UK jury trials for crimes with sentences under three years to be dropped - The United Kingdom on Tuesday unveiled its reform plans to scrap jury trials for crimes with an expected sentence of less than three years. The measure aims to reduce a “record backlog of cases” in the criminal justice system, which is estimated to rise to 100,000 cases by 2028. In his announcement,...
Advocacy group urges Macron to address human rights issues during China visit - Human Rights Watch urged French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday to treat human rights as an integral part of France’s broader policy with China. Rather than treating them as distinct from economic and political priorities, the group says France should take concrete measures to uphold human rights...
Maryland Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud - Minh Phuong Ngoc Vong, 40, of Bowie, Maryland, was sentenced today to 15 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a fraudulent scheme that assisted foreign information technology (IT) workers posing as U.S. citizens with obtaining remote IT positions at over a dozen...
UN General Assembly urges return of deported Ukraine children by Russia - The UN General Assembly on Wednesday voted to demand that Russia return all Ukrainian children deported or forcibly transferred since the start of the war. The resolution was adopted with 91 votes in favor, 12 against, and 57 abstentions, meeting the two-thirds majority required under Article 18 of the...
Trinity Poague Defense: ‘Not a Single Person Can Say Who Hurt J.D.’ - Wilbur T. Gamble presents the defense's closing argument in Trinity Poague's murder trial, saying 'not a single person can say who hurt J.D.' and 'you don't know for sure when the trauma occurred.' Poague is facing life in prison if convicted of the toddler's killing. (12/5/25)
U.S. Chamber Leads American Business Engagement at COP30 in Brazil - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce showcased American companies' sustainability solutions at COP30 in Brazil through events highlighting private sector innovation in sustainable agriculture, energy transition, and nature-based solutions. Read More
U.S. Chamber Applauds Fuel Economy Standard Revisions - WASHINGTON, D.C. — Marty Durbin, president of the U.S. Chamber’s Global Energy Institute, issued the following statement today after the White House announced revisions to Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards:“The U.S. Chamber has long advocated for vehicle mileage and emissions standards...
Australia to require monthly reports of removed underage social media accounts - The Australian eSafety Commissioner announced on Wednesday that social media companies will be required to disclose the number of underage accounts they terminate every month, following a law that sets age restrictions for the most popular social media sites. The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media...
