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Rednote Gains 700K Users in 2 Days as US Downloads Surge 200% Amid TikTok Ban Talks
RedNote app developers are scrambling to moderate the English language in the Mandarin-dominated interface amid a massive influx of US users. Meanwhile, reports emerged that Elon Musk could buy TikTok US to avert a nationwide ban on the app.
Taxpayers Footing ISIS Bride's £250,000 Legal Fees As She Tries To Return To UK
Shamima Begum, who left the UK to join the ISIS, lost another appeal against the UK government's decision to strip her of her British citizenship.
US Supreme Court declares that race must not determine University admission
The US Supreme Court has ruled that race should not determine university admissions, promoting a merit-based approach and equal opportunities in higher education.
Indian court releases Rajiv Gandhi killer from prison after 31 years
India's Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of AG Perarivalan, who spent 31 years in jail in connection with the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.
Indian court upholds hijab ban in schools, ruling challenged in Supreme Court
An Indian court has upheld the ban imposed on wearing hijab to schools and colleges in the southern state of Karnataka. The court dismissed as many as five petitions filed by students against the ban.
U.S. Supreme Court requires in-person visit to obtain abortion pill
Six justices voted in favour of reinstating the strict rule of in-person visits to obtain abortion pills.
Amy Coney Barrett appointment: Trump earns Supreme Court boost in election final week
Trump's nominee has been confirmed for a Supreme Court position.
Trump set to announce Supreme Court pick, Republicans eye quick confirmation
Democratic opponents, led by Joe Biden, have demanded that Republicans back off on replacing Ginsburg, until after the November 3 election.
Maldives: Yameen's first blow in state of emergency is the arrest of Supreme Court judges
Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed and judge Ali Hameed were arrested by Yameen's government as crisis deepens.
Top evangelical lawyer wants gay judges banned from hearing cases about religious freedom
A leading evangelical legal chief has called for gay judges to be banned from hearing cases relating to issues of religious freedom.
Paedophile Island: Jail where some of the most dangerous sex offenders in the US are held
An island off the coast of Washington State, dubbed 'Paedophile Island', has become home to some of the most dangerous paedophiles and sex offenders in the US.
Democracy in danger: India's highest judicial body witnessing an unparalleled fiasco
Four sitting judges of the Supreme Court in an unprecedented display of dissent against the Chief Justice of India.
Trump travel ban allowed to go ahead by US Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court ruled that the ban on seven countries can come into effect even as legal challenges continue through lower courts
Kenya: More deaths as Supreme Court upholds re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta
Although the opposition called for calm, at least two people were killed in protests after the court upheld President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election in a repeat vote that the opposition boycotted.
I travelled from Northern Ireland to have an abortion and was called a murderer
On the 50th anniversary of the Abortion Act in the UK, women in Ireland are still struggling for the same freedom.
Saudi diplomat in UK will not get immunity in 'domestic servitude' case after landmark court ruling
The Supreme Court says Saudi envoy Jarallah al-Malki cannot hide behind diplomatic immunity on claims by Cherrylyn Reyes who accuses him of making her work for 17 hours a day.
Indian top court allows abortion for pregnant girl, 13, who was raped by father's business partner
The girl from Indian financial hub Mumbai is 31 weeks pregnant and laws in the country do not allow termination after 20 weeks.
Adelaide killer 'licked bloodied knife' after stabbing man in chest
Leanne Prak stabbed Michael McEvoy through the heart with a kitchen knife.
What UK employers need to know about the Supreme Court's employment tribunal fees ruling
Employment law expert Martin Chitty explains what the landmark decision means.
Scotland's whisky producers appeal against minimum alcohol pricing at the Supreme Court
The Scottish government passed this measure five years ago, but the law has been challenged in courts ever since.
Baroness Hale of Richmond 'to become first woman appointed as Britain's top judge'
She is expected to be confirmed as president of the Supreme Court.
New headache for Trump as judge rules against ban on grandparents entering US
The ban will eventually end up in the Supreme Court in the autumn.
Mother who killed 3 children by driving into Australian lake is jailed for 26 years
Judge: Akon Guode, who is from Sudan, was suffering from post-traumatic stress and showing signs of depression.
Bangladesh reinstalls Lady Justice statue that was removed under pressure from Islamists
The statue was installed back in the premises of the country's top court, but its sculptor says it now has less visibility.
Supreme Court only hope for Trump travel ban after rejection by Appeals judges
The travel ban was a revised version of an executive order that caused confusion.
GOP senators suggest Obama's man as possible James Comey replacement at FBI
Merrick Garland wiould be a surprise choice for many in Washington.
Delhi gang rape convicts will be executed after losing appeal against death sentence
"It's a victory for my family," the Delhi gang rape victim's father said.
Which election campaign promises has Donald Trump broken?
After 100 days in office, Trump has faced many obstacles as well as small successes.
Indian government plans to assign unique identification numbers to cows and their progenies
The new measure comes amid a widespread ban on illegal cow slaughter and beef sales in many parts of the country.
Modi ends symbol of VIP culture by banning use of red beacon lights atop vehicles
For long, the lights have been used to zip through gridlocked traffic in India.