Courts
Seven-member jury constituted to quick start trial in murder of Canadian case
At the next sitting, the court would listen to the addresses of the prosecution led by Nana Ama Adinkra and defence counsel Samuel Alesu-Dordzi.
GNA
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Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for one match after 'obscene gesture'
The former Manchester United player - whose salary in Saudi Arabia is rumoured to be upwards of £160m a year - has also been ordered to pay a fine.
Sky News
Africa
Kenyan police officers arrested while drinking despite ban
The county's governor, Anne Waiguru, imposed the order last Saturday, after more than 20 people in the county died from consuming alcohol laced with ethanol.
BBC
Africa
South Sudan bans popular but deadly local gin
The Royal Gin, popularly known as "Makuei Gin" is said to be addictive, mostly to young people.
BBC
Africa
Betta Edu: Nigerian poverty minister suspended over money in personal bank account
Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu was suspended on Monday following public outrage over the scandal.
BBC
Crime
2 policemen, 4 foreign nationals arrested for galamsey in Krokosua Hills, Juabuso Forest
The two policemen (names withheld) carrying AK-47 assault rifles and the other suspects are currently in the custody of the Western North Police Command
Ghanaian Times
US
Amid sexual assault lawsuits, 18 brands cut ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs Empower Global
Combs, one the most influential hip-hop producers and executives of the past three decades, has been caught up in a whirlwind series of legal battles, including a bombshell lawsuit by ex-girlfriend Cassie that accused him of rape, sex traff...
USA Today
Courts
Rapper Ayigbe Edem granted GHC 50,000 for allegedly knocking down 40-year-old to death
Edem was charged with two counts of careless and inconsiderate driving and negligently causing harm, contrary to section 1 of Road Traffic Act, 2004 ( Act 683).
DL News
Europe
British lawyers could be based in Rwandan courts as part of asylum plans
The Rwanda policy, first announced in April 2022, would see some asylum seekers sent to the east African country to claim asylum there.
BBC
Africa
Chadian opposition figure delays return from exile
Mr Masra, the head of the Transformers party, fled Chad a year ago following a deadly crackdown on protesters opposed to election delays by the ruling military junta.
BBC
Africa
Burundi's sacked central bank chief arrested over money laundering accusations
The charges against Dieudonné Murengerantwari are "provisional" pending the outcome of investigations, the justice ministry said.
BBC
US
Death penalty for child rape goes into effect in Florida
The controversial measure likely will draw legal challenges, as U.S. Supreme Court and Florida Supreme Court precedents have barred death sentences for rapists.
CBS News
Africa
Kenya to ban private children's homes over trafficking fears - Florence Bore
Minister of Social Protection Florence Bore said their closure was aimed at ending child trafficking.
BBC
Africa
Libya mayor arrested over floods that killed thousands
Abdulmenam al-Ghaithi was among numerous officials charged in connection with the disaster that killed thousands in eastern Libya earlier this month.
BBC
US
Hannah Montana star Mitchel Musso charged after stealing a bag of crisps
Musso, 32, played Oliver Oken on the Disney show alongside Miley Cyrus and her father Billy Ray Cyrus for five years from 2006 to 2011.
Sky News
Africa
Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years
Niger's coup leader has promised to return the West African nation to civilian rule within three years. Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani made the announcement after meeting mediators from the West African regional bloc Ecowas in the capital, Niame...
BBC
Europe
YouTube chef arrested on suspicion of murdering and dismembering man on Thai island
Daniel Sancho Bronchalo has been charged with premeditated murder, which carries a possible death penalty
Sky News
US
US woman accused of trying to kill husband by lacing coffee with bleach
An Arizona woman tried to kill her husband – a US military member – by poisoning his coffee with bleach daily since March before her arrest, authorities allege
The Guardian
General
Cambodia's Prime Minister to resign after four decades and appoint son as Prime Minister
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world's longest-serving leaders, has announced he will resign and hand over to his son in early August.
BBC
Courts
Car washer, 20 jailed 18 months for unlawful entry and stealing
Yeboah stole car battery, stabilizer, one woofer and speakers valued at GHS1 ,040.00 and pleaded guilty to the two charges.
GNA