Baka’s confirmation is the latest repudiation of Viktor Orban’s legacy by Hungary’s new leaders Published On 11 Aug 202611 Aug 2026 Hungary’s parliament has confirmed Andras Baka, a former Supreme Court chief and critic of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as the country’s next president. The National Assembly voted in a secret ballot on Tuesday … Read more
The 20,000-square-metre site in London is set to become the largest embassy complex in the UK by area. Published On 31 Jul 202631 Jul 2026 A British court has ruled that the planned construction of a new Chinese “mega” embassy in central London can go forward, and dismissed a lawsuit pleading the contrary. The ruling … Read more
The delay, filed in court on Friday, can cost Paramount $1.7bn in fees if the deal is not closed by next June. Published On 24 Jul 202624 Jul 2026 Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery until after a federal judge rules on states’ challenge to the deal, according … Read more
Prince Harry‘s latest visit to the U.K. has sparked fresh speculation as he skipped a major “Invictus Games” event after spending two days attending other events. Prince Harry’s absence came shortly after his legal loss to Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) in a privacy breach case. Prince Harry skipped Birmingham’s Invictus anniversary event after attending earlier … Read more
Kim Keon Hee was sentenced for taking bribes that included luxury items in return for political favours. Published On 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2026 South Korea’s former First Lady, Kim Keon Hee, has been handed a seven-year sentence for taking bribes during and after her husband President Yoon Suk Yeol’s time in office. Kim was … Read more
Kenya stops constructing US-run Ebola site amid public outcry; $13.5m US funding is criticised as masking health risks. Published On 23 Jun 202623 Jun 2026 Kenya has ordered a halt to preparations for a United States-run Ebola quarantine facility, the health minister has told a court after being held in contempt for ignoring a previous … Read more
Australia court doubles payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case BBC Australian court upholds ruling for transgender woman, doubles damages against female-only app Reuters Ruling upheld after transgender woman excluded from female-only app Australian Broadcasting Corporation Giggle for Girls app discriminated against trans woman Roxanne Tickle, appeal judges rule when doubling damages The Guardian ‘Disgusted’: Pauline fumes over … Read more
Attack in the village of Banjska led to a clash with police that left one police officer and three of the gunmen dead. Published On 24 Apr 202624 Apr 2026 A court in Kosovo has convicted three ethnic Serbs on “terrorism” charges over their role in a deadly secession attempt near the country’s northern border … Read more
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A court in Senegal has issued the first conviction under a new law increasing the punishment for homosexuality. A court in Dakar suburb Pikine-Guédiawaye sentenced a 24-year-old laborer on Friday to six years in prison and fined him 2 million CFA ($3,300) for “acts against nature and public indecency.” He was … Read more
Man appears in court after pedestrians hit by car BBC Man charged after seven people seriously injured by car in Derby The Guardian UK driver who hit pedestrians in busy city center arrested for attempted murder, police say OregonLive.com Driver accused of ploughing into pedestrians on busy night out is pictured thesun.co.uk Derby: Man arrested on suspicion of attempted … Read more