The Seoul Central District Court has scheduled January 16, 2026, as the ruling date for former impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's obstruction of arrest case. This case stems from allegations that he hindered investigators attempting to detain him in connection with his December 2024 martial law declaration.
Former Opus Dei members have convened their first international gathering in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to present allegations of domestic servitude and exploitation as minors. The women claim they were tricked into unpaid labor and subjected to extreme control within the Catholic organization.
Donald Trump has initiated a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC in a Florida federal court. The suit alleges the broadcaster 'intentionally, maliciously, and deceptively' edited his January 6, 2021, speech in a 'Panorama' documentary, creating a false impression he incited violence and aiming to influence the 2024 US Presidential Election. The BBC has apologized for the edit but denies a legal basis for the claim.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a targeted review of Minnesota's Unemployment Insurance program on December 15, 2025. This action follows discoveries of widespread fraud across various state benefits programs, prompting concerns about the integrity of the UI system. A specialized strike team will conduct an onsite investigation.
California and 19 other U.S. states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers. The states argue the fee is unlawful, exceeds presidential authority, and will harm critical sectors like healthcare and education.
The Milan Prosecutor's Office has launched a preliminary inquiry into San Raffaele Hospital, Italy, following critical issues in its intensive care unit between December 5-7, 2025. The investigation, currently without specific charges or suspects, focuses on alleged shortcomings of external nursing staff and led to the resignation of the hospital's sole administrator.
A 48-year-old certified care worker, Kinichi Kanomata, has been arrested in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, in connection with the death of 90-year-old resident Tomi Tsubaki at the Yurakuen nursing home. Kanomata allegedly assaulted Tsubaki, leading to fatal injuries.
French First Lady Brigitte Macron is under fire after a video emerged of her using a 'sexist insult' to describe feminist activists. The activists had disrupted a performance by actor-comedian Ary Abittan, who was previously accused of rape, at the Folies Bergère theatre in Paris. Macron's office stated her comments were intended to calm the actor and criticized the 'radical methods' of protest.
Andorran courts have accepted a complaint to investigate four Spanish police officers for alleged coercion and extortion against Andorran citizens. The officers are accused of attempting to obtain banking information to frame Catalan officials as part of 'Operation Catalonia', a Spanish smear campaign against the Catalan independence movement.
Norwegian and Swiss envoys in Dhaka, alongside UN Women, emphasized the critical need to end digital and gender-based violence against women in politics. A high-level dialogue highlighted how online harassment undermines democratic participation and called for stronger protections and accountability.
Women within Spain's Socialist Party (PSOE) are calling for a profound feminist transformation and an end to the protection of aggressors, intensified by recent sexual harassment allegations against a key party ally. The party's slow response to these claims has sparked outrage and deepened internal divisions, prompting demands for immediate referral of such cases to the prosecutor's office.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has initiated a ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. The suit follows Akpoti-Uduaghan's allegations of sexual harassment made against Akpabio in February 2025. Akpabio seeks damages, a public apology, and retraction of the claims, which he vehemently denies.
Former advisor Koldo García, embroiled in a corruption scandal, has alleged that Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, played a crucial role in the 2020 Air Europa bailout. García claims he witnessed discussions about compensating Gómez for her intervention, while official investigations into the matter continue in Spain.
A federal appeals court has affirmed the disqualification of Alina Habba as the acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, ruling her appointment circumvented Senate confirmation and violated federal vacancy laws.
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in South Africa continues its evidence hearings, probing deep-seated allegations of police corruption, political interference, and criminal infiltration within the criminal justice system. Recent testimonies have included a businessman accused of unsubstantiated claims and protected witnesses revealing systemic malfeasance.
Turkey's INTERPOL presidential candidate, Mustafa Serkan Sabanca, is under scrutiny following reports linking him to an alleged attempt to issue a politically motivated Red Notice. Concerns are rising about the organization's neutrality amidst Turkey's history of alleged Red Notice abuse against dissidents.
Several French Muslim councils have filed a legal complaint against an Ifop survey, alleging it distorts religious practices and fuels anti-Muslim hatred. The complaint, filed at the Paris judicial court, targets a poll commissioned by Ecran de veille, claiming it violates objectivity principles and contributes to rising Islamophobia in France.
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza of Cadiz and Ceuta, Spain. The decision follows an investigation into historic child abuse allegations against Zornoza, marking a significant move by the new pontiff in addressing such cases within the Catholic Church.
Slovenia's specialized state prosecutor's office has requested a judicial investigation against Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković and 20 other individuals. The allegations include receiving benefits for illegal mediation, giving bribes, and inciting abuse of position or trust in economic activity, marking the latest in a series of legal challenges for the long-serving mayor.
Senator Ron Wyden has released an 18-page analysis detailing how top JPMorgan Chase executives allegedly enabled Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operation through significant compliance failures. The report, based on unsealed court documents, calls for a criminal investigation into the bank's actions, citing underreported suspicious transactions totaling over $1 billion.
