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🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Closing arguments begin in appeal trial of accused Franco-Rwandan génocidaire

The appeal trial of Claude Muhayimana, accused of facilitating the Rwandan genocide, has entered its closing arguments phase after previously being convicted and released pending appeal.

Feb 26 • 10:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'The Kerala Story 2' Release Halted, HC Scolds Censor Board

The Kerala High Court has halted the release of 'The Kerala Story 2' pending an appeal against its censorship certification.

Feb 26 • 09:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Sikorski called Nawrocki to the table. Urgent appeal in the Sejm

Radosław Sikorski expresses gratitude to Andrzej Duda for signing ambassadorial nominations while urging Karol Nawrocki to resolve conflicts surrounding Polish diplomat nominations.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Julius Kivimäki, awaiting sentence on bail, has left Finland – "I am disappointed, of course"

Julius Kivimäki, convicted of serious crimes related to the Vastaamo hacking case, has left Finland following an appeal to his sentence.

Feb 26 • 09:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Aleksanteri Kivimäki is abroad – This is how he reacted to his sentence

Aleksanteri Kivimäki, currently abroad, expresses disappointment over a recent court ruling regarding his involvement in the Vastaamo compensation agreements.

Feb 26 • 08:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Special counsel appeals Yoon’s life sentence, seeking stronger penalty

A special counsel team has appealed the life sentence given to former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, arguing that the sentence is too lenient.

Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense makes appeal for residents not to return to risk areas in MG

The Civil Defense of Minas Gerais is urging residents not to return to high-risk areas due to expected heavy rains.

Feb 26 • 08:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

The sentence received by the Vastaamo data breach perpetrator Julius Kivimäki, 28

The Helsinki Court of Appeal has sentenced Julius Aleksanteri Kivimäki to 6 years and 11 months in prison for his role in a serious data breach that affected vulnerable individuals.

Feb 26 • 08:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Bobsleigh four-man team: Many praised our sled design as the most beautiful at the Olympic Games

Latvian bobsleigh athletes received positive feedback about their sled design during the Olympic Games, highlighting its aesthetic appeal and unique features.

Feb 26 • 08:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

This is the sentence Aleksanteri Kivimäki received

The Helsinki Court of Appeal has sentenced Aleksanteri Kivimäki to six years and eleven months in prison for a highly premeditated crime with numerous victims.

Feb 26 • 08:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

REVIEW: Political Minor Accident Lacks Subtle Humor

The article reviews a political theme with humor, but it lacks substantive wit and appeal.

Feb 26 • 08:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In Hong Kong, democracy activist Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction overturned, still serving another sentence

Hong Kong's appeal court has overturned the fraud conviction of media mogul and democracy activist Jimmy Lai, but he remains imprisoned for other charges.

Feb 26 • 06:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK village with Michelin-starred dining and famous sticky toffee pudding

The article discusses Cartmel, a small village in Cumbria known for its Michelin-starred restaurants and classic British dessert, sticky toffee pudding, highlighting its appeal as a culinary destination for tourists.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Togo: sentences of 3 to 50 years requested in the appeal trial regarding the death of Colonel Bitala Madjoulba

In Togo, sentences ranging from 3 to 50 years have been requested for seven individuals accused in the appeal trial concerning the killing of Colonel Bitala Madjoulba.

Feb 26 • 05:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai won an appeal in a fraud case

Jimmy Lai, the founder of the now-defunct newspaper 'Apple Daily', achieved an unexpected victory in his fraud appeal amidst ongoing legal troubles related to national security charges.

Feb 26 • 04:46 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Jimmy Lai has been vindicated

A Hong Kong appeal court has overturned a fraud conviction against media mogul and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai.

Feb 26 • 04:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Hong Kong Court Overturns Fraud Conviction of Jimmy Lai

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has overturned media tycoon Jimmy Lai's conviction and sentence for fraud, allowing him to appeal his case.

Feb 26 • 03:35 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Hong Kong Court Upholds Jimmy Lai's Appeal – Overturns Fraud Conviction

A Hong Kong court has upheld an appeal by media mogul Jimmy Lai, overturning his previous conviction for fraud.

Feb 26 • 03:04 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Pro-democracy Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's fraud offence overturned

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has overturned Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction, allowing him to avoid a previous five-year and nine-month jail sentence.

Feb 26 • 02:26 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Court of Appeal overturns fraud conviction against Jimmy Lai

A Hong Kong court of appeal has overturned a lower court's conviction against media mogul and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, impacting both the conviction and sentencing for fraud.

Feb 26 • 02:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Stop to express deportations: a judge blocked the policy of sending migrants to 'third countries' and gave 15 days to appeal

A U.S. federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's policy of sending migrants to third countries for expedited deportations, allowing 15 days for appeal.

Feb 26 • 00:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Judge orders Greenpeace to pay $345m over Dakota Access pipeline protest

A North Dakota judge has ordered Greenpeace to pay $345 million in damages for its protests against the Dakota Access pipeline, a ruling the organization plans to appeal.

Feb 25 • 23:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BRB tried to overturn recommendation against the acquisition of Master made to the Central Bank

The former president of BRB sought to appeal a recommendation to the Central Bank that aimed to prevent the bank's acquisition of Master due to allegations of fraud and manipulation.

Feb 25 • 21:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electoral Court judges appeal of mayor whose mandate was revoked for vote buying in Maranhão

The Electoral Court is set to judge the appeal of Ary Menezes, the mayor of Nova Olinda do Maranhão, whose mandate was revoked due to an investigation into vote buying.

Feb 25 • 21:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Municipal body denies classification of Ó do Borogodó bar as cultural heritage

The São Paulo municipal council denied the request to classify the bar Ó do Borogodó as a cultural heritage site, leading the owner to plan an appeal against the decision.

Feb 25 • 21:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

United States: a judge cancels the Trump administration's policy of immigrant expulsions to third countries

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's policy of expelling undocumented immigrants to third countries is illegal, suspending the decision for 15 days to allow for an appeal.

Feb 25 • 21:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Báez Sosa Case: One of the Rugby Players in Prison Requests Nullification of Sentence and a New Trial

Lucas Fidel Pertossi, one of the rugby players convicted in the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa, is seeking to nullify his conviction and undergo a new trial, claiming his defense was compromised by a shared legal strategy with co-defendants.

Feb 25 • 20:20 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, Fini: "Mattarella's appeal was not listened to enough"

Gianfranco Fini comments on the inadequate response to President Mattarella's appeal during a book presentation event in Rome.

Feb 25 • 20:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Isabelle Adjani back in court for a 'mistake' in her tax return

Isabelle Adjani is set to face Paris Appeal Court for tax evasion after being convicted previously for falsely declaring her tax residence in Portugal.

Feb 25 • 19:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Home secretary granted permission to challenge ruling on Palestine Action ban

The UK Home Secretary has been authorized to appeal against a high court ruling that deemed the ban on Palestine Action unlawful.

Feb 25 • 19:33 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

U.S. judge rules Trump policy on deportation of migrants as unlawful

A federal judge ruled that a Trump-era policy permitting rapid deportations of migrants without proper due process is unlawful, temporarily pausing the ruling to allow for an appeal.

Feb 25 • 18:59 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Sanremo 2026, Conti on appeal after the debut flop. And tonight the public voting begins

The second evening of the Sanremo Festival will feature performances from fifteen of the thirty competing artists, alongside public voting.

Feb 25 • 18:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge overturns decision and sentences man who raped 12-year-old girl in MG

A judge in Brazil has overturned a previous acquittal and sentenced a man for raping a 12-year-old girl, following an appeal from the Public Ministry.

Feb 25 • 17:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Villavicencio Case: Absence of a Lawyer and Lack of Notification to the Defense of Alias 'Invisible' Causes Appeal Hearing to be Declared Failed

The appeal hearing for the case involving the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was declared failed due to the absence of a defense lawyer and inadequate notification to the defense team.

Feb 25 • 17:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

2026 'Dacia Duster Hybrid 4x4' Test: How Worthwhile is One of the Cheapest SUVs - New Hybrid Drive, Gas, and Automatic

The article reviews the 2026 Dacia Duster Hybrid 4x4, highlighting its affordable price, hybrid powertrain, and practical features that appeal to European and Lithuanian consumers.

Feb 25 • 16:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

New Appeal for Consent Law in the EU

The European Parliament has called for a unified consent law to protect women against sexual violence, emphasizing the need for legal reform across the EU.

Feb 25 • 16:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

UEFA Dismisses Benfica's Appeal and Gianluca Prestianni Remains Suspended

The UEFA has rejected Benfica's appeal and confirmed the provisional suspension of Argentine player Gianluca Prestianni, preventing him from playing against Real Madrid.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Mother is missing: Daughter's tearful plea

A daughter's emotional appeal is made as her mother goes missing.

Feb 25 • 15:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The court granted Brož a suspensive effect in his appeal against his dismissal from the post of dean of KTF

A Czech court has granted Brož a suspensive effect regarding his appeal against being dismissed from his position as dean of KTF.

Feb 25 • 15:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Court summons Danilo Carrera and Antonio Icaza for April 9 to justify their appeal against the Sentence of the Encuentro case

A court in Ecuador has summoned Danilo Carrera and Antonio Icaza to present their appeal against their sentences in the Encuentro case on April 9.

Feb 25 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Benfica discover Gianluca Prestianni appeal verdict ahead of Real Madrid rematch

UEFA has rejected Benfica's appeal to lift the suspension of player Gianluca Prestianni ahead of their Champions League match against Real Madrid.

Feb 25 • 14:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Real Madrid vs. Benfica: while waiting for the response to the appeal for Prestianni, the home team loses Mbappé to injury

Benfica aims to include Gianluca Prestianni in their lineup against Real Madrid as they await the UEFA's decision on his appeal concerning a suspension, while Real Madrid faces the setback of losing Mbappé to injury.

Feb 25 • 14:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Gironde: a witness appeal to find a missing schizophrenic woman

Authorities in Gironde have issued a public call for witnesses to help locate a 36-year-old woman named Inès Verny, who has been missing since February 6.

Feb 25 • 13:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

The sentences of the ATM robbers in Padasjoki were reduced in court

The appeal court in Finland has reduced the sentences for two men convicted of robbing an ATM in Padasjoki, adjusting one sentence to conditional imprisonment.

Feb 25 • 12:30 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Indigenous killer’s race a mitigating factor as appeal court reduces his jail term

An Indigenous man in Ontario has had his life sentence for murder reduced to 12 years for his role in a home invasion that resulted in the death of a disabled man.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Special Prosecutor Also Appeals Life Sentence for Former President Yoon Regarding State of Emergency in South Korea

The special prosecutor has filed an appeal against the life sentence given to former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol for his role in a state of emergency declared in December 2024, citing errors in fact and law.

Feb 25 • 11:30 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

18-year-old convicted of raping three underage boys in Oslo

An 18-year-old has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for the rape of three underage boys in Oslo, with his defense attorney planning to appeal the decision.

Feb 25 • 11:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

From Gardel to Montiel

The article explores the evolving Brazilian perception of Latin American artists, focusing on the recognition and appeal of Bad Bunny following his performance in São Paulo.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

The appeal after the Jonas murder is up for trial in March

The appeal regarding the murder of Jonas Aarseth Henriksen will be heard by the Borgarting Court of Appeal starting March 17, 2025.

Feb 25 • 10:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] The special prosecutor's office appeals the life sentence for former President Yoon Suk-yeol for insurrection offenses

The special prosecutor's office has appealed a life sentence given to former President Yoon Suk-yeol for insurrection charges.

Feb 25 • 10:15 UTC

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