Harvey Weinstein rape charge: New York judge declares mistrial after jury feud; conviction on Haley stands, retrial on Mann likely

[ad_1] A New York judge declared a mistrial Thursday on the remaining rape charge against Harvey Weinstein after a heated dispute inside the jury room prompted the jury foreperson to refuse further participation in deliberations.“Deliberations became heated to such a degree I am obligated to declare a mistrial on the one count on which you […]

Israel may change tack to allow aid groups in Gaza to stay in charge of non-food aid | World News

[ad_1] Israel may change tack to allow aid groups in Gaza to stay in charge of non-food aid (Photo: AP) As pressure mounts to get more aid into Gaza, Israel appears to be changing tack and may let aid groups operating in the battered enclave remain in charge of non-food assistance while leaving food distribution […]

Sweden to charge jihadi over Jordanian pilot burned to death | World News

[ad_1] Prosecutors in Sweden on Thursday said they planned to indict a convicted Swedish man for his suspected role in the 2014 capture and execution of a Jordanian pilot by the “Islamic State” (IS) militant group in Syria.Prosecutors allege the suspect helped force the pilot into a metal cage ahead of one of the jihadist […]

‘Never diagnosed with cancer before last week’: Biden’s office rebuts Trump’s ‘cover-up’ charge

[ad_1] Joe Biden’s team clarified on Tuesday the former US president “had never been diagnosed” with prostate cancer before last week.As per a spokesperson, Biden previously had a blood test for prostate cancer 11 years ago.“Prior to Friday, President Biden had never been diagnosed with prostate cancer. His last known PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test was […]

Congo’s coltan miners dig for world’s tech; struggle regardless who is in charge

[ad_1] RUBAYA: Nestled in the green hills of Masisi territory in Congo, the artisanal Rubaya mining site hums with the sound of generators, as hundreds of men labour by hand to extract coltan, a key mineral crucial for producing modern electronics and defence technology, and fiercely sought after worldwide.Rubaya lies in the heart of eastern […]

‘I was in charge and he won’: Joe Biden accepts some blame for 2024 loss, defends record

[ad_1] File photo: Former US President Joe Biden (Picture credit: AP) Former US President Joe Biden has said he takes some responsibility for Donald Trump’s election win in 2024 but strongly defended his time in office, blaming a lack of messaging and Republican obstruction for voter dissatisfaction.In an interview on ‘The View’, Biden said, “Yes, […]

Amal Clooney could be barred from US by Donald Trump for her role in ICC to charge Netanyahu

[ad_1] Amal Clooney may get sanctioned by Trump administration because of her influence over the ICC to charge Netanyahu with war crime. British lawyer Amal Clooney could get barred from the US where she lives with her husband George Clooney because of her role in influencing the International Criminal Court to charge Israeli Prime Minister […]

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder: Accused Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charge

[ad_1] Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in what prosecutors describe as a politically motivated assassination, pleaded not guilty to federal murder charges on Friday during an arraignment in Manhattan federal court. US prosecutors are seeking the death penalty—marking the first such federal case since Donald Trump’s return to the White House.The […]

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge. What does this mean?

[ad_1] Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to the federal charge of murder. Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to the federal charge of murder that carries the death penalty over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. This means now Mangione will face the trial as the judge told the court that she will hold the […]

Ex-President Moon of South Korea Is Indicted on Bribery Charge

[ad_1] Former President Moon Jae-in of South Korea was indicted on a bribery charge on Thursday, becoming the latest ex-leader to face a criminal trial in a country where subjecting former leaders to criminal investigations has become a recurring pattern. Mr. Moon, who left office after his five-year term ended in 2022, faces the corruption […]