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Court trials

Marine Le Pen’s lawyers tell French appeals court she did not intend to do wrong

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen returning from a break in her appeal hearing in Paris on Feb 11.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen returning from a break in her appeal hearing in Paris on Feb 11.

Social media giants lose last bid to avoid trials with US schools

Public school districts across the US have claimed that social media platforms harmed the mental health of students and strained school resources.
Public school districts across the US have claimed that social media platforms harmed the mental health of students and strained school resources.

Malaysia’s top court restores conviction and jail sentence on former palm oil agency head

Malaysia’s top court on Feb 10 reinstated a corruption conviction and six-year jail sentence imposed on Mohamad Isa Abdul Samad.
Malaysia’s top court on Feb 10 reinstated a corruption conviction and six-year jail sentence imposed on Mohamad Isa Abdul Samad.

New Zealand mosque shooter’s former lawyers say he showed anxiety but did not appear depressed

Brenton Tarrant, the gunman who shot and killed worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks, is seen during his sentencing at the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand, August 24, 2020. John Kirk-Anderson/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Brenton Tarrant, the gunman who shot and killed worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks, is seen during his sentencing at the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand, August 24, 2020. John Kirk-Anderson/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

After years-long legal battle, Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrives at day of sentencing

Media mogul Jimmy Lai was convicted of two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces on Dec 15, and one count of publishing seditious materials.
Media mogul Jimmy Lai was convicted of two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces on Dec 15, and one count of publishing seditious materials.

Murdered Mongolian woman Altantuya’s family returns over $1.5m in damages to Malaysia govt

Ms Altantuya Shaariibuu’s family had filed a RM100 million lawsuit in 2007, claiming that her death caused them mental shock and psychological trauma.
Ms Altantuya Shaariibuu’s family had filed a RM100 million lawsuit in 2007, claiming that her death caused them mental shock and psychological trauma.

Son of Norway’s crown princess denies drugging anyone

A court sketch shows Marius Borg Hoiby in the witness box in room 250 of the Oslo Courthouse in Norway on Feb 5, 2026.
A court sketch shows Marius Borg Hoiby in the witness box in room 250 of the Oslo Courthouse in Norway on Feb 5, 2026.

Two brothers charged with murder in Johor skeletal remains case

No plea was recorded by the two accused, R. Arasan, 32, and R. Utes, 36.
No plea was recorded by the two accused, R. Arasan, 32, and R. Utes, 36.

Actor Chen Xi posts birthday tribute to father Edmund Chen amid court case

chen04 - Screenshot. Chen Xi (right) shares a photo with his father Edmund Chen and his grandfather on social media on Feb 4


CREDIT: CHXNXI/INSTAGRAM
chen04 - Screenshot. Chen Xi (right) shares a photo with his father Edmund Chen and his grandfather on social media on Feb 4


CREDIT: CHXNXI/INSTAGRAM

French prosecutors to request bans from office in far-right leader Le Pen appeal trial

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen risks the maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of one million euro if her appeal fails.
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen risks the maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of one million euro if her appeal fails.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.