Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of their parents' murder, are seeking reduced sentences after decades in prison. Their attorneys highlight their rehabilitation efforts, including educational achievements, support groups, and community projects. While some officials support their release due to their positive behavior, others oppose it, citing the severity ...

The UK Supreme Court is set to rule on a legal challenge concerning the definition of 'woman' under equality laws, a dispute between For Women Scotland and the Scottish government. The core of the case revolves around whether a transgender person with a gender recognition certificate should be legally regarded as a woman.

South Korean police raided Wednesday the office of former president Yoon Suk Yeol and his security detail, as part of a spiralling criminal probe into the impeached leader. Police seized encrypted phone servers and raided the office of Yoon's presidential security detail, plus his chief of security's house, in what they said was part of a probe into ...

A Peruvian court sentenced ex-president Ollanta Humala and his wife, Nadine Heredia, to 15 years in prison for money laundering linked to the Odebrecht bribery scandal. Humala was immediately jailed, while Heredia sought asylum in Brazil. The case implicates multiple former Peruvian presidents, highlighting the widespread corruption within the country.

President Xi Jinping's Southeast Asia tour, including a visit to Malaysia, aims to strengthen China's position as a reliable partner amid global trade tensions. Xi's visit emphasizes regional solidarity and economic cooperation, particularly in light of US tariffs impacting ASEAN nations. China seeks to promote stability and development, positioning itself ...

According to Taiwan's MND, 11 out of 17 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). This incident follows a recent pattern of escalated manoeuvres by China around Taiwan, sparking concerns over regional stability as Beijing continues to assert its claims over the island.

The White House is intensifying its conflict with Harvard University, potentially impacting other Ivy League institutions. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt questioned the allocation of taxpayer funds to these universities, citing concerns over antisemitism and discrimination. The administration has frozen over $2 billion in federal funding to Harvard after ...

While addressing a press briefing on Tuesday (local time), Bruce said that the US remains committed to Nato and is trying to make the alliance deterrent, not to help with wars, fight them, or fund them. She stated that Nato was meant to be a collection of entities that would stop bad actors from doing bad things.

Newly released records detail the tragic final days of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Arakawa, 65, succumbed to hantavirus after researching flu-like symptoms. Hackman, 95, died a week later from heart disease complicated by Alzheimer's. Their bodies were discovered in their Santa Fe home on February 26th. Arakawa sought medical advice and ...

Thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank, displaced by Israeli military operations, face renewed hardship as shelters close. A matriarch from Nur Shams recounted a hasty eviction and subsequent displacement. With limited aid from the Palestinian Authority and UNRWA stretched thin, many families struggle to find housing and employment amidst the raging ...

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. We have checked but it was negative (for damage or casualties)," said Gilbert Rolifor, a fire department official in Maitum.

Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to US defense secretary Pete Hegseth, has been placed on administrative leave following an investigation into leaks at the Department of Defense. Caldwell was identified as the source of an "unauthorized disclosure" involving sensitive communications and national security information. The investigation is ongoing, separate ...

Nvidia is set to manufacture up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure within the US over the next four years through strategic partnerships. Production of their Blackwell AI chip has commenced at TSMC's Phoenix facility. This initiative marks the first instance of AI supercomputer production in the United States, a move attributed to tariffs by President ...

Ashtam Premsagar, a 40-year-old Indian migrant worker from Telangana, was fatally stabbed in Dubai on April 11 after a workplace argument with a Pakistani colleague. Premsagar, a father of two who had not yet met his younger daughter, was supporting his family.

Amidst the ongoing war, Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak is spearheading a move to legalize pornography, aiming to repeal outdated Soviet-era laws. This initiative seeks to resolve the contradiction of taxing pornography creators while simultaneously criminalizing their work.

US-China relations face a potential breakdown. Attention shifts to India as a possible replacement. China directs airlines to halt Boeing orders. This move aims to boost domestic aircraft manufacturing. The US President's tariff policies face criticism. Experts question if the US has overplayed its hand. India is seen as a potential beneficiary of the trade ...

Jamison R Wagner has been charged with arson and vandalism, including setting fire to the New Mexico Republican Party headquarters and vandalizing a Tesla dealership. The incidents involved anti-Musk graffiti and incendiary devices found at Wagner's residence. He faces federal charges and potential imprisonment if convicted, amidst a backdrop of anti-Musk ...