15 Are Sentenced to Life for Moscow Concert Hall Massacre
At least 149 people died in the 2024 terror attack outside the Russian capital, for which the Islamic State claimed responsibility.
Courts and the Judiciary
Iran Has a New Supreme Leader. What Does That Mean?
Mojtaba Khamenei takes on a role that makes him not only Iran’s spiritual leader but also the highest authority in the land.
’The Interview’: Gisèle Pelicot Shares Her Story
In her first interview with an American media outlet, Pelicot opens up about surviving years of secret abuse — and a trial that shocked the world.
Right-Wing Populist Holds Commanding Lead Ahead of Costa Rica’s Election
President Rodrigo Chaves’s handpicked successor has vowed to extend his agenda, which has sought to weaken democratic institutions and crack down on rising violence.
Barron Trump Called U.K. Police After Witnessing Woman ‘Getting Beat Up’ on Video Call
The details of an emergency call made by President Trump’s youngest son to the London police last year emerged during a trial this week.
Who Is Cilia Flores, Maduro’s Wife, and Why Was She Captured Alongside Him?
Operating largely from the shadows, Ms. Flores, the first lady of Venezuela, helped consolidate Mr. Maduro’s rule while controlling the judiciary and amassing wealth through corruption, experts say.
U.S. Lifts Sanctions Against Justice Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil
A senior Trump administration official said that maintaining sanctions against Justice Alexandre de Moraes was no longer in the interest of the United States.
Right to Jury Trial in England and Wales to Be Restricted in Some Cases
The British justice secretary, David Lammy, announced the contentious move on Tuesday as part of an attempt to tackle a yearslong backlog in the courts.
A Powerful Tool to Override Constitutional Rights Goes to Court
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in two cases involving provinces using a clause to pass laws that violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Judge Throws Out Children’s Lawsuit Against Trump’s Energy Policies
The group had challenged the president’s executive orders as unconstitutional. A judge “reluctantly” said the suit was too broad in scope.