Duterte's ICC trial to start November 30

Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity, with prosecutors alleging his involvement in at least 76 murders between 2013 and 2018 during his so-called "war on drugs".

US justice department accused of withholding Trump-related Epstein files

The top Democrat on the congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein has accused the US justice department of withholding files containing allegations of sexual abuse of a minor made against President Donald Trump.

Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-South Korean president Yoon

Prosecutors have asked for South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol to be handed a death sentence if he is found guilty over his botched attempt to impose martial law.

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,352-year term for jailed opposition mayor Imamoglu

A Turkish prosecutor demanded on Tuesday a prison sentence of more than 2,000 years for Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul, for allegedly leading a vast corruption network that cost the state billions of lira, according to an indictment seen by Reuters.

Trump broke the law when he deployed troops to Los Angeles, judge rules

A federal judge has declared President Donald Trump’s use of military troops in Los Angeles illegal, barring the Pentagon from using National Guard members and Marines from performing police functions, like arrests and crowd control.

Trump urges Netanyahu’s trial be cancelled immediately

US President Donald Trump has called for stopping the court trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who id charged with bribe-taking and fraudulent activity.

Trump Special Prosecutor Temporarily Blocked from Releasing Report on Probe

A US judge temporarily blocked Special Counsel Jack Smith from releasing a report on his investigations into US President-elect Donald Trump for his mishandling of classified documents and attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, a court order showed on Tuesday.

Nicolas Sarkozy to wear electronic bracelet after French corruption conviction upheld

The Cour de Cassation, France’s highest court, upheld on Wednesday former president Nicolas Sarkozy’s conviction for corruption and influence peddling.

US to "Support international Efforts" to Hold Accountable Those Who Helped Assad - Blinken

The United States will support international efforts to hold accountable those who helped ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

ICC announces investigation into chief prosecutor Karim Khan

The International Criminal Court has announced an external investigation into accusations of sexual misconduct against its chief prosecutor.

Peru ex president Toledo gets more than 20 years in prison in corruption case

A Peruvian court on Monday sentenced former president Alejandro Toledo to more than 20 years in prison after he was convicted of accepting bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht.

Protests in Mexico as controversial judicial reform passed

Mexico's Senate has approved a controversial judicial reform under which judges will be elected by popular vote.

Plane with Julian Assange on board takes off for Australia

The plane with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on board took off for Australia, the Australian television channel ABC showed the takeoff.

Hunter Biden Convicted on All 3 Charges in Firearm Case

 A Delaware jury convicted Hunter Biden on all three criminal charges linked to lying about his drug use on a firearm purchase form, according to a jury verdict form filed Tuesday.

Reddit, YouTube ordered to face US lawsuits over shooting

Reddit and Google's YouTube were ordered by a New York state judge to face lawsuits seeking to hold them responsible for helping enable the avowed white supremacist who killed 10 black people in 2022 at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York.

Police Release Ex-Scottish Leader Sturgeon Without Charge After Finance Probe Arrest

 Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been released without charge pending further investigation after being arrested and questioned by police as part of a probe into the finances of the ruling Scottish National Party (SNP), Police Scotland said on Sunday.

Trump indictment remains sealed, but he is believed to be charged in relation to mishandling of classified documents

Donald Trump’s indictment on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate has brought renewed attention to one of the most notable cases in the United States justice department’s history.

Iran hangs Swedish-Iranian over attack that killed 25 people: Reports

Iran executed Swedish-Iranian dissident Habib Chaab for “terrorism” on Saturday, according to the judiciary.

Moscow to expel Western diplomats involved in subversive activity in Russia

Western diplomats involved in subversive activities in Russia will be expelled from the country, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a commentary circulated on Monday.

Donald Trump's indictment will 'divide' the US, Mike Pence says

Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury after a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, becoming the first former US president to face criminal charges even as he makes another run for the White House.