Russia jails former Kursk governor in Ukraine incursion-linked graft probe
Alexei Smirnov found guilty of taking bribes from firms contracted to build fortifications along Ukraine border.
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Legal groups condemn arrival of a dozen deportees from US to Uganda
Advocates in Uganda described the deportation as an act of ‘transnational repression’ and pledged to fight the process.
Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, elevates Todd Blanche
Bondi came under fire for what critics called politically motivated prosecutions and her handling of the Epstein files.
‘Lead and leave’: Fears over Zimbabwe’s plan to extend presidential terms
Heated debate as Zimbabwe holds four days of public hearings about a bill seeking to amend the country’s constitution.
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French court denies extradition of ex-Tunisian President Ben Ali’s daughter
Paris said its ruling was based on Tunis not responding to a request for guarantees of a trial by an independent court.
Judge temporarily halts Trump’s $400m White House ballroom project
District Judge Richard Leon says construction has to stop until Congress provides statutory authorisation.
US Supreme Court rejects Colorado ban on LGBTQ child ‘conversion therapy’
In an eight-to-one decision, the high court ruled against a law banning the discredited practice on free speech grounds.
FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing
Former agents say that they were fired for work on probe into Trump’s efforts to stay in power after 2020 election loss.
Israel’s use of death penalty law on Palestinians to constitute ‘war crime’
Civil society joins protests in West Bank, EU voices express ‘great concern’ about Israel’s law targeting Palestinians.
US judge weighs Trump decision to bar Venezuelan funds for Maduro’s defence
Judge Hellerstein declined to dismiss the case against Maduro but questioned US prosecutors about his access to defence.
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Jury finds Meta, YouTube liable for social media addiction: What we know
Jury recommends Google and Meta pay $6m damages in landmark social media addiction lawsuit.
