.
Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in the UK in 1955, has received a posthumous conditional pardon. Her family campaigned for years, arguing she was a victim of domestic abuse. The pardon acknowledges a profound injustice but does not claim innocence.
The family of French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, imprisoned in Algeria for two years, is appealing to President Tebboune for a presidential pardon. Gleizes, sentenced to seven years for glorifying terrorism, is suffering psychologically and finds solace in watching the World Cup matches from prison.
A Hmong immigrant convicted of child sexual abuse, Tou Lue Vang, received a controversial pardon from the Minnesota Board of Pardons, blocking his deportation. Federal officials condemned the decision, while the victim, now an adult, and some Hmong community leaders supported the pardon.
White House officials are reportedly discussing a proposal to grant around 250 pardons to mark America's 250th birthday, potentially around July 4th. The idea, dubbed '250 pardons for 250 years,' has divided advisers, with some seeing it as a way to project 'Trump the merciful' and others concerned about its impact on approval ratings. The process may bypass traditional channels, with allegations of political allies leveraging connections for a price.
Meta's AI division is reportedly in disarray, with employees expressing frustration over menial tasks and lack of agency following a major reorg. Meanwhile, leaked documents revealed members of Peter Thiel's secretive 'Dialog' society, and Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly seeking a pardon from the Trump administration.
Two US lawmakers, Senator Cynthia Lummis and Senator Rubén Gallego, are backing a non-binding resolution opposing any executive clemency for Sam Bankman-Fried. The resolution states that a pardon would weaken deterrence and send a damaging message regarding financial fraud.
Une loi de réparation pour les enfants réunionnais déplacés de force vers la métropole entre 1962 et 1984 a été adoptée à l'unanimité par le Sénat. Les victimes attendent désormais le pardon du président Macron.
Inel Annette, 70 ans, témoigne des transferts forcés d'enfants réunionnais en métropole. Arraché à sa famille en 1965 à l'âge de 9 ans, il raconte sa souffrance et la honte ressentie.
Despite eight months in jail, a coup, and legal challenges, supporters of former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra doubt his political career is over, with some hoping for his retirement while acknowledging his continued influence.
The White House South Lawn, usually reserved for state functions, hosted its first professional sporting event: a UFC fight night celebrating Donald Trump's birthday and the US's 250th anniversary. The event featured military flyovers, patriotic displays, and concluded with a major upset in the lightweight championship bout.
Convicted Frank founder Charlie Javice is reportedly seeking a presidential pardon, with her team approaching individuals close to the Trump administration. Her name has not yet appeared on a formal clemency request list at the Justice Department.
Charlie Javice, convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase, is reportedly seeking a pardon from the Trump administration. Javice's startup, Frank, was acquired by JPMorgan for $175 million but she was found to have inflated customer numbers.
Iran's judiciary announced a pardon for 139 individuals sentenced to death, a move described as stemming from Islamic compassion and religious/humanitarian principles. Those involved in recent security crimes or with prior security offenses were excluded from the pardon, which also included individuals engaged in reformist activities like Quran memorization during their imprisonment.
A federal appeals court unanimously upheld Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence. Judges rejected his argument that FTX could have repaid customers, stating his misrepresentations alone constituted fraud. His only remaining path out of prison appears to be a presidential pardon.
Tokenization is a consistent growth area in crypto, with Kraken launching tokenized SpaceX IPO access via xStocks. Prediction markets surpassed onchain gambling in Q1 2026 volume, while former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried formally requested a pardon from Donald Trump.
Jurist Silvia Pimentel criticizes the judicial pardon granted to Monique Medeiros, convicted in the death of her son Henry Borel. Pimentel argues the pardon is legally unfounded and detrimental to feminism, contrasting it with the conviction of the stepfather.
