New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to federal bank fraud and false statements charges in a Virginia court. The charges stem from a 2020 mortgage for a Norfolk home, which prosecutors allege she misrepresented as a secondary residence. James claims the indictment is political retribution, with a trial set for January 26, 2026.
Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and other officials have been booked in Bengaluru following the suicide of employee K. Aravind. A 28-page suicide note allegedly cited harassment, work pressure, and unpaid dues by management. The case involves a suspicious post-mortem bank transfer and Ola's challenge in the Karnataka High Court.
A journalist from Guyane la 1ère has received death threats while investigating a pedocriminality case involving an elected official in Sinnamary, French Guiana. The National Union of Journalists and Guyane la 1ère management have condemned the threats, emphasizing the importance of press freedom and supporting the reporter.
Spain's Public Prosecutor's Office has formally opposed Judge Juan Carlos Peinado's decision to extend the investigation into Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, until April 2026. The prosecutor argues that cases triable by a popular jury are not subject to such time limits, intensifying the legal and political scrutiny surrounding the high-profile case.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has formally requested a congressional investigation into RNC-linked Young Republican groups. The call follows a Politico report revealing private chat messages containing antisemitic, racist, and violent content, including praise for Hitler and calls for 'gas chambers.'
A federal judge in California temporarily halted the Trump administration's plan to fire thousands of federal workers during a government shutdown, citing the 'human cost' and deeming the dismissals potentially illegal and politically motivated. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by federal employee unions.
The Haryana government has transferred Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya following the alleged suicide of IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar. Kumar's 'final note' reportedly named Bijarniya and other senior officials, accusing them of harassment and caste-based discrimination. An FIR has been registered, and a Special Investigation Team is probing the matter, while the deceased officer's family demands arrests before consenting to a post-mortem.
A Dubai court has fined a European man Dh1,000 for assaulting a two-year-old boy in a shopping mall play area. The incident, which occurred in October last year, involved the man slapping the toddler following a dispute, leading to a conviction under UAE child protection laws despite no visible injuries.
A 43-year-old man in Lower Austria received a two-year prison sentence, with 16 months suspended, for stalking a former employee. His methods included GPS tracking, AI-generated threats and explicit images, and arson to feign victimhood. The verdict was delivered at the St. Pölten Regional Court.
Employee strikes at IKEA stores across Belgium are expanding, with workers in Wilrijk, Zaventem, Anderlecht, and Mons joining protests initiated last week in Hognoul. Unions cite chronic understaffing, high work pressure, and worsening conditions as key grievances, prompting a formal mediation meeting.
An adviser to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya reported on October 6, 2025, that over 6,000 Belarusian teachers have been dismissed due to repression, with more than 50 reportedly subjected to torture in prisons. The statement highlights the ongoing crackdown on dissent in Belarus's education sector.
The high-profile dispute between Dame Noeline Taurua and Netball NZ has deepened, with failed mediation pushing the Silver Ferns coaching saga towards a potential employment investigation or litigation. Taurua has been sidelined for the remainder of the 2025 season amidst concerns over the team's high-performance environment.
Former Gateway Church founder Robert Morris, 64, pleaded guilty to five felony counts of child sexual abuse in an Oklahoma court. He received a 10-year suspended sentence, with six months to be served in jail, and was ordered to pay $270,000 in restitution to victim Cindy Clemishire.
A 23-year-old East End resident in the British Virgin Islands has been arrested and charged following a domestic assault incident that left his 22-year-old girlfriend with facial injuries. The accused was granted bail and awaits a court appearance.
Panama's Movimiento Otro Camino (MOCA) has launched an internal investigation into Ancón representative Yamireth Batista. The probe follows complaints from residents regarding her management style and relationship with the community, with MOCA emphasizing adherence to its Code of Ethics and due process.
The Tuzla Canton Prosecutor's Office has filed an indictment against Bego Gutić, 55, former mayor of Banovići and ex-Prime Minister of Tuzla Canton. The charges include abuse of position or authority and giving a gift, stemming from alleged irregularities in public procurement and linked to 'Operation Kraljica' in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Northern Virginia on two felony counts: making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The charges stem from his September 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, following public pressure from President Trump. Comey has declared his innocence.
Spanish Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial for alleged embezzlement. Her defense and the Public Prosecutor's Office have appealed the decision, requesting the case's dismissal due to a lack of evidence.
A U.S. Magistrate Judge voiced surprise and confusion regarding inconsistent indictment documents presented by the prosecutor during the proceedings for former FBI Director James Comey. The federal grand jury indicted Comey on two felony counts related to false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding.
A Spanish judge has ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial for alleged embezzlement. The decision escalates a corruption investigation focusing on whether a government official improperly worked for Gómez, adding significant pressure to Sánchez's government.
