The Supreme Court released a list of 28 candidates to succeed Justice Lee Heung-gu, who will retire on September 7. Among the 87 candidates recommended from inside and outside the court, 27 judges and 1 professor agreed to screening by the Supreme Court Justice Recommendation Committee. Two women are among the candidates.
Corbie Jean Walpole, 25, had her appeal against a seven-and-a-half-year jail sentence dismissed. She was jailed for setting her friend Jake Loader on fire after a misogynistic comment during a night of drinking and drug-taking. Mr Loader suffered severe burns.
Hong Kong's top court rejected a challenge to a law banning public advocacy for election boycotts or invalid ballots, deeming the restriction a "modest" interference necessary for safeguarding electoral participation and confidence.
A panel of Brazil's supreme court has voted to convict Eduardo Bolsonaro for allegedly seeking US interference in his father's coup plot trial. He is accused of lobbying for sanctions against justices and tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Eduardo Bolsonaro has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison by Brazil's supreme court for allegedly courting US interference in his father Jair Bolsonaro's coup plot trial. Eduardo, who lives in the US, was accused of seeking sanctions and tariffs from the Trump administration to aid his father's case.
A panel of Brazil's supreme court has voted to convict Eduardo Bolsonaro for allegedly seeking US interference in his father's coup plot trial. He is accused of lobbying for sanctions against justices and tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Conservative proposals to strip judges of powers to rule on asylum appeals and quit the ECHR have been called an "attack on justice and equality" by refugee groups and lawyers. Immigration decisions would be made internally by the Home Office, with legal aid scrapped.
Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori expressed confidence in overturning the group's terrorism ban, vowing victory in courts or "on the streets." The Court of Appeal upheld the ban, reversing a High Court decision. Ammori criticized the ruling and highlighted the "political" nature of the case.
The Court of Appeal has ruled the ban on Palestine Action lawful, overturning a previous High Court decision. This means over 3,000 individuals arrested since the ban could face prosecution, sparking anger and fear among protesters who view the ban as a "grave misuse of sweeping counter-terrorism powers."
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is navigating a critical week as his wife, Begoña Gómez, faces charges of embezzlement and influence peddling, while former PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is investigated for alleged corruption related to an airline bailout. Sánchez's brother is also on trial, and other former aides face kickback accusations.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces a critical week as his wife, Begoña Gómez, and former PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero are investigated for alleged influence peddling and corruption. Gómez faces charges including embezzlement and misappropriation of funds, while Zapatero is probed over a state airline bailout and potential tax fraud.
The Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court's ruling, upholding the ban on Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws. This decision reverses a previous finding that the proscription of the direct action group was unlawful, offering relief to the government amid ongoing civil disobedience campaigns.
Western Australia is introducing legislation to establish a nine-person Judicial Commission to investigate complaints against judges and magistrates, including bullying, harassment, and inappropriate comments. The independent body aims to enhance transparency and confidence in the judicial system, aligning WA with other states.
A Munich court ruled Google can be held liable for incorrect answers generated by its AI Overview feature, rejecting the company's defense that it was not responsible for third-party content. The court found the AI's summaries constitute independent statements, not mere links, and ordered Google to stop spreading false claims.
A federal appeals court upheld FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction. He was found guilty of seven charges, including financial fraud and money laundering, and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Bankman-Fried is pursuing further appeals and a potential retrial.
Mexico's World Cup opener was marred by violent clashes outside Azteca Stadium as ticketless fans and protesters attempted to breach security, leading to dozens of arrests and injuries among police.
A countdown of the top 20 fictional TV villains, excluding children's and reality TV. The list features characters from various genres like horror, crime, and drama, highlighting their most notorious deeds and impact on television history.
Rome prosecutors are investigating corruption charges against former Court of Auditors official Tommaso Miele, lawyer Francesco Saccomanno, and businessman Vincenzo Virgiglio. They allegedly attempted to bribe judges to influence decisions on the Strait of Messina Bridge project.
The first assignments for new judges and public prosecutors in Turkey have been officially announced. The decision, prepared by the Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK), was published in the Official Gazette on June 10, 2026, following a draw held on June 8, 2026.
Five new judges were sworn in at India's Supreme Court, bringing its working strength to a record 37. The process, from collegium recommendation to oath, was completed within a week.
Four Polish judges, prevented from serving on the Constitutional Tribunal, have filed a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). This follows an ECHR interim measure ordering Polish authorities to allow the judges to perform their duties.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Pentagon's policy banning transgender troops from military service illegally discriminates based on gender identity. The ruling, however, was put on hold to allow the administration to seek further review.
The Allahabad High Court criticized the Lucknow Cyber Cell for mechanically blocking a woman's mobile number based on a complaint from her husband in a matrimonial dispute, calling it a misuse of government mechanisms.
India's Supreme Court now has 37 judges, its highest ever, after five new justices took the oath of office administered by Chief Justice Surya Kant. The appointments follow an increase in the sanctioned strength to 38.
