US judge halts execution by nitrogen gas, ruling it unconstitutional
Judge Emily Marks had previously allowed the execution to proceed, arguing that no execution is entirely without pain.
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US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation fund’
The nearly $1.8bn fund stemmed from a recent IRS settlement with Donald Trump over his leaked tax records.
Australian court sets August date for ‘mushroom murderer’ appeal hearing
Erin Patterson was found guilty of killing three family members as she served them a lunch laced with poisonous fungi.
Kenyan court suspends US Ebola quarantine facility plan
The plan to send Ebola-exposed US nationals to Kenya, which has no known cases of the virus, has provoked a backlash.
US judge rejects immediate block on Trump’s mail-in voting executive order
Judge Carl Nichols says Democrats’ legal challenge is premature as the administration moves to implement the measure.
Trump administration sues states for denying ICE agents undercover plates
The Department of Justice has argued that states are obliged to give ICE vehicles confidential licence plates.
CNN sues Perplexity, alleging unlawful distribution of copyrighted content
Perplexity unlawfully copied thousands of CNN stories, videos and images to power its products, CNN said in its lawsuit.
South African president to face impeachment probe over ‘Farmgate’ scandal
Impeachment committee to hold first meeting next week as President Cyril Ramaphosa challenges findings in court.
US returns Palestinian rights expert Francesca Albanese to sanctions list
Trump administration has sought to pressure international officials who scrutinise reported abuses by Israeli forces.
Jill Biden worried husband Joe was ‘having a stroke’ during 2024 US debate
The former US first lady said she had never seen former President Joe Biden act the way he did on the 2024 debate stage.
Former assistant to TV star Matthew Perry sentenced to 41 months in prison
Sentencing of Kenneth Iwamasa concludes prosecution of five people in connection with Perry’s death from drug ketamine.
