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Israel

Talks under way in Israel after PM pauses judicial overhaul plan

Talks under way between Israel's far-right government and opposition parties after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paused his controversial plan to overhaul the country’s judicial system.

Russia

Russian father convicted for criticising the war arrested in Belarus

A Russian court on Tuesday convicted a single father over social media posts criticising the war in Ukraine and sentenced him to two years in prison - a case brought to the attention of authorities by his daughter’s drawings against the invasion at school.

Belgium

Seventh commemoration of 2016 Brussels attacks adds 33rd victim's name

Seventh commemoration of 2016 Brussels attacks adds 33rd victim's name after Shanti De Corte was euthanised last year.

Culture news

ECHR condemns Turkey over famous actress’ ‘kiss video’

European Court of Human Rights rules that Turkey has violated the European Convention of Human Rights by throwing out actress Berrak Tüzünataç's domestic legal complaints

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Ukraine

Zelenskyy says 70,000 war crimes committed in Ukraine as Kyiv moves to open ICC office

Ukraine is taking steps to open an office of the International Criminal Court, as Kyiv says it has registered more than 70,000 war crimes since fighting began.

Israel

Police in Israel crackdown on protests against judicial overhaul

At least 39 protesters were arrested in Tel Aviv during a 'national disruption day' against the government’s plan to overhaul Israel's judicial system

Europe News

Russian war crimes in Ukraine tribunal still not set up one year on

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is already investigating allegations of war crimes and genocide in Ukraine.

Israel

More mass protests in Israel over plans to reform the judicial system

Tens of thousands of Israelis protested in front of parliament in Jerusalem as the vote began on judicial reforms that critics say will undermine democracy

World News

Seventh week of protests in Israel over planned judicial reforms

Seventh week of protests in Israel over Benjamin Netanyahu's planned judicial reforms that would allow the government to overrule the Supreme Court

Europe News

Centre investigating war crimes in Ukraine to be set up in July

The new hub will be based in the Dutch city of the Hague.

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Eva Kaili to stay in prison despite lawyer's pleas

Eva Kaili has been charged with participation in criminal organisation, corruption and money laundering.

Italy

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi acquitted over 'Bunga Bunga' case

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was found not guilty of witness tampering in a trial related to controversial 'Bunga Bunga' parties.

Australia

Kyrgios pleads guilty to pushing ex-girlfriend but faces no charges

Nick Kyrgios admits to assaulting ex-girlfriend but avoids a criminal record. Magistrate describes the assault as an act of “stupidity” and “frustration.”

Culture news

Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter

Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. If found guilty, he could face up to 18 months in prison.

Europe News

European Parliament starts process to waive immunity of two more MEPs

Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino are both members of the Socialists & Democrats Group.

Israel

Israeli lawyers march against plans to overhaul judicial system

Hundreds of Israeli lawyers decried the government's controversial plan to overhaul the judicial system on Thursday in a rare demonstration in the capital, Tel Aviv. Attornies said the proposal is a threat to democracy and will erode the Supreme Court's independence.

Myanmar

Court in Myanmar again finds Suu Kyi guilty of corruption

A court in military-ruled Myanmar on Friday convicted the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi of corruption, sentencing her to seven years in prison in the last of a string of criminal cases against her, a legal official said.

Europe News

MEP at centre of Qatargate scandal set to spend Christmas in prison

Eva Kaili's lawyers had requested her release from prison with a police tracking device.

Germany

Ex Nazi concentration camp secretary guilty of accessory to murders

Former Nazi concentration camp secretary, Irmgard Furchner, 97, has been found guilty in a German court.

USA

Trump Organization convicted of tax fraud

Donald Trump's company has been convicted of tax fraud for a scheme by top executives to avoid paying personal income taxes on perks such as apartments and luxury cars.