Russian prosecutors are seeking nearly six-year prison sentences for three lawyers who represented the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny. They are accused of participating in an extremist organization. Navalny's widow and human rights groups condemn the charges as politically motivated, marking a new level of repression against dissent in Russia. The lawyers' trial has been held in secret.
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Following the collapse of the Assad regime, Israeli forces have secured Syrian territory, establishing a defensive perimeter. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the occupation is temporary, citing the need to prevent jihadist groups from threatening Israeli communities. The move has drawn international concern, with France urging Israel to respect Syria's sovereignty and withdraw.
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An 86-year-old Queens resident faces losing her home because of an inaccurate $22,828 water bill issued by the DEP. Lawmakers and her bank insist she pays up to prevent action against her home. She’s appealing the charges, claiming the consumption levels are impossible.
A Kentucky man, Anthony Trice, received a 20-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to manslaughter for punching his one-month-old son in the head in a fit of rage following a video game loss. The 2019 incident in Louisville led to the baby's death and left the family devastated.
Three missing US soldiers in Lithuania were confirmed dead after their armored vehicle was retrieved from a peat bog following a tactical training exercise. One soldier remains unaccounted for. The extensive recovery operation involved US, Polish, and Lithuanian military personnel using heavy equipment and divers. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the incident.
German ministers vowed to prosecute Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's supporters who seek refuge in Germany. They emphasized Germany's commitment to holding perpetrators of atrocities accountable under universal jurisdiction, citing previous convictions of Syrian officials and ongoing trials. Germany has taken in a large number of Syrian refugees and remains vigilant against war criminals.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff attended a Los Angeles Lakers game Thursday. In a viral video, Kamala Harris was seen waving at which haters took a swipe asking whom were they waving. "Kamala Harris is at the Lakers vs. Warriors basketball game right now, and no one there even cares. Who exactly is she waving at?" one wrote on X.
A British woman and her South African fiance were found dead at a holiday villa in Hoi An, Vietnam. The UK Foreign Office is assisting the woman's family. Police are investigating the cause of death, noting no external trauma or signs of forced entry. Several empty wine bottles were found at the scene.
A pro-Russian hacker group, NoName57, attacked Italian government websites on Tuesday in retaliation for Italian President Sergio Mattarella's speech comparing Russia's invasion of Ukraine to Nazi wars of conquest. The group targeted the defense, interior, and transport ministry sites, causing intermittent access issues. The hack follows earlier attacks on Italian banks and transport agencies. Mattarella had called for Russia to respect international law, prompting backlash from Russia's foreign... Expand