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HD dismisses Falcon Funds case
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HD dismisses Falcon Funds case

The Supreme Court (HD) does not grant leave to appeal the Court of Appeal ruling that acquitted the state for the actions of the Swedish Pensions Agency in the so-called Falcon Funds affair. The plaintiff is considering taking the case to the European Court of Justice
Bolsonaro's defense files appeal
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Bolsonaro's defense files appeal

Lawyers for Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro have filed an appeal against the 27-year prison sentence against the ex-president that was upheld by the country's Supreme Court earlier this week.
Ingrosso's stalker will not be granted probation
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Ingrosso's stalker will not be granted probation

The Attorney General does not request a retrial in the Knutby case.
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The Attorney General does not request a retrial in the Knutby case.

The Attorney General (RÅ) will not request a review in the Supreme Court of the Knutby case. At present, there is no reason for the Attorney General to take any action, says Chief Prosecutor Mats Svensson at RÅ to SVT
Military coup in Guinea-Bissau – election process canceled
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Military coup in Guinea-Bissau – election process canceled

Military commanders in Guinea-Bissau say they have taken full control of the country. Both the president and an opposition leader have reportedly been arrested
Expert on the Knutby case: Extremely narrow eye of a needle
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Expert on the Knutby case: Extremely narrow eye of a needle

Attorney Johan Eriksson will request an overturning of the murder conviction against the so-called nanny in Knutby, who was convicted of shooting dead pastor Helge Fossmo's wife in 2004. However, being granted an overturning is extremely difficult, according to Dennis Martinsson, a doctor of criminal law
The government presents new law against gang crime
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The government presents new law against gang crime

The government is proposing increased criminal liability for various pre-crime stages. This will make it easier to reach gang leaders and make it more difficult to recruit children
Thailand's ex-leader faces billions in tax demands
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Thailand's ex-leader faces billions in tax demands

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, convicted of corruption, must pay a large amount of back taxes, the country's Supreme Court has announced.
The Court: The agreement on the JLC gold is valid
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The Court: The agreement on the JLC gold is valid

The Gothenburg District Court rules that the agreement between the warring parties regarding the JLC gold is valid. However, the police cannot answer whether the gold will be released
No new court hearings with Bonnesen
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No new court hearings with Bonnesen

Supreme Court acquits police officers of misconduct after domestic violence
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Supreme Court acquits police officers of misconduct after domestic violence

The police officers did not file a report of intimate partner violence and were charged with misconduct. Now they have been acquitted by the Supreme Court
Rasmus Paludan appeals to the Supreme Court
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Rasmus Paludan appeals to the Supreme Court

Despite a reduced sentence in the Court of Appeal, right-wing extremist provocateur Rasmus Paludan is appealing to the Supreme Court.
Sensitive legal cases shake Sánchez again
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Sensitive legal cases shake Sánchez again

The Attorney General is on trial, as is one of the Prime Minister's close associates. Two high-profile court cases in Spain cast a long shadow over the government
New policy targets transgender people in the US military
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New policy targets transgender people in the US military

A new Pentagon policy limits the ability of transgender people to request to remain in the military. Going forward, they will not have the same prospects of arguing their right to remain in the military before review boards
The government expands the Law Council – wants to increase the pace of reform
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The government expands the Law Council – wants to increase the pace of reform

The government wants to avoid bottlenecks in the system when several bills are to be considered during the spring. Therefore, it is proposed that the Legislative Council be expanded with a completely new department
Blame it on strawberries – suspension still stands
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Blame it on strawberries – suspension still stands

Figure skater Kamila Valieva's four-year doping ban has been upheld. The Swiss Supreme Court does not buy the Russian's explanation that she ingested a banned substance through a strawberry dessert
The limit for shoplifting is now being raised
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The limit for shoplifting is now being raised

The limit for what counts as shoplifting is being raised to 1,500 kronor, according to a decision from the Supreme Court.
Trump Halts Canada Trade Talks Over Reagan Ad Controversy
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Trump Halts Canada Trade Talks Over Reagan Ad Controversy

USA's president Donald Trump cancels trade talks with Canada. On Truth Social, Trump writes that the decision is due to a Canadian commercial where 1980s president Ronald Reagan speaks negatively about tariffs
PFAS Foam Discharged in Nature During Routine Tests at Kallinge
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PFAS Foam Discharged in Nature During Routine Tests at Kallinge

Firefighting foam with PFAS was routinely discharged into nature for testing by defense employees at the air wing F 17 in Kallinge. This is revealed in a conversation between the then F 17 chief and an employee that was recorded without them being aware of it, reports Sveriges Radio
Supreme Court to Decide on Case Processing Time and European Court Practices
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Supreme Court to Decide on Case Processing Time and European Court Practices

How long is a reasonable time for authorities to process cases? And should Swedish courts relate to the European Court's practice? The questions will now be decided in the Supreme Court.
Venezuelan Politician María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize
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Venezuelan Politician María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Nobel Peace Prize goes to the Venezuelan opposition politician María Corina Machado. For over a decade, she has fought against Venezuela's authoritarian rule under President Nicolás Maduro
Supreme Court Declines to Review Nytorgs Man Verdict
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Supreme Court Declines to Review Nytorgs Man Verdict

The Supreme Court (HD) will not review the verdict against Fredrik Lundgren, also known as Nytorgsmannen, reports P4 Malmöhus. Thus, the court of appeal's verdict of four years' imprisonment stands
David Zini Appointed as Israel's New Shin Bet Chief Amid Controversy
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David Zini Appointed as Israel's New Shin Bet Chief Amid Controversy

A former general with a ”messianic” outlook who opposes hostage negotiations – since he sees what happens in Gaza as an ”eternal war”. Now the controversial David Zini takes over as head of Israel's security service
Tucholsky Prize Honors Imprisoned Vietnamese Author Pham Doan Trang
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Tucholsky Prize Honors Imprisoned Vietnamese Author Pham Doan Trang

The imprisoned Vietnamese author Pham Doan Trang receives this year's Tucholsky Prize from Swedish Pen.
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