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Published on 13:56 GMT

A belief in freedom pushes Clark County man to return to Ukraine over and over as a volunteer chaplain

The nature of war in Ukraine has turned deadlier, according to a Clark County man who recently returned from his seventh visit as a volunteer military chaplain there. So-called “suicide drones” are one reason why Mikhail Pavenko’s mission in Ukraine, April …

Source: The Columbian - Washington State - Pending
Published on 11:44 GMT

British Man Sentenced After Keeping Weapons From Ukraine as ‘Macabre Trophy’

A British man who fought in Ukraine and brought back a cache of grenades and ammunition received a suspended sentence on Friday, as reported by Richmondshire Today. Stewart Wright, 45 from North Yorkshire, England, volunteered to fight in the war in …

Source: Kyiv Post - Indeterminate
Published on May 2, 2025

South Florida lawmakers visit ICE detention center in Broward following Haitian woman's death

Two members of Congress from South Florida on Friday morning visited the Broward Transitional Center in Pompano Beach, where a 44-year-old Haitian died last week while in federal custody. Before touring the facility that houses suspected undocumented …

Source: WLRN - Florida - Public Broadcaster
Published on 05:03 GMT

Kharkiv court sentences two Russian spies to 15 years in prison

A court in Kharkiv handed down a guilty sentence against Russian military intelligence (GRU) assets who had posed as volunteers to gather sensitive data on Ukraine’s Defense Forces. Both were sentenced to 15 years in prison, the SBU reports as seen as …

Source: Ukrinform - Public Broadcaster
Published on 03:02 GMT

EU States Turn to Third Countries to Decongest Prisons

On May 23, 2024—amid headlines dominated by the upcoming European elections—Copenhagen and Pristina finalized an agreement to transfer non-Danish foreign prisoners serving sentences in Denmark to a facility in Kosovo. Under the deal, 300 inmates will be …

Source: To Vima - Indeterminate
Published on May 2, 2025

Ukrainian suspected of human trafficking extradited from Germany

German law enforcement agencies extradited to Ukraine a resident of the Zhytomyr region suspected of human trafficking, extortion and fraud. This was reported by the Main Directorate of the National Police in Zhytomyr region, Ukrinform reports. “Law …

Source: Ukrinform - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 2, 2025

State Department pushes America first agenda with China, Ukraine & immigration

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Over 100 days into the Trump administration, the State Department is focused on projecting the president’s message of strength and global leadership at home and abroad. Deputy spokesperson for the State Department Tommy Pigott credits …

Source: WGXA - Georgia - Pending
Published on May 2, 2025

Trucker gets 10 years in prison for smuggling cocaine into Sarnia

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News A Toronto truck driver was sentenced this week in Sarnia to 10 years in prison for trying to smuggle 100 bricks of cocaine worth up to $10 million into Canada over the Blue Water Bridge. Nick Shah, a then-64-year-old …

Source: Sarnia and Lambton County This Week - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Moscow imprisons teenager for supporting Ukraine

For the “crime” of speaking out in defense of Ukraine’s sovereignty, 19-year-old Darya Kozyreva was sentenced by a court in St. Petersburg April 18 to two years and eight months in prison for “discrediting” the Russian army. The Russian teenager had been …

Source: The Militant - Left-wing
Published on May 1, 2025

PRE-TRIAL DETENTION CENTRE No. 2. Taganrog – place where Viktoria Roshchyna was killed and thousands of Ukrainians are ...

Author: Tetiana Nikolaienko Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna was tortured by Russians in pre-trial detention centre No. 2 in Taganrog. This is the result of an international investigation involving 13 leading international media outlets. Among them …

Source: Censor.NET - Center-right
Published on May 2, 2025

Poland: Rights groups call for decriminalisation of defamation

Current draft legislation removes the threat of imprisonment, but still leaves journalists, publishers, and others involved in public debate at risk of criminal defamation proceedings. This statement was originally published on article19.org on 25 April …

Source: IFEX - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

West Africa’s Togo Says Ukraine Captured Togolese Fighting Alongside Russian Forces

People from the small West African nation Togo have been “captured and detained” by Ukrainian armed forces after taking part “in military operations alongside Russian armed forces,” Togolese authorities said Friday. In a statement seen by AFP, Togo’s …

Source: Kyiv Post - Indeterminate
Published on May 2, 2025

Silence or Jail: Teens Targeted in Russia’s Wartime Political Crackdown

“Children have the right to choose their own path. Our son chose his and we will walk it with him, no matter what.” These are the words of the mother of a Russian teenager now serving a prison sentence for opposing the war in Ukraine. While his family …

Source: The Moscow Times - Center-left
Published on May 2, 2025

Togolese Nationals Captured with Russian Troops in Ukraine

Several Togolese nationals have been “captured and detained” by Ukrainian military forces after participating “in military operations alongside Russian forces,” according to a statement from Togolese officials on Friday. Togo’s foreign ministry noted in a …

Source: News Central TV - Indeterminate
Published on May 2, 2025

Belarus opposition warns against concessions to Lukashenko over release of US prisoner

By Mark Trevelyan (Reuters) - The United States should not be "fooled" by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko into offering concessions following the release of a U.S. prisoner freed as a gift to Donald Trump, a senior aide to the exiled …

Source: The Gazette - Colorado - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Romanian sex worker in Limerick

A man was handed a life sentence on Friday after he pleaded guilty to murdering a sex worker in Ireland over two years ago. Habib Shah Shamel appeared in the dock of Belfast Crown Court from custody to be formally arraigned on two charges he faced. When …

Source: Irish Mirror - Left-wing
Published on May 2, 2025

BELARUS: "They decided to fabricate a case and accuse him of espionage"

On 16 November 2023, officials arrested Catholic priest Fr Henryk Okolotovich and detained him in the KGB secret police Investigation Prison in Minsk. On 30 December 2024, Minsk Regional Court handed him an 11-year jail term on treason charges at a closed …

Source: Forum 18 - Pending
Published on May 2, 2025

Romanian High Court upholds prison sentence for former bishop in sexual abuse case

The High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ) has issued final prison sentences in a high-profile sexual abuse case involving former clergy from the Orthodox Church. On Wednesday, April 30, the judges upheld the eight-year sentence for former bishop of Hu …

Source: Romania Insider - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Extradited to US

A Ukrainian national was extradited from Spain to the US on Wednesday to face charges related to his involvement in Nefilim ransomware attacks. The man, Artem Stryzhak, was arrested in Spain in 2024. He is charged with fraud conspiracy, including extortion …

Source: SecurityWeek - Pending

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 17:23 GMT

UPDATED: Armstrong signs historic property tax relief and reform package for North Dakota homeowners

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today joined bill sponsors and other legislators as he signed a landmark property tax relief and reform package to ease the burden on North Dakota homeowners and limit growth in local spending. “It ended up being an …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 17:29 GMT

France proposes to charge inmates for time in prison

(MENAFN) French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has proposed reinstating a policy requiring prisoners to help cover the costs of their incarceration, as part of broader efforts to address rising violence across the country. This initiative follows a …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 02:34 GMT

Hālawa Correctional Facility Hosts First Keiki Day for Incarcerated Fathers

Posted on Apr 30, 2025 in Main A father and his child participate in the Easter egg hunt. Photo courtesy: DCR. The Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DCR) continues its efforts to transform Hawaiʻi’s unified correctional system into a …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 05:21 GMT

Senate Passes Historic Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant victory for correctional officer safety, the U.S. Senate has passed the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act (S.307), marking a decisive step forward in protecting …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 13:38 GMT

‘EU aspirant’ jails, silences opponents

(MENAFN) On March 25, Evgenia Gutsul, the elected head of Moldova’s autonomous Gagauzia region, was detained at Chisinau International Airport as she attempted to leave the country. A court subsequently ordered her held for 20 days pending investigation. …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 13:37 GMT

FSB declares Russian female facing prison for funding Ukrainian military

(MENAFN) A woman in Russia has been detained on allegations of financially supporting the Ukrainian military, according to the Federal Security Service (FSB). The arrest was carried out by the FSB's branch in Russia’s Kherson Region. Authorities claim …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 00:13 GMT

Arizona Man Sentenced to Prison for COVID-19 and Tax Fraud

An Arizona man was sentenced to 4 years in prison for filing false tax returns and loan applications to obtain COVID-19 disaster relief. According to court documents and evidence presented in court, to create the appearance that he was operating several …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 16:50 GMT

Prison Fellowship’s Statement After United States Senate Declares April 2025 as Second Chance Month

Washington, D.C., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, released the …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:56 GMT

Presentan en Miami el libro 'El vuelo final: La Reina del Aire', el jueves 8 de mayo

El libro está firmado por Jesús Romero, exoficial de inteligencia naval de EE.UU., y Steve Tochterman, exagente especial retirado de la FAA MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El libro El vuelo final: La Reina del Aire se …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

INVESTOR DEADLINE MONDAY: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Ready Capital Corporation Investors with ...

SAN DIEGO, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that the Ready Capital class action lawsuit – captioned Quinn v. Ready Capital Corporation, No. 25-cv-01883 (S.D.N.Y.) – seeks to represent purchasers or acquirers …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on May 3, 2025 - 13:31 GMT

ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL COUNSEL, Encourages Avis Budget Group, Inc. to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) between February 16, 2024 and …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 13:29 GMT

TBBK DEADLINE ALERT: Bancorp (TBBK) Increases Provision For Consumer Fintech Loan Credit Losses, Acknowledges Internal ...

SAN FRANCISCO, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK) belatedly filed its amended annual report, in which it disclosed previously omitted crucial information to investors, escalating investor concerns already inflamed by asset …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 13:27 GMT

EU DEADLINE ALERT: enCore Energy (EU) Faces Investor Lawsuit Amid Financial Reporting Woes, Leadership Shakeup – Hagens ...

SAN FRANCISCO, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A class-action lawsuit has been filed against enCore Energy Corp. (NASDAQ: EU), a uranium exploration and development company, alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The suit, Zhongjian v …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 13:24 GMT

Fluence Energy’s (FLNC) Troubles Mount as Investors Allege Misleading Financials and Ties to Siemens, AES – Hagens ...

SAN FRANCISCO, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prominent shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman notifies investors that class action litigation has been filed against Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNC) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 13:22 GMT

AppLovin (APP) Under Pressure: Analyst Downgrades Follow Short Seller Barrage, Investor Lawsuit – Hagens Berman

SAN FRANCISCO, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just months after basking in the glow of a meteoric 700% stock surge, fueled by investor enthusiasm for its artificial intelligence technology and burgeoning ad business, AppLovin Corp. (NASDAQ: APP) is …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 13:21 GMT

Ready Capital (RC) Faces Investor Backlash as Lawsuit Alleges Concealed CRE Loan Woes – Hagens Berman

SAN FRANCISCO, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC), a New York-based real estate finance firm, is grappling with intensifying investor scrutiny after being named in two securities class-action lawsuits that have cast a …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 13:17 GMT

Maravai LifeSciences (MRVI) Reports Weak Q4, Faces Investor Class Action – Hagens Berman

SAN FRANCISCO, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVI) reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, missing analyst expectations and prompting a significant downward revision of its price target by at least one …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

ROSEN, A LEADING INVESTOR RIGHTS LAW FIRM, Encourages Open Lending Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Open Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: LPRO) between February 24, 2022 and …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 11:18 GMT

BBAI FRAUD NOTICE: BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BBAI) Investors may have been affected by Fraud -- Contact BFA Law by ...

NEW YORK, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BBAI) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 11:18 GMT

ALDX INQUIRY NOTICE: Aldeyra Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ALDX) Investors may have been affected by Securities Violations -- ...

NEW YORK, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALDX) for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 11:18 GMT

FLNC FRAUD NOTICE: Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLNC) Investors may have been affected by Fraud -- Contact BFA Law by ...

NEW YORK, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNC) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 11:18 GMT

TBBK FRAUD NOTICE: The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:TBBK) Investors may have been affected by Fraud -- Contact BFA Law by May ...

NEW YORK, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 11:18 GMT

VTRS FRAUD NOTICE: Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ:VTRS) Investors may have been affected by Fraud -- Contact BFA Law by June 3 ...

NEW YORK, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of the …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 11:18 GMT

RH INQUIRY NOTICE: RH (NYSE:RH) Investors may have been affected by Fraud -- Contact BFA Law

NEW YORK, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into RH (NYSE: RH) for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in RH, you are encouraged to obtain …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 11:18 GMT

RC MONDAY DEADLINE: Ready Capital (NYSE:RC) Investors may have been affected by Fraud -- Contact BFA Law by Monday’s May ...

NEW YORK, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that it has filed a lawsuit against Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

Amiel Wade Recognized as a Leader in Civil Litigation in California

Renowned trial attorney Amiel Wade receives prestigious recognition for his leadership and results-driven advocacy in civil litigation. CA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wade Litigation, a leading California-based law firm, …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 19:22 GMT

Global IT Signs Managed Services Agreement with Alzheimer’s Los Angeles

Partnership Aims to Enhance Operational Efficiency and Support Mission-Driven Technology Solutions for Alzheimer’s Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global IT, a top-tier provider of Managed IT …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

AST Announces the Return of the IP3 for 2025 – A Unique Patent Purchase and Licensing Opportunity for Patent Owners

AST announces its tenth annual Industry Patent Purchase and Licensing Program - IP3 2025, connecting patent owners with major global technology firms. PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Security Trust (AST) is …

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