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US Court Limits Mail-Order Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone
A US court has significantly restricted mail-order access to the abortion pill mifepristone, according to the BBC.
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New Images Show Suspect Taking Selfies Before Washington Press Dinner Shooting
New images submitted by the US government show Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in last weekend's White House Correspondents' dinner shooting, posing with weapons in a hotel room. Prosecutors included these photos in a motion to keep him detained pending trial.
Tupac’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit in LA
The family of the late rapper Tupac Shakur has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles, seeking unspecified damages tied to the artist's murder in 1996, according to BBC.
Family longest held in US immigration detention re-arrested after release
Hayam El Gamal and her five children, held for 10 months during Trump’s second term, were re-arrested by immigration authorities days after a federal judge ordered their release.
Judge strikes down Nova Scotia’s woods ban, citing ‘commonsense’ issues
A Nova Scotia judge has struck down a provincial ban on entering areas designated as 'woods,' ruling that the law defied commonsense definitions and violated constitutional rights, according to The Guardian.
Mass Trial of 486 Alleged MS-13 Members Begins in El Salvador
A mass trial involving 486 alleged members of the MS-13 gang has begun in El Salvador, according to the country's attorney general's office.
Elon Musk Snubs Interview Amid X Probe, French Prosecutors Seek Clarification
Elon Musk has refused to comply with an interview request from French prosecutors investigating the X platform, according to a recent report. The move has raised questions about the ongoing legal scrutiny of the social media giant.
Alec Baldwin to Face Civil Trial Over Rust Film Set Shooting
Alec Baldwin is set to face a civil trial over the fatal shooting on the set of the film 'Rust,' according to a court ruling, marking a significant legal development in the case.
Chagos Islands Treaty Now ‘Impossible’ as UK Minister Announces Stalemate
A treaty to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has become 'impossible to agree at political level,' according to a UK Foreign Office minister, as the corresponding bill will not complete its passage through parliament.
Eswatini Court Rules Four Deported Men Have Right to Lawyer
Four men deported by the US to Eswatini and denied in-person legal counsel for nine months have the right to see a local lawyer, Eswatini’s supreme court ruled, according to the Guardian.
Prince Harry Sued for Defamation by Charity He Co-Founded
Prince Harry is facing a defamation lawsuit from Sentebale, the African charity he co-founded, according to The Guardian.
Prosecutors Seek Woods’ Prescription Records After Florida DUI Arrest
Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records as part of their investigation into his recent arrest for driving under the influence in Florida, according to court documents.
Judge Dismisses Most Blake Lively Claims in $400M Lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed most of Blake Lively's claims in a sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, leaving three remaining allegations to be tried in New York on 18 May, according to the BBC.
Brazil Judge Blocks Sugarloaf Mountain Zipline Project
A Brazilian judge has blocked a controversial zipline project linking Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro to a nearby hill, according to the BBC.
US prosecutors argue Maduro plundered Venezuela’s wealth in legal battle
US prosecutors have argued in court that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro plundered the country’s wealth, marking a significant development in a legal battle over funding for his defense in a separate drug trafficking case.
Swalwell Leverages Soccer Past to Block ICE Sweeps at World Cup
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is using his collegiate soccer background to push legislation to block ICE enforcement near World Cup sites.
Combatting Hate Act part of wave of anti-protest legislation in Canada
Canada's new Combatting Hate Act has drawn sharp criticism from civil liberties groups, who warn it threatens free speech and peaceful protest.
Ford government unveils plans to ban ticket resales at higher prices
Ontario is reintroducing legislation to ban the resale of tickets for more than their original cost, a policy first proposed by the previous Liberal government and abandoned in
Trump administration launches investigation into states requiring abortion coverage in health insurance
The Trump administration has launched an investigation into states requiring health insurance to cover abortion services, citing the Weldon Amendment.
Supreme Court Considers Birthright Citizenship Amid Political and Legal Debates
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide on the constitutional status of birthright citizenship, a pivotal issue that could reshape immigration policy and affect millions of
Great British Menu Announces Phil Wang as New Judge, Ed Gamble Steps Down
Phil Wang has been named the new judge for the 21st series of Great British Menu, replacing comedian Ed Gamble.