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Depp wins libel case against Amber Heard, Heard wins counterclaim

The seven-person civil jury had to come to a unanimous decision to reach each verdict. They deliberated for about 12 hours over three days.

Ireland

Irish ex-soldier Lisa Smith found guilty of Islamic State membership

Defence lawyers argued that Smith, 40, wasn't a member of Islamic State, and only went to Syria to become a wife and mother.

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Depp v Heard ‘deeply troubling’ for domestic abuse victims

Mockery of the trial on social media could be deeply damaging of the way we talk about domestic violence.

Ukraine

Prosecutor asks for life sentence for Russian war crimes soldier

Sergeant Vadim Shishimarin, 21, has pleaded guilty to shooting dead 62-year-old civilian Oleksandr Shelipov, and asked for 'forgiveness' from his widow in court.

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Norway

Man charged over Norway bow-and-arrow attack pleads guilty to murder

Five people were killed in the attack in Kongsberg in October.

Italy

Family members to stand trial over Pakistani woman's disappearance

18-year-old Saman Abbas disappeared last year in Italy after telling her boyfriend that her family were going to kill her.

France

'Evil did not win': Eagles of Death Metal recount Paris attacks

The band had been performing at the Bataclan concert hall when the attacks occurred.

Romania

Court jails eight people over deadly Romania nightclub fire in 2015

They were given final jail sentences totalling 61 years.

France

Paris trial underway into 2009 plane crash off coast of Comoros

Just one person survived the crash, a 12-year-old girl.

Culture news

What accusations has Amber Heard actually made against Johnny Depp?

In the long drawn out defamation case, Depp's prosecution has finally finished making its case and Heard has now been able to give her side of events.

Greece

Two men jailed for killing of prominent Greek LGBT+ activist

Four police officers have been acquitted of the offence, prompting anger from human rights groups.

Sweden

Disgraced Italian surgeon on trial in Sweden over windpipe transplants

Seven of the eight patients treated by the former scientist have since died.

Culture news

Johnny Depp libel trial: ex-wife had "a need for violence" court told

Hollywood star gave rambling answers, and described a dysfunctional marriage full of arguments and physical fights.

Europe News

Switzerland trials legal cannabis sales for recreational use

Swiss authorities have greenlit a pilot project, where a selection of people in Basel will be allowed to buy cannabis from pharmacies for recreational use.

Belgium

Belgian trial begins against alleged accomplices of 2015 Paris attacks

The suspects are accused of providing shelter, money or transport to the terrorist cell behind the attacks which left 130 people dead.

France

Main defendant in 2015 Paris attacks trial apologises to victims

Salah Abdeslam is believed to be the last surviving member of the terrorist cell that carried out the attacks.

Switzerland

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini to go on trial on corruption charges

The case centres on a payment of 2 million Swiss francs to Platini that Blatter had authorised before his re-election campaign.

Culture news

Jury selection begins in Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard libel trial

The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star filed the suit against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, and accuses her of falsely portraying him as a domestic abuser.

Poland

Polish activist on trial for providing abortion pills in Europe first

Amnesty International has called for the charges against Justyna Wydrzyńska to be dropped.

Italy

Ex-Autostrade CEO and 58 others face trial over Genoa bridge collapse

The Italian transport company has also paid €30 million in a settlement to close the case.