Blake Lively Seeks $8M in Legal Fees from Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively has filed to receive $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni and his studio following their legal battle, according to The Guardian.
Policy & Law
‘Constitutional coup’ claims as Zimbabwe senate approves extending presidential term
Zimbabwe’s senate has approved constitutional amendments to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, a move critics have called a 'constitutional coup.' The changes, passed 75-4 on Wednesday, will allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030.
Bankman-Fried Loses Appeal Against Fraud Conviction in FTX Case
Sam Bankman-Fried lost his appeal against his 25-year prison sentence for the collapse of FTX, according to a three-judge panel in New York.
US Judge Halts Nitrogen Gas Execution, Ruling It Unconstitutional
A U.S. federal judge has halted an upcoming nitrogen gas execution in Alabama, ruling the method unconstitutional under the Eighth Amendment, according to Al Jazeera. This contradicts an earlier ruling from the same judge that allowed the method.
ICC Suspends Prosecutor After Misconduct Investigation
The International Criminal Court has suspended its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, after an investigation into allegations of misconduct. The move follows a highly sensitive process and has drawn global attention.
RHOBH Star Kathy Hilton Faces Lawsuit and Burglary Claims
Kathy Hilton, star of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' is facing a lawsuit after a guest suffered a severe knee injury at her Bel Air home. The incident occurred on August 25, 2024, during a charity event on the 1.400-square-meter property valued at nearly 24 million euros, according to Promiflash.
One-ton Cocaine Bust Reveals Secret US-Mexico Tunnel
Federal prosecutors have charged four suspects with trafficking more than one ton of cocaine for the Jalisco New Generation cartel using a fake retail store in San Diego as a front for a sophisticated tunnel that ran across the border to Tijuana, Mexico, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Dead But Deportable: Immigration Judge Orders Ejection of Teen Murder Victim
A U.S. immigration judge recently issued a deportation order for a young man who was killed in 2024, citing his failure to appear in court. According to The Guardian, the case highlights broader concerns about the U.S. immigration system.
Canadian ‘Poison Seller’ Admits Aiding 79 UK Suicides
Kenneth Law, a Canadian man known as the 'poison seller,' has admitted to selling toxic chemicals online that led to the deaths of at least 79 people in the UK and others in Canada.
Pattie Gonia Drag Queen Challenges Patagonia Trademark Lawsuit
Drag queen Pattie Gonia has called on outdoor apparel company Patagonia to drop a lawsuit that claims the performer is causing 'irreparable' harm to its brand, according to the BBC.
Judge Dismisses Criminal Indictment Against Kilmar Ábrego
A U.S. judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Kilmar Ábrego García on Friday, ruling that the Trump administration would not have pursued charges had he not challenged his deportation, according to The Guardian.
Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge dismissed the criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, citing an abuse of prosecutorial power by the Trump administration.
Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdoğan
Turkish opposition leader Özgür Özel has vowed to challenge a court ruling that removed him and fellow party leaders, according to BBC.
Turkish Opposition Leader Vows to Stay After Court Ousts Him
Turkiye’s main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has vowed not to leave party headquarters after a court ruling removed him from power, according to Al Jazeera.
Cubans Outraged by US Charges Against Raúl Castro
Cubans are outraged after the US brought criminal charges against 94-year-old former president Raúl Castro, with fears of military strikes growing. According to The Guardian, the indictment has sparked concern and anger in Havana.