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In a significant move, the European Union has imposed fines of €500 million on Apple and €200 million on Meta, marking the first enforcement actions under groundbreaking legislation designed to rein in the influence of Big Tech. As EU antitrust regulators take this decisive step, the implications for U.S. relations, particularly with former President Donald Trump, may become a point of contention; he has previously signaled intentions to impose tariffs on nations that penalize American firms. This action follows an…

The Stunning Comeback: FC Barcelona vs. Celta Vigo On April 19, 2025, a remarkable clash unfolded at the iconic Camp Nou, where Frenkie De Jong of FC Barcelona faced off against Pablo Duran from Celta Vigo in a gripping La Liga encounter. The drama that transpired was straight out of a football fairy tale, embodying both the anguish and jubilation that define the beautiful game. The match took an exhilarating turn as Raphinha scored a last-minute penalty, sealing a dramatic comeback for Barcelona. From a precarious 3-1…

In a troubling revelation, Amnesty International's recent report highlights that in 2024, the number of executions worldwide surged to its highest level in nearly a decade. This sobering news arrives at a time when several African countries, notably the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria, are contemplating the reintroduction of capital punishment—a move that stirs deep fears among human rights advocates. Imagine a landscape that has gradually tilted toward hope—a world where progress in human rights was not just a…

The U.S. Attorney General has made a significant move by instructing federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the individual charged with the tragic shooting of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group's insurance division, in New York last year. As of now, Mr. Mangione's legal representatives have not provided comments in response to inquiries regarding the case. At 26 years old, Mr. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to state charges that include murder as an act of terrorism and various…

The Weight of Justice: Navigating Accountability in North Western State of Somalia In the quiet town of Gabiley, North Western State of Somalia, a landmark decision by the military court reverberates through the community. Recently, Salah Isaaq, a local rickshaw driver, was sentenced to death by a First-Degree Military Court. His crime? The fatal shooting of Buuh Mowlid Ismail, an officer belonging to North Western State of Somalia’s Road Transport Forces, following a heated…

Nearly two decades after the last execution, Zimbabwe has officially abolished the death penalty. This significant shift comes from a country where such a fate was all too real not long ago. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who himself was once on the perilous edge of facing the death penalty during the War of Independence in the 1960s, recently put his signature on legislation paving the way for this landmark change. The final execution took place via hanging back in 2005, largely because no one wanted to take on the grim…

In a landmark decision, two survivors of the tragic bombing that claimed 22 lives at an Ariana Grande concert in England seven years ago have been awarded £45,000 in damages. They took legal action against a conspiracy theorist who absurdly alleged that the horrific incident was staged. Martin Hibbert, who now lives with paralysis from the waist down, and his daughter Eve, who was just 14 at the time and suffered a devastating brain injury, became embroiled in a legal battle against Richard Hall. Hall, a self-proclaimed…

Sayid Ali Moalim Daoud faces the bench during his hearing on September 18, 2024, as the Somali Supreme Court reaffirms his death penalty for the murder of his pregnant spouse, Luul Sheikh Abdiaziz. CREDIT/ SNTVMogadishu (AX) — The Somali Supreme Court has ratified the death sentence of Sayid Ali Moalim Daoud for the brutal slaying of his expectant wife, Luul Sheikh Abdiaziz, dismissing his appeal and validating the judgments from the lower courts. Chief Justice Bashe Ahmed Yusuf delivered the definitive verdict, declaring…

Somalia's Supreme Military Tribunal Delivers Sentence in Soldier's Fatal Shooting Mogadishu (AX) — Today, the Supreme Court of the Armed Forces reached a decisive conclusion regarding two soldiers entangled in a tragic fatal shooting incident that took place earlier this year. Private Mahad Ali Abdi, serving with NISA, faces a death sentence by firing squad for his involvement in the death of Abdiraxmaan Osman Muse. In contrast, Private Bol Adnaan Muse Mohamed has been handed a six-year prison term for his role in the…

General Delphin Kahimbi, head of military intelligence, was found dead in his home in late February 2020 in the city of Kinshasa. This accusation is disputed by defense lawyers for whom the prosecution has remained speculated and not in fact. For the indictment, Brenda Nkoy Okale and Scholastique Mondo Pila, widow and mother-in-law of General Delphin Kahimbi, are both responsible for the murder of the official. Thus, Ange Ntoto, a magistrate at the High Court in Gombe, sought the death penalty against the two ladies.…