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Spanish Prosecutors Call for Re-trial in Rubiales Case

Spanish prosecutors have formally requested a retrial for former football federation chief Luis Rubiales, challenging the impartiality of the judge who presided over his case. This follows Rubiales' recent conviction for sexual assault after forcibly kissing player Jenni Hermoso during Spain’s......

Israel's Gaza aid blockade raises legal concerns

The recent blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza imposed by Israel has sparked concerns over potential violations of international humanitarian law, according to statements from three European foreign ministers. In a joint declaration issued on Wednesday, the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom,......

US Supreme Court Rules Against Trump's Efforts to Halt Payments to Foreign Aid Groups

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled against President Donald Trump’s attempt to block payments to foreign aid organizations that had already fulfilled their contractual obligations. The court’s 5-4 decision upheld a ruling by U.S. District Judge Amir Ali, who had instructed the administration......

Algerian influencer Imad Tintin faces trial in France for inciting terrorism

The Algerian influencer known as "Imad Tintin" is set to appear before the Grenoble Criminal Court this Wednesday, March 5. In early January, he and three other individuals—two Algerians and a French-Algerian woman—were arrested in France for publishing content deemed hateful toward......

Attorney General challenges Supreme Court over critical errors in testimony transcription

The Attorney General of Spain, Álvaro García Ortiz, has formally complained to the Supreme Court (TS) about what he describes as "multiple deficiencies" in the transcription of a testimony given by Eugenio Ribón, the Dean of the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM). The testimony,......

Macky Sall faces legal action in Senegal over public finance mismanagement

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall, who led the country from 2012 to 2024, is set to face legal proceedings for "extremely serious" actions during his administration, according to the current government. Sall is accused of being responsible for the "false figures" revealed in......

Dutch national wanted for arms trafficking arrested at Mohammed V Airport

Police at Casablanca's Mohammed V International Airport apprehended a Dutch citizen of Turkish origin on Thursday, following an international arrest warrant issued by Dutch judicial authorities for alleged involvement in arms trafficking. According to a security source, the individual was detained......

Do you need two surnames when applying for Spanish citizenship?

When applying for Spanish citizenship, many wonder whether they are required to adopt two surnames, a common practice in Spain. Here’s what you need to know about the rules surrounding surnames for Spanish nationals. In Spain, it is customary to have two surnames, derived from both parents—first......

Smuggling tunnel uncovered between Morocco and Spain's Ceuta enclave

Spanish authorities have discovered a 50-meter underground tunnel connecting Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, believed to have been constructed for drug smuggling. The tunnel, located in an abandoned warehouse near the border, was sealed by Spain’s Civil Guard pending further investigation. The......

French surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec faces historic trial for child sexual abuse

Former French surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec is at the center of one of the most significant child abuse cases in the country’s judicial history. Accused of sexually abusing 299 victims—most of them minors under his medical care—Le Scouarnec, now 74, faces trial at the Morbihan criminal......

Salman Rushdie's attacker convicted of attempted murder and assault

Hadi Matar, the individual responsible for stabbing renowned novelist Salman Rushdie at a New York event, has been found guilty of attempted murder. The verdict was delivered by a jury on Friday, following Matar’s attack on Rushdie during a public speaking event in August 2022. Rushdie, 77, was......

Former Spanish Football Chief Fined for Non-Consensual Kiss

Spain’s former football federation president, Luis Rubiales, has been found guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup medal ceremony. Spain’s High Court has sentenced him to a fine of €10,800 (£8,942)......

Bolsonaro indicted for coup attempt and alleged plot against Lula

Brazil's Prosecutor-General, Paulo Gonet, has formally indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro on charges of attempting a coup to remain in power after his defeat in the 2022 elections. The indictment also includes allegations of a plot to poison his successor, President Luiz Inácio Lula......