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Prosecutors to appeal Alves rape acquittal case
Spanish state prosecutors said Wednesday that they plan to appeal the recent acquittal of soccer player Dani Alves on rape charges, opening the door to the case reaching the country's Supreme Court.ESPN - 15h -
France’s Parliament Is Set to Debate Changing Rape Law to Include Consent
After dozens of men were convicted of raping a drugged Gisèle Pelicot, lawmakers moved to require that consent be given for sex to be considered consensual.The New York Times - 1d -
Supreme Court Will Not Hear Appeal in ‘Juliana’ Climate Case
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in the long-running case, known as Juliana, which helped spawn legal strategies widely adapted to other lawsuits over climate.The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti takes stand in Spanish court on tax evasion charges
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti told a Spanish court on Wednesday he had believed his tax affairs were legal.NBC News - 22h -
Cyprus court drops all rape charges against 5 Israelis after doubting British woman’s credibility
A criminal court in Cyprus has dropped all charges against five Israelis accused of gang-raping a British woman in a hotel room after ruling her testimony as not credible and replete with ...NBC News - 2d -
The keys to the case that will settle Barcelona’s registration of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor
Concern is growing in Barcelona that they could lose one of their key players for the rest of the seaon. The registration case ruling on whether Dani Olmo or Pau Victor can continue playing for the ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Cyprus court acquits five Israeli men accused of raping British woman
Woman’s lawyer says verdict proof of ‘patriarchal’ justice system and does not rule out taking case to European court of human rights. A Cyprus court’s acquittal of five men accused of abducting ...The Guardian - 1d -
Vote: Iowa high school boys soccer preseason Player of the Year
The 2025 Iowa high school boys soccer season has just started. Make your voice heard by voting for who you think will be the Player of the Year.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Could UK’s imposition of VAT on private schools be stopped by court fight?
Specialists warn families face uphill battle in trying to overturn flagship policyFinancial Times - 1d -
Appeals court blocks Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
A three-judge panel has ruled that Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is unconstitutional and ordered it permanently blocked by a trial courtABC News - Mar. 19 -
Supreme Court rules in favor of FDA in dispute over flavored vapes
The Supreme Court unanimously overturned a lower court ruling Wednesday and found the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acted lawfully when it blocked two vaping companies from marketing fruity ...The Hill - 19h -
23 More Women Come Forward With Allegations Against Serial Rapist
Zou Zhenhao was convicted in London of raping 10 women in Britain, where he was a student, and in China.The New York Times - 20h -
FCA says UK Court of Appeal car finance ruling went ‘too far’
Financial regulator’s submission to Supreme Court comes at start of pivotal three-day hearingFinancial Times - 1d -
Barcelona told they did not pass FFP test, may be forced to unregister Dani Olmo & Pau Victor
La Liga have announced that Barcelona have not met financial fair play (FFP) regulations and have reported concerns about an auditor briefly employed by the Spanish giants.The controversy centres ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
‘They can’t beat us on the pitch’ – Barcelona chief Laporta fires back at La Liga over Dani Olmo situation
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has provided his response to La Liga’s statement regarding the club’s financial situation.And, safe to say, the Spanish patron was in no mood to hold back…Barca,...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Appeals court sides with Trump on firing labor, workforce protection board members
President Trump fired Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board and Cathy Harris from the Merit Systems Protection Board.CBS News - 5d -
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: All-District 2-6A team announced
Mar. 31—The All-District 2-6A girls soccer team was recently announced which featured three Permian players earning superlative awards. Permian's Halee Lancaster was named the Midfielder of the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
GIRLS SOCCER: Oologah scores big in first-half shutout of Tulsa Central
It took less than 40 minutes Oologah to turn a soccer match into a statement win Monday. The Lady Mustangs exploded for 15 goals in the first half — with nine different players finding the back of ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Trump Pardons Trevor Milton, Founder of Bankrupt Truck Maker Nikola
President Trump’s intervention came while Mr. Milton was appealing his conviction on securities and wire fraud charges.The New York Times - 5d -
British tennis player Fran Jones collapses on court
British tennis player Fran Jones has been forced to withdraw from the Colsanitas Cup in Bogota after collapsing in the middle of a match.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Tennis Player Dramatically Collapses Mid-Game and Leaves Court in Wheelchair
Rising tennis star Fran Jones collapsed on the court during the Colsanitas Cup in Argentina, on Tuesday, April 1Yahoo Sports - 22h -
French court finds far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty in embezzlement case
A French court has convicted Marine Le Pen of embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office for five years — a hammer blow to the far-right leader’s presidential hopes and an earthquake ...ABC News - 1d -
Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus
The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023.BBC News - 2d -
‘I Am Disgusted’: Le Pen Voters Voice Outrage Over Her Conviction
National Rally supporters say the court decision punishing France’s far-right leader for embezzlement will ultimately redound in her favor.The New York Times - 23h -
Two key Penn State players "not available right now," per James Franklin
Penn State offensive tackle Nolan Rucci and defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton are "not available right now," according to head coach James Franklin.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown girls soccer rankings and player of the week
It’s still Lincoln-Way Central on top, with Andrew, Marist and De La Salle moving up in rankings. Top 10 With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Lincoln-Way Central ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Dillon Danis vows to retire Tony Ferguson ahead of GFL matchup
Dillon Danis plans to put the nail in the coffin of Tony Ferguson's MMA career. Danis (2-0), who is a part of GFL's Team New York, takes on Team Los Angeles' Ferguson (25-11) in a lightweight main ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NBA announces punishment for Pistons following on-court altercation vs. Timberwolves
The NBA suspended five players for their roles in an on-court altercation between the Pistons and Timberwolves on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Marine Le Pen's Trump-style defiance over her conviction leaves France and its far right in a bind
Marine Le Pen has been a superstar of Europe’s far-right movement until a spectacular court ruling banned her from running for the French presidency in 2027.NBC News - 21h -
Wisconsin and Florida voters head to polls in test of Trump’s popularity
Conservatives bid to overturn liberal majority on Wisconsin supreme court while Florida votes to replace Mike Waltz . US voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in ...The Guardian - 1d -
French justice minister urges prompt appeal hearing for Le Pen – Europe live
Gérald Darmanin stresses court timelines are outside government control as PM admits he has questions over immediate public office bans. Le Pen ban is ‘political and partisan’, says French ...The Guardian - 1d -
Nations braced for Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ levies
US secondary tariffs to be announced, while car finance providers launch high-stakes appeal in UK Supreme CourtFinancial Times - 3d -
Antony Alves Santos, Felipe Mora propel Timbers to 3-1 victory over Dynamo
Antony Alves Santos scored in each half, Felipe Mora added a goal and two assists, and the Portland Timbers defeated the Houston Dynamo 3-1 at Providence Park on Sunday. Portland (3-2-1) jumped in ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Twenty-three more women contact Met police over serial rapist Zhenhao Zou
London PhD student convicted of 10 rapes may have 60 more victims, force fears . More than 20 women have contacted police to say they fear they may have been attacked by the serial rapist Zhenhao ...The Guardian - 1d -
Real Betis consider appealing former Real Madrid star’s yellow card ahead of Barcelona clash
Barcelona will look to extend their winning run in La Liga to ten matches as they take on Real Betis in La Liga this coming weekend.Betis suffered a huge blow heading into this game as star player ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Le Pen’s Embezzlement Charges and What They Mean for France’s Democracy
A court’s conviction of the far-right leader for embezzlement and its ban on her running for office have set off a new crisis for France.The New York Times - 2d -
Former Swiss soccer star Lara Dickenmann in images
Former Swiss soccer star Lara Dickenmann in imagesYahoo Sports - 10h -
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Federal appeals court reviewing Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act for deportation flights; Tech company aims to produce space-grown diamonds.CBS News - 1d -
Congo commutes death sentences of 3 Americans convicted in failed coup
Malanga's 21-year-old son Marcel was among the Americans convicted for participating in the coup plot that left six deadCBS News - 23h
