Can the International Criminal Court survive the next four years? | ICC
The world’s only permanent international tribunal mandated to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide is facing its greatest challenge to date. With the…
TikTok CEO meets with Trump while asking for Supreme Court to take up ban appeal
Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok, listens to a question as he testifies at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on January 31, 2024. He visited President-elect…
TikTok asks Supreme Court for temporary injunction against U.S. ban
TikTok has filed for an emergency reprieve with the U.S. Supreme Court to buy more time before a nationwide ban on the social media app…
Supreme Court dismisses constitutional claim in California pollution case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a red-state constitutional challenge to California’s special authority to fight air pollution. Over a dissent by Justice Clarence…
South Korea’s Yoon remains defiant as court begins review of impeachment | Government News
Constitutional Court to hold its first public hearing on December 27 as Yoon announces his defence team.Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has rebuffed investigators,…
Industrial polluters send Trump a deregulatory wish list
More than a hundred industrial trade groups and chambers of commerce are urging President-elect Donald Trump to weaken or eliminate numerous Biden administration regulations on…
US court denies TikTok’s plea to stop likely ban until Supreme Court review | Technology News
TikTok spokesperson says the company’s Chinese owners plan to take its case to the Supreme Court.A United States federal appeals court has rejected a request…
Japanese high court rules same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional
Japanese law prohibiting same-sex marriage from being officially recognized is unconstitutional, the country’s Fukuoka High Court ruled on Friday, becoming the third of eight such…
Court denies TikTok’s request to halt enforcement of potential US ban until Supreme Court review
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Japanese court finds U.S. airman guilty of raping girl, imposes 5-year sentence
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron takes off from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, on Aug 11, 2023.…
Catholic charities may not have to pay state unemployment taxes
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court voted Friday to hear a potentially far-reaching claim of religious freedom and decide whether church-sponsored charities, programs and businesses may refuse…
Supreme Court to decide if California zero-emissions goal can be challenged
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court opened the door Friday for a potential challenge to California’s long-standing authority to set stricter emissions limits for new vehicles, including…
Dutch court rejects bid to halt arms exports to Israel as Gaza war rages | Gaza News
Court says ‘all claims dismissed’ after rights groups file lawsuit to stop arms sales, citing genocide convention.A Dutch court has rejected a bid by 10…
The week’s bestselling books, Dec. 15
Hardcover fiction1. James by Percival Everett (Doubleday: $28) An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson (Tor…
Argentina court dismisses rape charges against France rugby’s Jegou, Aurado | Rugby News
The dropping of charges against Hugo Aurad and Oscar Jego draws a line under a dark period for France’s rugby community.An Argentinian court dismissed rape…
Supreme Court may sharply limit environmental impact statements
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court may be about to sharply limit the reach of so-called environmental impact statements, which gauge potential harm caused by new developments…
Murdoch fails to amend family trust in court succession saga: Report | Media News
Rupert Murdoch, owner of Fox News and the Wall Street Journal, is seeking to put his son Lachlan in control of the media empire.A United…
U.S. TikTok ban is nearing after another court defeat
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know to start…
Clippers still don’t have a time frame for Kawhi Leonard’s return
In the distance away from where the media was conducting interviews after the Clippers’ practice on Saturday, Kawhi Leonard was doing rehab work and eventually…
Romanian court annuls presidential election citing Russian ‘aggressive hybrid action’
Romania's Constitutional Court Friday canceled the presidential run-off election between far-right candidate Calin Georgescu and centrist Elena Lasconi. The court cited a Russian propaganda campaign…