Author: Olive Metuge
Eight people have been found guilty after US reality TV star Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint of millions of dollars’ worth of jewellery in Paris nearly a decade ago.The four who took part in the heist were given sentences of up to eight years, mostly suspended, and they will not return to prison because of time served. Two people were acquitted.Nine men and one woman were accused of carrying out or aiding the armed burglary of $10m (£7.55m) worth of jewellery, including a diamond engagement ring, during Paris Fashion Week in 2016.”The crime was the most terrifying experience of…
Russia and Ukraine each released 390 prisoners on Friday and said they would free more in the coming days, in what is expected to be the biggest prisoner swap of the war so far.The agreement to exchange 1,000 prisoners each was the only concrete step toward peace to emerge last week from two hours of talks in Istanbul, the first direct talks between the warring sides in more than three years.The Russian Ministry of Defence said each side had released 270 soldiers and 120 civilians on Friday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the total of 390 each, and said more…
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: Recommended Citation: , The morning read for Friday, May 23, SCOTUSblog (May. 23, 2025, 9:06 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/05/the-morning-read-for-friday-may-23/ Source link
So… when are we off?Eid Al Adha 2025 is looming and because we aren’t sure of an exact date yet, the question is when is it going to fall, and what days will people get off work? Some countries are set to enjoy some nice long holidays during Eid Al Adha this year, and we’ve rounded up the holiday dates to see who is getting what so far…Eid Al Adha in OmanThe Sultanate of Oman will observe the first day of Eid Al Adha on Friday, June 6, 2025. The astronomical indicator confirm that Wednesday, May 28, will be the first…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. When top Trump adviser Stephen Miller threatened on May 9 that the administration is “actively looking at” suspending habeas corpus in response to an “invasion” from undocumented immigrants, he was operating on a fringe legal theory that a right-wing faction has been working to legitimize for more than a decade. “The Constitution is clear — and that of course is the supreme law of the land — that the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus can be…
The Nigerian government has pressed charges against a senator who accused one of the country’s top politicians of plotting to kill her.In April, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Godswill Akpabio, the senate president, and Yahaya Bello, a former state governor, wanted to “eliminate” her. Both have denied the accusation.Weeks before, Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused the senate president of sexually harassing her – an allegation he has also denied.The government has now filed charges with the High Court, saying Akpoti-Uduaghan’s assassination allegation defamed Akpabio and Bello.In the charge sheet, seen by the BBC, Nigeria’s attorney general referenced an interview shown by Nigerian broadcaster…
The music agency Sound Talent Group said Thursday that three of its employees, including co-founder Dave Shapiro, died on the private plane that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood.Shapiro is listed as the owner of the plane and has a pilot’s licence, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Shapiro also owned a flight school called Velocity Aviation and a record label, Velocity Records, according to his LinkedIn page.The agency did not share the names of the other two employees who died.”We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends. Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone…
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration’s request to pause orders by federal judges that required government officials to allow board members at two independent federal agencies to stay in office after President Donald Trump tried to fire them. Chief Justice John Roberts had already issued an administrative stay, which temporarily put those orders on hold to give the justices time to consider the government’s request, so Thursday’s order extends that hold while the litigation continues in a federal appeals court and, if necessary, the Supreme Court. In an unsigned two-page order, the court explained that the decision to…
It’s time to par-tee…The UAE’s golf scene is unmatched – whether you’re new to the sport or confident walking in the footsteps of golfing greats – there’s a course for you. With summer fast approaching, book an early morning or nighttime tee (with some great discounted rates) and keep working on your swing all season long.The Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf EstatesOne of Dubai’s most iconic golf courses is found at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Designed by acclaimed golf course architect Greg Norman, the par 72 Earth Course is recognised for its perfectly manicured fairways, challenging bunkers and water hazards. It’s the…
A team of reporters from the nonprofit journalism organizations Invisible Institute and ProPublica have reviewed more than 300 sexual assault and misconduct complaints that were filed over the past decade against Chicago police officers. But experts say that’s likely an undercount. We need your help to understand the scope and scale of this issue. We want to talk to people who have experienced sexual misconduct or sexual assault by Chicago police. For this investigation, we defined police sexual misconduct as sexual assault, unwanted, inappropriate touching or comments, and sexual harassment by police officers either on or off duty. Researchers and…