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Maldives jails two journalists for reporting on president’s alleged affair

Two journalists have been jailed in the Maldives after a court found them guilty of violating a gag order linked to reporting on allegations involving President Mohamed Muizzu, according to rights groups and court proceedings in the Maldivian capital, Male.

13 May 2026-17:24
US men jailed for helping North Korean IT workers secure remote jobs

Two US citizens have been sentenced to 18 months in prison for operating so-called “laptop farms” that helped North Korean IT workers obtain remote jobs at dozens of American companies, according to US prosecutors.

08 May 2026-14:27
Britney Spears avoids jail time with "wet reckless" plea in DUI case

Britney Spears has pleaded guilty through her attorney to a lesser charge of "wet reckless" following a March arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

04 May 2026-23:13
90-year-old South Korean woman receives sentence for financial crimes

A South Korean court has sentenced a 90-year-old woman to one year in jail for helping her jailed son launder drug proceeds.

14 Apr 2026-17:14
UFC's Daniel Rodriguez opens up after Mexican prison stay

14 Apr 2026-13:24
Hong Kong to impose fines and jail terms for use of alternative smoking products

Visitors and residents in Hong Kong could face fines of up to 50,000 Hong Kong dollars (about 6,384 U.S. dollars) and a maximum jail term of six months for carrying or using alternative smoking products in public, authorities have said.

13 Apr 2026-21:44
Scottish man jailed for killing his abused wife

A man in Scotland has been jailed after being found criminally responsible for the death of his wife in a landmark domestic abuse case.

10 Apr 2026-17:14
UK suspect leaves country after accidental jail release

A suspected rapist has left the UK after being accidentally released from custody weeks before his trial, court documents show.

23 Feb 2026-16:55
South Korea jails ex-minister over martial law crisis

A South Korean court has sentenced former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min to seven years in prison for his involvement in events linked to the declaration of martial law in December 2024.

12 Feb 2026-10:45
Mexico approves jail time for selling e-cigarettes

Mexico’s Congress has gave final approval to a bill that imposes penalties of up to eight years in prison for selling electronic cigarettes and similar products.

11 Dec 2025-12:26

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