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Denmark

Denmark's ex-immigration minister quits party before impeachment trial

Inger Støjberg has stepped down from the liberal Venstre party as she faces an impeachment trial over a 2016 order to separate asylum-seeking couples.

Germany

Right-wing extremist given life for murder of pro-migrant German MP

Stephan Ernst was convicted for shooting dead a pro-migrant regional politician at his home in 2019. An alleged accomplice was given a suspended sentence.

Sweden

Documentary makers acquitted of illegally exploring MS Estonia wreck

Two Swedish documentary makers were accused of illegally exploring the wreck of the MS Estonia, which sank in 1994 killing 852 people.

Vatican

Former Vatican bank chief found guilty in embezzlement trial

Angelo Caloia's lawyer and son were also found guilty and handed prison sentences.

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Israel

Protesters in Jerusalem continue calls for PM Netanyahu to resign

Weekly protests continue in Jerusalem calling on Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu to step down over corruption charges

Denmark

Denmark’s ex-immigraton minister set to face impeachment trial

Inger Støjberg issued an order in 2016 to separate asylum-seeking couples where one of the pair was under the age of 18.

Poland

Polish officials call for trial over killing of Gdansk mayor

Paweł Adamowicz was stabbed to death by an assailant on stage at a fundraising event on 13 January 2019. Two years on, the suspect has still not stood trial over his killing.

World

Italy opens 'maxi-trial' against 'ndrangheta organised crime syndicate

"I think it’s the first time that the son of a boss has decided to turn against his father in 'ndrangheta and he’s the pivotal testimony for this trial," said University of Oxford professor Federico Varese.

Europe News

Ten people to stand trial over 2016 Brussels terror attacks

The suspects will be tried for murder or attempted murder in a terrorist context following the attacks on Brussels airport and a metro station in which 32 people died and 340 people were wounded.

United Kingdom

Assange struggling in 'atrocious' British prison conditions - partner

Three weeks before a verdict on his extradition, supporters say the WikiLeaks founder is being kept in solitary confinement because of a COVID-19 outbreak

France

Prosecutors want 30-year jail term for widow of Charlie Hebdo attacker

Prosecutors have asked for sentences ranging from 5 years to life imprisonment for the defendants in the Charlie Hebdo trial, including the fugitive widow of one of the attackers.

Denmark

Two brothers convicted of murder of biracial man in Denmark

The high-profile case has prompted discussion of racism in Denmark.

Netherlands

Judges reject defense request for further MH17 investigations

Dutch judges have rejected a defence lawyer's request for more time to investigate alternative scenarios into the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014.

Belgium

Police officer on trial over fatal shooting of two-year-old migrant

A Belgian police officer is on trial for the fatal shooting of a Kurdish migrant child during a police chase in 2018.

France

Trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy to start on Monday

The former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is due to appear in court on corruption charges that could see him go to jail for up to ten years if proven.

France

Four men go on trial over foiled terrorist attack on Paris-bound train

Ayoub El-Khazzani stands accused of opening fire on a Thalys train in August 2015, three months before the Paris terror attacks on November 13.

Spain

Three men on trial for 2017 Barcelona and Cambrils terror attacks

Two men stand accused of belonging to the jihadist cell that orchestrated the attacks in the Barcelona area in August 2017, while the third defendant is accused of collaborating.

United Kingdom

Johnny Depp loses libel case against British tabloid The Sun

The newspaper had called Johnny Depp a "wife beater" in relation to allegations made during his marriage to actress Amber Heard - allegations Depp strenuously denies.

France

Son of former World Athletics chief rejects French court authority

Papa Massata Diack and his father Lamine, the former head of what is now known as World Athletics, are charged with corruption, money laundering and breach of trust, and are alleged to have used their positions to enrich themselves.

Japan

Japan begins trial of ex-Nissan executive over Carlos Ghosn's pay

Greg Kelly denies involvement in a 'criminal conspiracy' to conceal financial compensation for Ghosn, who led Nissan Motor Co. for two decades.