Trial begins in human smuggling case after family froze to death trying to cross border

Gerard Depardieu's sexual assault trial opens in Paris

Two women have accused the actor of sexual assault on the set of 2021 film Les Volets Verts.

Trial begins in the assassination of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco

A trial has opened against two former policemen accused in the 2018 killing of a Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco

World - ABC News - October 30

In Subway Chokehold Trial, Lawyers Spar Over Daniel Penny’s Chokehold

Mr. Penny is charged with manslaughter in the May 2023 killing of Jordan Neely, a homeless man menacing passengers in a subway car.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

New video of deadly NYC subway chokehold released as suspect's trial begins

Lawyers made opening statements in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of a man on a New York subway last year. The prosecution argues Penny used too much ...

Trial Over Killing of Teacher Samuel Paty Begins in France

Eight more people are facing charges over the 2020 murder of the teacher, Samuel Paty, who had displayed caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad as an illustration of free speech.

World - The New York Times - November 4

Trial for murder of teacher Samuel Paty set to begin in France

World - Yahoo News - November 4

A treason trial begins for a Russian charged with sending video of military equipment to Ukraine

A Russian man has gone on trial on charges of high treason for a video he had allegedly sent to Ukraine’s security services

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Trial begins for suspect accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley began today with a bench trial after suspect Jose Ibarra waived his right to a jury. Ibarra was indicted on charges including three ...

Read accused of weaponizing Fifth Amendment to try and delay civil trial

Karen Read's attorneys sought to delay a wrongful death lawsuit filed by John O'Keefe's family.

Russian forces thwart attempted cross-border assault from Ukraine, official says

A local official says Russian forces have thwarted an attempt at another cross-border incursion from Ukraine into southwestern Russia

World - ABC News - October 27

Ukraine war briefing: Russian forces thwart another attempted cross-border incursion, official says

‘Armed group’ tried to breach border between Ukraine and Bryansk, region’s governor says. What we know on day 978. See all our Ukraine war coverage Russian forces thwarted an attempt at ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Illegal border crossings remain low amid concerns that election could end lull

The last time monthly apprehensions were lower than the levels seen in the past four months was four years ago, in September 2020.

In Cyprus, officials from Algeria to Iraq train to keep WMD from crossing their borders

A small facility in Cyprus is hosting senior government officials from as far as Algeria, Iraq and Georgia for training by top U.S. experts to prevent the kinds of materials used to build weapons ...

Tech - ABC News - November 4

Trump vows 25 percent tariff on Mexico unless it cracks down on border crossings

Former President Trump on Monday threatened to impose a tariff of 25 percent on all imports from Mexico, which is the top trade partner with the U.S., unless the Mexican government curbs what he ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Teenager in critical condition with Canada’s first human case of bird flu

British Columbia teen had no underlying health conditions and had been exposed to dogs, cats and reptiles, officials say. A teenager is in critical condition in a British Columbia children’s ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Canadian Teenager Is Country’s First Human Bird Flu Case

A teenager in British Columbia was hospitalized in critical condition with the disease, and officials were working to find out how the person was exposed to the virus.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

CDC detects first human bird flu case in Oregon

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that an unnamed individual in Oregon contracted bird flu pathogens in the first case in the state on Friday. The person was linked to ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027

Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.

10-year Treasury yield crosses ‘line in the sand’ that begins to spell trouble for stocks

An early bond-market selloff pushed the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield just over 4.3% for much of Tuesday’s session, a level which stocks have had a difficult time adjusting to over the past year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Jury selection begins for man accused in NYC subway chokehold death

Daniel Penny's trial in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely is set to begin Monday in New York City.

Young Thug Pleads Guilty in YSL Case Nearly a Year Into Trial

The star Atlanta rapper admitted to six counts, including participating in criminal street gang activity, ending his role in the longest trial in Georgia history.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Laken Riley murder suspect waives jury trial, case to be decided by judge

The suspect accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia's campus has waived his right to a jury trial.

Sudan’s civil war: how did it begin, what is the human cost, and what is happening now?

Conflict that pits army against paramilitary group has killed tens of thousands and caused hunger, disease and displacement. Fighting broke out in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, on 15 April 2023 as ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

CBS News begins week-long tour of towns along the U.S.-Mexico border

Immigration has shaped up to be a major focus heading into Election Day. CBS News national correspondent Omar Villafranca is on a week-long journey visiting southern border towns to speak with ...

The shocking death of Karen Swift, her husband's trial and the search for answers

Karen Swift's death rocked the town of Dyersburg, Tennessee, in October 2011, and her husband David was charged in her death 11 years later.

V13: Chronicle of a Trial by Emmanuel Carrère review – a humane and thoughtful testimony of terror and loss

This forensic account of the 10-month-long trial of those involved in the 2015 Paris attacks, in which 130 people were killed, treads a fine line between empathy and moral judgments while shining a ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

The death toll in Lebanon crosses 3,000 in the 13-month Israel-Hezbollah war, Health Ministry says

Lebanon’s Health Ministry says more than 3,000 people have been killed during 13 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah

World - ABC News - November 4

Lebanese Health Ministry says death toll in Lebanon crosses 3,000 in 13-month Israel-Hezbollah war

World - ABC News - November 4

'Nothing can bring a life back': Brazil dam collapse survivors speak as UK trial begins

A lawsuit against mining company BHP starts in London on Monday over the 2015 dam collapse.

'Kids will be trying that in the playground' - Haaland goal hailed

Erling Haaland's "amazing" acrobatic backheel volley for Manchester City against Sparta Prague on Wednesday left many of those who saw it live "speechless".

Widow accuses health board of 'letting families down' over deaths

Louise Slorance spoke before giving evidence to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry after the death of husband Andrew.

Teen who allegedly shot 5 family members dead tried to blame brother, documents say

The teen is accused of shooting his parents, two brothers and a sister in their home in Fall City, Washington, outside Seattle, according to court documents.

Matthew Perry's family 'thrilled' about accountability coming from death investigation

Matthew Perry's family reflects on his overdose death a year after the fact. The 'Friends' star's mom is 'thrilled' about accountability in the federal probe.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28

Inheritance tax changes sound ‘death knell’ for family businesses, say owners

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget has caused alarm

World - Financial Times - October 31

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