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May 7, 2024

Togo's longtime leader eliminates presidential elections by signing new constitution

Togo's president has enacted a new constitution eliminating presidential elections, prompting concerns that he aims to prolong his family's longstanding rule.

May 7, 2024

Bugging devices discovered in room ahead of Polish government meeting

A Polish government official says that bugging devices were detected in a room where Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was scheduled to meet with his Cabinet ministers.

May 7, 2024

Australian woman pleads not guilty to murdering her ex-husband's family with poisonous mushrooms

A woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder in an Australian court. She is accused of serving poisonous mushrooms to her ex-husband's family.

May 6, 2024

Trump says jail time to defend free speech is 'sacrifice' he's willing to make

Former President Trump said he'd make the "sacrifice" of jail time amid his Manhattan trial in which he faces 34 counts of falsifying business records.

May 6, 2024

NY v Trump: DA's witness testifies Trump did not direct him on Cohen repayments

Jeffrey McConney, a former Trump Organization executive, testified in the NY v. Trump trial that the former president did not direct him to set up repayments to Michael Cohen.

May 6, 2024

Russian suspect in $4B Bitcoin fraud pleads partially guilty in US

Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national, has pleaded partially guilty to charges of money laundering. A plea bargain has been reached, according to his lawyer.

May 6, 2024

Nigerian journalist's arrest sparks outcry over press freedom restrictions

Last week, Nigerian journalist Daniel Ojukwu was arrested in Lagos, triggering concerns about declining press freedoms in Nigeria. Nigeria ranks low in press freedom.

May 6, 2024

Building fire that killed 76 in South Africa was caused by building negligence, report says

A report on a deadly building fire in South Africa that killed 76 people blames city authorities for neglecting safety concerns at the building for years prior.

May 6, 2024

Juror in New Hampshire youth center abuse trial voices concern over $38M verdict

A juror who awarded a New Hampshire man $38 million in a landmark lawsuit over abuse at the state's youth detention center has voiced concerns about the outcome.

May 6, 2024

Arkansas statues at US Capitol to be replaced with civil rights leader Daisy Bates and singer Johnny Cash

Arkansas is set to replace the statues of two figures from its history that have represented the state at the U.S. Capitol with contemporary figures, officials say.