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Israel's Netanyahu faces crisis as some military reservists suspend service amid judicial reform protests

July 21, 2023

Israel's Netanyahu faces crisis as some military reservists suspend service amid judicial reform protests

The Israeli Parliament is considering a bill that would limit the Supreme Court's oversight powers, provoking pilots and aircrew to suspend voluntary reserve duty and sparking protests.

Influencer arrested in Dubai for making satirical TikTok video of wealthy Emiratis

July 13, 2023

Influencer arrested in Dubai for making satirical TikTok video of wealthy Emiratis

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates arrested an influencer in Dubai over a satirical TikTok video lampooning the wealthy. The influencer was accused of posting propaganda.

John Kennedy grills Biden nominee on basic legal theory and she stumbles through answer

May 17, 2023

John Kennedy grills Biden nominee on basic legal theory and she stumbles through answer

Senator John Kennedy left a Biden judicial nominee speechless in her hearing Wednesday after questioning her knowledge on basic constitutional law theory.

Does AI need a UN? Expert calls for global governing body to police 'billions of pieces of misinformation'

May 12, 2023

Does AI need a UN? Expert calls for global governing body to police 'billions of pieces of misinformation'

Cognitive scientist and AI expert Gary Marcus advocates for the formation of an international body to govern emerging artificial intelligence technologies.

Misinformation machines? AI chatbots can spew falsehoods, even accuse people of crimes they never committed

April 18, 2023

Misinformation machines? AI chatbots can spew falsehoods, even accuse people of crimes they never committed

Artificial intelligence has fueled defamatory charges of crime and misconduct around the world, setting the stage for potential chaos in legal circles.

New UN-backed legal recommendations normalize sex with minors, outraged critics say

April 17, 2023

New UN-backed legal recommendations normalize sex with minors, outraged critics say

A report by the Geneva-based International Commission of Jurists with the UN's backing recommends decriminalizing the age of sexual consent, opening the floodgates for sex with minors, say critics.

Detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to receive appeal in Russian court

April 6, 2023

Detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to receive appeal in Russian court

A Moscow court announced on Thursday that it will hear an appeal for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich after his arrest.

International Criminal Court issues Putin arrest warrant over child deportations from Ukraine

March 17, 2023

International Criminal Court issues Putin arrest warrant over child deportations from Ukraine

The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing allegations of involvement in child abduction in Ukraine.

GOP congressman warns of Chinese 'police stations' in US: 'How have we allowed this to happen?'

February 25, 2023

GOP congressman warns of Chinese 'police stations' in US: 'How have we allowed this to happen?'

House China Select Committee Chairman Mike Gallagher spoke at a press conference in front of a recently raided "police station" illegally operated by the Chinese Communist Party in Manhattan.

Mexico's former top cop found guilty on all counts

February 21, 2023

Mexico's former top cop found guilty on all counts

'The Five' co-host Geraldo Rivera weighs in on verdict: Garcia Luna took bribes from the Sinaloa cartel and used his power to ‘unleash hell’ on rival cartels.