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A tragic incident unfolded in a packed nightclub in North Macedonia over the weekend, resulting in the heartbreaking loss of 59 lives in a catastrophic fire. According to state prosecutor Ljupco Kocevski, the venue possessed only one emergency exit, which was unfortunately locked, and it lacked essential fire safety measures, including fire extinguishers and sprinklers. To compound the situation, the nightclub housed flammable materials. The fire erupted during a hip-hop concert in the town of Kocani around 3 AM local time…

In a courtroom charged with tension, Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson bore down on Aimee Bock, a pivotal figure in the Feeding Our Future trial, questioning her involvement in an alleged $250 million fraud scheme. As the relentless examination unfolded, Bock's resilience was palpable, her demeanor defiant as she sought to defend her integrity against mounting allegations. The courtroom, a stage set for justice, saw Bock, U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel, and defense attorney Kenneth Udoibok engage in a high-stakes…

In a troubling development, federal prosecutors in Germany are investigating a car ramming incident in Munich, tentatively linking it to extremist motives. This incident, which left at least 39 injured, including a toddler, raises alarm about the current sociopolitical climate in the country, especially with federal elections looming on February 23. Witnesses recounted a shocking scene as a 24-year-old Afghan man drove his car into a gathering of demonstrators in the bustling city center. Such events inevitably lead us to…

In a striking turn of events, the special counsel who led the charges against Hunter Biden has publicly accused President Joe Biden of jeopardizing public trust in the justice system. This bold assertion stems from the president's outspoken critiques regarding the investigation into his son's legal troubles. At 54, Hunter Biden faced serious charges—gun and tax-related offenses—that were pursued by special counsel David Weiss. However, he received a presidential pardon from his father in December, a decision that has…

In July 2019, as Abdullah was nearing the end of his two-year pilot training in the Philippines, he found himself in hot water with local authorities, getting pinched on a range of charges. Fast forward to December 2020, and he was handed over to U.S. authorities who had terrorism accusations lined up against him. The prosecutor revealed that before heading to the Philippines in 2017 for extensive pilot training, Abdullah had undergone lessons in explosives and stealth operations to keep under the radar. "While…

In a significant development, a Los Angeles prosecutor announced plans to ask a judge for the parole of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have spent almost 35 years behind bars following their parents' murder. This request is gathering momentum due to recently uncovered evidence suggesting they suffered years of sexual abuse at the hands of their father. Now in their mid-50s, the Menendez brothers gained nationwide attention during two sensational trials in the 1990s. The media spotlight was largely fueled by their affluent…

On June 5, 2021, gunmen attacked this place in the eastern Yagha province, killing at least 130 people, according to authorities. On Monday, June 28, the prosecutor for FasoEmile Zerboa published a press release to take stock of the investigation. Investigated by the Special Brigade for Investigations Against Terrorism and the…

The follow-up to the historic visit to Sudan by the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Fatou Bensouda. This Tuesday, June 1, she was in Darfur, where she visited the province's largest camp and met the new governor Minni Minawi. Thousands of displaced people warmly welcomed him. There were many people by the side…

Fatou Bensouda met with authorities and representatives of communities that are victims of the genocide. The Gambian lawyer is close to ending her term, but she continues to urge the transitional government to hand over to her suspects accused by the ICC of crimes committed in Darfur. With our regional correspondent in Nairobi,…

Three Ethiopian soldiers convicted of rape and another for killing a civilian and dozens of others accused of similar acts. The Ethiopian prosecutor has published an overview of ongoing investigations into human rights violations in Tigray. The northern province of the country has been ravaged by a war for more than six months and calls from the international community asking Ethiopia to shed light on…