Tourist facing jail after smuggling live flamingo into Vegas hotel room
A man is facing up to four years in prison for stealing a flamingo from its enclosure at a Las Vegas hotel and smuggling it into his hotel room.
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She made an anti-war drawing as a child in Russia. Four years on, she’s still living with the fallout | CNN
Masha Moskalyova’s father was sent to prison in Russia over a drawing she did at age 12. The pair are now trying to build a new life in hiding in France.
Kosovo court sentences 3 ethnic Serbs to life, 30 years in prison over 2023 clash
A court in Kosovo has sentenced two ethnic Serbs to life in prison and another to 30 years over a 2023 clash with police that left four people dead.
Two women risked everything after US raid to protest Venezuela's detentions of their husbands
Venezuelan women have spent the year protesting to demand the release of hundreds of political prisoners.
Prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for South Korea's Yoon for drone flights over Pyongyang
South Korean prosecutors are requesting a 30-year prison term for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon is accused of deliberately trying to escalate tensions with North Korea by ordering dro…
Former Colorado funeral home owner sentenced to 30 years in case that forced industry crackdown
A former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Cuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of US negotiations
Havana won't abide by any American “ultimatums” to release political prisoners as part of new talks.
Is 50 old enough for elderly parole? California lawmakers rush to change rules for sex offenders
State legislators are taking aim at California’s parole system after two high profile sex offenders were granted opportunities for release from prison last year.
Serial thief who stole Kristi Noem's handbag sentenced to three years in prison
The former US Secretary of Homeland Security had her handbag - with $3,000 (£2,260) in cash inside - stolen at a restaurant last year.
Man who swiped Noem's purse in a DC restaurant is sentenced to 3 years in prison
A man who stole a purse from then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem while she dined at a restaurant under the protection of Secret Service agents has been sentenced to three years in p…
Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.
French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says Algeria sentenced him to 3 years for award-winning novel
French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says he has been sentenced to three years in prison in Algeria for his book “Houris.”
Man sentenced to 20 years for killing his then-girlfriend in 1980s cold case | CNN
A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Oregon for the death of his then-girlfriend in a 1980s cold case that was recently reopened, authorities said Tuesday.
Pope tells inmates 'you are not alone' during Equatorial Guinea prison visit at end of Africa tour
Pope Leo XIV is urging Equatorial Guineans to work for freedom, justice and to close the gap “between the privileged and the disadvantaged.”
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison in Oregon for death of his then-girlfriend in 1980s cold case
A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Oregon for the death of his then-girlfriend in a 1980s cold case that was recently reopened.