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Seasonal Worker Exploitation Uncovered: Spanish Farmers Arrested in Mallorca

In a shocking case of labor exploitation, Spanish authorities have apprehended two agricultural business owners on the island of Mallorca. The Spanish National Police arrested the pair following a three-month investigation that exposed a scheme targeting Moroccan seasonal workers. The businessmen, along......

Morocco Modernizes Criminal Law: Balancing Rights and Safety

The Moroccan Government Council has taken a significant step towards modernizing the nation's legal system by approving amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law. This move, part of a broader judicial reform initiative, aims to strike a delicate balance between societal protection and individual rights. On......

Brazil Braces for Potential X Ban as Legal Deadline Expires

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is anticipating a blockage in Brazil after failing to meet a deadline to appoint a new legal representative in the country. The platform closed its Brazilian office earlier this month, citing threats of arrest against its representative for non-compliance......

Macron Defends Citizenship for Telegram CEO Amid Controversy

French President Emmanuel Macron has staunchly defended the decision to grant fast-track citizenship to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, despite the latter's legal troubles. Speaking during a news conference in Serbia, Macron asserted that welcoming high-profile individuals who contribute to the nation......

Booking.com Hit with Record €413 Million Fine in Spain: Reshaping the Online Travel Landscape

In a seismic shift for the travel industry, Spain's competition watchdog has imposed a staggering €413 million fine on Booking.com, the dominant online travel agency. This unprecedented penalty, the largest ever issued by the Spanish regulator, addresses what authorities describe as a clear......

Brazilian Supreme Court May Suspend X Operations in New Legal Dispute

In a significant escalation of an ongoing legal dispute, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice has threatened to shut down the local operations of X, formerly known as Twitter, unless its billionaire owner Elon Musk appoints a legal representative in Brazil within 24 hours. The order from Justice Alexandre......

Telegram boss banned from leaving France in criminal probe

Telegram founder Pavel Durov is currently under formal investigation in France as Paris prosecutors delve into alleged organized crime activities linked to the messaging app. The French authorities have placed Durov, who holds both Russian and French citizenship, under judicial supervision. As part of......

Sweden to Prosecute Men Over 2023 Quran Burnings

Swedish authorities are set to prosecute two men, Salwan Momika and Salwan Najem, for their involvement in multiple Quran burnings during protests last year. These actions, which sparked significant backlash from Muslim-majority countries, led to widespread condemnation and strained diplomatic relations. The......

Tragedy at Sea: Italian Prosecutors Investigate Additional Crew Members in Yacht Sinking

Italian prosecutors have expanded their investigation into the tragic sinking of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s yacht, Bayesian, which resulted in the loss of seven lives. The investigation now includes two additional crew members—engineer Tim Parker Eaton and sailor Matthew Griffith—alongside......

Telegram Faces Criticism Over Handling of Child Exploitation Content

Before Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France, the messaging app had been criticized for its lack of response to child safety advocates. Advocacy groups such as the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, and the Internet Watch......

UAE Urges France to Provide Consular Support for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has called on France to extend all consular services to Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, who is also an Emirati citizen. This request follows Durov's recent detention in France and the extension of his initial detention period. Durov, a 39-year-old Russian-born......

Special Counsel Seeks Appeals Court Intervention in Trump Classified Documents Case

Special counsel Jack Smith has urged an appeals court to reinstate the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, challenging recent claims that Smith’s appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional.  In a brief filed with the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals,......

Superyacht Tragedy: Italian Prosecutors Probe Captain in Fatal Sicily Sinking

The sinking of a luxury superyacht off the coast of Sicily has taken a new turn as Italian prosecutors launch an investigation into the vessel's captain. The incident, which claimed seven lives including that of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter, has raised questions about maritime......