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Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model, designed to identify complex software security flaws, is being withheld from public access due to its potential misuse. The company is instead partnering with major tech firms like Apple and Google to leverage its capabilities.
A US court has threatened to embargo funds belonging to the Spanish national football team at the World Cup, seeking information from FIFA and the team's hotel regarding payments, due to the Spanish state's alleged non-payment to renewable energy companies.
A US court has accepted Gautam Adani's plea, granting the Adani Group a hearing on its request to dismiss a fraud case brought by the markets regulator.
An investigation by The Guardian revealed how child sex traffickers exploited Facebook and Instagram to target and abuse minors, with the findings later cited in a US court case. The report highlights the platforms' role in facilitating such crimes.
A federal judge has ruled that continued Border Patrol sweeps in California violated a previous court order.
President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General, announcing the shakeup in a social media post amid criticism over her handling of specific cases and failure to prosecute his foes.
The Court of Appeal in Cyprus has ordered a child to be returned to Croatia by April 15, 2026, after dismissing a mother's appeal against a ruling that she unlawfully removed the child.
The US Supreme Court has ruled against a Colorado state law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors, citing First Amendment grounds and finding it censored speech. The decision, which has been criticized as 'reckless,' has now been further reported by WSJ and Forbes, with Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson reportedly disagreeing on the scope of free speech in the medical field.
Governments, including Indonesia and Australia, are summoning tech giants like Meta and Google over noncompliance with child social media curbs, following convictions in US courts for creating addictive platforms and sparking broader discussions on the societal impact of screens on children.
A Russian tanker carrying crude oil has arrived in Cuba, marking the first delivery in nearly three months despite a US blockade, with Moscow vowing to provide further supplies. Former President Trump stated he has 'no problem' with the Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba.
A U.S. court has ruled in favor of AI company Anthropic against the Pentagon, while China has reportedly banned top scientists from leaving the country, both developments occurring within the broader context of the global AI race.
A Supreme Court ruling has rejected an application to block a trial, clearing the way for a massive scandal involving multi-million euro state contracts for firefighting aircraft to proceed to court in Cyprus.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reiterated his accusation that the United States is attempting to gain control over the Nord Stream pipelines, which were damaged in 2022, in order to dominate global energy markets and further escalate geopolitical tensions.
A landmark US jury verdict found Meta and Google (YouTube) liable for creating addictive social media products that harm children, prompting calls for responsible design and placing Meta in risky legal territory as New Mexico explores options to force changes. This initial victory against tech giants has been widely reported, including by Greek media.
Following landmark jury verdicts in Los Angeles and New Mexico finding Meta and Google (YouTube) responsible for social media addiction, the tech liability shield is now under intense scrutiny, potentially leading to significant fallout for the tech giants regarding harm to minors.
Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have returned to a Manhattan federal court for a key hearing in his 'narco-terrorism' case, where they have pleaded not guilty after being captured by the US military in January.
Attention is now on the UK government to determine its response to a US court ruling concerning social media, particularly regarding measures to reduce teenagers' engagement with these platforms.
The New York Times is asking a federal judge to compel Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s team to rescind press access restrictions, accusing the Pentagon of defying a previous court ruling.
The Knesset has passed a bill allowing rabbinical and Sharia courts to arbitrate civil disputes, expanding the powers of religious courts in Israel.
A Vilnius court has found prominent protest participants Antanas Kandrotas, known as 'Celofanas', and Andrejus Lobovas guilty of inciting hatred in a case that garnered significant public attention.
Argentina has secured a discovery stay in a significant US$16-billion YPF court case in the United States, marking a procedural victory in the legal battle.
A German tourist is reportedly demanding Rs 92 lakh (approximately $110,000 USD) in compensation for 'distress' allegedly caused by spicy salsa, with a US court having weighed in on the unusual case.
The Trump administration is defending its decision to blacklist Anthropic in a US court, facing legal challenges over the action.
A US court has ruled against a South Korean gaming company concerning its takeover plan, which was reportedly developed using artificial intelligence. This ruling marks a significant legal development for the company.
US President Donald Trump became angry with an ABC News reporter on Air Force One, calling her 'very obnoxious' for a question about sending troops to the Middle East and blasting ABC News as 'most corrupt'.
In October of last year, a man and a woman sold eight foil packets of carfentanil for 48 euros to a 47-year-old woman near the Vilnius City District Court building, who then consumed the drugs inside the courthouse.
Four men are accused in a South Florida court of plotting the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, an event that plunged Haiti into ongoing chaos.
Albania faces another financial penalty from an international arbitration process, with a US court ruling against the Albanian government for $13 million in a dispute with GBC Oil Co. Ltd., adding to an estimated 200 million euro cost from 13 arbitration cases.
A series of federal court rulings across the United States has ordered the release or bond hearings for at least 15 Indian nationals held in immigration detention.
Two Strabag subsidiaries won an arbitration case against the German federal government and took it to a US court, but the proceedings have been temporarily suspended.
A US court has sentenced Nigerian national Adepoju Salako to six years in prison for his involvement in a $5 million COVID-19 pandemic relief fraud scheme.
The court of justice said Portugal had committed serious infringements of EU environmental law Portugal has been fined €10m (£8.7m) by the EU’s court of justice for failing to comply with environmental laws that require it to protect biodiversity. It has also been ordered to pay €41,250 a day until it complies with a previous court order in 2019. The court said it was imposing the maximum fine possible to “encourage” Portugal to bring the infringement to an end. Continue reading...
A US court has ruled that importers are entitled to a refund of customs duties, which the Supreme Court had previously declared unlawful in February.
Takeshi Ebisawa, 61, a Japanese national, pleaded guilty to six charges related to trafficking nuclear material in a U.S. court.
The highest US court has dealt a blow to President Trump regarding customs duties, with a recent court decision further complicating his tariff policies.
Cypriot courts have significantly exceeded their backlog reduction targets, but broader justice reforms, including a new courthouse and digitalization, are facing delays.
A US court has sentenced Nigerian national Leslie Mba to 19 years in prison for his involvement in a multi-million dollar romance scam and immigration fraud.
A US court ruling on tariffs means American consumers, who effectively paid Trump's tariffs, are now at risk of not receiving refunds, making them the ultimate losers.
A court in Vilnius has convicted a pro-Russian activist for denying Soviet crimes.
A court in Vilnius has started hearing the case involving the brutal murder of a teenager.
A US federal judge ruled against the Trump administration's practice of expedited deportation of undocumented immigrants to third countries, declaring it unlawful.
Two police officers told a Cyprus court on Wednesday how they had handled — and ultimately closed — reports of domestic violence involving the family of Stylianos, the 15-year-old who died by suicide in Kotsiatis in 2019, as the high-profile trial of 11 people charged in connection with his death got under way. The officers […]
The European Parliament's committee chair states that legislative work on a customs deal with the US is being frozen, citing US court findings against previous tariffs and new tariffs violating a prior EU agreement.
A US court has rejected Tesla's appeal, upholding a jury's verdict that requires the electric vehicle manufacturer to pay $243 million due to a fatal accident linked to its Autopilot system.
The Trump administration’s decision to launch a Section 301 investigation — following a US court ruling that invalidated its reciprocal tariff policy — is once again putting South Korea’s digital regu
Prabowo Responds to US Court Ruling on Trump Tariffs Tempo.co English
A timeline details the fluctuating tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on India, ranging from 26% to 50% and then to 10%.
A trio of recent court cases is providing rulings on the extent to which accountants are held responsible for detecting fraud and errors in financial reporting.
The education start-up Byju's has collapsed, leading to US court sanctions and raising concerns over India's tech sector. Authorities are now searching for missing funds.
The contentious weedkiller dicamba, used on genetically engineered crops, has received approval for continued use, overturning previous court restrictions and drawing criticism from environmental groups.
A US court has ruled that the individual accused of killing a Ukrainian refugee is incompetent to stand trial, leading to a pause in legal proceedings.
A US court has temporarily declined to block the Pentagon's decision to blacklist the AI company Anthropic, allowing the blacklisting to proceed for now.
The major Swiss bank UBS suffered a setback in a US federal court, where a judge rejected its attempt to interpret a 1999 agreement to protect it from potential new lawsuits related to Nazi-era accounts.
An appeals court in Cyprus has dismissed a challenge by a German real estate agent accused of usurping Greek Cypriot properties, ruling that she will remain in custody.
Two brothers in Heraklion, Crete, were sentenced to 8 and 6 months in prison respectively after a minor dispute escalated. The siblings, who are also neighbors, exchanged insults and filed mutual complaints at a police station, leading to their conviction by an autonomous court.
A US court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by WhatsApp's former security chief, Abdullah Baig, who alleged that parent company Meta ignored security flaws that put billions of users at risk, citing insufficient evidence.
A U.S. court has issued a ruling that will keep historical documents related to Mao Zedong out of China, a decision with implications for cultural heritage and international relations.
A federal courti has sentenced a Nigerian national, Saheed Sunday Owolabi, to 15 years in prison for his role in a large-scale wire fraud and money laundering scheme targeting victims across the…
An Indian man has pleaded not guilty in a US court to charges stemming from a crash that resulted in the death of a pregnant American teenager and her unborn child. If convicted, he could face deportation.
A man from Karnataka, India, has been arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly sending multiple hoax bomb threat emails to various courts and schools in Delhi from Mysuru.
French prosecutors announced new arrests in connection with a thwarted bomb plot in Paris, which is likely linked to threats related to the Iran war. Meanwhile, the global organized crime network has been further exposed with the conviction of Antoine (Tony) Cassis, a cousin of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in a US court for conspiring to exchange weapons for Colombian cocaine for Assad's allies.
Major technology companies like Google and Meta are facing intense scrutiny and legal challenges, drawing parallels to the tobacco industry, as US court verdicts, including a recent jury finding Meta and YouTube liable for harming children, trigger a domino effect of lawsuits in 30 American states and cause Meta's stock to plunge, experiencing its worst day in nearly a year.
A U.S. judge has refused to dismiss the case against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, continuing to weigh whether Venezuela's government can pay their legal fees in his ongoing narco-terrorism case.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York City court for his defense in a drug trafficking case, with his son expressing trust in the US legal system despite claims of 'kidnapping,' as a judge refused to dismiss charges.
The Nicosia criminal court ruled on Thursday that it will determine which case files should be deemed classified or secret in the ongoing trial involving the theft of documents from the central prisons.
A corruption scheme involving illegal driving exams at Lithuania's 'Regitra' has been dismantled, with a Vilnius court convicting four individuals and issuing over 54,000 euros in fines.
Migrants marched in southern Mexico to protest immigration restrictions, amidst suggestions from a US court that a secret deportation agreement may exist between the US and Mexico.
The Pentagon has imposed new restrictions on journalists, closing their workspace, despite a previous court ruling that declared similar measures unconstitutional, prompting media outlets to announce a new lawsuit.
A US court sentenced a Nigerian national to seven years in prison for his involvement in a $1.2 million business email compromise and money laundering scheme that targeted American business email servers.
France's attempt to suspend Shein's marketplace has been rejected by the Paris Court of Appeal, marking another legal victory for the company after a previous court decision.
The Pentagon is reportedly continuing its dispute with AI firm Anthropic, whose CEO has expressed concerns about military use of AI, following a previous clash with the Trump administration over technology guardrails and a 'supply chain risk' label.
The Trump administration reportedly demanded the removal of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel during talks with Havana on Cuba's future, according to the New York Times, as a condition for meaningful negotiations.
Courts in the United States are facilitating a move towards a comprehensive energy strategy that includes wind power, signaling a shift in the 'war on wind'.
A US court has ruled that the Trump administration is unable to implement a 'sweeping' funding freeze, blocking a key policy initiative.
A Ghanaian national has pleaded guilty in the United States for his involvement in an international fraud ring that used online romance scams and business email compromises to steal millions of dollars from victims.
The Vilnius Regional Court will hear a nearly €7.3 million lawsuit filed by the 'Icor' concern against former Ministry of Energy Chancellor Ramūnas Dilba and three lawyers, without waiting for a decision in the state's investment dispute against the concern.
A US appeals court has temporarily allowed Trump's third-country deportation policy to take effect, granting the administration a win ahead of a looming Supreme Court challenge.
A US court has ruled that West Virginia has the authority to ban Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgeries.
A Ghanaian national has pleaded guilty in a United States court for his role in an international online fraud scheme that defrauded victims of over $100 million through romance scams and business email compromises.
US Court of International Trade suspends March 5 order on tariff refunds Reuters
A New York court has ruled against the Trump administration's tariffs, opening the way for importers to claim refunds for illegally imposed duties.
A US judge has ordered the government to return billions of dollars to importers due to illegally imposed tariffs, presenting a massive task for the Customs Service.
A New York judge has mandated the US government to refund companies for tariffs that were previously imposed under a law deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, impacting billions in collected taxes.
A US court has ordered a further postponement of Seamus Culleton's deportation from the United States, where the Irishman has been detained in El Paso, Texas.
In Nairobi, Eldoret and Mombasa, judges are being asked to establish the authenticity of wills...
A federal judge has issued a ruling regarding the construction of a ballroom on White House grounds, an undertaking by Donald Trump estimated to cost around $400 million.
US court won't block Trump from ending union bargaining for federal workers Reuters
A US court has struck down former President Trump's third-country deportation policy, prompting questions about its implications.
Southeast Asian countries could benefit from a temporary lowering of tariffs, but analysts warn there are other means United States President Donald Trump can use to keep his trade agenda alive.
A US court has sentenced Mr. Okoronkwo, a former General Manager of the Upstream Division of the NNPC, to 87 months in prison over a $2.1 million oil bribery scandal.
A US court has sentenced a Trinidadian individual to jail.
China’s sprawling export sector is eyeing a brief window of opportunity to front-load shipments to the United States following a Supreme Court ruling that appears to have eased tariff rates – even as
Gulf markets track global gains after US court overturns Trump tariffs, US-Iran nuclear talk hopes TradingView
Kenyans are reportedly facing a Sh175 million bill due to former President Uhuru Kenyatta's refusal to appoint judges to various courts, a decision he attributed to intelligence reports.
Airlangga: Indonesia-US Trade Deal Unaffected by US Court Ruling Tempo.co English
President Donald Trump announced his intention to increase worldwide tariffs on goods entering the United States from 10 percent to 15 percent, effective immediately, a move that follows a Supreme Court ruling against his previous tariff actions.
A US court will rule on whether Centerview Capital erred in firing a junior analyst who demanded at least eight hours of sleep per night, raising questions about workplace expectations.
A Cyprus court has cleared former officials implicated in a 'cash-for-passport' scheme, which allowed wealthy individuals to obtain Cypriot citizenship.
US court rules Marine can keep adopted Afghan war orphan The Daily Star
In a significant US court case, KGM v. Meta and Google, the tech giants were found liable for mental health harm caused by their social media platforms.
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been released from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on bail, though his passport was confiscated. He is scheduled to reappear in court on April 27 for deportation proceedings.
A US court has issued a ruling stating that Swiss bank UBS cannot limit its liability concerning accounts linked to the Nazi regime, potentially opening the door for further legal action.
Nigerian lawyers recount harrowing experiences of alleged spiritual attacks and supernatural occurrences within courtrooms, highlighting the intersection of law, culture, and belief in the justice system.
A man convicted of kidnapping a woman punched a prosecuting authority representative in the face inside Limassol's Permanent Criminal Court, moments after being sentenced to four years in prison.
The Vilnius Regional Court has fully granted the prosecution's request, extending the detention of a 15-year-old teenager accused of murdering a classmate in the Žvėrynas district of Vilnius for another two months.
A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's White House ballroom project, stating that Congress must authorize the construction before it can proceed. The ruling, which suspends the $400 million endeavor, represents a significant setback for the Department of Justice, with the judge specifying that the President is not the 'owner' of the White House, requiring Congressional consent for the project.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service is advocating for stricter penalties for drug couriers at Schiphol Airport, arguing that they currently receive lighter sentences compared to other parts of the country, despite previous court rulings that found them to be treated too harshly.
An analysis examines a new law that widens the role of religious courts in civil disputes, sparking debate among critics who question its impact on individual choice and rights.
The Dandora landfill continues to plague Nairobi with a toxic cycle of waste, a persistent issue spanning four governors, broken promises, and numerous court orders.
Despite a US court judgment, individuals are reportedly being removed on short notice and detained abroad without access to legal counsel, raising concerns about ignored due process in exile.
A Nicosia district court is expected to decide next week whether a confidential report will be made available to the defense in the case surrounding the suicide of 15-year-old Stylianos Constantinou.
A federal judge has rejected the Pentagon's attempt to immediately enforce a ban on AI company Anthropic's tools, reinforcing an earlier temporary block and preventing the government from crippling Anthropic's operations.
Following landmark US social media addiction trials that found Meta and YouTube liable for harming children, the UK is actively considering a ban on social media for under-16s, while Meta has seen a significant $119 billion drop in market capitalization due to new regulatory risks.
A US court has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Nigerian company Zenith Carex against Chemonics, which originated from complaints Chemonics made to US authorities in 2020.
A US jury found Meta and Google liable for intentionally designing addictive social media platforms, a ruling echoed by a Hungarian court, with new reports from Germany also finding Meta and Google negligent, raising stakes for tech giants and potentially opening the door to more lawsuits globally.
The Israeli Knesset has passed a new law that significantly expands the authority of religious courts over civil matters, a move that has drawn both support and criticism.
A US court has thrown out a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) order that directed Intuit to cease its allegedly deceptive advertising practices for TurboTax.
A Piraeus court has issued a ruling that redefines the legal boundaries and application of force majeure clauses.
A US court ruled in favor of rapper Afroman, who created a music video about a police raid on his home, after officers sued him for using footage of the incident.
US court decisions, with names and details, have revealed how Turkey transformed into an operational base and safe passage for ISIS's network recruiting and transporting jihadists to Syria.
The Trump administration is reportedly defending its decision to blacklist Anthropic in a US court.
The BBC has urged a US court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump, who is suing the broadcaster over its Panorama program's portrayal of a speech he made.
A US court has ruled that the Trump administration cannot implement a 'sweeping' funding freeze, blocking the executive action.
US Court Clears State Medicaid Ban On Transgender Surgeries For Adults Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), West Virginia’s ban on Medicaid coverage of surgical procedures for people with gender dysphoria is legal, a federal court ruled on March 10. A sign in support of Medicaid rests in a walking device on the House steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on April 27, 2025. Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images A 2025 U.S. Supreme Co...
Fiji's Rabuka is appealing the Malimali ruling. This legal action indicates a challenge to a previous court decision.
Argentina has struck a settlement with holdout funds regarding its defaulted debt from 2001, with creditors and debtors agreeing to a standstill in a US court until the agreement is finalized.
A US court has ordered the confiscation of Albanian assets after the country failed to comply with an arbitration decision to pay $13 million, following a previous case where Albania lost and was ordered to pay 130 million euros to Francesco Becchetti.
A US court has dismissed a lawsuit filed against a cryptocurrency exchange, the details of which were not specified in the article.
A coalition of 24 Democratic-led US states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in the US Court of International Trade, seeking to block the implementation of new 10% tariffs.
A US court has ruled that the Trump administration must refund billions of dollars collected from illegal import tariffs, with the US Customs and Border Protection ordered to return the unlawfully collected duties.
Also in today’s newsletter, how Trump’s tariffs are unleashing a surge of cases in the US Court of International Trade
A US court has convicted a Japanese yakuza member on charges of trafficking nuclear material and illegal drugs.
Companies seeking tariff refunds are increasingly utilizing a lesser-known US court that has experience with large-scale cases.
The electronic money institution "Paysera LT" is trying to challenge previous court decisions in the Supreme Court of Lithuania, stating that it must compensate the well-known jeweler Jurga Lago for losses incurred due to scammers...
Judge rules Virginia does not have right to restrict ‘minors’ access to constitutionally protected speech’
Federal courts across the United States have ordered bond hearings or immediate release for several Indian nationals held in immigration detention this week.
Where you going, Shia LaBeouf?!? The movie star was caught on video Thursday running down the street in New Orleans after his contentious court appearance. Watch the clip ... Shia's wearing boots made for running and a light jacket as he sprints…
A Vilnius court has found pro-Russian activist Erika Švenčionienė guilty of disparaging crimes committed by the USSR against Lithuanian residents and fined her 3750 euros.
A US court has reportedly dealt a significant setback to Elon Musk following his accusations against OpenAI, indicating a legal development in the ongoing dispute between Musk and the AI company.
The fourth season of the Netflix series 'The Lincoln Lawyer' (Limousineadvokaten) is receiving high praise for its engaging blend of humor and serious courtroom drama.
An Urdu press report highlights a US court decision that 'cut Donald Trump down to size', alongside discussions on the politics of polarization in West Bengal.
Bitcoin tumbled as much as 5% early on Monday, dropping below $65,000. The sell-off has been driven by investors pulling out of speculative assets and concerns about future cryptocurrency regulation
In a swift reversal of fortunes, countries that had been hardest hit by US President Donald Trump's tariffs have emerged as the biggest winners from the Supreme Court's decision to strike down his eme
China is closely monitoring new trade moves by the Trump administration following a recent defeat in a US court.
Jamieson Greer also said US won’t pull out of deals with UK, EU and others after court declared Trump tariffs illegal Top US trade negotiator Jamieson Greer insisted on Sunday that US policy on tariffs “hasn’t changed”, two days after the supreme court declared many of Donald Trump’s tariffs illegal. The ruling issued on Friday by the highest US court was a sharp rebuke to the Republican president that toppled a key pillar of his aggressive economic agenda – even as it prompted Trump to annou...
For Europe Inc, US tariff relief comes with a sting in the tail Reuters
The Justice Department is involved in numerous court battles over voter registration data from blue states, while also facing criticism from criminal defense lawyers for aggressive and irregular charging practices.
New US court documents reveal connections between a key figure involved in the Oslo Accords and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. These revelations are casting a shadow over the historical peace efforts between Palestine and Israel.
The United States secretly deported nine individuals to Cameroon, many of whom had US court protections against such actions, raising concerns about due process.