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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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. "All trade talks with Canada are hereby cancelled", Trump writes in capital letters.

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

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

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. I think it's an excellent choice, says peace researcher Peter Wallensteen.

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

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

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

Supreme Court Backs Trump's Aid Freeze

USA's highest court has given President Donald Trump green light to continue freezing equivalent tens of billions of kronor in aid.

Trump Seeks Supreme Court Ruling on Federal Reserve Member's Fate

The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to make a quick decision so that Lisa Cook can be fired as a member of the US central bank Federal Reserve.

Government Launches Investigation into Background Check Regulations

The alarms about infiltration follow each other. The government now wants to review the regulations for background checks in both private and public activities.

Nepal's First Female Leader Sushila Karki Promises Six-Month Term

Nepal's new leader Sushila Karki says that she will heed the demonstrators' demands and put an end to corruption. She also promises not to remain as prime minister for more than six months.

Banksy Mural Removed from Historic London Wall

Banksy's wall painting on a culturally historic wall by the Supreme Court in London is now washed away. It remained – covered – for only three days.

Håkan Nesser Appeals Prison Sentence to Supreme Court Again

The author Håkan Nesser appeals the prison sentence to the Supreme Court, once again.

Supreme Court Allows ICE Raids in Los Angeles

USA's highest court gives the migration authority ICE green light to stop individuals without direct suspicions that they are staying in the country illegally. Critics mean that the action is unconstitutional and a form of ethnic profiling.