A fatal accident inquiry into the death of a three-month-old baby exposed to mephedrone will be held in January 2027. Olly-James Sievwright died in December 2019 from peritonitis after exposure to the drug at his home in Sandhaven, Aberdeenshire. The inquiry will examine the circumstances of his death and the care provided by health and social work services.
Russia's Kremlin on Friday denied holding political prisoners, stating the issue could not be discussed with the U.S. as a condition for sanctions relief. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Moscow does not recognize the existence of political prisoners, despite human rights organizations documenting numerous cases. The remarks follow a report that the Trump administration was considering offering sanctions relief in exchange for the release of individuals imprisoned for political reasons in Russia.
The U.S. Supreme Court has permitted the Trump administration to resume deporting immigrants to "third countries" without allowing them to contest their removals. The ruling temporarily overturned a lower court decision that had required the administration to provide immigrants notice and an opportunity to claim fear of torture or persecution in their destination countries.
Burundi has agreed to accept migrants deported from the US under President Donald Trump's immigration policy, provided they are not accused of crimes or terrorism. The announcement comes as part of a broader US strategy to send third-country deportees to African nations.
Representative John Moolenaar has called for heightened vigilance regarding South Korea's deepening relationship with China, citing risks to US interests. The call comes as President Donald Trump is expected to announce South Korean investment in US projects, including a major Alaska LNG facility.
President Donald Trump may announce South Korea's investment fund for US projects, including $54 billion for Alaska LNG.
Article details the Alaska LNG project's ownership, cost range, and timeline delays.
Rep. John Moolenaar urges scrutiny of South Korea's China ties, citing risks to US.
Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon, has had his legal aid withdrawn. The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) confirmed the termination of assistance, which occurred on July 28. Murrell was jailed in June for embezzling over £400,000 from the SNP.
British police have submitted extensive files to prosecutors to consider charges against dozens of people and companies over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. The Crown Prosecution Service is expected to make charging decisions before the 10th anniversary of the disaster in June 2027.
CPS is considering manslaughter charges against firms and individuals in relation to the Grenfell Tower fire.
Police submitted files on 54 individuals and 20 companies to prosecutors for potential manslaughter and other charges.
The SEC and CFTC face reduced leadership as Hester Peirce resigns from the SEC, leaving two commissioners at the agency and one at the CFTC. President Trump will nominate replacements, while the agencies continue to advance crypto regulation through rulemaking.
Two US financial agencies overseeing crypto will have only 3 commissioners after Hester Peirce's resignation.
The SEC and CFTC are proceeding with crypto regulation via nine new moves, despite the CLARITY Act's failure.
Major oil companies, including ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy, are asking the US Supreme Court to dismiss climate change lawsuits brought by state and local governments. The case, set to be argued next Monday, could impact nearly 60 similar suits seeking billions in damages.
Democratic candidates in competitive US midterm races are increasingly highlighting their commitment to capitalism, a strategic shift driven by Republican accusations of socialism and communism. This effort aims to counter GOP attacks that could sway swing voters in crucial November elections.
The US Court of International Trade will hear a challenge to President Donald Trump's tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners accused of failing to prevent imports made with forced labor. Opponents argue the tariffs exceed presidential authority and revive unchecked tariff power previously struck down by the Supreme Court.
Singapore has introduced FirstDate, a new matchmaking service for government workers aged 21 to 35, utilizing a Nobel-winning algorithm to facilitate one-on-one dates. The initiative aims to address the nation's record-low fertility rate, though it has drawn mixed reactions.
A consumer advocacy group has urged federal regulators to halt the broadcast of White House advertisements featuring Donald Trump, arguing they constitute illegal government propaganda and violate laws against using public funds for partisan political advertising. The ads, which began airing last week, are reportedly funded by US Customs and Border Protection.
A consumer group claims Trump ads paid for by the US government violate anti-propaganda laws.
Critics urge federal regulators to halt Trump ads funded by public money, citing violations of laws against government propaganda and partisan promotion.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is set to propose new rules on Wednesday that could expand retail investors' access to private assets like private equity and venture capital. The proposals aim to offer potentially higher returns but also introduce greater risks for everyday Americans, while critics argue it benefits Wall Street at the expense of less-informed investors.
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has urged President Donald Trump not to ease sanctions against Russia. The representatives expressed concern that sanctions relief would embolden Moscow and prolong the war in Ukraine, especially after Congress recently expanded sanctions authority.
New York prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged gang-rape at Cornell University following the emergence of new text messages. The woman who filed a civil lawsuit against the university and seven fraternity members has provided additional information to authorities.
Texts exchanged by a Cornell University student and a defendant in a reopened gang-rape investigation were released, showing confusion over the alleged assault.
New York prosecutors reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged gang-rape at Cornell University, with new details emerging from a civil lawsuit.
Christa Pike is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection in Tennessee on Wednesday, becoming the first woman put to death in the state in over two centuries. Pike, convicted of a 1995 murder committed as a teenager, would also be the only person in the modern era of U.S. capital punishment executed for a crime committed as a juvenile.
Tennessee is set to execute a woman, the first in 200 years, with the scheduled execution of Christa Pike.
The Supreme Court rejected Christa Pike's last-minute request for a stay of execution.
The article highlights that Christa Pike's execution would be the first for a crime committed as a teenager in the modern era of US capital punishment.
U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick's campaign is using news headlines in its ads to attack his opponent, Bob Harvie. Harvie's legal team states these claims, particularly those regarding an FBI investigation, are false and have initiated defamation lawsuits against the creators of the ads.
A New Orleans judge filed a criminal complaint against a CBS affiliate after it reported on a real estate transaction involving her and a man charged with pandemic relief fraud. The judge's complaint cited a law that had been repealed, and legal experts believe it lacks merit.
An Indian judge's letter to a 10-year-old child sex abuse survivor, assuring her that her abuser will spend the rest of his life in prison, has garnered widespread attention. The judge, Rajani Ranga, awarded the survivor compensation and expressed admiration for her courage in speaking out.
