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Turkish prosecutors charged Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, on Friday with falsifying his university diploma, a new case threatening more years in prison for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival, already jailed pending corruption charges he denies.Imamoglu, at the centre of a sprawling legal crackdown on the main opposition party, has been jailed since March 23 pending trial. The 54-year-old denies the allegations against him, which his party says are orchestrated to protect Erdogan in power.His indictment over his diploma was reported by Milliyet newspaper, which said prosecutors were seeking eight years and nine months of prison time for the new charges. Reuters…

This is part of SCOTUSblog’s term in review series, in which scholars analyze some of the most significant cases of the 2024-25 Supreme Court term. For a contrasting view on United States v. Skrmetti, please see this piece by Erin Hawley. To uphold Tennessee’s ban on pediatric gender-affirming care, the court in United States v. Skrmetti hid from the specter of discrimination. The court’s opinion repeatedly highlighted statutory language (which appeared only once in the statute) that targeted certain diagnoses. Yet it all but ignored language that appeared several times in the statute that explicitly targeted minors based on sex.…

Home Daily News Judge refuses to block sanctions for Penn… Law Professors Judge refuses to block sanctions for Penn Law prof accused of ‘discriminatory and disparaging statements’ By Debra Cassens Weiss June 25, 2025, 1:56 pm CDT The eastern facade of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School in 2006. (Photo by Jeffrey M. Vinocur, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons) A federal judge in Philadelphia has refused to block the University of Pennsylvania from sanctioning controversial professor Amy Wax of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, finding that the harm that she claims is not imminent and irreparable. Senior U.S.…

One summer, endless storiesPicture this –  17 legendary movies, from across eras and genres, all packed into one season. That is the Summer of Classics at Cinema Akil this season, back to our screens for another run.  We love Cinema Akil and we’re positive they love us because some of the movies on this list will make your heart sing as you move through space and time on celluloid. You might also like Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 unveils latest line-up The idea of a summer of classics is that when the steady stream of new movies starts to dwindle during…

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Before states banned abortion, one of the gravest outcomes of early miscarriage could easily be avoided: Doctors could offer a dilation and curettage procedure, which quickly empties the uterus and allows it to close, protecting against a life-threatening hemorrhage. But because the procedures, known as D&Cs, are also used to end pregnancies, they have gotten tangled up in state legislation that restricts abortion. Reports now abound of doctors hesitating to provide them and women who are bleeding heavily…

Tabby WilsonBBC News Digital – WorldGetty ImagesAfghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Russia’s ambassador on ThursdayRussia has become the first country to formally recognise Taliban rule, with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi calling it a “courageous” decision.He met Russia’s ambassador to Afghanistan, Dmitry Zhirnov, in Kabul on Thursday, where Mr Zhirnov officially conveyed his government’s decision to recognise the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.Muttaqi said it was “a new phase of positive relations, mutual respect, and constructive engagement”, and that the shift would serve as “an example” to other countries.The Taliban have sought international recognition and investment since…

Famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested for entering the United States illegally and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, U.S. federal officials said Thursday.The arrest comes only days after the former middleweight champion lost a match against Jake Paul in Anaheim, Calif.Chávez, 39, was picked up by a large number of federal agents while he was riding a scooter in front of his home in Studio City, according to Chávez’s attorney Michael Goldstein.”The current allegations are outrageous and simply another headline to terrorize the community,” Goldstein said.Many people across Southern California are on edge as immigration arrests have ramped up, prompting…

This is part of SCOTUSblog’s term in review series, in which scholars analyze some of the most significant cases of the 2024-25 Supreme Court term. For a contrasting view on United States v. Skrmetti, please see this piece by Craig Konnoth. The majority opinion in United States v. Skrmetti is both measured and bold. By its terms, the decision leaves for another day questions like whether the court’s 2020 decision in Bostock v. Clayton County applies outside of the hiring and firing contexts governed by Title VII and whether transgender individuals constitute a quasi-suspect class. Yet the decision is also…

As a parent watching Amazon Prime’s Spy High, it’s scary to hear students talk about their school-issued computers’ webcams turning on by themselves. The documentary explores what happened in 2009 at a suburban Philadelphia high school, including a school accusation that then-student Blake Robbins sold drugs. This accusation was based on a photo taken by his school-issued computer in his bedroom, without his or his parents’ consent. The laptop in question contained tracking software that was supposed to activate its camera when the computer was reported lost or stolen. But Robbins’ laptop was never reported lost or stolen, and the…

French flair, chilled rosé, and a parade of indulgent dishes? We’re in.This Bastille Day, La Cantine Du Faubourg is throwing an effortlessly elegant celebration with its Rosé, C’est L’Été Sunday Brunch, a midday fête that channels the best of Parisian spirit right in the heart of DIFC. Taking place on Sunday July 13 from 1pm to 6pm, expect classic French flavours, stylish surroundings, and an energy that’s as lively as the Left Bank.Set against the venue’s signature art murals and moody interiors, guests can savour a menu designed for decadence: think foie gras, oysters, and a French cheese selection to…