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International Criminal Court (ICC) members voted to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct. In response, Venezuela announced its withdrawal from the ICC, citing alleged bias and political attacks.
The Trump administration is facing lawsuits from U.S. small businesses over new 'forced labor' tariffs and has admitted to withholding clean energy grants from states that did not vote for Trump. Concerns have also been raised about the administration's immigration policies and the use of Chinese AI.
The Democratic National Committee has approved a new primary election calendar, placing South Carolina as the first state to vote in the 2028 presidential primaries. This decision follows a battle over key voting blocs and exposes existing rifts within the party.
All felony criminal charges of intimidation against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill have been dismissed by a special prosecutor, concluding the legal proceedings against her. Murrill stated that her actions were never a crime.
UK politician Andy Burnham has informed Scotland that a new independence vote is not an option. This statement reiterates the UK government's stance against another referendum on Scottish independence.
The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly has been given a Sunday deadline to resign or face impeachment proceedings. Twenty-one lawmakers are pushing for his removal over alleged misconduct related to OSOPADEC.
A Lower House panel in Italy has denied a request from the Rome Public Prosecutor's Office to access chat messages belonging to Andrea Delmastro, an MP for Premier Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy (FdI) party, maintaining the decision from a previous vote.
The United States has expressed its welcome regarding the removal of Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
CNN host Michael Smerconish admitted he was wrong to claim illegal immigrant voting 'never happens' after New Jersey revealed a software error had registered 6,600 non-citizens to vote.
QVC presenters have voted to join the SAG-AFTRA union, with approximately 80 percent supporting the move amid concerns about generative AI.
Fiji's former chief prosecutor claims he was removed from his position due to a racist, government-led conspiracy.
The US has reportedly spent over $37.5 billion on the Iran war so far, with analysts suggesting that voting against war funding will be a difficult proposition for Congress.
A group of Jewish Democrats in Michigan have indicated they would support Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in an upcoming Senate race, citing El-Sayed's controversial statements regarding Israel.
A Senate committee has postponed its vote on whether to advance the nominee for the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The future of the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor is set to be decided by an unprecedented vote, as US sanctions continue to prevent him from traveling to New York.
Pakistan's cricket team is scheduled to tour England for a five-match One Day International series in May 2027, serving as crucial preparation for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup later that year.
Republicans in Congress are urging the Justice Department to investigate former special counsel Jack Smith, who led two criminal investigations of President Trump and has been a frequent target of Trump's criticism.
Andrew Cornish, the chief executive of Middlesex County Cricket Club, has been dismissed after misconduct charges against him were upheld by an independent investigation following a complaint from a staff member. Cornish denies wrongdoing and is exploring legal options.
The Kremlin has reportedly lowered the election target for Russia's ruling party, United Russia, to 55% of the vote with 50% turnout, amid concerns that a landslide victory would appear suspicious given declining support for President Putin.
Senator Robin Padilla has challenged prosecutors to avoid being 'one-sided,' prompting a House lead prosecutor to clarify that neutrality is not the role of the prosecution, which is to defend the respondent.
Unity has garnered a vote of confidence from Wall Street analysts in anticipation of its Q2 earnings report.
Concerns are mounting for endangered right whales as a moratorium aimed at protecting them has cleared a key hurdle in the Republican-controlled Congress, with a vote anticipated as early as this summer.
The company did not adopt the new statute within the prescribed deadline with a two-thirds majority, because only the vote of the Government representative from the Ministry of Tourism was missing. The interlocutor of "Vijesti" says that the place...
House private prosecutor Tolosa states that doubts have been erased regarding the seriousness of Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged threats to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
Representative Cory Mills is reportedly under active criminal investigation by the Department of Justice, while the House Ethics Committee continues its separate probe into allegations of sexual misconduct and dating violence.
The deputy speaker has clarified that the ₦1 billion provision for churches in the Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State is intended to support youth engagement, character development, community outreach, and campaigns against social vices, rather than solely for instruments.
A 'software error' has reportedly led to hundreds of noncitizens casting votes in New Jersey. The incident raises concerns about election integrity and the accuracy of voter registration systems.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has launched a nationwide court boycott targeting 12 judges and one magistrate. The indefinite boycott is in protest against alleged misconduct by these judicial officers.
The European Central Bank has revealed the shortlisted designs for the next series of euro banknotes, opening a public survey for Europeans to vote on their preferred themes until September 21. The proposed designs include themes such as 'European culture' and 'Rivers and birds', with some featuring famous Europeans like Beethoven or Marie Curie.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán denounced a prosecutor's raid on his Fidesz party's servers, calling it an unprecedented act of intimidation and a sign of tyranny. He accused the current government of suppressing democracy and called for national resistance against what he described as a politically motivated procedure.
A prosecutor has ordered the arrest of the partner of the man accused of fatally stabbing an EKAB paramedic in Syros, Greece. This development marks a new turn in the ongoing murder investigation.
FDA advisers have voted against approving a sleep peptide, raising concerns about its safety and health claims. This decision could significantly impact the peptide industry.
South Africa has rejected a petition filed by two Ghanaians with the International Criminal Court (ICC) seeking an investigation into xenophobic violence against migrants. South Africa deemed the petition 'opportunistic'.
Nigeria's APC party has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the N12.8 trillion Service-Wide Vote, while Atiku's camp claims APC's reaction exposes a guilty conscience.
Members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are set to vote on whether to dismiss prosecutor Khan due to allegations of misconduct. This vote will determine his future at the court.
House Republicans are demanding answers from New Jersey Governor Miki Sherrill after a software error in the state's motor vehicle system allegedly registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote.
Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon stated that Senator-judge Robin Padilla would know no prosecutor attacked detained senator-judges if he reviewed past interviews.
Harmeet Dhillon stated that the Trump Department of Justice will prosecute every illegal vote found, citing a 'broken windows' strategy. This announcement follows a bombshell revelation regarding noncitizen voter rolls in New Jersey.
The Jamaat-e-Islami party has expelled Satkhira-4 Member of Parliament over allegations of 'moral misconduct' and plans to inform the Election Commission of the decision.
County has delayed a vote on tentative commitment to …
An opinion piece highlights that Jewish Democrats in Michigan are considering voting Republican if Abdul El-Sayed becomes the party's nominee, indicating a potential shift in political allegiance.
Senator Bill Cassidy, a key Republican believed to hold the deciding vote in the Senate health committee, has announced his support for Dr. Erica Schwartz's confirmation as CDC Director.
A 28-year-old Egyptian national, who confessed to the killing of Stavros Georgiou, has been taken before a prosecutor in Greece to face criminal prosecution.
A Senate panel vote on several of former President Trump's nominees was derailed after Senator Elizabeth Warren raised concerns regarding their background checks.
A Republican-controlled committee in the US House of Representatives has referred former special prosecutor Jack Smith for a criminal investigation, drawing accusations from Democrats of weaponizing the justice system.
A priest has been charged with 116 sex offenses, indicating a significant legal case involving allegations of sexual misconduct.
Prosecutor General Gábor Bálint Nagy announced his resignation, effective August 25, 2026, stating that his office is now being used for 'political attacks'.
Democrats and Republicans are currently debating a provision within the Clarity Act, a major crypto bill, that would bar the President from selling cryptocurrency, as it approaches a Senate vote.
The Dutch public prosecutor has requested a three-year prison sentence, including six months suspended, for a 36-year-old former Roermond police officer accused of raping a 28-year-old woman at a party.
A Telangana engineer who moved to the US two decades ago without official approval is still on the state government's payroll, prompting disciplinary proceedings for misconduct.
A senior manager at a disability charity has been awarded a record €323,000 for being egregiously penalized after blowing the whistle on alleged misconduct.
Republicans are demanding a halt to automatic voter registration in New Jersey after a software error at the MVC mistakenly registered 6,600 non-citizens to vote, sparking outrage and calls for investigation.
Italy and Bulgaria are strengthening their cooperation to combat transnational crime, with discussions held between the Italian Ambassador to Sofia and a Verona prosecutor specializing in economic crime.
The House of Representatives is set to vote on the final passage of the $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, which includes provisions to integrate US military technology and supply chains with Israel.
The registration deadline for absentee voting in Bosnia and Herzegovina's upcoming General Elections has passed, with over 60,000 people registering to vote by mail.
A prominent Indian-origin scientist has resigned from a US laboratory following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, marking at least the second time the Salk Institute has investigated Satchidananda Panda for harassment.
The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched a public survey, inviting citizens to vote on the new designs for future euro banknotes. This initiative aims to engage Europeans in the redesign process, with experts evaluating the proposed themes.
The European Central Bank is inviting the public to participate in choosing the new designs for euro banknotes, marking the first time in history that their appearance will be changed. Ten design options have been presented for consideration.
Volker Turk, the UN human rights chief, is facing opposition in a vote to extend his term for another four years. He is seeking a second term amidst pushback.
The future of the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor is headed to an unprecedented vote, as US sanctions prevent him from entering New York. France has indicated it will vote for his dismissal.
Investigators in South Korea have raided the national election commission's office amid suspicions of manipulated voter turnout figures. The probe aims to determine if erroneous participation rates were reported.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed Atiku Abubakar's claim that the Service-Wide Vote is a slush fund, calling his assertion baseless. The APC clarified that the Service-Wide Vote is not a slush fund.
Helsinki police are investigating two former city employees on suspicion of aggravated fraud, with the alleged criminal benefit amounting to hundreds of thousands of euros. The investigation focuses on financial misconduct within the city administration.
Elections Alberta has verified the signatures for a citizen initiative petition seeking to force a vote on whether the province should separate from Canada.
Aggrieved assembly members in Ejisu have successfully passed a vote of no confidence against the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Jerryne Asante. The motion for the vote was set for today.
Election campaigning officially commenced in Kazakhstan on July 23 for the August 23 elections to the Kurultai, with seven political parties participating.
Residents of Kano, Nigeria, have criticized Governor Yusuf's decision to allocate 1,540 plots of land and N100 million to APC polling units, raising concerns about fairness and potential vote-buying.
Despite efforts to count every vote, almost 150,000 mail ballots were rejected in California's primary election, raising concerns about voter access and ballot processing.
A Fox News poll indicates that 83% of registered voters favor requiring photo ID to register to vote, with significant bipartisan support across Republicans, Democrats, and independents.
Amy Mickelson, wife of golfer Phil Mickelson, was photographed without her wedding ring as her husband faces misconduct allegations, suggesting marital troubles.
Speaker Mike Johnson has endorsed new proposals to prohibit lawmakers from dating congressional staff, following a series of sexual misconduct cases shaking Capitol Hill.
Members of the Irish Prison Officers' Association are moving closer to strike action, with a vote underway on various options to press for clear and unambiguous public sector pay talks.
Sharren Haskel claims that New Hope MKs were instructed to film their votes for the comptroller, an allegation that follows a High Court decision invalidating a previous election due to ballot filming.
The Italian Ambassador to Sofia, Marcello Apicella, met with Carlo Boranga, deputy prosecutor at the Verona Public Prosecutor’s Office, to discuss judicial cooperation between Italy and Bulgaria.
Atiku Abubakar and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are trading accusations regarding the N12.8 trillion Service-Wide Vote in the proposed 2026 budget, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
Jamaat-e-Islami has expelled Member of Parliament Nazrul Islam from the party due to allegations of moral misconduct.
Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's proposed amendment for cognitive testing for members of Congress received both bipartisan praise and criticism before being rejected by a voice vote.
Roger Rogoff, a federal prosecutor fired by Trump less than an hour after taking office, has filed a lawsuit seeking reinstatement, arguing his dismissal violated law and the Constitution.
Shareholders of Brazilian mining company Vale have elected a new chair following a governance dispute, with a pension fund's candidate winning the vote, raising warnings of undue state influence.
Joe Root has re-entered the top ten in ICC ODI rankings following England's 2-1 series victory against India, their first since 2018, with Ben Duckett also rising in the rankings.
A crisis is unfolding within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Oyo State, as a group of party members has petitioned the national leadership, alleging abuse of office and anti-party activities by the State Chairman.
Armenian opposition leader Narek Karapetyan has been stripped of his immunity and is now under investigation for alleged money laundering and vote buying.
A fact check debunks claims that former US President Trump has a plan to secure the release of Rodrigo Duterte from the International Criminal Court, stating that no such statement has been made.