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Julian Assange: A Plea for Journalism Amidst a Dark Crossroads for Free Expression

Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has stated that his release after years of imprisonment was contingent upon his admission of guilt for practicing "journalism," which he emphasized as fundamental to a free society. Speaking at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, Assange reflected......

Critical Insights Emerge from Coast Guard's Titan Submersible Hearing

Two weeks of public testimony concluded Friday in the U.S. Coast Guard’s investigation to determine the cause of the Titan submersible's implosion during a deep ocean dive last year, resulting in the deaths of all five on board. The findings, to be issued in a report, may include the panel's......

Marine Le Pen and National Rally Party Face Trial Over Allegations of EU Fund Misappropriation 

Marine Le Pen, the prominent figure in France's far-right political landscape, along with several leaders from her National Rally (RN) party, is set to stand trial in Paris over serious allegations of misappropriating European Union funds. The trial, which commenced on Monday, involves accusations......

New York Mayor Eric Adams: Indicted for Alleged Bribery and Campaign Finance Violations

In a stunning turn of events, New York City Mayor Eric Adams finds himself at the center of a federal indictment, accused of engaging in a bribery scheme and illegal campaign financing practices. The indictment, unsealed on Thursday, alleges a web of corruption involving foreign sources and the misuse......

A Decade-Long Battle: Japanese Justice System Vindicates Iwao Hakamada

In a landmark ruling, the Shizuoka district court has acquitted Iwao Hakamada, an 88-year-old former professional boxer, of the 1966 murders of his boss and their family. This decision brings an end to a 46-year-long legal battle, believed to be the longest time spent on death row by any prisoner worldwide. Hakamada's......

A Cruel Crime Unveiled: The Mazan Mass Rape Trial and Its Impact on Moroccan Society

In a courtroom in Morocco, a harrowing case has unfolded, shedding light on a brutal crime that has sent shockwaves through the nation. The Mazan mass rape trial, a landmark legal battle, has sparked intense public interest and ignited crucial conversations about gender-based violence and societal norms. The......

Telegram's Data Sharing: A Shift in Privacy Policy Raises Concerns

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the digital world, Telegram, the popular messaging app, has announced a significant change to its data-sharing practices. The company, known for its emphasis on user privacy, has revealed that it will now provide user IP addresses and phone numbers to authorities......

Trial of Dominique Pelicot Expands as Six New Defendants Face Rape Allegations

The trial of Dominique Pelicot, which has shocked the nation, entered its fourth week in a French court with six additional defendants facing rape charges. Pelicot, who has confessed to the allegations, is accused of orchestrating the drugging and rape of his wife by dozens of men over nearly a decade. The......

Morocco's Asylum Seekers Face New Challenge: Spanish Court's Strict Criteria

In a recent development that has sparked debate and concern, the Spanish National Court has issued a ruling that has significant implications for Moroccan asylum seekers. The court's decision, which sets a stringent bar for asylum qualification, has left many questioning the future of those seeking......

Brazil's Supreme Court Fines X: A Battle for Online Freedom and Accountability

Brazil's Supreme Court has imposed a hefty daily fine on the social media giant X, formerly Twitter, for allegedly disregarding a judicial ban. The platform now faces a daily penalty of over $900,000 until it complies with the order to suspend its services in the country. The controversy began when......

French Woman's Outrage: Consent Allegations in Decade-Long Rape Case

In a gripping courtroom drama, Gisèle Pelicot, 72, has taken a stand against the defense's suggestion that she consented to the horrific rapes she endured for over a decade. The trial, which has captivated France, sheds light on the country's complex issues surrounding consent and rape......

'I Am a Rapist' : Chilling Confession Unveils Dark Web of Sexual Abuse

In a chilling courtroom confession, 71-year-old Dominique Pelicot, the primary accused in a mass rape trial, admitted to being a rapist, sending shockwaves through the legal proceedings and the nation. Pelicot, facing charges of drugging and raping his then-wife, Gisèle, for nearly a decade, stood......

TikTok's Fight for Survival: Battling a Potential US Ban

In a high-stakes legal battle, TikTok is set to challenge a controversial law that could see its popular social media platform banned in the United States unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, agrees to sell it within a nine-month period. The law, signed by President Biden in April, has sparked a heated......