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Sam Kerr Acquitted of Racial Harassment Charges

Chelsea footballer Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment after allegedly calling a police officer “stupid and white.” The incident occurred in southwest London in the early hours of January 30, 2023. According to court proceedings, Kerr and her partner, West......

Swedish woman jailed for enslaving Yazidis in Syria

A Swedish woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by a Swedish court for genocide, crimes against humanity, and serious war crimes. The case marks Sweden's first trial related to crimes committed by ISIL (ISIS) against the Yazidi minority in Syria. Lina Ishaq, a 52-year-old Swedish citizen,......

Debate over Data Access in Tragic Teen Deaths Linked to Online Challenge

A TikTok executive has acknowledged that data crucial to an ongoing lawsuit involving the deaths of four British teenagers may have been erased. The teens, aged 12 to 14, are believed to have died while attempting the “blackout challenge” seen on TikTok, where participants intentionally deprive......

Morocco advances forensic capabilities with new DNA database initiative

The Moroccan government is developing a DNA database system to enhance criminal investigations, particularly focusing on cases involving rape and sexual harassment. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi unveiled this initiative during a recent parliamentary session. The project aims to establish clear......

Social media platform faces legal action after UK children's deaths

Four British families have initiated legal proceedings against TikTok in Delaware's Superior Court, linking their children's deaths to a dangerous viral trend called the "blackout challenge." The lawsuit, filed Thursday, addresses the deaths of four minors: Isaac Kenevan, 13, Archie......

Morocco tightens regulations for electric scooter riders

In a significant move to enhance road safety, Morocco is preparing to implement stricter regulations for electric scooter users through amendments to Law No. 52.05. The new legislation aims to address the growing presence of electric scooters on Moroccan streets and reduce associated accidents. Under......

French court mandates removal of controversial colonial-era place name in Biarritz

A landmark court ruling has ordered the coastal city of Biarritz to eliminate the name "La Negresse" from its historic district, marking a significant shift in France's ongoing reconciliation with its colonial past. The Bordeaux administrative court of appeal delivered its verdict on Thursday,......

Rethinking international law for a more just global system

The longstanding exceptional immunity granted to Israel has placed international law and its institutions in a precarious position. Israel has repeatedly defied the United Nations (UN), killing UN workers, banning UNRWA, and barring UN representatives. Additionally, it has undermined international justice......

Dounia Batma released from prison after serving sentence in “Hamza Mon Bb” case

Moroccan singer Dounia Batma was released from Oudaia Prison in Marrakech early this morning after completing a one-year sentence for her involvement in the high-profile “Hamza Mon Bb” case. The release, which took place at 6 a.m., was carried out discreetly to avoid media attention, according......

Investigation into the murder of Swedish man after Quran burning incident

Five individuals have been arrested in Sweden as part of an investigation into the murder of a man, identified in media reports as Salwan Momika. The man was shot and killed after burning copies of the Quran in 2023, sparking protests across several Muslim-majority countries during the summer of that......

Ross Ulbricht speaks out following presidential pardon

Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road dark-web marketplace, has publicly commented on his recent release after receiving a pardon from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Ulbricht had been serving two life sentences plus an additional 40 years for his role in running the illicit online marketplace,......

French retailer withdraws defamation case against Moroccan boycott activist

Carrefour has withdrawn its legal action against Mohamed Kachkach, a Moroccan activist who faced defamation and slander charges for promoting a boycott of the French retail chain's stores in Youssoufia, Morocco. The case, which sparked discussions about corporate responses to activism in the region,......

French arrest warrant against Bashar al-Assad for alleged war crimes

Two French judges have issued an arrest warrant for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, accusing him of complicity in war crimes. This is the second such warrant issued by French authorities. The warrant, issued on Monday, holds Assad responsible as the "commander-in-chief of the armed forces"......