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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Illinois: the new law that enables a megaproject and awaits the signature of JB Pritzker

Illinois legislators have moved forward with a bill that could secure the future of the Chicago Bears and facilitate a significant private investment in the state.

Feb 28 • 14:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Two transgender men sue Kansas over ‘dehumanizing’ driver’s license law

Two transgender men are suing the state of Kansas, claiming a new law invalidates their driver’s licenses in a discriminatory manner that violates their constitutional rights.

Feb 27 • 22:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Positions, influences, areas: seized spreadsheet lists 'what they have' deputies and 'requests' made to Bacellar, according to the Federal Police

A seized spreadsheet reveals the political connections and requests made by several deputies in the Rio de Janeiro state assembly, leading to an investigation into potential corruption.

Feb 27 • 21:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Virginia vs. ICE: what the official directive says that dismantles the 287(g) agreements and what is still allowed

Virginia's Governor Abigail Spanberger has issued an official directive dismantling the 287(g) agreements with ICE, altering the cooperation between state police and federal immigration enforcement.

Feb 27 • 20:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

U.S. state changes driver's license regulations

Kansas has enacted a law requiring transgender individuals to revert their identification to the sex assigned at birth for driver's licenses, affecting approximately 1,700 drivers.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico rejects anti-immigrant law approved by Texas

The Mexican government condemned Texas's SB4 law, which allows for the arrest of migrants who have allegedly entered the state illegally.

Feb 27 • 00:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Revenue and Civil Police seize more than 5,000 ecstasy pills in Natal

Federal authorities in Brazil seized over 5,300 ecstasy-like pills in Natal, marking the largest synthetic drug bust in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

Feb 26 • 21:05 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Australia news live: attorneys general to meet to discuss antisemitism and online hate; cheaper mortgages push up cash rate, RBA says

Australia’s state and federal attorneys general are meeting to address rising antisemitism and online hate in a concerted effort to reinforce protections against discrimination and hate speech.

Feb 26 • 20:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The state has sided with tenants. Intermediary companies are circumventing the law according to the ministries

The Czech government has expressed its opposition to the way rental intermediary companies operate, claiming they are violating tenant protection laws.

Feb 26 • 15:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

APC blasts ADC over Edo shooting claim, calls for probe

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations made by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) linking it to a shooting incident in Edo State, while calling for a probe into the event and urging law enforcement to investigate the ADC.

Feb 26 • 14:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ruks proposes to introduce drone buyer registration in Latvia

The chief of the Latvian State Police, Armands Ruks, suggests implementing a registration system for drone buyers to mitigate public and national security risks.

Feb 26 • 14:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Thune calls out 'two Americas' as Democrats refuse to stand for war heroes, law enforcement at SOTU

Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized congressional Democrats for their lack of support for war heroes and law enforcement during President Trump's State of the Union address, highlighting a significant political divide.

Feb 26 • 14:31 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Police Suggest Discussing Administrative Punishments for Minor Theft

In Latvia, the State Police Chief, Armands Ruks, has suggested a discussion on addressing minor thefts through administrative rather than criminal proceedings as theft numbers continue to rise.

Feb 26 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alesc approves creation of a public list with information on those convicted of killing police officers in the state; understand

The Santa Catarina Legislative Assembly approved a proposal for creating a public list of individuals convicted of killing law enforcement officers in the state.

Feb 26 • 09:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

NKVC Proposed to Take Over Management of Food Reserve Stocks

The proposed amendments to the State Reserve Law aim to transfer the management of food reserves to NKVC, increasing efficiency and responsiveness during crises.

Feb 26 • 08:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The Rule of Law in Crisis: How Russia, China, and Trump's America Are Destroying Our Idea of the State

The article discusses the destabilization of legal principles in the West due to increasing confrontations with Russia, China, and the political climate in the United States under Donald Trump.

Feb 26 • 06:22 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The State Defense Course is also Introduced in Distance Learning and Non-formal Education

The Latvian government will make the State Defense Course mandatory for all high school students, including those in distance learning and non-formal education, starting September 1, 2024.

Feb 26 • 06:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump is the king and, at the same time, the leader of the gangsters

The article critiques President Trump's leadership role in law enforcement, portraying him as both a responsible enforcer and a rebel against the state.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Family pushes for 'Dalilah Law' after Trump honors girl critically injured by illegal immigrant truck driver

The parents of Dalilah Coleman advocate for 'Dalilah Law' following President Trump's acknowledgment of their daughter's injury caused by an illegal immigrant truck driver during the State of the Union.

Feb 25 • 21:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSCDC arrests 12 illegal immigrants in Kwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested 12 suspected illegal immigrants from Mali in Ilorin, Kwara State.

Feb 25 • 18:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CSOs, experts urge review of C’River forestry law to curb crime, deforestation

Civil Society Organizations and stakeholders in Cross River are advocating for an overhaul of the state's forestry laws to combat crime and deforestation effectively.

Feb 25 • 14:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Man who stabbed four to death in Washington state had history of mental health issues

A man with a history of mental health and substance abuse issues was shot dead by police after fatally stabbing four people in Washington state.

Feb 25 • 14:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

BREAKING: Tinubu decorates Disu as acting IG

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as acting Inspector-General of Police during a ceremony at the State House in Abuja.

Feb 25 • 13:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dalilah Law: Trump's law to eliminate driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants in the U.S.

The proposed Dalilah Law aims to prevent states from issuing driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants and was announced by President Trump during his State of the Union address.

Feb 25 • 12:50 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Far-Right’ Pastor Son Hyun-bo Meets with US State Department Advisors in Seoul One Month After Suspended Sentence

Far-right Pastor Son Hyun-bo reportedly met with US State Department officials to discuss religious freedom in Korea, following his suspended sentence for electoral law violations.

Feb 25 • 10:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak say about industry in UP?

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak of Uttar Pradesh highlighted the government's role in improving infrastructure and law and order to attract investment in the state.

Feb 25 • 09:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Criminals with Full Pockets. Those Golden Reserves that Judges Guarantee to Robbers and Violent Offenders

The article discusses the high financial compensation claims criminals make against the state in Italy, often resulting in extensive legal battles.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PiS made a decision regarding Robert Telus. "President Kaczyński is ruthless"

Robert Telus, a former agriculture minister and member of the Law and Justice party in Poland, has been reinstated after being suspended last October, following a party investigation into the sale of state land.

Feb 24 • 16:07 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Why Did the Fence Collapse Near NausÄ—da's House? Institutions Cite Different Reasons

A fence surrounding Lithuanian President Gitanas NausÄ—da's residence has been partially demolished following a complaint to the authorities regarding its legality and its encroachment on state land.

Feb 24 • 15:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Opposition Registers LRT Law Project: Proposes to Depoliticize Broadcaster Management

The Lithuanian opposition proposes changes to the management structure of the state broadcaster, aiming to reduce political influence and enhance professionalism.

Feb 24 • 08:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

From Uno Bianca to Rogoredo. The State has antibodies to achieve justice

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi asserts that no one is above the law following the controversial shooting of a drug dealer by police in Rogoredo.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Yellow Envelope Law’ Enforcement Ordinance and Interpretation Guidelines Finalized... Effective Next Month on the 10th

The enforcement ordinance for the 'Yellow Envelope Law' is finalized by the State Council, set to take effect on the 10th of next month.

Feb 24 • 01:59 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Career criminal Oscar Fowler back in custody on state charges after Biden freed him

Oscar Fowler, a repeat offender whose federal sentence was commuted by President Biden, has been arrested again to face state charges, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

Feb 24 • 01:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul signed a historic law to improve safety and accountability in prisons

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a significant law aimed at enhancing safety and accountability in the state's prison system following public outrage over inmate deaths.

Feb 23 • 20:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Senator Adam Schiff says he'll skip the State of the Union for the first time, slamming President Donald Trump

Democratic Senator Adam Schiff announces he will skip the State of the Union for the first time, criticizing President Trump for undermining the law and Constitution.

Feb 23 • 16:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mike Johnson reveals special guests for Trump's State of the Union

House Speaker Mike Johnson invites the family of slain Louisiana officer Marc Tyler Brock to attend Trump's State of the Union address, highlighting the sacrifices of law enforcement.

Feb 23 • 16:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'In 21 years, Bihar has reached the lowest rung', Tejashwi's major attack on the NDA government

Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav criticizes the NDA government in Bihar, claiming it has failed to improve the state's condition over the past 21 years, leaving it impoverished and with high unemployment rates.

Feb 23 • 11:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

NSW prepares for possible return of Islamic State-linked women and children from Syria

New South Wales authorities are gearing up for the potential return of Australian women and children linked to Islamic State as discussions with federal agencies intensify.

Feb 23 • 07:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposal to Lower the Threshold for the Second Degree State Pension: Raising 3 Children Would Be Enough

A Lithuanian lawmaker proposes reducing the requirement for state pensions for large families from five children to three to better reflect demographic realities.

Feb 22 • 19:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo agency vows to prosecute notorious land grabbers

The Oyo State Real Properties Protection Law Agency has warned against self-help in land disputes and emphasized the importance of lawful redress instead of resorting to violence.

Feb 22 • 14:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hochul suspends New York liquor law to let bars open early for Olympic hockey game amid blizzard forecast

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has suspended state liquor laws to allow early opening of bars for the U.S. Olympic hockey game, but this exemption does not apply to areas under a blizzard state of emergency.

Feb 22 • 12:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Reform in Hesse Needed: A Botched Electoral Law

In Hesse, citizens are expressing their astonishment over the sheer size of ballots for local elections, highlighting the failures of the state's electoral law due to excessive reforms over the past decades.

Feb 21 • 15:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tejasvi Yadav attacks Nitish Kumar's government!

Opposition leader Tejasvi Yadav launched a strong critique against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the Modi government regarding the law and order situation in Bihar during the budget session of the state assembly.

Feb 21 • 11:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Professor thinks Joensuu city mismanaged the €30 million music house competition: 'It's pouring into the cooperative's pocket'

A public law professor has criticized Joensuu city's handling of the competition for a €30 million music and cultural center, suggesting it may constitute hidden state aid.

Feb 21 • 11:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'They will come into power and defame Bihar'

Tejashwi Yadav sharply criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the Modi government regarding the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar, emphasizing the recent brutal incidents involving women and children in the state.

Feb 21 • 07:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Court approves law requiring Louisiana schools to display Ten Commandments

A US court has approved a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in Louisiana public schools, which has sparked controversy and legal challenges regarding the separation of church and state.

Feb 21 • 07:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TJ denies government's request and keeps law prohibiting racial quotas in SC universities suspended

The Santa Catarina Court of Justice denied the state government's request to suspend the action regarding the law that prohibits racial quotas in higher education institutions funded by the state.

Feb 20 • 20:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Man raped a woman in three ways and received nearly two years of imprisonment – now the state has to compensate the rapist

A man received a nearly two-year prison sentence for raping a woman in multiple ways, but he is also set to receive compensation from the state.

Feb 20 • 20:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Suspicion of money laundering, a State Police official detained

A State Police official in Latvia has been detained on suspicion of money laundering, amid a context of ongoing investigations that have seen 12 police personnel apprehended this year.

Feb 20 • 16:36 UTC

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