Keywords: Law


South Korean court sentences former president Yoon to seven years in prison

An appeals court in South Korea has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison over charges linked to obstruction of justice and actions taken during a period of political turmoil. The ruling was delivered by the Seoul High Court, marking a significant development in a case tied......

Hungary and EU hold talks to unlock billions in frozen funds

Hungary and the European Commission are preparing to hold high-level discussions aimed at releasing billions of euros in funding that have been frozen over concerns related to rule-of-law standards. The talks will involve European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Hungary’s incoming......

French left party agrees to join talks on antisemitism bill

France’s left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI) has reversed its initial stance and will take part in upcoming discussions on a proposed law aimed at combating antisemitism. The announcement signals a shift in tone as political groups prepare to debate new legislative measures addressing discrimination......

Hungary’s Magyar to hold talks with EU’s Von der Leyen on frozen funds

Hungary’s incoming prime minister Peter Magyar is set to travel to Brussels this week for informal discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, focusing on unlocking European Union funds that have been frozen amid political disputes. Magyar, who won a decisive victory in......

Trump’s security under scrutiny after shooting at press dinner

Security arrangements surrounding U.S. political leaders are once again under intense scrutiny following a shooting incident during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.. The event, attended by Donald Trump and numerous senior government officials, was disrupted......

Morocco launches central unit in Rabat to combat violence against women

A new central operational unit dedicated to supporting women victims of violence has been officially launched in Rabat, marking a significant step in strengthening protection mechanisms across Morocco. The structure, established under the Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, aims to......

South korean prosecutors seek 30 years for former president over drone incident

Prosecutors in South Korea have requested a 30-year prison sentence for former president Yoon Suk Yeol, accusing him of actions that allegedly heightened tensions with North Korea. The case centers on claims that, in 2024, Yoon authorized the deployment of drones carrying propaganda materials over Pyongyang.......

Myanmar imposes martial law in dozens of townships amid ongoing conflict

Myanmar’s military-backed government has imposed martial law in 60 townships, reinforcing its control over regions still affected by armed conflict years after the 2021 coup. The decision, announced through emergency ordinances, transfers executive and judicial powers in the affected areas to......

Freshfields expands AI partnership with Anthropic across global offices

Freshfields has entered a multi-year agreement with Anthropic to deploy its Claude artificial intelligence models across all 33 of the firm’s offices, marking one of the most extensive AI integrations in the legal sector. The rollout will give up to 5,700 employees access to AI-powered legal tools,......