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politics10 hrs ago
German Court Issues Limited Injunction Against FIFA Ticketing Practices
A Berlin court ordered FIFA to alter its sales methods or face fines and possible jail time for two top officials. The action stems from a complaint by resale platform Ticombo. The ruling applies only in Germany and arrives days before the 2026 World Cup final.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics14 hrs ago
UN Experts Call for Resentencing of 2,400 Prisoners Serving Indefinite Terms
Three United Nations special rapporteurs called on Britain to resentence nearly 2,400 people serving Imprisonment for Public Protection jail terms. The open-ended sentences were abolished in 2012 but not applied retroactively.
news.sky.comworld1 day ago
Three Men Jailed for Rape of Woman on Brighton Beach
Abdulla Ahmadi, Ibrahim Alshafe and Karin Al-Danasurt received prison terms at Hove Crown Court on 15 July 2026 for the October attack. The victim described lasting trauma in a statement read to the court.
news.google.comworld2 days ago
Singapore High Court Upholds Six-Month Jail Term for Byju's Founder
The High Court of Singapore rejected an appeal by the founder of failed education startup Byju's to overturn a six-month jail sentence. The ruling leaves the sentence in place.
abcnews.go.comworld3 days ago
Israeli Prison Service Denies Guards Shot Jailed Palestinian Leader Barghouti
Marwan Barghouti's wife and son reported that guards fired a rubber bullet into his leg at Ganot prison last week. The Israel Prison Service called the allegation false. The Arab League on Sunday called for an international inquiry into repeated assaults on him.
news.sky.comworld3 days ago
UK Seeks Deportation of Parmeet Khurana as He Nears Early Release After Rape Conviction
Parmeet Khurana, jailed for nine years in 2022, is scheduled for release after serving about 45 percent of his term under new rules. The government is negotiating with Austria over his removal.
news.sky.compolitics5 days ago
Rotherham Rapist to Be Released in February 2027 After Nine-Year Sentence
Elizabeth Harper said she fears the release of Ashgar Bostan, who was jailed for nine years in 2018 after raping her as a teenager. GB News reported that parole officials noted Bostan had not completed programs addressing his offending and maintained his innocence.
thezvi.wordpress.comai5 days ago
U.K. Institute Found Jailbreaks in OpenAI GPT-5.6 After U.S. Cleared Its Release
The U.K. AI Security Institute found jailbreaks in OpenAI's new model that enable vulnerability discovery and exploit development. OpenAI released the model on July 9 after publishing a system card summarizing the findings.
nbcnews.compolitics6 days ago
Volunteer with prior conviction resigns from Ohio Sen. Husted re-election campaign
A man previously jailed after accusations of sexual misconduct with a minor stepped down this week from a volunteer surrogate role. Sen. Jon Husted's campaign accepted the resignation.
rove.meworld6 days ago
U.S. Court Sentences Retired South African Officer to Six Months
A retired South African Air Force brigadier general was sentenced last month in the United States to six months in jail and a fine after pleading guilty to acting as an agent for South Africa and submitting false information on a security clearance application.
washingtonpost.comworld7 days ago
Afghan national accused in National Guard shooting hospitalized after refusing food
An Afghan national charged with shooting two National Guard members in Washington last year was taken to a hospital after refusing to eat in jail. Federal prosecutors asked a court for limited access to his medical records.
politics7 days ago
Former Wisconsin judge fined $5,000 and placed on probation for obstructing ICE arrest
A federal judge sentenced the former Wisconsin judge to a $5,000 fine and one year of probation after a jury convicted her of obstructing an immigration arrest. Prosecutors had sought prison time, but the court cited her prior record and imposed no jail sentence.
livemint.compolitics9 days ago
U.S. pastor released from Chinese prison after Trump raised case with Xi
A U.S. pastor jailed since October 2025 arrived back in the United States on Friday after President Trump discussed the case during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Congressional Republicans credited the release to the president’s intervention, while some Democrats also…
thehindu.compolitics9 days ago
U.S. Charges Lawrence Bishnoi Group in 2023 Canada Killing but Does Not Charge Indian Officials
Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles announced charges Tuesday against Lawrence Bishnoi and eight associates for the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia. The indictment alleges Bishnoi ordered the murder while directing crimes from an Indian jail.…
news.sky.comsports11 days ago
Former NFL player and broadcaster arrested on domestic battery charge
Marcellus Wiley was arrested Saturday in Florida and booked into Orange County jail on domestic battery charges. He is being held without bond.
politics12 days ago
Australian parliamentary watchdog issues confidentiality orders with jail and fine warnings
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission has enforced strict confidentiality rules on workplace complaints. Former staff members report receiving notices that threaten six months in jail and fines of nearly $10,000 for discussing their cases.
sbs.com.aufinance12 days agoUpdated
Two Romanians jailed for Iran-directed stabbing of journalist in London
A London court sentenced two Romanian men to eight and twelve years for stabbing an Iran International journalist three times outside his Wimbledon home in March 2024. The judge ruled the attack was carried out for and on behalf of a foreign power.
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news.sky.compolitics13 days ago
Turkish Court Orders Comedian Jailed Pending Trial Over Alleged Insults
A Turkish court ordered a comedian held in jail pending trial after authorities accused him of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Quran. The performance video gained more than nine million views on YouTube.
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news.sky.comworld13 days ago
Man Jailed for Life Over 2024 Murder of Teenager at London Park
Aderahman Boumzough received a life sentence with a minimum term of 35 years and 169 days after being convicted of murdering 15-year-old Rene Graham and attempting to kill another man. The shooting took place during a family festival in west London.
news.sky.comfinance13 days ago
Teenager jailed 13 and a half years for UK terror plot
An Italian national was arrested at Manchester Airport in November 2024 while attempting to travel to Somalia. He later pleaded guilty to six terrorism offenses and received a 13-and-a-half-year sentence.
yahoo.comworld14 days ago
Court of Appeal Gives Fordingbridge Teens Four Years Detention After Earlier Judge Spared Them Jail
The Court of Appeal imposed four-year detention terms on two boys convicted in the Fordingbridge rapes. The decision reversed an earlier ruling that had spared them jail. Parents of one victim said their daughter felt relieved but noted lasting harm.
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news.sky.comworld14 days ago
Former Police Scotland Officer Sentenced to 10 Years for Rapes and Abuse of Three Women
Cameron Ross, 39, was jailed after convictions for attacks in 2012, 2014 and 2019-2022. He had been suspended from Police Scotland in 2024 and resigned in June 2026.
news.sky.compolitics15 days ago
Families Sue Jailed Former Venezuelan Leader Maduro in U.S. Court Over Alleged Killings
Five families filed a civil lawsuit in Brooklyn federal court accusing Nicolás Maduro of ordering extrajudicial executions by a special police force between 2017 and 2020. The suit seeks financial compensation under the Torture Victim Protection Act.
rt.compolitics17 days ago
Russian Court Jails Three for Organizing Activities of Banned LGBT Movement at Orenburg Nightclub
@Independent reported that a court in Orenburg sentenced the owner and two staff members of the Pose nightclub to prison terms of up to seven years. The Monday ruling found them guilty of organizing activities of an extremist organization.
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koreaherald.comworld20 days ago
Man Jailed for Assaulting Two Officers and Customer at Manchester Airport; Brothers Acquitted on Separate Charges
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz received the sentence at Liverpool Crown Court on 26 June 2026 for attacks on two police officers and a member of the public at Manchester Airport in July 2024. The case involved multiple trials and public debate over video footage of the incident.
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reviewjournal.comworld20 days ago
Man Jailed for Three and a Half Years After Manchester Airport Assault on Officers and Public
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, received the term at Liverpool Crown Court on June 26, 2026, after convictions for attacking two police officers and a member of the public on July 23, 2024. Pc Lydia Ward delivered a victim statement describing the assault and its aftermath.
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profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports20 days ago
Lions cornerback ordered held without bail on kidnapping, robbery charges
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold appeared in court Thursday on felony charges of kidnapping, armed robbery and conspiracy. Prosecutors will seek to keep him jailed until trial at a Monday hearing.
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ndtv.compolitics20 days ago
U.K. Draft Bill Sets Jail Terms for Conversion Therapy Practices
The equalities minister published draft legislation on Thursday that would criminalize certain practices aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill outlines penalties of up to five years in prison and unlimited fines for conduct meeting three spe…
New York Postpolitics20 days agoUpdated
Man Charged in 2006 Wife's Death Dies in Jail
David Vander Meer, 48, was arrested Monday on murder charges tied to his wife's 2006 fall from Angels Landing in Zion National Park. He died in Washington County jail custody Thursday from self-sustained injuries.
cicnews.comworld21 days ago
Former UK Immigration Minister Urges Fast Deportation of Jailed Migrant Boat Pilot
Kevin Foster said the pilot of a small migrant boat should leave the country as soon as possible after serving a UK sentence. He suggested the man could complete part of his term in a Tajikistan prison instead.
GB Newspolitics22 days ago
Chelmsford Man Jailed for Four Years Eight Months After £708,750 Gift Aid Fraud
Abdul Robbani, 54, pleaded guilty to revenue fraud after filing 60 bogus Gift Aid claims through a fake sports club. GB News reported that HMRC paid out £708,750 before investigators uncovered the scheme in 2021.
abcnews.go.compolitics23 days ago
BBC Updates Report on Man Jailed for School Threats
The BBC revised an earlier story about a 21-year-old man sentenced for sending hoax threats to three schools. The updated account added details on the content of the threats and reactions from school officials.
calgaryherald.compolitics23 days ago
Police Identify 18-Year-Old Suspect in Northern California Library Shooting
An 18-year-old man has been identified as the suspect in a shooting at a Northern California library that left two people dead and one child injured. Police said the suspect acted alone and has been booked into county jail on two counts of murder.
rte.ieworld23 days agoUpdated
Former SNP Chief Executive Jailed for Five Years and Three Months After Embezzling Party Funds
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell received a five-year-and-three-month prison term after pleading guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the party between 2010 and 2022. The sentence was backdated to 25 May.
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business24 days ago
SharkNinja Halts Normal Work for Four-Day AI Hackathon at Boston Headquarters
SharkNinja held a four-day AI hackathon called Jailbreak that paused normal operations. CEO Mark Barrocas organized the event to spread AI use across its 4,000 workers. Business Insider reported details of the initiative and resulting projects.
yardbarker.comsports26 days ago
Rashee Rice Released From Dallas Jail After Serving 30-Day Sentence for Probation Violation
The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver completed a 30-day term for a probation violation tied to a 2024 Dallas highway crash. Rice is expected to resume rehab with team staff ahead of training camp.
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Two Men Jailed for Stealing Luggage from Abu Dhabi Royal Family Members at London Station
Abdel Aitkebir received two years and six months; Medhi Fatih received two years and four months for the October theft of three suitcases containing more than £600,000 in jewellery.
france24.compolitics27 days ago
Two Men Jailed for Arson Attacks on Starmer-Linked Properties
A court sentenced two men for conspiring to set fires at properties and a car connected to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The attacks occurred in north London in May 2025 and were directed by an anonymous Russian-speaking contact.
theverge.comfinance27 days ago
White House Keeps Export Controls on Anthropic After Disagreement Over AI Model Jailbreak
The White House and Anthropic are creating benchmarks to evaluate security flaws in AI models after export controls suspended access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5. Negotiations resumed following weekend calls between company leaders and senior administration officials.
info.gov.hkpolitics28 days ago
Two Men Jailed for Targeting Hong Kong Dissidents in Britain
A court sentenced two dual Chinese-British nationals to prison terms after they were convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service. The case marks the first prosecution under the 2023 National Security Act for such activity.
news.sky.compolitics29 days ago
Driver with Genetic Eye Disorder Jailed for Killing Pedestrian
A 56-year-old motorist was sentenced to six years and 10 months in prison and banned from driving for life after he struck and killed an 84-year-old woman in Pengam, Wales. The driver, who had been diagnosed with Stargardt disease in 2001, pleaded guilty to causing death by dange…
yahoo.comworld29 days ago
Actor John Alford died of heart disease in Norfolk prison
John Alford died two months after being jailed for child sex offences. A coroner's inquest determined the cause of death as heart disease.
ESPNsports29 days ago
Chiefs Wide Receiver Rashee Rice Released After Serving 30-Day Sentence
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was released from jail Tuesday after completing a 30-day sentence for a probation violation tied to a prior car crash. Rice had knee surgery before reporting and is expected to rejoin the team for training camp.
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New York Postpolitics29 days ago
Inmate at Brooklyn federal jail rejected advances from female detainee
A male inmate housed in protective custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center turned down repeated letters and photos sent by a female inmate. The rejection surprised other detainees who had limited contact with women at the facility.
nypost.comworld30 days ago
Jeffrey Epstein Died in Jail Cell August 10 2019 Amid Unheeded Suicide Warnings and Unauthorized Materials
Cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione reported three suicide attempts by Epstein in July and August 2019. An internal investigation cleared Tartaglione of involvement in the July 22 incident.
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uctoday.compolitics30 days ago
Jeffrey Epstein’s Jailhouse Notes Criticized Trump and Complained of Denied Calls and Noise
Epstein scribbled statements about Trump and jail conditions during meetings with lawyers before his death in August 2019.
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680news.comai32 days ago
Commerce Department bars Anthropic from distributing Fable 5 and Mythos 5 to foreign nationals after company declines to fix jailbreak
The order followed Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s report of a security bypass and hours of talks between Anthropic and senior officials. Anthropic disabled both models for all users.
ai33 days ago
Anthropic Suspends Claude Fable 5 for Foreign Users After US Security Order but Court Allows Continued Government Use
Anthropic halted new sign-ups and restricted foreign users from its latest model following a US government directive over potential jailbreak risks. The move comes days after the model's public release.
app.buzzsumo.comai33 days ago
U.S. Orders Anthropic to Suspend Foreign Access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI Models Over Jailbreak Risk
The Commerce Department issued an export control directive on Friday requiring Anthropic to block foreign nationals from its newest models. Anthropic said it will disable the models for all users to comply.
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Rapplerworld34 days ago
South Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to 30-year jail term in drone case
The Seoul Central District Court finds Yoon guilty of abuse of power and aiding the enemy, saying he conspired in the October 2024 drone incursion from the outset
France 24politics35 days ago
FIFA Issues World Cup Accreditation to Jailed French Journalist
FIFA accredited French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes to cover the 2026 World Cup despite his seven-year Algerian prison sentence. An empty seat marked his absence at Gianni Infantino’s pre-tournament press conference.
rte.ieworld36 days agoUpdated
Two Men Jailed for Piloting Migrant Boats Across English Channel
A Sudanese national received a 27-month sentence and an Afghan national received a two-year sentence after pleading guilty to steering overcrowded small boats. The sentences mark the first under a new law that criminalizes endangering lives at sea.
newser.comworld36 days ago
Two migrant boat pilots jailed in first UK convictions under new Channel crossing law
An Afghan national and a Sudanese national received prison sentences at Canterbury Crown Court under a new offence introduced earlier in 2026. The cases involved overloaded inflatable boats carrying more than 70 people each.
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Al Jazeerapolitics36 days ago
Indonesian Military Court Jails Four Officers Over Acid Attack on Activist
A military court sentenced four officers to prison terms ranging from 1.5 to three years for their role in a March acid attack that left rights activist Andrie Yunus blind in one eye. Prosecutors said the attack was motivated by Yunus's criticism of expanding military influence i…
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Attorneys say Wisconsin mosque president denied diabetes care in ICE custody
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour state he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent blood-sugar checks while held in an Indiana county jail. They are asking a federal judge to release him during his immigration proceedings.
The Independentworld37 days ago
Man jailed for life for murdering partner in north London house explosion
Clifton George, 45, received a minimum term of 23 years for the June 2025 murder of Annabel Rook, 46, at their Dumont Road house in Stoke Newington.
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bbc.co.uktechnology38 days ago
DJ Tom Zanetti Dedicates Donny Fest Set to Murdered Teenager Henry Nowak as Killer Jailed for Life
The 36-year-old performer shouted the 18-year-old's name to thousands at Doncaster's Eco-Power Stadium and posted the clip online. The dedication follows the May 2026 sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for the December 2025 killing in Southampton.
france24.compolitics38 days agoUpdated
Armenian Voters Deliver Rebuke to Pashinyan After Nagorno-Karabakh Loss; Jailed Opposition Alliance Wins 25 Percent
Civil Contract secured a majority but fell short of the supermajority needed for constitutional changes. The result came after Moscow imposed trade restrictions ahead of the vote.
The Independentpolitics39 days ago
Iran Sentences British Couple to 10 Years for Espionage
Justice secretary said arrangements can be made to exchange a British man jailed for stalking for a couple sentenced to 10 years on espionage charges they deny. The couple was detained after a trip to Iran 17 months ago.
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world39 days ago
British couple jailed in Iran seeks swap involving UK prisoner Richard Jan
Craig and Lindsay Foreman, sentenced to 10 years on espionage charges they deny, have asked the UK government to deport Richard Jan to Iran. Iranian officials raised Jan's case during consular meetings with the couple in December 2025.
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