US
New York judge faces censure over 'profane, demeaning' Facebook posts
Jennifer Nunnery is accused of making a series of questionable comments on Facebook between December 2020 and April 2021, and many times using the "F" word
ABA Journal
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Former Thailand Prime Minister jailed after return from exile
Thailand's former PM Thaksin Shinawatra has been jailed upon returning to the country after 15 years in exile. But many believe he has struck a deal that will keep him from serving more than a short period in prison.
BBC
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
Africa
Somalia orders ban on TikTok and Telegram
The government says these platforms are being used by "terrorists and groups responsible for spreading immorality… to spread graphic clips, photos and mislead society"
BBC
Africa
Niger coup leaders announce prosecution of ousted President for 'high treason'
If found guilty, President Bazoum could face the death penalty, according to Niger's penal code.
Sky News
Others
Barbie movie banned in Kuwait as Lebanon moves to censor film for 'promoting homosexuality'
Barbie may have broken the $1bn box office mark worldwide, but its content has caused a backlash in some countries
Sky News
General
Eastern Region: Chief Justice inaugurates district court at Ayensuano
While noting that efforts are being made to increase the quality of justice through infrastructure, she added that the Judicial Service is “working hard” at instilling higher ethical standards in its officers
DL News
Courts
Suspected serial paedophile remanded
Rashid Anaata, the suspect, was arrested over the weekend and arraigned before the Wa Circuit Court and was subsequently remanded
GNA
Africa
Nigerian state bans cars with tinted windows
Owners of vehicles with tinted glasses in the state have until 4 September to obtain permits from the police.
BBC
General
Mountcrest University to teach Law courses in Ghanaian languages
According to the School, this has become necessary since persons fluent in our local languages have mostly had difficulties studying the law
DL News
Courts
Man jailed 8 years for forging Bank of Ghana Microfinance licence
Prosecutors said investigations revealed that Asante had forged the Bank of Ghana licence between April 2022 and January 2023 and had about 24 employees working as representatives within the Suhum enclave.
GNA
General
New Abirem: Chief Justice inaugurates Circuit Court
Funded with the District Assembly Common Fund, the court facility forms part of the 100 courts project being executed by the government.
DL News
Europe
Sweden's Quran burnings put freedom of expression law to test
A spate of Quran burnings in Sweden has badly affected the country's image abroad and led to a deterioration of the security situation at home, security service Sapo has warned.
BBC
Crime
Pastor arrested for alleged illegal mining at Twifo-Praso
He was arrested following a formal petition from the Minerals Commission alleging illegal mining activities in the area.
GNA
Europe
British man who killed seriously ill wife cleared of murder
A British man who killed his seriously ill wife at their home in Cyprus has been cleared of her murder.
BBC
Europe
UK passes bill to return illegal migrants to their home country, third country
The UK government's Department for Immigration & Passports, Drugs Policy, Crime, Fire, Counter-terrorism & Police has announced the passage of the illegal Migration Bill, which aims to ensure that individuals entering the UK illegally will...
All Africa
Africa
Arresting Putin would be 'declaration of war', says South African President
Cyril Ramaphosa made the warning with weeks to go before an international meeting happens in Johannesburg, to which the Russian president is invited.
BBC
Others
Swiss watchmaker sues Malaysian government for seizing rainbow Pride watches
The Malaysian government confiscated 172 watches in rainbow colours saying they promoted LGBTQ rights - now Swatch is suing them saying the watches didn't break the law.
Sky News
General
#Fixthecountry group withdraws petition for removal of EC Chair and deputies
The group submitted the 24-page petition on January 10, 2022, invoking the constitutional processes per Article 146 for the removal of the Chair and Deputies of the Electoral Commission
DL News
Tech
US’s top competition watchdog opens investigation into ChatGPT maker
The move against San Francisco-based OpenAI marks the strongest regulatory threat yet to a company that sparked the frenzy in generative artificial intelligence
The Guardian