Trump cited the 'Scottsboro Boys' case when he asked for a 2026 trial. Judge Chutkan rejected any comparison
When Donald Trump urged the judge in his federal election subversion case to set his trial for April 2026 earlier this month, he cited a landmark Supreme Court decision concerning the infamous 1931 Scottsboro Boys cases to bolster his argument that special counsel Jack Smith isn't giving him enough time to prepare a defense.
2023-08-30 06:28
Multiple deaths after County Tipperary crash
Irish police say the single-vehicle collision happened near Cashel, County Tipperary.
2023-08-30 05:54
Putin social media influencers profiting from war propaganda
Russia's military bloggers profit from the growing advertising market on Telegram, the BBC has found.
2023-08-30 04:50
Saudi Arabia media guide
An overview of the media in Saudi Arabia, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-29 21:46
Golan Heights profile
Provides an overview of the Golan Heights, a strategically key Syrian territory occupied by Israel.
2023-08-29 21:22
Lebanon country profile
Provides an overview of Lebanon, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.
2023-08-29 21:15
Uganda's anti-LGBT laws: Man faces death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'
He is charged with "aggravated homosexuality" under tough new anti-LGBTQ legislation enacted in May.
2023-08-29 20:20
Schools egged, businesses harassed: Japan suffers Chinese backlash over Fukushima release
A wave of online harassment and vitriol directed at Japanese people following the release of treated radioactive wastewater from Fukushima has sent tensions between Japan and China soaring, prompting Tokyo to summon the Chinese ambassador.
2023-08-29 16:51
Sara Sharif: Pakistan police widen search for family
Sara Sharif was found dead at her home in Woking the day after her family flew to Pakistan.
2023-08-29 16:28
Toyota halts all Japan assembly plants due to glitch
The world's largest car maker is investigating a system fault but says a cyber attack is unlikely.
2023-08-29 15:49
Woman charged over alleged fatal cliffs assault
She was arrested as part of an investigation into an incident in the Slieve League area in June.
2023-08-29 15:27
Thammakaset: Thai poultry farmer loses his 36th defamation suit
Thailand's best-known human rights campaigner found not guilty of criminal defamation.
2023-08-29 14:57