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Romanian Constitutional court decision seen as unusual, unprecedented

Urgency over alleged interference by the Russian Federation pushed Romanian judges to skip procedures and bypass transparency to save Romanian democracy, say experts.

Europe News

Prosecutor seeks jail and election ban for Le Pen in embezzlement case

The French far-right leader could be ruled out of France's 2027 presidential election if she is found guilty of misusing public funds.

Netherlands

ICC launches external investigation into its top prosecutor

The International Criminal Court will launch an external probe into sexual misconduct accusations against its top prosecutor Karim Khan.

EuroVerify

How much does Europe spend on justice?

New figures show that European countries spend only a pittance on their justice systems compared to their investment in the rest of the public sector.

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'Veggy steaks': What impact will the EU ruling have on Europe?

Plant-based manufacturers can keep using meat-related names, but this victory for consumer transparency could risk market fragmentation.

Japan

Japan court acquits longest-serving death row inmate in murder retrial

The former boxer was convicted of murder in the 1966 killing of a company manager and three of his family members. He was sentenced to death in 1968.

World News

US authorities ignored complaint about Titan sub safety: ex-employee

The US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation is convening a public hearing into the Titan submersible disaster, which imploded during a descent to the wreck of the Titanic, killing five people onboard.

Europe News

Islamic extremist 'plotted to attack German soldiers during lunch'

The suspect allegedly planned to attack the soldiers with 40cm-long machetes.

Europe News

Former UK lawmaker pleads not guilty in sex offence case

Jeffrey Donaldson, a former UK MP, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of rape and other sexual offences that date back nearly four decades. The trial is slated for March 2025.

Europe News

Danish man faces terrorism charges over arson at Jewish woman's home

A group with links to a banned gang allegedly set fire to balcony furniture at the woman's house in May.

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WATCH: Mexicans march against controversial election bill

Judges, ministers, workers of the judiciary and the opposition marched Sunday against the proposed overhaul of Mexico’s judiciary.

Tech News

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says French arrest was 'misguided'

Durov was arrested in Paris last month as part of an investigation into abuse images, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions linked to the app.

Romania

Andrew Tate's Romanian home raided over allegations involving minors

Romanian authorities are investigating allegations of human trafficking, the trafficking of minors, sexual intercourse with a minor, influencing statements and money laundering.

Europe News

German court upholds conviction of former Nazi camp secretary, aged 99

Furchern was convicted after judges said they were convinced she knew and "deliberately supported" the fact that 10,505 prisoners were killed in gassings at the concentration camp near Danzig.

United Kingdom

UK rioters jailed as more violence expected over the weekend

The government has said it is in a "state of high readiness" to deal with any potential disorder over the next couple of days.

Tech News

Algorithm used in Catalan prisons has ‘deficiencies,' audit finds

A recent audit of a Spanish algorithm used by the criminal justice system found “substantial deficiencies” in the reliability of its decisions on how likely prisoners are to reoffend.

Denmark

Polish man sentenced to four months in jail for assaulting Danish PM

The unidentified 39-year-old man has been charged with punching Frederiksen’s right shoulder with a clenched fist, causing her to lose her balance but not fall. Frederiksen suffered whiplash at the time.

Europe News

Will France's beloved pétanque ever make it to the Olympics?

Pétanque, one of France's most beloved sports, has yet to secure its place as an Olympic discipline but it's still a favourite pastime.

Europe News

Northern Irish politicians rally for UK government to ditch Legacy Act

Bereaved family members and politicians in Northern Ireland are hopeful that the new UK Labour-led government will repeal and replace widely contested legislation that grants immunity to "cooperating individuals" over the decades-long Troubles.

Europe News

Bruni-Sarkozy charged with witness tampering in husband's Libya case

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is charged with witness tampering in her husband Nicolas Sarkozy's campaign finance scandal involving Gaddafi's funds. She’s released on bail with contact restrictions, excluding her husband. She provided clarifications during interrogation.