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Land sold for Kushner-backed Albania resort suspected of forged deeds
Albanian prosecutors are investigating whether land deeds for a Jared Kushner-backed resort project were forged, according to case files reviewed by Reuters. The investigation names Miami-based businessman Artur Shehu as the seller and alleges proceeds from cocaine trafficking were laundered through the property transaction, with approximately 110 million euros frozen in connection with the sale.
Nicaragua strips lawyers of certification in latest crackdown on dissent
Nicaragua's government has revoked the professional licenses of hundreds or potentially thousands of lawyers without official notification, according to UN experts and human rights advocates. The action is characterized as a systematic purge of the legal profession aimed at eliminating institutional checks on executive power, continuing a broader crackdown on dissent that has intensified since 2018.
Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and two former Apple employees, alleging theft of trade secrets including product designs, manufacturing processes, and supply chain strategies. The complaint names former senior engineer Chang Liu and former vice president of product design Tang Yew Tan as defendants, claiming they coordinated to steal confidential information to support OpenAI's hardware development efforts.
Canada’s Bill C-36 tackles AI privacy. Is it enough?
Canada has introduced Bill C-36, its first major private-sector privacy overhaul in over 25 years, aiming to strengthen protections for children's data and enhance transparency in automated decision-making. Experts argue the legislation may not adequately address emerging risks posed by AI systems' ability to infer sensitive information from indirect data sources.
Qatar Extradites Wanted Suspect to US Over Organized Crime Charges
Qatar has extradited a wanted suspect to the United States in connection with organized crime charges. The extradition reflects Qatar's cooperation with US law enforcement authorities on criminal matters.
Witnesses contest the Trump administration’s account of Texas ICE killing
Witnesses to a fatal ICE shooting in Texas dispute the US government's account of the incident. Three men present during the July 7 killing of 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo contest claims that he rammed or weaponized his vehicle, asserting instead that the ICE agent fired without provocation.
UK police arrest man suspected of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe
British police have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former government minister and Reform UK politician, who was discovered dead at her home on Thursday with serious injuries. Police stated the incident is not being treated as terrorism or politically motivated.
Who is Fadel Shaker? Lebanese pop star released on bail
Lebanese pop star Fadel Shaker was released on bail after spending months in jail facing charges including membership in an armed group, money laundering, and involvement in 2013 Sidon clashes. The 57-year-old made a 500 million Lebanese pounds bail payment and was questioned about multiple allegations.
Ukrainian court detains alleged killers of Monaco bomb attack suspect
A Ukrainian court has detained two men—a military intelligence officer and former law enforcement official—accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska, a 39-year-old woman wanted by Monaco authorities for an alleged June bomb attack on businessman Vadym Yermolaiev. Berezovska was found with gunshot wounds; motives for both the bombing and her killing remain unclear.
New Mexico accuses US Justice Department of impeding Epstein investigation
New Mexico's Attorney General Raul Torrez has accused the Trump administration's Justice Department of withholding records and impeding his state's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's activities on his Zorro Ranch property. Torrez states that unanswered requests dating back to February have caused over 130 days of delay, hampering the investigation that New Mexico reopened after federal files were released.
NYT-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute
The New York Times and other US news outlets are seeking court sanctions against OpenAI, alleging the company concealed evidence regarding how its AI systems were trained on copyrighted news content. The dispute centres on whether ChatGPT unfairly competes with journalism by using articles without compensation.
Two more men plead guilty in US for deadly 2021 human-smuggling truck crash
Two Guatemalan nationals pleaded guilty in a US federal court to human smuggling charges connected to a December 2021 truck crash in Mexico that killed 55 migrants. Jorge Agapito Ventura and Oswaldo Manuel Zavala Quino face up to life in prison at sentencing in October.
How Lyhanna’s rape and murder put France’s justice system under scrutiny
The rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna has generated significant public outrage in France and prompted scrutiny of the country's justice system.
Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in DC reflecting pool vandalism case
Former US Olympic canoeist David Hearn has pleaded not guilty to vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC. Prosecutors allege he damaged the pool's newly installed liner in June, while his legal team argues the charges represent an attempt to deflect blame from a troubled renovation project.
Chemical weapons watchdog restores Syria’s voting rights, citing progress
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has restored Syria's voting rights, citing concrete progress under the new government following Bashar al-Assad's fall in 2024. The decision reflects Syria's commitment to fulfilling chemical weapons obligations and cooperation with international verification activities.
UN probe finds mass killings, gang rapes by Sudan’s RSF amount to genocide
A United Nations Fact-Finding Mission concluded that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces committed genocide in el-Fasher through systematic mass killings, gang rapes, and deliberate starvation. The RSF has denied the allegations, claiming accounts were fabricated by enemies.
US court rules that Trump’s name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal
A US appeals court has upheld an earlier ruling requiring that Donald Trump's name remain removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The decision rejected the board of trustees' request to pause the lower court order while appealing the name-removal decision.
Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support
Human rights group FairSquare announced plans to file a complaint with the International Olympic Committee against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, alleging he violated political neutrality rules through public support for US President Donald Trump. The complaint also questions the legitimacy of FIFA's new Peace Prize and its award to Trump.
Cabinet notes parliamentary approval of a slew of laws
Qatar's Cabinet has acknowledged parliamentary approval of multiple laws. No specific details about the laws or their content are provided in the available text.
Qatar strengthens State Audit powers with introduction of criminal penalties, financial disclosure requirements
The article headline indicates Qatar has strengthened State Audit powers by introducing criminal penalties and financial disclosure requirements, but the article text is unavailable for detailed analysis.
Family demands investigation after US man killed by ICE agent in Texas
The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national fatally shot by an ICE agent during a traffic stop in Houston, has demanded an investigation. The incident represents another high-profile killing by immigration enforcement agents under the Trump administration's deportation operations.
Former Wisconsin judge avoids prison in ICE obstruction case
Former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan received a $5,000 fine and no prison time after obstructing federal immigration agents in April 2025. Dugan had directed ICE agents away and helped a man avoid arrest at her courthouse, actions a federal judge attributed to her decades of public service rather than malice.
Trump ordered to pay E Jean Carroll $5.8m after failed appeal
A US federal judge ruled that writer E Jean Carroll can collect the $5.8 million judgment against President Donald Trump, which includes the original $5 million jury award plus accrued interest since the 2023 verdict. The ruling came after the US Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's appeal of the case involving allegations of sexual abuse and defamation.
US charges Indian crime leader in Sikh activist’s assassination
US authorities have charged an Indian crime boss in connection with the 2023 assassination of a prominent Sikh activist in Canada, a killing that strained India-Canada relations. The charges are part of a sweeping law enforcement operation involving 37 defendants across three Indian international crime syndicates accused of kidnappings, racketeering, extortion, firearms dealing, drug trafficking and murder.
UN inquiry urges release of Palestinian doctor jailed by Israel
A UN inquiry commission has called for Israel to immediately release Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia, who has been detained without charge for over 18 months, citing credible reports of severe abuse and torture.
‘Where do I get that from?’: UK asylum seekers face hefty repayment bill
The UK government's new Immigration and Asylum Bill would require asylum seekers to repay approximately 10,000 British pounds toward accommodation and subsistence costs during processing. Refugees and advocacy organizations have criticized the proposal as financially burdensome and potentially counterproductive.
US immigration officer shoots and kills man in Texas
A US immigration officer fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, in Houston during an enforcement operation. The incident marks at least the sixth fatal shooting by federal immigration officers since Trump's immigration crackdown intensified.
Migrant workers can strike under new Qatari labour law
Qatar has introduced a new labour law that permits migrant workers to engage in strike action. The development represents a significant change in the country's labour regulations governing migrant worker rights.
Pro-Palestine MEP Rima Hassan arrives at trial for ‘glorifying terrorism’
French Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan appeared at trial on charges of glorifying terrorism, stemming from a social media post referencing a 1972 attack on Israel's airport. Her supporters contend the prosecution represents an effort to suppress pro-Palestinian advocacy.
Canadian province sues OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT-linked shooting warnings
British Columbia is suing OpenAI, alleging the company failed to alert law enforcement about violent ChatGPT conversations linked to the perpetrator of a February mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge. OpenAI's internal safety teams had flagged the shooter's violent prompts months before the attack, but leadership did not notify police.
The Responsibility to Protect doctrine can be resurrected
An opinion piece argues that the Responsibility to Protect doctrine, a UN framework established to prevent genocide and crimes against humanity, remains relevant despite decades of ineffective implementation and political manipulation by powerful states.
UK High Court to rule in Prince Harry’s Daily Mail privacy case
The UK High Court is delivering its judgment in a privacy case brought by Prince Harry and six other public figures against Associated Newspapers, owner of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, over alleged unlawful information gathering spanning the 1990s to 2010s. The case carries financial stakes in the tens of millions of pounds, with the losing party expected to cover trial costs and substantial damages potentially awarded to claimants.
MoPH closes Cipriani restaurant for 30 days due to violation of human food control regulations
Qatar's Ministry of Public Health has closed Cipriani restaurant for 30 days following violations of human food control regulations. The closure represents enforcement of food safety standards in the emirate.
China sentences former local official to death in $324m corruption case
A Chinese court sentenced Yang Youlin, a former senior official in Nanjing, to death for accepting bribes totalling over 2.2 billion yuan ($324 million) between 1993 and 2023. He was also convicted of embezzlement, money laundering, and abuse of power, with authorities attempting to recover the full bribe amount.
India orders Meta to remove ads promoting child sexual abuse
Insufficient article text provided. India has ordered Meta to remove advertisements promoting child sexual abuse.
Gambian mothers fear for their daughters as court weighs FGM ban
The Gambia's Supreme Court is preparing to rule on the country's female genital mutilation ban, with survivors and mothers expressing concern that the law could be weakened. The decision carries significant implications for girls' protection under law.
Justice minister names members of National Committee for International Humanitarian Law
Insufficient article text provided. Qatar's Justice Minister has appointed members to the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law.
US judge tosses out Musk’s bid to void Twitter fraud verdict
A US federal judge rejected Elon Musk's attempt to overturn a jury verdict that found him liable for defrauding Twitter investors through tweets designed to drive down the company's stock price following his $44 billion takeover agreement. The judge upheld the verdict while denying Musk's motion to decertify the investor class and granting prejudgment interest, with estimated damages around $2.6 billion.
Prosecutors in US lay out case against alleged killer of Charlie Kirk
Prosecutors in Utah presented evidence during a preliminary hearing against Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September. The five-day hearing will determine whether sufficient grounds exist to proceed to trial, with prosecutors expected to present a confession note, text messages, and witness testimony.
US Supreme Court clears path for Texas to enforce app age verification law
The US Supreme Court has allowed Texas to enforce its App Store Accountability Act, which requires app stores to verify user ages and obtain parental consent before minors can download apps. The decision leaves in place a federal appeals court ruling while legal challenges continue.
UN rights body demands release of Palestinian doctor detained by Israel
A UN human rights body has demanded the immediate release of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia, detained by Israel since December 2024, citing violations of international human rights conventions. Abu Safia's family and legal representatives report he shows signs of torture and faces imminent danger to his life.
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