US
Doctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry sentenced to 30 months in prison
Dr Salvador Plasencia, a Santa Monica-based doctor, admitted to four counts of distributing ketamine as part of a plea deal entered earlier this year.
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Barrister's Oxford falsehood leads to disbarment
After a four-day hearing, a five-strong disciplinary panel in London today found that Mohindru had 'knowingly misled' the interview panel when he applied for a tenancy at 23 Essex Street (now 23ES) chambers in 2013 by asserting that he had...
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South Korea outlaws classroom mobile phone use from 2026
The ban, which takes effect in March 2026, is designed to combat rising concerns over smartphone addiction among children and teenagers.
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Mahama swears in police council, cautions against politicization of promotions
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Presidency on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, President Mahama challenged the Council, led by Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, to usher in a new era of integrity, fairness, and accountabilit...
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Europe
Canadian man jailed for stealing iconic Churchill portrait
The stolen image—famously known as The Roaring Lion—was an original print taken by renowned photographer Yousuf Karsh in 1941, capturing Churchill's stern expression moments after addressing the Canadian parliament. The portrait is so iconi...
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Courts
Prosecution first witness to testify as Abesim murder trial begins June 3
Appiah, a draughtsman by profession, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder in a case that has gripped national attention since the gruesome discovery of body parts stored in a refrigerator at his residence in 2021.
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Crime
Keta police destroy GH₵360,000 worth of suspected cannabis
The suspected narcotics were initially seized on December 29, 2023, after officers received a tip-off leading to their discovery at the Adzido beach.
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General
University students urged not to downplay, trivialise sexual harassment
The seminar, held on March 31 under the theme “Safe Spaces: Preventing Sexual Harassment on Campus”, was organized by the Perfector of Sentiments (POS) Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Ghana Students’ Representative Counc...
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Business
Gaming Commission to go after gambling hubs near schools, churches, mosques
During a recent inspection tour, Commissioner Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo reaffirmed the Commission’s dedication to upholding zoning laws and ensuring compliance within the gaming sector.
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Others
Indian court restricts late-night movie shows for children below 16
The court directed the state to regulate the entry of children under 16 in theatres and multiplexes early morning as well as late night until guidelines in this regard are implemented
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Tech
TikTok sued by French family over harmful content
The families’ lawyer, Laure Boutron-Marmion, stated that TikTok’s algorithm exposed these young users to videos promoting self-harm, eating disorders, and suicidal behavior.
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General
Kente weaver found dead near home
The discovery was made in the early hours of Friday, October 25, with his lifeless body found where a mango tree stood behind his home in Agortorme-Vekorfe, a suburb of Agbozume.
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General
CJ lauds increasing number of females in Judiciary
She stressed the importance of establishing robust resilience measures to support women's participation in the legal profession and judiciary, ensuring they can perform at their best.
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Crime
Tricycle rider jailed 12 years for defiling 10-year-old girl
The defilement incident occurred in May 2024 at Sarfo near Asonomanso in the Ashanti region while the victim's father, Kandi Inusah, was away in the Western North region.
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Europe
International students sue UK Home Office over cheating allegations, visa cancellations
The students were seeking compensation for unlawful detention and loss of earnings after the Home Office canceled their visas.
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US
Parenting advice YouTuber and influencer jailed for child abuse
Franke, a mother of six from Utah who gave parenting tips via a once-popular video blog called "8 Passengers", admitted four counts of aggravated child abuse.
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Africa
YouTube terminates TB Joshua's official channel
It comes weeks after an investigation by the BBC and openDemocracy uncovered evidence of widespread sexual abuse and torture by the late preacher.
BBC
Europe
New Zealand MP resigns following shoplifting allegations
Golriz Ghahraman, of the Green Party, is alleged to have stolen three times from two clothing stores - one in Auckland and the other in Wellington.
BBC
Europe
What is South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?
South Africa alleges Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinians, in the wake of Hamas's 7 October attack.
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Africa
UN court hears South Africa genocide case against Israel
The ICJ will deliver only an opinion on the genocide allegation as the case is not a criminal trial, although it is being closely watched.
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