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A Georgian citizen suspected of spying on a US naval base in Crete has been sentenced to eight years in prison by a Greek court for illegal entry into Greece.

The Supreme Court of Spain has denied a request by Santa Bárbara to restrict Indra and EM&E's access to a lawsuit regarding public grants for army artillery development.

The Brazilian Women's Union has requested the National Justice Council to reconsider its decision to dismiss a complaint against STM Minister Carlos Augusto Amaral Oliveira for alleged gender discrimination against STM president Maria Elizabeth.

Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes has denied a new request for house arrest by former President Jair Bolsonaro's defense, stating he will continue serving his sentence at the 19th Battalion of the Military Police.

A military vehicle accident in Luumäki, Finland, resulted in the death of a conscript and injuries to two others, with the driver acquitted of charges due to the vehicle's poor condition and lack of refusal options.

The Israeli Supreme Court has expressed growing concern over the lack of enforcement of draft obligations for Haredim, stating that the government has not provided clarity on its intended actions.

Yoav Ziton, a military correspondent for ynet, has been arrested on suspicion of raping a 15-year-old boy, with the court extending his detention pending further investigation.

The Togo military appeals court confirmed and increased sentences for those involved in the 2020 death of Colonel Bitala Madjoulba.

A millionaire in Satakunta faces legal trouble once again, this time for allegedly lying about his income during a court proceeding.

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Rait Maruste discusses the importance of Estonia avoiding a military court and the chaos of ‘generals’ on amok runs, reflecting on a recent editorial.

Active-duty military personnel in Ecuador have called on the Constitutional Court to intervene and allow their participation in the discussion regarding a social security law for the Armed Forces.

The Vladimir Herzog Institute has been admitted as amicus curiae in a Supreme Federal Court case regarding the applicability of the Amnesty Law to the case of Rubens Paiva, a former congressman who was disappeared and murdered during the military dictatorship in Brazil.

The Permanent Committee for the Defense of Human Rights in Ecuador plans to monitor and push for compliance with the court's reparations ruling concerning the Malvinas case involving the forced disappearance of four children.

A Ukrainian court ruled that a man who underwent gender transition is no longer eligible for military conscription, marking a notable legal definition amidst ongoing conflict with Russia.

A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced four judges and three customs officials to prison for corruption in a high-profile case since the military took power in 2022.

Brazil's Federal Supreme Court upheld the conviction of five former leaders of the Military Police of the Federal District for their roles in a coup attempt.

A court in Ecuador has formally notified the sentencing of 16 military members for the forced disappearance of four minors in Guayaquil.

A Guinean court has ordered the release of three military defendants charged in connection with the September 28, 2009 massacre after deeming their referral to trial as invalid, prompting an appeal from the prosecution.

The Attorney General stated that the Israeli government has no plan to revoke economic benefits for individuals avoiding military service, despite previous effectiveness of such sanctions.

Former South Korean President Yoon Seok-youl has filed an appeal against a life sentence handed down for inciting insurrection, claiming errors in the factual determinations of the court.

A military court in Cameroon has imposed lenient sentences on defendants involved in the February 2020 Ngarbuh massacre, highlighting a lack of accountability for military leaders and insufficient support for victims.

Israel's High Court mandated that the Attorney General inform which department in the Prosecutor's Office will take over the case involving former military prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi within a week.

Donald Trump has announced an increase in global tariffs from 10% to 15%, defying a negative Supreme Court ruling, while simultaneously escalating US military presence in the Middle East.

Thailand is experiencing ongoing political confusion, transitioning from being known as the 'Asian Tiger' to now being labeled as the 'Asian Patient' due to repeated military coups and political strife.

Strong rain affects the regions of Rio, Serrana, and Baixada; two cyclists were killed in RS, a judge made a mistake in court, Brazil and India made a significant minerals agreement, Iran's president asserts the country won't back down, and the US has military bases in 51 countries.

This article discusses a court decision that acquitted a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, along with unrelated news items covering Brazil-India agreements, Iran's president's statements, US military base locations, and cultural events in Brazil.

The trial of Lieutenant-General Philémon Yav Irung in the Democratic Republic of Congo centers around a four-year-old SMS that allegedly links him to collaboration with the Rwandan army.

The Italian Court of Cassation has ruled against the seizures of phones in the 'Ferrygate' investigation involving major navigation companies and senior military officials, stating there was an overreach in seeking evidence.

Jair Bolsonaro's defense has requested the Brazilian Supreme Court to permit a psychologist to provide treatment for his hiccups, anxiety, and depression at a military police battalion in Brasília.

The article summarizes significant events including a U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs, a CDU party convention featuring significant applause for Chancellor Merz, and a substantial deployment of U.S. military forces in the Middle East.

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.

The majority of the First Panel of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) voted to reject appeals against the condemnation of five of seven former leaders of the Federal District Military Police for their negligence during the January 8 anti-democratic acts.

A Russian soldier has been sentenced to life in prison by a Kyiv court for the execution of two Ukrainian prisoners of war.

Members of the Estonian Parliament with military backgrounds propose the establishment of a military court to operate during wartime, amid opposition from the justice minister.

The court confirmed that former President Yoon Seok-yeol ordered a military commander to enter the National Assembly and forcibly remove members, even using firearms if necessary.

In Cameroon, three soldiers have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from five to ten years for their involvement in the 2020 Ngarbuh massacre that resulted in the deaths of 22 civilians.

Members of the Estonian Defense Committee are advocating for the establishment of a military court to address gaps in the current judicial system regarding military matters.

A decorated Russian colonel is facing court charges for allegedly orchestrating a scheme where soldiers shot themselves to claim battle injury compensations, sharing the proceeds with the fraudster.

The court sentenced former President Yoon Seok-yeol to life imprisonment for leading a coup, highlighting the importance of shared awareness of constitutional disruption among military command.

The court found former President Yoon Suk-yeol guilty of rebelling against the constitution by deploying military forces to paralyze the National Assembly, explicitly stating the purpose of the emergency martial law declared was to disrupt the parliamentary functions.

A South Korean court is set to rule on insurrection charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, including a potential death sentence for his attempts to impose military rule.

The Superior Court of Justice in Brazil has ordered the preventive detention of several military police officers suspected of fabricating a confrontation linked to the murder of lawyer Renato Nery.

Two teenagers in Siberia have been sentenced to prison for setting fire to a military helicopter at the behest of Ukrainian intelligence.

Azerbaijan's military court sentenced former leader R. Vardanyan to 20 years in prison for war crimes following the country's takeover of the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Israel plans to bring alleged participants of the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre before a special military court.

Israel is moving forward with plans to prosecute individuals accused of assaulting the country during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, through a military court.

Survivors of the 2009 massacre in Guinea provide harrowing testimonies in an ongoing trial against military officials.

The appeal trial of former Togolese Army Chief of Staff Félix Abalo Kadangha, concerning the murder of Colonel Madjoulba, has begun, with Kadangha previously sentenced to 20 years in prison on various charges.

Domingos Simões Pereira, the opposition leader in Guinea-Bissau, faces military court charges of plotting several coup attempts, reflecting ongoing political tensions in a country with a history of instability.

The Supreme Federal Court's First Panel reviews appeals from seven defendants accused of involvement in the 2022 coup attempt, with Minister Alexandre de Moraes voting to uphold their convictions.