Europe
UK: Solicitor struck off over 'inappropriate and offensive' tweets
All allegations against Husain over his comments made on his account on social media site Twitter, now called X, were found proved earlier this week
The Law Society Gazette
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Tech
EU takes action against Elon Musk's X over disinformation
Digital commissioner Thierry Breton set out the alleged infringements in a post on the social media platform.
BBC
Tech
Undisclosed use of ChatGPT to draft Ordinance in Brazil sparks debate
Ramiro Rosário, a councilman in the southern city of Porto Alegre, bragged on X, formerly Twitter, last week that he had concocted a proposal with the help of ChatGPT.
LAW.COM
Tech
Elon Musk's X sues Media Matters over antisemitism analysis
X's lawsuit alleges that Media Matters for America "manipulated" data in an attempt to "destroy" the platform formerly known as Twitter.
BBC
US
US: Manhunt for gunman who allegedly killed judge who oversaw his divorce proceedings
Pedro Argote, 49, allegedly shot Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson, 52, in the judge's driveway in Hagerstown, Maryland, Thursday night while the victim's wife and son were home
ABC News
Tech
Australia fines X for failing to crack down on child abuse content
It comes after Mr Musk in a post last November said that "removing child exploitation is priority #1".
BBC
Crime
EOCO declares 2 persons wanted
The two persons are Desmond Obukohwo and Nosa Justice Iyoha whose pictures were contained in a post by the EOCO in its post on Twitter on June 6, 2023, at exactly 2:55 pm.
DL News
Africa
Nigeria: Peter Obi sued for using toddler in Labour Party rally
The activist said it was illegal, misleading, unlawful, exploitative, and abusive for the presidential candidate to post the picture and video of the toddler on Twitter.
Peoples Gazette
Africa
Nigeria: Judge sends human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, to prison
Mr Effiong who is handling a case for his client before Justice Obot’s court in Uyo disclosed this in a message he posted on his WhatsApp status around 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday.
Premium Times Nig
Crime
Day two of Arise Ghana demo: man arrested for allegedly possessing weapon
“The Police have spotted a demonstrator, Joshua Akamba with a weapon among the crowd of demonstrators gathered around the El-WakStadium, today, 29th June 2022.
DL News
US
YouTube accused of failing to tackle fake Elon Musk livestream scams
On Tuesday, Elon Musk said YouTube was not tackling "scam ads". YouTube says it removes channels that are reported.
BBC
Africa
Rwanda minister suspended and put under house arrest
Edouard Bamporiki has a heavy presence on social media and is considered a controversial politician in some quarters
BBC Africa
Africa
Sudan protester killed as security car runs over him
Sudanese people have continued to demonstrate since the coup in October last year, with dozens of civilians killed in the crackdown by the security forces
BBC Africa
US
‘Don’t Say Gay’: Biden denounces ‘hateful’ new Florida bill
In a Twitter message to the LGBT community – “especially the kids who will be impacted by this hateful bill” – Mr Biden vowed to “continue to fight for the protections and safety you deserve”.
BBC
General
Soldier arrested over shooting stunt at ANC Mall could be dismissed or demoted
The Soldier is currently detained by the Military Police while investigations continue.
DENNISLAW NEWS
Africa
Kenya rejects ICJ’s verdict on Somalia maritime border row
A week before the final verdict, Nairobi announced that it withdrew its participation from the case, as well as its recognition of the court’s compulsory jurisdiction.
DL News
Crime
Police gun down notorious armed robber
Police announced on Twitter that the suspect, Iddrisu Adams alias Koomi had been in connection with series of robberies and was on the wanted list of the command.
DL News
General
If The group goes contrary to their Recommendation, they will face the rigours of the law(#FixTheCountry demo):Dsp Effia Tenge
The Greater Accra Regional Police Command says it cannot sanction the proposed #FixTheCountry protest as it goes against the ban on public gatherings.
DL News
Others
Pakistan former PM Imran Khan jailed for leaking state secrets
Khan, who was ousted by his opponents as PM in 2022, is already serving a three-year jail term after being convicted of corruption.
BBC
Europe
First Cardinal prosecuted in Vatican’s Criminal Court convicted of embezzlement
Highest-ranking church official ever to stand trial before Vatican criminal court sentenced to five years and six months in jail
The Guardian