Russia shuts down human rights group that preserved the legacy of Nobel laureate Andrei Sakharov
Russian courts have ordered the liquidation of a human rights organization that preserved the legacy of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Andrei Sakharov and have ordered the detention of a prominent election monitor
2023-08-19 00:47
Poland's divisive commission on Russian influence postponed, ruling party member says
A prominent member of Poland's ruling party says that the controversial commission for examining Russian influence in Poland — seen as targeting the opposition — will not be formed before the Oct. 15 parliamentary elections
2023-08-19 00:27
Japan's nuclear plants are short of storage for spent fuel. A remote town could have the solution
A Japanese town says it has agreed to a geological study to determine its suitability as an interim storage site for spent nuclear fuel
2023-08-19 00:22
Two Nigerian hackers accused of targeting American children in ‘sextortion’ plot plead not guilty
Two Nigerian hackers accused of targeting American children in an elaborate sexual extortion plot that led to 17-year-old Jordan DeMay’s death have pleaded not guilty to several charges, U.S. Attorney Mark Totten announced. Samuel Ogoshi, 22, and Samson Ogoshi, 20, of Lagos, Nigeria, were extradited to the US this week and were arraigned the next day on four counts, including charges that carry a maximum penalty of life in prison. The Ogoshi brothers were formally advised of the charges against them and entered not guilty pleas on 17 August. The charges stem from DeMay’s in March 2022, after being gripped by fear that his nude photos would be shared with the world. The exchange that led to the tragedy was initiated by three men far across the Atlantic posing as a woman on Instagram. The trio, who American prosecutors have since identified as Nigerian brothers Samuel and Samson Ogoshi, and Ezekiel Ejehem Robert, allegedly convinced the minor to send the explicit photos and then blackmailed him for $1,000. US Attorney Mark Totten said: ‘Today’s hearing is another step forward in the judicial process following the successful extradition of the Ogoshi brothers from Nigeria to the United States last Sunday.’ ‘My office is fully prepared to present the facts of the case during a fair trial.’ Read More A teen dead and two Nigerians extradited for sextortion. How a horror night on Instagram killed Jordan DeMay Two Nigerian brothers charged in sextortion that led to American teen’s suicide plead not guilty
2023-08-19 00:18
Some January 6 rioters' sentences may be invalidated after appeals court ruling
A federal appeals court in Washington issued a ruling Friday that jeopardizes the sentences of some January 6 rioters who were convicted of misdemeanors for trespassing at the Capitol and were sentenced to both jail time and probation.
2023-08-19 00:17
Baltimore teen accused of firing into crowd during block party mass shooting
A second teenager has been arrested in connection with Baltimore mass shooting that left two people dead and 28 others injured during a neighborhood block party earlier this summer
2023-08-18 23:53
Proud Boy on house arrest in Jan. 6 case disappears ahead of sentencing
Authorities were searching Friday for a member of the Proud Boys extremist group who disappeared days before his sentencing in a U.S. Capitol riot case, where prosecutors are seeking more than a decade in prison
2023-08-18 23:46
Hunter Biden is a sensitive topic that advisers rarely broach with the president
Long among the most sensitive subjects inside the West Wing, Hunter Biden's legal saga now appears destined to play out
2023-08-18 23:27
Ex-wife charged in ambush-style killing of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan
The ex-wife of a Microsoft executive who was gunned down in front of his young daughter has been charged with first-degree murder
2023-08-18 23:22
Federal judge denies Trump's attempt to delay a second trial with E. Jean Carroll
A federal judge in Manhattan on Friday denied Donald Trump's latest attempt to delay a defamation trial with writer E. Jean Carroll set for January.
2023-08-18 23:22
Chess chiefs ask why it's still mostly a man's game. Culture, but hormones and endurance too?
A top global chess official is calling for more research into whether factors like hormone levels and physical endurance might have an impact on players’ abilities at the game, which remains overwhelmingly a preserve of men
2023-08-18 23:19
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a fierce Ron DeSantis critic, qualifies for GOP presidential debate
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez says he's qualified for next week’s Republican opening presidential debate
2023-08-18 22:55