Prison bureau accepts monitoring after California facility abuse settlement
Federal prison system agrees to external oversight following widespread abuse at closed womens facility in Dublin‚ California. Settlement brings new protections and transparency rules for inmates
Ghana's election puts West African democracy to unexpected test
Ghana‚ once known for its strong democratic system prepares for major voting event. The election comes as the country deals with money problems while 18.7 million people get ready to pick new leaders
Four contenders step up for Democratic party top spot after election setback
In wake of recent election results four candidates aim to lead Democratic National Committee. New chair election set for early next year as party looks to chart fresh course
Massive drug stash found in Caribbean banana container heading to Europe
Dominican authorities uncovered tons of cocaine hidden among bananas at Santo Domingo port. The shipment from Guatemala was meant to reach Belgium but got intercepted in what became a record-breaking bust
Greek streets heat up as thousands remember teen's tragic police encounter
Athens saw crowd of 5000 people marking a teens death by police that happened 16 years ago. Peaceful march turned into clashes with police as some protesters started fires in citys Exarchia area
Police trace escape path of suspect in NYC healthcare exec shooting
NYPD found key evidence in manhunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO killer who escaped through Central Park. Suspect was last spotted at bus terminal shortly after Wednesday morning attack
Chaos in Romania: Court stops presidential race over foreign meddling claims
Romaniaʼs top court canceled ongoing presidential elections due to alleged Russian cyber-attacks and social media influence Last weeks first round winner faces investigation‚ while EU-backed runner-up protests decision.
Federal court's decision puts TikTok's US operations on thin ice
Court rejected TikTokʼs attempt to block new law requiring split from its Chinese owner. App faces potential US ban next month if it doesnt follow new requirements
Military brass targeted: Conservative group's list stirs Pentagon unease
A right-wing foundation names 20 top military leaders in controversial dismissal proposal. Internal discussions at Pentagon shift as officers deal with uncertain future under new administration
Colorado housing complex from viral crime video faces shutdown after Trump's comments
A residential complex in Aurora Colorado will shut down after becoming center of controversy last summer. City officials point to unsafe conditions at the property where armed incident led to viral video and political debate
Two betting giants might face federal probe over market behavior
Senators want federal agencies to check if online betting companies work together against rivals. The request comes after reports about DraftKings and FanDuelʼs market actions
South Korean leader's power grab backfires as parliament plans crucial vote
South Korean President faces removal from office after failed attempt to declare martial law this week. Multiple agencies start probes while protesters gather and his own party turns against him
Why one Eastern European country's democracy took an unexpected path
A deep-look into Hungaryʼs political shift from post-communist hope to modern-day control state. The story shows how one leader re-shaped an entire nationʼs system while keeping EU membership
South Korean president faces crucial vote as own party turns against him
South Korean lawmakers prepare for historic impeachment vote against President Yoon over martial-law crisis. His own party leader joined opposition calling for removal from office
After Hunter's case, Biden faces pressure to fix unfair prison sentences
After pardoning his son Hunter this week White House gets requests to help others unfairly sentenced. Civil-rights groups point to non-violent offenders and racial bias in justice system
Supreme Court takes on international terror cases that could change legal system
US highest court picked up cases about foreign attacks on Americans and prisoner rights yesterday. The decision might re-shape how international terror-related cases are handled in US courts
Putin gives green light to place new missiles in Belarus next year
During summit in Minsk **Vladimir Putin** agreed to deploy Oreshnik missiles in Belarus after **Lukashenkoʼs** request. Belarus will get control over targeting while Russia maintains ownership
Breaking: Romania stops presidential vote as cyber-attacks hit election systems
Romanian top court stops presidential election process due to cyber-security issues with voting systems. EU-Mercosur trade deal creates huge market while South Korean politics faces new crisis
Paraguay makes unexpected move that could affect US anti-drug operations
Paraguayʼs drug control agency ends its partnership with US enforcement teams starting next year. This shift affects major crime investigations including search for soccer-linked drug dealer
Mother gets new proof about missing US reporter in Syria after 12 years
Family of captured American journalist gets vital info about his status in Syria from trusted source. White House officials meet with relatives to discuss next steps for bringing him home
Georgian courts lock up opposition figures as EU-related protests heat up
Georgian authorities detained two well-known opposition leaders during pro-EU demonstrations this week. Eight more activists face serious charges‚ while protests against frozen EU talks continue
Supreme Court takes on crucial case about foreign groups liability in US courts
US Supreme Court moves to review complex cases about Palestinian groups and their legal status in American courts. The decision could change how foreign entities face lawsuits for overseas incidents
Israeli forces storm Gaza hospital: hundreds affected in northern region raid
Israeli military entered Kamal Adwan Hospital in north Gaza forcing out staff and patients. The facility now operates with minimal capacity while surrounding areas face intense military activity
How one Central European country fooled everyone about its democracy
Post-communist Hungary went from democratic hope to EUʼs biggest headache in just a few decades. A mix of smart politics legal tricks and social attitudes helped create a system that looks democratic but isnt
White House considers rare move to shield Biden team from future problems
President weighs unusual legal steps to protect his staff members from possible future troubles. White House lawyers study options while final choice remains open
Young lawmaker aims to reshape House committee leadership structure
A fresh wave of leadership changes hits House Democratic committees as younger representatives step up. **Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez** makes her move for key oversight position
Record-breaking drug bust: Huge cocaine stash found in Dominican banana cargo
Dominican officials made their biggest-ever drug bust at Santo Domingo port this Friday. The massive cocaine shipment was cleverly hidden inside banana containers heading to Europe
Iran speeds up nuclear work as global watchdog raises red flags
UN nuclear agency reports major increase in Irans uranium-enrichment levels‚ reaching close to weapons-grade capacity. Western nations express strong disagreement with Tehranʼs nuclear activities
US cant deport millions: Which countries refuse to take their citizens back?
Over 2 million people in US immigration system face deportation orders but many cant return to their countries. Home nations refuse returns while others stay due to health or safety reasons
South Korean president's shocking 6-hour power grab ends in total failure
A brief martial-law declaration by South Koreaʼs leader turned into a massive political disaster. His attempt to seize control lasted just 6 hours before parliament stepped in to stop it