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Poland has ordered the closure of Russia's consulate in Poznan due to an alleged sabotage attempt by the Kremlin, according to Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. The decision is part of a broader response to the threat of Russian-sponsored acts of sabotage and destabilization in Europe. Investigations into espionage charges and concerns over Russian interference have escalated since the invasion of Ukraine, prompting Warsaw to consider further measures unless Moscow's alleged activities cease. [Extracted from the article]

Mozambican police used teargas to disperse protesters and reporters interviewing opposition presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, who had called for protests against the recent election and the murder of his lawyer. Tensions are high in the country as Mondlane and his party have criticized the electoral process as fraudulent, with concerns raised about the credibility of the vote counting. Police actions, including the use of live bullets at an opposition rally, have been condemned by human rights organizations. [Extracted from the article]

Genaro Garcia Luna, Mexico's former Minister of Public Security, has been sentenced to over 38 years in prison in the US for aiding the Sinaloa cartel led by Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. He was found guilty of drug-related crimes and accepting bribes from the cartel. Prosecutors had sought a life sentence for his involvement in operating a criminal enterprise that facilitated drug trafficking into the US. Despite his conviction, Garcia Luna attempted to bribe inmates to create false evidence for a new trial. [Extracted from the article]

The trial of Nima Momeni, who is accused of stabbing technology executive Bob Lee to death, began with Momeni's lawyer arguing that it was an act of self-defense while Lee was under the influence of illegal drugs. The prosecutor promised to present video footage and DNA evidence to prove Momeni's guilt, but the defense sought to portray Lee as the aggressor, claiming that he had been using cocaine and had barely slept for 90 hours. Lee was a respected figure in the tech community, and his killing initially sparked speculation about random violence in San Francisco. The trial is seen as a test for District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, who is facing an election. The defense also disputed the motive for the attack, pointing to cordial text messages between Momeni and Lee. The defense lawyer offered a different interpretation of the security camera footage, arguing that Momeni was acting in self-defense when he threw the murder weapon over a fence. The defense also claimed that a police video of Momeni mimicking stabbing motions was evidence of innocence, showing him evading Lee's attack. Momeni's sister, Khazar, who was in the same social circle as the two men, could be a key witness. An autopsy report revealed that Lee had cocaine, ketamine, and alcohol in his system at the time of his death. The trial is expected to last two months, and it is unclear if Momeni will testify. [Extracted from the article]

Mohamed Bahi, a former official in New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration, has been charged with witness tampering and destruction of evidence. Bahi allegedly urged individuals associated with a Turkish construction company to lie to the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding alleged straw donor contributions to Adams' 2021 campaign. Bahi resigned from his position as a senior community liaison and has been arrested and charged. Mayor Adams himself has been indicted on corruption charges, but has pleaded not guilty. [Extracted from the article]

Americans can now legally bet on congressional elections after a US appeals court lifted a stay on trading in Kalshi Inc.'s derivatives contracts. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) had argued against the products, claiming they would harm the public and the integrity of elections. However, the court ruled that the CFTC failed to provide evidence of irreparable harm and allowed Kalshi to continue offering the contracts. The CFTC's authority to permanently stop the contracts is still under consideration by the court. Kalshi celebrated the decision as a historic moment for US financial markets. [Extracted from the article]

Some creditors of Sino-Ocean Group Holding have expressed concerns about the company's pursuit of a restructuring tactic in UK courts. Sino-Ocean is facing a lawsuit in Hong Kong by a bondholder group seeking liquidation. The company wants to settle restructuring terms with loan creditors in Hong Kong while also utilizing an insolvency practice in the UK. The involvement of UK courts is due to the bonds being subject to laws in that country. The creditors are worried about the fairness and transparency of the restructuring plan. Sino-Ocean has proposed a plan that divides creditors into four classes, but support levels from other creditor groups are below 20%. The company declined to comment on the matter. The UK introduced changes to its insolvency laws in 2020 that allow a judge to force through a plan in the face of some creditor opposition. Sino-Ocean has a hearing scheduled in a UK court on October 18 and plans to seek an order to convene with creditors for approval of the Hong Kong portion of the restructuring process on October 31. Other Chinese real estate firms have also used London as a venue for their restructuring plans due to loose rules around the extent of business required in the UK. [Extracted from the article]

Some creditors of Sino-Ocean Group Holding have expressed concerns about the company's pursuit of a restructuring tactic in UK courts. Sino-Ocean is facing a lawsuit in Hong Kong by a bondholder group seeking liquidation. The company wants to settle restructuring terms with loan creditors in Hong Kong while also utilizing an insolvency practice in the UK. The involvement of UK courts has escalated tensions among the parties involved. The company's proposed restructuring plan has received support from over 75% of a lender group holding loans, but other creditor groups have shown support levels below 20%. The UK introduced changes to its insolvency laws in 2020 that allow a judge to force through a plan in the face of some creditor opposition. Sino-Ocean is scheduled to have a hearing in a UK court on October 18 and a hearing in a Hong Kong court on October 31. Other Chinese real estate firms have also used London as a venue for their restructuring plans due to loose rules around the extent of business required in the UK. [Extracted from the article]

Former Nissan director Greg Kelly's lawyers are seeking to have his conviction on charges of helping Carlos Ghosn underreport his compensation overturned. They argue that Kelly lacked a motive to overpay Ghosn and was not involved in any plans or discussions to do so. Prosecutors, on the other hand, are seeking to overturn the not-guilty verdicts on other charges brought against Kelly. The court will deliver its verdict on the appeal on February 4. The arrest of Ghosn and Kelly in 2018 led to significant turmoil within Nissan and its alliance with Renault SA. [Extracted from the article]

Manuel Chang, the former finance minister of Mozambique, who was convicted by a US federal jury for his involvement in a $2 billion debt scandal, is seeking acquittal or a new trial. Chang's lawyers argue that US prosecutors did not provide sufficient evidence of fraud or conspiracy to support his conviction. They are requesting that the court either acquit Chang or grant him a new trial. Chang has been involved in a lengthy legal battle since his arrest in South Africa in 2018. [Extracted from the article]

Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of FTX, is requesting a new trial, claiming that a federal judge prevented him from mounting a proper defense. Bankman-Fried's lawyers argue that fair-trial principles were disregarded and that the judge showed bias against him. They claim that the judge ridiculed Bankman-Fried during the trial and repeatedly criticized his demeanor. Bankman-Fried was convicted of orchestrating a multibillion-dollar fraud at FTX and is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence. He is seeking to have his case assigned to another judge. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses an ongoing federal antitrust trial that will determine the fate of an $8.5 billion deal between Coach, Kate Spade, Versace, and Michael Kors. The trial centers around whether the merger would result in higher prices for middle- and lower-income customers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued to block the deal, claiming it would be anticompetitive. The trial includes exhibits of handbags from the companies involved, and expert witnesses have testified on the potential impact of the merger on prices and competition. The stock prices of the companies involved have been affected by the trial. [Extracted from the article]

South Africa is planning to file a case with the International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians. The South African Presidency stated that they will provide "facts and evidence" to support their claim. This comes after Israel ignored a directive from the ICJ to prevent harm to Palestinian civilians. The legal action is part of a global effort for peace in the Middle East, with countries like Turkey, Spain, Mexico, and Colombia joining the lawsuit. Israel is reportedly lobbying the US Congress to persuade South Africa to drop the case. [Extracted from the article]

A federal judge overseeing the 2020 election-interference prosecution against Donald Trump has set deadlines for the next phase of the case, rejecting a longer schedule proposed by Trump's lawyers. The judge ordered both prosecutors and the defense to file briefs by late October on whether the revised version of the indictment can withstand a new presidential immunity test set by the US Supreme Court. Trump's legal team had opposed letting the government go first, arguing that it would allow prosecutors to control the release of information and evidence before the election. The case was initially filed last year and was paused as the Supreme Court considered whether Trump was entitled to immunity from criminal charges. [Extracted from the article]

A federal judge overseeing the 2020 election-interference prosecution against Donald Trump accused his defense team of trying to delay the case as he campaigns for a return to the White House. The judge, Tanya Chutkan, indicated that she would soon establish a schedule for Trump's attempts to have the case dismissed. Trump's lawyers argued against a government proposal that would allow prosecutors to control the release of information and evidence in the weeks leading up to the election. The case, which was initially filed last year, was put on hold as the Supreme Court considered whether Trump was immune from criminal charges. The court ruled that presidents are shielded from prosecution for official acts but sent the case back to Chutkan for further litigation. Trump's lawyers plan to argue that the indictment still includes immunized official conduct, particularly related to his interactions with Vice President Mike Pence. The defense also wants to dismiss the case on the grounds that the appointment and funding of the special counsel were unconstitutional. [Extracted from the article]

Former President Donald Trump has appealed a ruling that prevents him from moving his New York hush money case to federal court. He is seeking to delay his September 18 sentencing until after the November presidential election. Trump argues that the Supreme Court's ruling in July, which granted presidents broad immunity from criminal charges related to official conduct, should dismiss his conviction. However, Manhattan prosecutors argue that the ruling should have no impact on the jury verdict. Trump faces up to four years in prison but denies wrongdoing in all of the cases against him. [Extracted from the article]

Former President Donald Trump has lost his bid to move his New York hush-money case to federal court. US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled that he did not have jurisdiction over the state-law case, which Trump was convicted of earlier this year. Trump had argued that the Supreme Court's ruling in July, which granted presidents broad immunity from criminal charges related to official conduct in office, should dismiss his conviction. However, Hellerstein stated that the hush money payments were private, unofficial acts and therefore outside the bounds of executive authority. Trump plans to appeal the ruling. [Extracted from the article]

Former President Donald Trump has lost his bid to move his New York hush-money case to federal court. US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled that he did not have jurisdiction over the state-law case, which Trump was convicted of earlier this year. Trump had argued that the US Supreme Court's ruling in July, which granted presidents broad immunity from criminal charges related to official conduct in office, should dismiss his conviction. However, Hellerstein stated that the hush money payments were private, unofficial acts and therefore outside the bounds of executive authority. [Extracted from the article]

Former President Donald Trump is awaiting crucial rulings in his hush money case in New York, which will determine if he will be sentenced before the November presidential election. Trump has filed a last-minute bid to move the case to federal court and has also requested multiple delays in the state court. Prosecutors argue that federal law does not warrant a delay and that a previous attempt to move the case before trial was rejected. Trump faces the possibility of up to four years in prison, but a shorter sentence or probation is also possible. The case has become a focal point in the election, with Vice President Kamala Harris using it to contrast herself as a former prosecutor against a "convicted felon." Trump has also argued that the hush money trial was impacted by a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The judge is expected to rule on the various requests this week. [Extracted from the article]

Former Taipei Mayor, Ko Wen-je, has been released from detention after being arrested in a graft investigation that could impact his political future and the Taiwan People's Party. Ko, who campaigned against corruption, was freed due to insufficient evidence. He was arrested over the weekend for suspected corruption related to the redevelopment of a shopping center during his time as mayor. The investigation could harm the image of the Taiwan People's Party, which has already faced accusations of misreporting campaign finances. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office plans to appeal the decision. [Extracted from the article]

Two businessmen from Geneva have been found guilty of fraud by a Swiss court for their involvement in a $1.8 billion scam to defraud Malaysia's 1MDB economic development fund. Tarek Obaid was sentenced to seven years in prison and Patrick Mahony to six years, along with charges of criminal mismanagement and aggravated money laundering. The court ordered the men to compensate 1MDB for the diverted funds, return seized assets, and have some of their assets confiscated. The defendants can appeal the verdicts and sentences. The board of 1MDB welcomed the decision, stating that it means the pair will face justice for their role in embezzling and defrauding the people of Malaysia. [Extracted from the article]

Former President Donald Trump is preparing to launch new attacks against the 2020 election interference case in Washington, but wants the courtroom showdowns to be delayed until after the November presidential contest. Special Counsel Jack Smith's office disagrees with Trump's approach and is ready to move forward as quickly as possible. Trump's lawyers plan to argue for the dismissal of the indictment, claiming that the case still includes allegations related to his official duties as president, which they believe should grant him immunity from prosecution. The case, which accuses Trump of conspiring to overturn the election results, has been revised to remove some claims but still contains allegations regarding Trump's efforts to pressure Vice President Mike Pence. Trump's lawyers also plan to challenge the constitutionality of Smith's appointment and funding. [Extracted from the article]

Two businessmen from Geneva have been found guilty of fraud by a Swiss court for their involvement in a $1.8 billion scam to defraud Malaysia's 1MDB economic development fund. Tarek Obaid was sentenced to seven years in prison and Patrick Mahony to six years, along with charges of criminal mismanagement and aggravated money laundering. The court ordered the men to compensate 1MDB for the diverted funds, return seized assets, and have some of their assets confiscated. The defendants can appeal the verdicts and sentences. The board of 1MDB welcomed the decision, stating that it means the pair will face justice for their role in embezzling and defrauding the people of Malaysia. [Extracted from the article]

Two former editors of the pro-democracy publisher Stand News in Hong Kong have been found guilty of publishing allegedly seditious articles, marking the first conviction of journalists on sedition charges in decades. The trial is seen as a test of press freedom in the city following the implementation of a national security law in response to protests in 2019. The editors were charged with participating in a conspiracy to publish seditious publications and face up to two years in jail. The case has drawn international criticism, with two dozen governments condemning the attacks on press freedom in Hong Kong. [Extracted from the article]

Two businessmen from Geneva have been found guilty of fraud by a Swiss court for their involvement in a $1.8 billion scam to defraud Malaysia's 1MDB economic development fund. Tarek Obaid was sentenced to seven years in prison and Patrick Mahony to six years, along with charges of criminal mismanagement and aggravated money laundering. The court ordered the men to compensate 1MDB for the diverted funds, return seized assets, and have some of their assets confiscated. The decision is seen as a victory for Swiss prosecutors, who want to demonstrate that Switzerland is tough on white-collar crime. [Extracted from the article]

Shares of GSK Plc have increased after a US court decided to review the scientific validity of evidence linking heartburn drug Zantac to cancer. The Delaware Supreme Court will review a lower court's decision to allow the evidence to be heard in upcoming trials. Over 70,000 consumers have filed lawsuits claiming that Zantac, produced by GSK and other companies, caused their cancers. GSK denies the claim and the US Food and Drug Administration has already asked companies to remove ranitidine-based drugs from the market. The ongoing litigation has affected GSK's share price, with potential settlement costs estimated at $3 billion to $6 billion. [Extracted from the article]

Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra appeared in a Bangkok court to face a royal insult charge, just days after his daughter became the new prime minister. Thaksin, who is the de facto leader of the ruling Pheu Thai party, was indicted under the lese majeste law and a cyber crime law for comments he made in an interview in 2015. He denies the charges and has submitted a list of witnesses and evidence to the court. Thaksin's return to Thailand last year was seen as part of a political deal with the royalist establishment, but recent events have raised questions about the agreement. [Extracted from the article]

Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra appeared in a Bangkok court to face a royal insult case against him, just days after his daughter became the new prime minister. Thaksin, who is the de facto leader of the ruling Pheu Thai party, was indicted in June under the lese majeste law and a cyber crime law for comments he made in an interview in 2015. Thaksin has been granted bail but is not allowed to leave the country without court permission. The recent developments have raised questions about the political deal that brought an end to the conflict in Thai politics. [Extracted from the article]

The US appeals court has granted the airline industry's request to temporarily block new regulations from the Department of Transportation that would require airlines to disclose certain fees up front. The court stated that the regulations likely exceed the DOT's authority and would harm airlines. The rules, which were unveiled in April, aim to save passengers money by helping them avoid surprise fees. Airlines for America and several major carriers sued the DOT, claiming that the department overstepped its legal authority. The DOT plans to continue defending its rule. [Extracted from the article]

Manhattan prosecutors have argued that former President Donald Trump's falsification of business records to hide a payment to a porn star before the 2016 election was personal conduct and not protected by the US Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity. The prosecutors urged the judge to reject Trump's claim that his conviction should be overturned based on the Supreme Court's ruling. Trump's lawyers argued that the conviction was tainted by evidence related to his official duties, but prosecutors stated that the evidence was either unrelated to official acts or a matter of public record. The judge has rescheduled Trump's sentencing for September 18 to consider his request to dismiss the conviction. [Extracted from the article]

Manhattan prosecutors have argued that former President Donald Trump's conviction for falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment to a porn star should stand, despite the US Supreme Court's ruling that presidents have broad immunity from criminal charges. Trump had claimed that the guilty verdict was tainted by evidence that would not have been allowed under the high court's decision. However, prosecutors stated that the immunity did not extend to the hush money case, as there was overwhelming evidence presented during the trial. They also argued that any errors in admitting evidence were harmless in light of the other evidence of Trump's guilt. [Extracted from the article]

Former trader Tom Hayes, who was at the center of the Libor scandal, has been granted permission by the UK Supreme Court to appeal his conviction. The Court of Appeal had previously ruled that Hayes' conviction for interest rate-rigging should stand, but his lawyers argue that the UK is now the only country where this is considered a crime. Hayes maintains that what he did was not a criminal offense. The Supreme Court has confirmed that permission to appeal has been granted and the case will be listed at a later date. [Extracted from the article]

A Hong Kong court has rejected pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai's bid to drop security charges against him, ruling that the case may proceed. Lai, the founder of the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper, is accused of conspiring to collude with foreign forces to sanction China and the former British colony, as well as conspiring to publish seditious information. If convicted, Lai could face a maximum penalty of life in prison. A guilty verdict and potential lengthy sentence could strain Hong Kong's relations with the US and other Western governments. [Extracted from the article]

Jurors at the corruption trial of US Senator Bob Menendez have asked the judge whether they must be unanimous to reach an acquittal on any count. The judge instructed the panel that they must be unanimous as to each of the 18 counts in the case. Menendez is being tried along with two businessmen and is accused of crimes including bribery, extortion, and acting as an agent of Egypt. Menendez has denied wrongdoing, and his lawyers have claimed that his actions were lawful and beneficial to his constituents. [Extracted from the article]

Former President Donald Trump has requested a pause in the federal prosecution against him for mishandling classified information, following a recent Supreme Court ruling that he may be immune from criminal charges related to his official acts as president. Trump's lawyers have asked for a schedule to be set for the parties to argue the significance of the Supreme Court's decision, with proposed deadlines extending into September. This development is the latest consequence of the Supreme Court's ruling, which is expected to impact the other three prosecutions against Trump. [Extracted from the article]

Donald Trump's sentencing for his hush-money conviction has been postponed until September 18th in order for the judge to review the impact of the US Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. Trump's team requested the delay as part of their efforts to overturn his conviction on 34 felony counts. The Supreme Court's recent decision in a federal criminal case against Trump is being argued by his New York lawyers to cover evidence and testimony in the hush-money case. Prosecutors have stated that they will not oppose the delay. [Extracted from the article]

A French court has kept alive an investigation into two traders suspected of making €20 million ($21.6 million) from insider tips, as their privacy bid collapsed. The investigation, which is France's largest insider-dealing case, was in danger of being undermined by a European Union ruling. The traders had claimed that investigators reviewed their phone records without legal backing and in violation of their rights. French authorities have also pressed charges against several others in connection with the case. The traders may now seek to challenge the decision at France's top court. [Extracted from the article]

A French court has kept alive an investigation into two traders suspected of making €20 million ($21.6 million) from insider tips, as their privacy bid collapsed. The investigation, which is France's largest insider-dealing case, was in danger of being undermined by a European Union ruling. The traders had claimed that investigators reviewed their phone records without legal backing and in violation of their rights. The court's decision means that French investigators can now move forward with finalizing their cases and deciding whether to order a trial. [Extracted from the article]

A French court has kept alive an investigation into two traders suspected of making €20 million ($21.6 million) from insider tips, as their privacy bid collapsed. The investigation, which is France's largest insider-trading case, was in danger of being undermined by a European Union ruling. The traders had claimed that investigators reviewed their phone records without legal backing and in violation of their rights. The court's decision means that French investigators can now move forward with finalizing their cases and deciding whether to order a trial. [Extracted from the article]

Thailand's Constitutional Court has requested a list of witnesses and evidence in a case against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who is accused of an ethical breach. The court will review the case on June 18 and has set a deadline of June 17 for the submission of witness lists. Additionally, the court has asked the Election Commission to provide its list of witnesses and evidence in a separate case seeking the dissolution of Move Forward, Thailand's largest opposition party. The prime minister is accused of appointing a former lawyer for the influential Shinawatra family to his cabinet, despite the lawyer's previous conviction for attempting to bribe court officials. The lawyer has since resigned, but the court will continue to investigate the allegations against the prime minister. [Extracted from the article]

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has called on governments and rights groups to provide information and evidence to aid in the investigation of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan's civil war. The ICC prosecutor stated that civilians in Sudan are being targeted and killed based on their skin color and ethnicity, and appealed for video and audio evidence to be sent to the court. The conflict in Sudan has resulted in a high death toll, displacement of millions of people, and a risk of famine. The ICC is already investigating events from 2023 and is seeking additional evidence to strengthen its case. [Extracted from the article]

Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra has reassured the public that he will stay in the country to fight a royal defamation charge, dispelling concerns that he would flee as he did 16 years ago. Thaksin, who is set to be indicted in a decade-old lese majeste case on June 18, has stated that he is ready to fight and will not leave. The charges stem from an interview Thaksin gave in 2015 that prosecutors deemed to have breached Article 112 of Thailand's penal code, which carries a maximum jail term of 15 years for each offense of defaming the monarchy. Thaksin, who is currently on parole after being sentenced in corruption cases, is due to be released in August. [Extracted from the article]

Johnson & Johnson has been ordered by an Oregon jury to pay $260 million to a woman who claimed that her cancer was caused by the company's baby powder. The jury found that J&J was responsible for the woman's mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure, and awarded her $200 million in compensatory damages and $60 million in punitive damages. J&J is currently facing over 61,000 lawsuits related to talc and cancer, and the company plans to appeal the Oregon verdict. J&J has maintained that talc does not cause cancer and has already settled other mesothelioma cases to resolve talc litigation. [Extracted from the article]

Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra has reassured the public that he will stay in the country to fight a royal defamation charge, dispelling concerns that he would flee as he did 16 years ago. Thaksin, who is set to be indicted in a decade-old lese majeste case on June 18, has stated that he is ready to fight and will not leave. The charges stem from an interview Thaksin gave in 2015 that prosecutors deemed to have breached Article 112 of Thailand's penal code, which carries a maximum jail term of 15 years for each offense of defaming the monarchy. Thaksin, who is currently on parole after being sentenced in corruption cases, is due to be released in August. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the trial of former President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, and his involvement in hush money payments made to women who claimed to have had affairs with Trump. Cohen and David Pecker, the CEO of the National Enquirer, have both admitted to breaking election laws in relation to these payments. The prosecution presented documents, including checks and invoices, as evidence of Trump's involvement in the payments. Trump's defense argued that Cohen is a liar and that Trump's motivation was concern for his family, not election results. The article also mentions Trump's behavior during the trial, including his interactions with the judge and his comments to the press. The trial did not prevent Trump from campaigning, and it is unclear how much impact the trial will have on his chances of retaking the White House in the future. [Extracted from the article]