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Psychological Abuse in Relationships May Lead to Four-Year Prison Sentence

The Government wants to make mental abuse in close relations a specific crime. It should be punishable by four years' imprisonment.
Psychological Abuse in Relationships May Lead to Four-Year Prison Sentence

France to Build High-Security Prison in South American Jungle

France is to build a high-security prison in South America's jungle, announces the country's Minister of Justice. .
France to Build High-Security Prison in South American Jungle

Trump's Ex-Lawyer Todd Blanche Appointed Interim Head of US Congress Library

For the general public, he is best known as the man who defended Donald Trump in the trial regarding illegal payments to a porn star. Now, Todd Blanche becomes the temporary head of the US Congress Library.
Trump's Ex-Lawyer Todd Blanche Appointed Interim Head of US Congress Library

Trump Names Fox Host Jeanine Pirro as Temporary Federal Prosecutor

"In a class of her own. " USA's president Donald Trump appoints Jeanine Pirro, program host on Fox News and former judge, as temporary federal prosecutor in the capital area Washington DC.
Trump Names Fox Host Jeanine Pirro as Temporary Federal Prosecutor

US Supreme Court Allows Ban on Transgender Military Service

The Supreme Court in the USA has lifted the blocking of the presidential order that prohibits trans people from serving in the American military. .
US Supreme Court Allows Ban on Transgender Military Service

Government Proposes Longer Prison Terms Despite Advisory Warnings

The Government proposes that conditional release should take place at the earliest after three-quarters of the sentence have been served. The purpose of the proposal is to sharpen society's view on serious crime, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).
Government Proposes Longer Prison Terms Despite Advisory Warnings

Brazilian Police Prevent Bomb Attack at Lady Gaga's Rio Concert

Brazilian police foiled a bomb attack planned in connection with Lady Gaga's historic concert. The police have arrested two people suspected of being behind the deed.
Brazilian Police Prevent Bomb Attack at Lady Gaga's Rio Concert

Swedish Politicians React to Deadly Uppsala Shooting

Swedish politicians react with dismay over the three people who were shot to death in Uppsala during Tuesday afternoon. .
Swedish Politicians React to Deadly Uppsala Shooting

Three Killed in Uppsala Shooting Near Hair Salon, No Arrests Made

Three people have been shot to death in central Uppsala in connection with a hairdressing salon. Several blocks are cordoned off and no one has been arrested yet.
Three Killed in Uppsala Shooting Near Hair Salon, No Arrests Made

Justice Minister Strömmer on Tumba Bombing: Sympathy for Victims

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) views the bombing in Tumba very seriously, where a woman and a child were severely injured. We all sympathize with the mother and child, he says.
Justice Minister Strömmer on Tumba Bombing: Sympathy for Victims

Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty in CEO Murder Case

Luigi Mangione, who is suspected of having murdered the CEO of the insurance company United Healthcare, Brian Thompson, pleaded "not guilty" when he was brought before a federal court on Manhattan on Friday. .
Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty in CEO Murder Case

Wisconsin Judge Arrested for Aiding Migrant Escape

The American FBI arrested on Friday a local judge in the state of Wisconsin accused of obstruction of justice after having helped an undocumented migrant to escape. Shortly thereafter, the judge was released.
Wisconsin Judge Arrested for Aiding Migrant Escape

Sweden Tightens Explosives Control to Prevent Criminal Access

The Government is tightening supervision of how legal explosive goods are handled. Shortcomings have led to explosives ending up with criminals.
Sweden Tightens Explosives Control to Prevent Criminal Access

Sweden's New Repatriation Grant Offers 350,000 Kronor to Returnees

The Government's repatriation grant is to amount to 600,000 kronor for a family and 350,000 for an adult. According to the Minister for Migration, comprehensive control measures will prevent fraud.
Sweden's New Repatriation Grant Offers 350,000 Kronor to Returnees

Russia Labels Ex-Foreign Minister Kozyrev a Foreign Agent

Russia has put the former Foreign Minister Andrej Kozyrev on a list of foreign agents, reports The Barents Observer. .
Russia Labels Ex-Foreign Minister Kozyrev a Foreign Agent

New Law Proposed to Enhance Amusement Park Safety in Sweden

The Consumer Agency should be responsible for the supervision of amusement parks instead of the Police as is the case today, suggests an investigation. Furthermore, a new law for the inspection of amusement parks is proposed.
New Law Proposed to Enhance Amusement Park Safety in Sweden

Supreme Court Backs Trump on Rehiring Federal Employees

The USA's highest court overrides a federal judge in California who ordered six federal authorities to rehire thousands of dismissed probationary employees. .
Supreme Court Backs Trump on Rehiring Federal Employees

Sweden Allocates 500 Million Kronor to Boost Prison Services

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are allocating 500 million kronor to the Prison and Probation Service in the spring amending budget. "The Prison and Probation Service faces significant challenges.
Sweden Allocates 500 Million Kronor to Boost Prison Services

Federal Court Dismisses Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Adams

A federal court dismisses the corruption charges against New York's Mayor Eric Adams after President Donald Trump's Justice Department requested it. The judge also prohibits the prosecutors from resuming the legal process at a later time.
Federal Court Dismisses Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Adams

Molotov Cocktail Attack on Uddevalla Mosque Sparks Arson Investigation

During the night to Friday, a Molotov cocktail was thrown into a mosque in Uddevalla, reports Bohusläningen. The police were alerted at 01.
Molotov Cocktail Attack on Uddevalla Mosque Sparks Arson Investigation

Trump and Bondi Warn Tesla Vandals of Severe Prison Sentences

President Donald Trump is now stepping in to defend Tesla and CEO Elon Musk after vandalism against Tesla cars. Trump, like Justice Minister Pam Bondi, is warning against long prison sentences.
Trump and Bondi Warn Tesla Vandals of Severe Prison Sentences

Sweden Proposes AI Cameras for Real-Time Criminal Detection

The government wants to allow the police to use cameras that can identify a wanted criminal in real-time on the streets. The technology enables surveillance of a large number of people.
Sweden Proposes AI Cameras for Real-Time Criminal Detection

Trump wants to revoke Biden's pardons

President Donald Trump wants to revoke predecessor Joe Biden's pardons to be able to investigate political opponents. "Your threats will not intimidate us.
Trump wants to revoke Biden's pardons

Kremlin confirms: Putin to talk to Trump

USA's President Donald Trump says that he will talk to his Russian colleague Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine on Tuesday. The Russian power center Kremlin's spokesperson Dmitrij Peskov confirms that the phone call will take place.
Kremlin confirms: Putin to talk to Trump
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