
Spanish ex-soccer boss Rubiales sentenced to pay fine over kiss without consent
Court also acquits Luis Rubiales' three co-defendants accused of attempting to coerce Jenni Hermoso into saying the kiss was consensual.
Fri Feb 21 2025

After taking office, Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
Trump's decision to pardon Jan. 6 attackers is sure to enrage police, lawmakers and others whose lives were put at risk.
Tue Jan 21 2025

Dominique Pelicot jailed for 20 years in landmark French mass rape trial
In all, the court found 47 of the defendants guilty of rape, two guilty of attempted rape and two guilty of sexual assault.
Thu Dec 19 2024

Trump vows to pardon Jan. 6 defendants on Day One
Trump also calls the prosecutions of his supporters corrupt and hinted at pardoning over 900 defendants who had pleaded guilty.
Mon Dec 09 2024

Billionaire Gautam Adani of India's Adani Group charged in US with bribery, fraud
Authorities said Adani and seven other defendants agreed to pay about $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain contracts.
Thu Nov 21 2024

Pelicot mass rape trial in France may spur changes to the law
Despite video evidence against them, at least 35 of the defendants denied rape charges, claiming that Gisele Pelicot was feigning sleep.
Thu Oct 24 2024

Conversion: 137 Orang Asli to have their day in court
The case will return to the High Court for rehearing of the striking-out bids by five defendants, including the Federal Government.
Wed Oct 09 2024

Najib denies directing SRC through Nik Faisal, court heard
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was testifying as a defendant in SRC Internationals US$1.18 billion civil suit against him and Nik Faisal.
Wed Sep 25 2024

Two doctors among five people charged in 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death
The defendants, including the "Ketamine Queen," were part of a criminal network that distributed the drug to Matthew Perry and others.
Fri Aug 16 2024

Rosmah obtains judgment in default against TikToker
The Court granted Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's application after the defendant failed to enter an appearance against the defamation suit.
Tue May 28 2024

Trial begins in Vietnam's largest, multi-billion-dollar financial scam
The trial begins with nearly 90 defendants accused of being part of a $12 billion scam, for which some of them risk the death penalty.
Tue Mar 05 2024

Papagomo ordered to enter appearance in Fahmi Fadzil’s suit
Fahmi Fadzi said court set Dec 8 for case management for Papagomo to inform whether defendant has entered his appearance or otherwise.
Tue Nov 21 2023

More than 230 convicted in Italy's maxi-trial against 'Ndrangheta mafia
The defendants had been facing charges such as extortion, drug trafficking and theft, in a trial that lasted almost three years.
Tue Nov 21 2023

Fahmi Fadzil sues Papagomo, two others for defamation
According to Fahmi Fadzil, the three defendants still maintained the slanderous statements on their social media pages.
Thu Sep 07 2023

Biden rejects conditions of plea deal for Sept. 11 attacks defendants
The five defendants have been offered a plea agreement that would avoid death penalty in exchange for admitting guilt and a life prison.
Thu Sep 07 2023

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025

How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
Heres everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025