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World - Financial Times
House arrest considered as alternative to jail in bid to ease prisons crisis
Major review of sentencing announced as 1,100 inmates are freed in latest phase of early release scheme4 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Former Peruvian President Gets Long Jail Term on Graft Conviction
Alejandro Toledo, once close to the U.S., was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of taking a $20 million bribe.15 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Four Years in Jail Without Trial: The Price of Dissent in Modi’s India
A Muslim protest leader has become a symbol of a wide-ranging clampdown on opponents of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.5 hours ago - India -
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World - The Guardian
Alexander Rodnyansky: Oscar-nominated producer sentenced to jail in Russia in absentia
The Ukrainian film producer behind Leviathan and Loveless was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after speaking out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A Moscow court has sentenced ...15 hours ago - Russia -
World - The Guardian
Peru ex-president Alejandro Toledo jailed for 20 years over involvement in Car Wash scandal
Former leader convicted of taking $35m in bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht . Peruvian former President Alejandro Toledo has been convicted of taking bribes from Brazilian ...16 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Philippine court jails 17 militants for life for mass kidnapping of tourists
A Philippine court has convicted and sentenced to life 17 Islamic militants for kidnapping for ransom 21 people, including European tourists and Asian workers, more than two decades agoYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Woman who shared nude photos of dad's lover jailed
Eleanor Brown posted the woman's photos on an escort site as an "act of revenge", a court hears.Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Hugh Jackman's Alternate Costume In Deadpool And Wolverine Cost $100,000
Marvel's superhero movies tend to be very expensive, and Deadpool & Wolverine was no exception with a reported $200 million budget. It's not unusual to wonder where all of that money is going, ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Killer's 'unduly lenient' jail sentence increased
John Paul Whitla was previously handed a minimum 15-year prison sentence for killing Nathan Gibson.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
The Menendez Brothers Were Sent to Jail for Life. A Netflix Hit Could Change Their Fate.
Hollywood treatment of the famed 1990s murder case is drawing new attention. Will Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series set the siblings free?2 days ago - Netflix -
World - The Guardian
Man accused of jail escape congratulated police officer who caught him, court told
Detective says he grabbed 23-year-old Daniel Khalife as he cycled on canal towpath in west London. A former soldier “congratulated” the police officer who captured him three days after he was ...3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Detective who stole £400k of seized drugs jailed
Greater Manchester Police officer Andrew Talbot, 54, stole the drug and sold it on to dealers.4 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Man jailed after dog killed younger brother
Wayne Stevens died from his injuries and the dog was shot dead by police officers.4 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Australian territory resumes jailing 10-year-olds
Australia has been under pressure to raise the age of criminal responsibility, in line with UN advice.4 days ago - Australia -
World - Financial Times
Cheaper alternative to northern leg of HS2 under consideration
Feasibility study to be launched for a Birmingham to Manchester rail route that could be part-funded by private finance5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Tory politician's wife jailed for race hate post
Lucy Connolly, wife of West Northamptonshire councillor Raymond Connolly, is jailed for 31 months.5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Uber explored bid for travel website Expedia
Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris locks horns with Fox News interviewer Bret Baier and Wall Street roars back5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Mexican official who led war on drugs jailed for 38 years for accepting bribes
Genaro García Luna was accused of taking millions of dollars from the Sinaloa cartel for shielding members. Genaro García Luna, the official who for several years led Mexico’s fight against the ...5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Uber explored takeover bid for Expedia
Buying travel website would be ride-hailing group’s biggest deal as it looks to diversify5 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Uber Mulls Expedia Takeover Bid: FT
Uber is considering an Expedia takeover bid, the FT reported. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi was once Expedia's CEO. Uber stock fell overnight. Expedia jumped.5 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Expensive Is Going to Jail? We Did the Math.
Our criminal justice system is nickel-and-diming people at every turn, burying them in punishing debt.5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Four jailed over 'beautiful' teen's machete murder
Four attackers, including three teenagers, are jailed for murdering 18-year-old Jordan Kukabu.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Allred backs oil in bid to take down Cruz
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Allred backs oil in bid to take down Cruz In Texas’ tight and acrimonious Senate race, there ...5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Saudi cartoonist jailed for 23 years for insulting leaders, group says
A Saudi court has sentenced a cartoonist to more than two decades in prison for insulting the kingdom's rulers, his family and a rights group say.6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Advent International prepares takeover bid for Tate & Lyle
An offer for ingredients group would mark private equity’s latest attempt to acquire a London-listed company6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Family of Menendez brothers making public push for their release from jail
In 1996, Erik and Lyle Menendez both received life sentences for the murders of their parents, which they claimed were in self-defense. The family of the brothers are now pushing for reduced ...6 days ago -
Business - CNBC
The solid-state batteries hype is fading – prompting auto giants to consider alternatives
Despite the hype around solid-state batteries, some analysts believe an alternative could serve as a bridge between these are traditional lithium-ion batteries.6 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Owners approve Brady's bid to buy into Raiders
Tom Brady's purchase of a minority stake in the Raiders was approved by NFL team owners Tuesday.6 days ago - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
New development in search for Suzanne Simpson as husband remains jailed
Olmos Park police said they began searching a landfill where they are "confident there is a good chance" of recovering the body of missing Texas mother Suzanne Simpson.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump makes latest bid at moving hush money case to federal court
Former President Trump’s attorneys on Monday made their latest bid at moving his hush money criminal case to federal court, telling an appeals panel that a lower judge’s refusal to do so was ...October 15 - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
TPG and Blackstone team up to bid for eyecare group Bausch + Lomb
Deal could be among year’s largest private equity buyouts as contact-lens maker looks to split from indebted parentOctober 14 -
Tech - GameSpot
Destiny Rising RPG Announced, Takes Place In An Alternate Timeline In The Destiny Universe
NetEase and Bungie have announced an all-new Destiny mobile game called Destiny Rising. The sci-fi RPG is set in an "alternate timeline" in the Destiny universe, featuring what NetEase described as ...October 14 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Mulberry's Majority Shareholder Rejects Sweetened Bid From Frasers
The British luxury brand’s majority shareholder declined a sweetened offer from Frasers Group to take full ownership for $94.1 million.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Ex-Stasi officer jailed for 1974 Berlin border killing
Martin Naumann shot Czeslaw Kukuczka in the back at Friedrichstrasse station in 1974.October 14 -
World - ABC News
Russia prosecutors seek 3 1/4-year jail term for French citizen accused of collecting military data
Prosecutors have asked a Russian court to deliver a prison sentence of three years and three months to a French citizen arrested on charges of unlawfully collecting information on military issuesOctober 14 - Russia -
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World - The Guardian
Former Stasi officer jailed for 10 years over 1974 Berlin border shooting
Martin Naumann, 80, shot Czesław Kukuczka in the back at close range as he tried to cross into West Berlin. A former officer in the East German secret police has been sentenced to 10 years in jail ...October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
ECB challenges Serbian bank’s takeover bid over money laundering concerns
Stakebuilding in Austrian lender Addiko under scrutiny by central bankOctober 14