Legal
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Gilbert Rozon Drops Defamation Suit Amid Ongoing Civil Assault Trial
Gilbert Rozon has withdrawn his defamation lawsuit against Quebec media figures Pénélope McQuade and Julie Snyder, shifting focus back to ongoing civil assault
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Amos Yee released on bail amid national service charges in Singapore
Singaporean activist Amos Yee was released on bail after being charged with offences related to his national service obligations, highlighting strict NS
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Brigadier Rachel Matjeng Arrested in R360m SAPS Tender Scandal Tied
Brigadier Rachel Matjeng and 11 senior SAPS officers appeared in court over a R360 million irregular tender linked to ‘Cat’ Matlala, marking a major move
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Wexford GP Faces Inquiry Over Social Media Posts Undermining Covid
Dr Billy Ralph of Wexford is under Medical Council inquiry for social media posts that challenged Covid-19 public health measures and called vaccinated parents
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Essex Police Sergeant Barred After Gross Misconduct Findings
Former Sgt. James Hicks was added to the Barred List after ignoring emergencies and misusing sensitive data, breaching public trust.
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Former Justice Minister Crispin Blunt Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
Former Conservative MP and Justice Minister Crispin Blunt has pleaded guilty to four drug possession charges following a 2023 police investigation.
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Thabo Bester Challenges Legal Status Amid Supermax Transfer
Thabo Bester appeared in Johannesburg High Court to challenge the validity of his detention warrants and ongoing confinement in a KwaZulu-Natal supermax.
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Second Fatal Fire Hits Edenderry Home Linked to 2025 Murder
Gardaí are investigating a second fatal blaze at an Edenderry property, the site of a 2025 petrol-bomb attack that claimed two lives.
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Families Criticize Police Communication in Nottingham Inquiry
Victims’ families in the Nottingham inquiry revealed they learned of loved ones’ deaths through social media due to delayed and poor police communication.
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US Regulators Classify Most Crypto as Commodities, Easing SEC Oversight
The SEC and CFTC have issued joint guidance classifying most cryptocurrencies as digital commodities, significantly impacting regulatory oversight and market clarity for digital assets.
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Supreme Court Begins Landmark Hearings on Quebec’s Bill 21
Canada’s Supreme Court has begun a four-day hearing to evaluate Quebec’s Bill 21, a law banning public sector workers from wearing religious symbols at work.
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Family of Scarlett Faulkner Pleads for Removal of Viral Hospital Photo
The family of Scarlett Faulkner, who remains in critical condition following an assault in Birdhill, Co Tipperary, is urging the public to stop sharing a leaked image of the victim.
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Kalshi Bans Insiders Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Kalshi is implementing new rules to ban athletes, coaches, and political candidates from trading on markets related to their own events, following regulatory pressure and criminal charges.
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Labour Court Greenlights Disciplinary Case Against Julius Mkhwanazi
The Johannesburg Labour Court has dismissed an urgent bid to halt disciplinary proceedings against suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi, clearing the way for a 13-charge inquiry.
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Stephen McCullagh Found Guilty of Murdering Natalie McNally
A Belfast jury has unanimously convicted Stephen McCullagh of the 2022 murder of his pregnant partner, Natalie McNally, following a trial that exposed his elaborate attempt to use a pre-recorded gaming livestream as an alibi.