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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

In Ostrava, a play about euthanasia will be introduced. The audience will vote as a jury

A new play addressing the controversial topic of euthanasia will premiere in Ostrava, inviting audience members to participate as jurors in the discussion.

Feb 27 • 15:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Justice annulled the controversial jury against the prosecutor who obtained the conviction for corruption of former governor of Entre Ríos K Sergio Urribarri

The Supreme Court of Justice of Entre Ríos annulled a controversial jury that had dismissed anti-corruption prosecutor Cecilia Goyeneche after she accused ex-governor Sergio Urribarri of corruption.

Feb 27 • 14:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Accused of strangling girlfriend to death goes to jury trial in Divinópolis

Cleison Alves da Silva, accused of strangling his girlfriend Tauane de Oliveira Braga, is undergoing a jury trial in Divinópolis after the crime occurred in May 2025.

Feb 27 • 14:14 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

For the first time in the history of the festival.. a Korean director heads the jury of Cannes

For the first time in Cannes history, South Korean director Park Chan-wook has been selected to head the jury for the prestigious festival.

Feb 27 • 10:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Prosecution Seeks Change of Venue in Capitol Arson Case, Cites Media Influence and Jury Concerns

The Government of Liberia is requesting a change of venue in the Capitol arson trial due to concerns about media influence and jury integrity.

Feb 27 • 10:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Park Chan-wook to preside over Cannes jury, a first for Korean cinema

South Korean director Park Chan-wook has been appointed to lead the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking a historic moment for Korean cinema.

Feb 27 • 08:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

INTERVIEW: Johan Elm: I am concerned about piece work in theaters

Johan Elm, the chair of the jury for theater awards in Estonia, expresses concerns about the increasing trend of ensemble performances, which complicates the selection of award nominees and may be unfair to other contributors.

Feb 27 • 05:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Singer D4vd is target of investigation in LA over murder of teen found dead in his car

Singer D4vd, known for his hit 'Romantic Homicide', is under investigation by a grand jury in Los Angeles regarding the murder of a teenage girl whose body was discovered in his abandoned car.

Feb 26 • 17:33 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

South Korean director Park Chan-wook to lead Cannes festival jury

Park Chan-wook, renowned South Korean filmmaker, has been appointed to lead the jury at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

Feb 26 • 17:02 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Judge delivering final instructions in Moncton double-murder trial

Jury deliberations are set to begin in the first-degree murder trial of Janson Bryan Baker, accused of killing a couple in New Brunswick in 2019.

Feb 26 • 16:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Singer D4vd named as ‘target’ in grand jury probe into 14-year-old’s death

Singer D4vd is currently the focus of a grand jury investigation in California regarding the death of a missing 14-year-old girl whose body was found in a vehicle registered to him.

Feb 26 • 15:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Filmmaker Park Chan-wook to Chair Jury at the Next Cannes Festival

Filmmaker Park Chan-wook will be the first South Korean to chair the jury at the Cannes Film Festival, succeeding French actress Juliette Binoche.

Feb 26 • 13:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

D4vd case: the rapper is named as the 'target of the investigation' by the Grand Jury for the death of Celeste Rivas Hernández

The rapper D4vd has been identified as a target in a Grand Jury investigation concerning the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernández, following the discovery of her remains in his vehicle.

Feb 26 • 11:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Criticism of the National Eurovision Selection Participants and Jury by F. M. Leščiauskaitė: 'Most Performances Are Terrible'

F. M. Leščiauskaitė critiques the performances in Lithuania's Eurovision national selection, describing them as lacking talent compared to local school shows.

Feb 26 • 11:07 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Who and how evaluates musicians? Management of the

Ahead of the Golden Microphone music award ceremony, key figures discuss the evaluation process and transparency of the jury.

Feb 26 • 10:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

South Korean director Park Chan-wook to head the jury of the Cannes Film Festival

Park Chan-wook has been appointed as the president of the jury for the Cannes Film Festival, marking a historic first for South Korean cinema.

Feb 26 • 09:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

It has been announced who will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury

This will be the first time a South Korean will head the jury, symbolizing a deepening connection between the festival and Korean cinema.

Feb 26 • 09:51 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

National Film Award "Lielais Kristaps" winners will be determined by an international jury

The winners of the national film award 'Lielais Kristaps' will be selected by an international jury composed of respected professionals from the film and audiovisual industry in Finland, Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania.

Feb 26 • 09:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Director Park Chan-wook to Chair Cannes Film Festival Jury... First Korean to Do So

Director Park Chan-wook has been appointed as the jury chairman for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first Korean to hold this position.

Feb 26 • 05:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Park Chan-wook, president of the Cannes Film Festival jury 2026

South Korean director Park Chan-wook has been appointed president of the jury for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

Feb 26 • 04:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sanremo 2026, the ranking of the second evening: here are the top 5 positions

The second evening of the Sanremo Festival 2026 concluded with the announcement of the top five songs, reflecting public and jury votes.

Feb 26 • 00:23 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The provisional ranking of the second evening of Sanremo: at the top Ermal Meta and Fedez and Masini

The provisional ranking of the second evening of the Sanremo festival revealed Ermal Meta, Fedez, and Marco Masini among the top five performers based on audience and radio jury votes.

Feb 26 • 00:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Grand jury rejects indictment over federal officer’s shooting of US citizen

A grand jury declined to indict a federal immigration agent involved in the fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez during a traffic stop in Texas.

Feb 25 • 23:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man accused of killing ex-wife with shots to the head for not accepting the end of the relationship goes to jury trial

A man stands trial for the murder of his ex-wife, whom he allegedly shot in the head after the couple ended their relationship.

Feb 25 • 22:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After sentence annulled, former sergeant of the trisal has new jury set for killing teenager

The former sergeant of the Military Police, Erisson de Melo Nery, faces a new jury trial for the 2017 murder of a 13-year-old boy, after his previous conviction was annulled.

Feb 25 • 16:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

With a jury of distinguished figures, it is the turn of the Humanities at the Konex Awards

The 47th edition of the Konex Awards focuses on the Humanities, featuring a prestigious jury led by Aída Kemelmajer de Carlucci.

Feb 25 • 12:56 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Acclaimed Canadian Oscar-winning filmmaker pays his rape accuser nearly $2-million settlement

Filmmaker Paul Haggis has paid nearly $2 million to his rape accuser, Haleigh Breest, settling her case after a jury initially ordered him to pay $10 million in damages.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Unexpected News: The Leader of the Group "The Roop" Will Appear in Germany's "Eurovision" Selection

Vaidotas, the leader of the Lithuanian band The Roop, is set to participate as a member of the international jury in Germany's Eurovision Song Contest selection event.

Feb 25 • 08:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man accused of holding woman captive tells jury he was under attack

A Canberra man, Sisituutuumata Fulivai, faces trial for multiple charges related to holding a woman captive and sexually assaulting her while claiming he was attacked by her.

Feb 25 • 06:14 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The schedule and program of the second evening of Sanremo

The second evening of the Sanremo Festival will feature performances by fifteen artists competing with their songs, which will be judged by public voting and the radio jury.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor wants a jury trial for those accused of involvement in the death of a businessman who disappeared after a business meeting in SP

Brazilian prosecutors are pushing for a jury trial for seven individuals linked to the disappearance and murder of businessman Nelson Carreira Filho, who vanished after a meeting in Cravinhos, SP, in May 2025.

Feb 24 • 22:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Accused of killing ex-partner and her boyfriend goes to jury trial in Manaus

Antônio Márcio Silva de Castro, accused of the premeditated double homicide of his ex-partner and her boyfriend, faces trial in Manaus.

Feb 24 • 17:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Magistrates and judges to use more AI, says Lammy - as jury trials reduced

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy announced plans to increase the use of AI in courts while reducing the number of jury trials in England and Wales.

Feb 24 • 15:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Court backlog in England and Wales ‘will rise until 2035 despite reforms’

The backlog in criminal courts in England and Wales is projected to rise until 2035, even with proposed reforms such as limited jury trials.

Feb 24 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Accused of Ordering the Murder of Mother Bernadete Go to Jury Trial in Bahia

Two men accused of ordering and carrying out the murder of Brazilian quilombola leader Mãe Bernadete will face trial in Salvador.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Mistrial declared in case of former youth worker accused of child abuse

A mistrial has been declared in the case of Geoffrey John Guest, a former youth worker accused of historical child abuse, leading to a retrial with a new jury.

Feb 24 • 05:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police officers accused of killing medical student with a close-range shot will face jury trial

Two police officers in São Paulo will be tried for the murder of medical student Marco Aurélio Cardenas Acosta, who was shot at close range in November 2024.

Feb 23 • 19:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

How the voting works at the Sanremo Festival

The Sanremo Festival involves public participation through televoting, alongside jury votes, to determine the winners across multiple categories.

Feb 23 • 17:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police officers to face jury trial over the death of a medical student in São Paulo

Two police officers in São Paulo are set to face a jury trial for the fatal shooting of 22-year-old medical student Marco Aurélio Cardenas Acosta during a police operation in 2024.

Feb 23 • 16:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Court nullifies Peinado's decision to take the 'Begoña case' to the jury because he has not yet shown "the indications of a crime that justify" continuing

The Provincial Court of Madrid has nullified the judge's decision to process the 'Begoña case' by jury trial, stating there was insufficient evidence of a crime.

Feb 23 • 14:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Madrid Court overturns Judge Peinado's decision to send Begoña Gómez to a jury trial

The Madrid Provincial Court has overturned Judge Juan Carlos Peinado's decision to send Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to a jury trial for corruption-related charges due to insufficient argumentation.

Feb 23 • 13:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Teenager found guilty of terror offences after joining banned far-right group

A teenage boy has been found guilty of terror offences linked to a banned far-right group and researching a synagogue, but a jury could not agree on charges of preparing acts of terrorism.

Feb 23 • 10:51 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The Regulation of Sanremo 2026: the Evenings, the Juries, How to Vote

The article outlines the rules and structure of the Sanremo Music Festival 2026, detailing the schedule, jury system, and voting procedures.

Feb 23 • 01:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The Berlin Film Festival's Conclusion Shrouded in Controversy Over Gaza Strip

Controversy arose at the Berlin Film Festival regarding comments on Israel's government support made by jury chairman Wim Wenders, leading to backlash from major figures in the film industry.

Feb 21 • 18:27 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Bigger than Haaland

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo outshines all in Norwegian sports, securing five gold medals in recent competitions despite being initially overlooked by the sports gala jury.

Feb 21 • 15:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Berlinale Competition: Under the Stars and by the Sea

The Berlinale film festival concludes with films from East Germany and Chad, including a story about a girl who witnesses a rape, as the jury prepares to decide on awards.

Feb 21 • 11:56 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Jury convicts former NFL player Keith J Gray in $328 million Medicare fraud scheme involving kickbacks

Keith J. Gray, a former NFL player and laboratory owner, was convicted of participating in a $328 million Medicare fraud operation involving unnecessary genetic testing and kickbacks.

Feb 21 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

US court upholds fine of R$ 1.2 billion against Tesla after fatal accident with Autopilot

A federal judge rejected Tesla's request to overturn a $243 million jury verdict related to a fatal crash involving its Autopilot system.

Feb 20 • 17:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gritzbach Case: SP Court Sets June Jury for 3 PMs Accused of Killing PCC Informant

A São Paulo court has scheduled the trial for three military police officers accused of murdering businessman Vinicius Gritzbach, an informant for the PCC, for June 22 to 26, 2024.

Feb 20 • 17:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The arrest of Andrés: a long trial with a jury awaits the former prince, with the British crown in the dock

The British royal family faces a significant crisis with Prince Andrew's detention and upcoming trial, marking a historic moment for the monarchy.

Feb 20 • 13:23 UTC

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