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LatestThe United States says it captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.They were reportedly in their home during the time of capture.U.S. President Donald Trump says they’re on a ship heading to New York.The news of their capture follows a “large-scale strike” by the U.S. in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.U.S. officials say the pair has been indicted in New York.They’ve accused Maduro of running a “narco-state” and rigging Venezuela’s 2024 election.This is Washington’s most direct intervention in Latin America in decades. Venezuela’s government has called the event an “imperialist attack.” The United States hit Venezuela with…
In late September, we launched our expanded daily newsletter, SCOTUStoday. Since then, we’ve released 71 editions of it, including 61 “A Closer Looks” – which focus on details of the Supreme Court’s work that may be unfamiliar to even diehard court watchers. Having now reached the end of 2025, I’ve grouped our closer looks into seven thematic buckets, each of which reflects the wide array of topics we’ve covered this year. The first bucket includes 11 closer looks that gave context around current or upcoming cases (see, for example, the First Step Act and the Slaughter argument), while 21 closer looks served as explainers on the…
Home Daily News Legal leaders shoulder more stress, new survey… Lawyer Wellness Legal leaders shoulder more stress, new survey shows December 18, 2025, 10:15 am CST Think you’re stressed out? Your senior leaders probably have you beat. (Image from Shutterstock) Think you’re stressed out? Your senior leaders probably have you beat. A survey by the Association of Corporate Counsel of 1,600 legal professionals found that more than 25% of in-house legal department leaders, including chief legal officers and associate general counsel, reported that they endure “high or severe” levels of stress, Law.com reports. Directors and managers/analysts of legal operations don’t…
No more pine needles everywhere, time to send the Christmas tree for recycling in DubaiChristmas is over, 2026 has started and you’re probably starting to take down your decorations and give your house a good spring clean. While you’re hoovering those pine needles, you may be wondering how to dispose of your real Christmas tree in Dubai for recycling and we have the answer.Dubai MunicipalityDubai residents can arrange green waste collection through Dubai Municipality. Garden and green waste, including organic plant material such as natural Christmas trees, can be collected as part of municipal services. See more info here or…
Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexico’s president during press conferenceAt least two people have died after a powerful earthquake hit southern and central Mexico on Friday.The epicentre of the 6.5 magnitude earthquake was near the popular tourist town of Acapulco, near San Marcos in the south-western state of Guerrero, which suffered moderate damage.A 50-year-old woman died in Guerrero, the state’s governor Evelyn Salgado said, while Clara Brugada, Mexico City’s mayor, confirmed the death of a 60-year-old man and said 12 others had been injured in the capital. Mexico is situated in one of the world’s most seismically active areas, sitting at the…
Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.The United Arab Emirates said early Saturday it had withdrawn all its troops from Yemen after escalating tensions in the war-torn country that pitted the UAE against fellow Gulf powerhouse Saudi Arabia. A UAE Defence Ministry statement said the move “follows the implementation of a previously announced decision to conclude the remaining missions of counterterrorism units.” It provided no details on the number of soldiers and equipment moved, but…
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on March 2 in a case on the federal government’s efforts to prosecute a Texas man for violating a federal statute that prohibits gun possession by users of illegal drugs. That case, United States v. Hemani, is one of seven cases scheduled for the justices’ February argument session, which will begin on Feb. 23 and end on March 4. Prosecutors brought the charge against Ali Danial Hemani after FBI agents found a Glock 9 mm pistol, 60 grams of marijuana, and 4.7 grams of cocaine at his home, which led the United States…
Home Daily News Ex-DLA Piper partner accused of assault by… Criminal Justice Ex-DLA Piper partner accused of assault by former associate By Shirley Henderson December 18, 2025, 11:01 am CST An associate who had previously worked at DLA Piper is suing the law firm and a former partner, alleging rape and assault. (Photo from Shutterstock) An associate who had previously worked at DLA Piper is suing the law firm and a former partner, alleging rape and assault. Filing as Jane Doe, the former associate accuses “high-ranking firm partner” Brian Biggs of rape, which she says happened inside the firm’s Wilmington,…
Sponsored: A one-night-only collision of music, dining and digital art, The House of Aphrodite saw Ploom and Zenon deliver one of Dubai’s most polished New Year’s Eve parties…On December 31, Zenon pressed pause on business as usual. In its place came The House of Aphrodite, a New Year’s Eve takeover powered by premium lifestyle brand Ploom that turned the Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai venue into a slick, design-led celebration to ring in 2026.The event transformed Zenon through a blend of lighting, visuals and immersive storytelling inspired by Greek mythology, but with a modern, tech-forward edge. Rather than leaning into theatrics for theatrics’ sake,…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named spy chief Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff, just over a month after his previous top aide resigned amid a corruption row.”At this time, Ukraine needs greater focus on security issues,” Zelensky said in a post on social media, publishing a photo of his meeting with Budanov in Kyiv.Budanov, 39, has until now led the Hur military intelligence, which has claimed a number of highly-effective strikes against Russia.Zelensky also said he intended to replace his defence minister Denys Shmyhal, appointing his current minister of digital transformation Mykhaylo Fedorov to take up the…