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Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty to money laundering in US court

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Moroccan migrants arrested over alleged sexual assaults in Ceuta

Two men have been remanded in custody over alleged sexual assaults on minors, while a judge has ordered the deportation of a third.

USA

Trump's ex-personal attorney takes over as US attorney general

Blanche won Senate confirmation by 50 votes to 49 after the White House persuaded a handful of Republican holdouts to join the "yes" column.

USA

Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general

After risking his career defending Donald Trump in a criminal trial, Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general, raising fears over the US Justice Department's independence.

Business

France to ban unsolicited telemarketing calls from next week

Despite a raft of measures in recent years, cold calls still plague daily life in France. The government has now opted for a tougher crackdown.

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Europe News

Afghan man jailed for life for 2025 Munich car-ramming that killed two

The attack was one of several committed by foreign nationals in the run-up to last year's general election that inflamed debate on immigration and security.

Singapore

French teenager fined in Singapore for viral straw-licking prank

A French teenager was fined in Singapore Thursday after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge for a straw-licking stunt that landed him in hot water in the city-state.

Europe News

ICC chief prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations

By a large majority, the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) 125 member states voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, which he has consistently denied. The decision marks the first time an ICC chief prosecutor has ever been removed from office

Europe News

Julio Iglesias sues Spain's deputy PM Yolanda Díaz, demands €50,000

The singer has filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court against the deputy prime minister, alleging a violation of his right to honour and seeking €50,000 over remarks she made about sexual abuse allegations brought by two former employees.

Europe News

Spanish PM's brother banned from public office for nine years

David Sánchez, a composer and orchestra director whose career has included training and stops in Saint Petersburg, Toulouse, Tokyo and Madrid, was tried with 10 other defendants.

Europe News

Former Sánchez ally jailed for 24 years in Spanish corruption case

A major blow to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Spain's Supreme Court has sentenced former socialist minister and close Sánchez ally José Luis Ábalos to 24 years in prison in a corruption case linked to COVID-19 mask contracts.

Europe News

Wife of Spanish PM Sanchez to stand trial as passport revoked

The case is one of several corruption affairs that have embroiled the Socialist leader’s family and former allies, threatening to topple his minority coalition government.

Europe News

UK court upholds terrorism ban on pro-Palestinian group

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper had defended the proscription, arguing supporters of the group were unaware of the "full nature" of the organisation.

Europe News

Macron says trust in France institutions 'at stake' after girl's death

The body of the girl, named as Lyhanna, was found last week after she went missing on 29 May in the southwestern town of Fleurance.

Europe in Motion

Who has the most and fewest judges in the EU?

Mounting criticism of France's justice system following the murder of a schoolgirl has revived debate over judicial resources. With judges in short supply, how does Europe compare?

Europe News

France demands judicial overhaul after murder of 11-year-old girl

The main suspect, Jérôme Barella, had faced multiple complaints for sexual violence against minors but was never investigated or questioned - until now.

Europe News

France’s justice minister won't resign after outcry over girl’s murder

Gérald Darmanin will not resign, but he apologised for the handling of the primary suspect in an 11-year-old girl's murder and asked France's public prosecutors to re-examine the country's 70,000 legal complaints under review for alleged crimes against children.