Laws protecting children from online porn are winning in some states as activists push nationwide solution

Seventeen states, including Alabama and Georgia, have enacted porn ID laws, with momentum growing for national adoption to protect children online.

Leo Terrell flames alma mater UCLA as 'national embarrassment' in wake of anti-Israel chaos on campus

Civil rights attorney Leo Terrell told 'Life, Liberty & Levin' he is disgusted with his postgraduate alma mater, the University of California-Los Angeles.

UK government's approval of climate plan ruled unlawful by High Court judge

A High Court judge in the U.K. ruled on Friday that the government's approval of a plan to meet climate targets lacked evidence of its feasibility and was unlawful.

Georgia PM slams US criticism of draft 'foreign agents' law, dismissing it as false

Georgia's prime minister has pushed back against U.S. criticism of a proposed "foreign agents" law, dismissing it as false and reminiscent of past interference.

Cambodia's Supreme Court upholds prison sentence for labor union leader in strike

Cambodia’s Supreme Court has upheld the prison sentence of a labor union leader who led a prolonged strike against NagaWorld, the country's largest casino.

NY vs. Trump: DA Bragg's web of deceit starts to unravel

When a prosecutor contorts statutes and deploys lying witnesses to fool a jury into convicting an innocent defendant, it is an assault on the rule of law and an abuse of our system.

NY v Trump: Remaining alleged gag order violations hang in balance as trial resumes

The NY v. Trump trial will resume Friday for its 11th day as the court will hear continued testimony from computer forensic expert Doug Daus.

NY v. Trump: Witness says Cohen dreamed of White House job despite denying ambitions in House testimony

A witness in the NY v. Trump case, attorney Keith Davidson, testified that former Trump attorney Michael Cohen had hoped for a job in the White House following the 2016 election.

Trump slams 'radical left lunatics' creating chaos on college campuses nationwide

Former President Donald Trump slammed the "radical left lunatics" on college campuses nationwide for creating chaos amid their protests against Israel.

Morning Glory: The show trial of Donald Trump

We are watching the absolutely shocking attempt by Trump trial judge Juan Merchan and Manhattan D.A. Bragg to secure, by any means necessary, a conviction of former President Trump.

Minnesota man who claims to regret joining ISIS has sentencing postponed

A Minnesota man who joined ISIS in Syria at 18 has voiced regret for his involvement and cooperated with federal authorities after surrendering in 2019.

UK police officer faces terror charge for allegedly supporting Hamas on WhatsApp

A British police officer from West Yorkshire is facing a terror charge for allegedly sharing images supporting Hamas, a banned terrorist group in the UK.

17-year-old boy charged with attempted murder after assault involving 'sharp object' at UK school

Police say a 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three people were assaulted at a secondary school in northern England.

Ecuador defends storming of Mexican Embassy in case brought to top UN court

Ecuador defended its actions in storming the Mexican Embassy in Quito last month. This move came after Mexico granted asylum to former Vice President Jorge Glas.

Trump accuses Manhattan judge of 'rigging' 2024 election following gag order ruling: 'Election interference'

Former President Trump says Judge Juan Merchan is "rigging" the 2024 presidential election after ruling that Trump violated his gag order in the Manhattan trial.

Haiti council appoints new prime minister as country continues to face deadly gang violence

Haiti's transitional council has appointed Fritz Belizaire, a former sports minister, as the new prime minister as the country faces severe violence and instability.

NY v Trump: Judge regrets he 'unfortunately' can't fine 45th president more in gag order ruling

Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding over the NY v. Trump trial, lamented not being able to fine the former president more than $1,000 per violation of his gag order.

Trump permitted to attend son Barron's graduation after ripping trial judge for delaying decision

Former President Trump was granted permission to attend his son Barron's graduation in Florida next month amid the NY v. Trump trial in Manhattan.

Finnish hacker sentenced for blackmailing therapy patients after accessing thousands of records

A Finnish man has been sentenced to six years and three months in prison for hacking into a private psychotherapy center's database, according to authorities.

Judge fines Trump thousands over violating gag order, warns 'incarceratory punishment' could be next

Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing the Trump trial in Manhattan, fined former President Donald Trump $9,000 for violating a gag order in the case.

Former Kazakhstan minister arrested for alleged role in unrest that left 238 dead

Former Kazakh Interior Minister Erlan Turgumbayev has been arrested in connection with a deadly police crackdown on protests that erupted in 2022, officials say.

Mexico takes Ecuador to top UN court over embassy raid in Quito

Mexico has taken Ecuador to the top U.N. court, accusing the nation of violating international law by storming the Mexican Embassy. The raid occurred on April 5.

Mississippi lawmakers poised to vote on Medicaid expansion plan with work mandate

Mississippi legislators are set to vote on a Medicaid expansion plan this week would require new program recipients to be employed at least 100 hours a month.

Atlantic City unions clash in court over anti-smoking lawsuit targeting casinos

New Jersey's attorney general and Local 54 of the Unite Here union are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit brought by another union aiming to ban smoking in Atlantic City's casinos.

European Union implements stricter visa requirements for Ethiopians

The European Union has announced stricter visa requirements for Ethiopian nationals. EU countries will no longer be permitted to waive requirements, officials say.

South Korean opposition leader pushes president to accept investigation of wife, top officials

South Korea’s opposition leader has urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to accept special investigations into allegations involving top officials and his wife.

Anti-Trump DA's no-show at debate leaves challenger facing off against empty podium

Democratic Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ primary opponent, Christian Wise Smith, debated an empty podium after Willis skipped the event.

5 former officials convicted in Greece's deadliest wildfire case

Five former firefighting and disaster response officials have been convicted by a Greek court for criminal negligence in connection with a deadly wildfire in 2018.

Father and former coach of Olympic champion charged with child abuse, lawyer says

Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father and former coach of Olympic champion runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen, has been charged with abusing one of his other children.

Trial underway for military families suing US government over tainted water at Hawaii base

Richelle Dietz is among 17 people suing the U.S. over jet fuel leaks and health problems allegedly linked to contaminated water on their military base.

Retired SCOTUS Justice Breyer weighs in on mounting calls Sotomayor should retire: 'Spring chicken'

Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer told "Fox News Sunday's" Shannon Bream that Justice Sotomayor is a "spring chicken" amid calls for her to resign.

California crime reform gets 'unheard of' support from DAs, small businesses, progressive mayors

A "common sense" ballot initiative to reform California's Prop 47 has earned 900,000 signatures to make the November ballot, far surpassing the roughly 500,000 required signatures.

Romanian court rules that Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start

A Romanian court has ruled that a trial can proceed in the case involving Andrew Tate, who is accused of human trafficking, rape and leading a criminal group.

British man linked to Russian mercenary group charged with plotting arson attack on London business

A 20-year-old British man has been charged with conducting hostile activity to benefit Russia. He is accused of plotting to torch a London business connected to Ukraine.

Russian journalist detained for posts criticizing the military, lawyer says

A journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine has been arrested in Khabarovsk on charges of spreading false information about the Russian military.

South Korean police raid incoming medical association leader's office over prolonged strikes

South Korean police on Friday conducted a raid on the office of Lim Hyun-taek, the incoming leader of the Korean Medical Association, according to authorities.

US Army reservist says he warned of mass shooting before gunman's attack in Lewiston, Maine

Sean Hodgson, an Army reservist, testified on Thursday about his friend Robert Card's mental decline leading up to Maine's deadliest mass shooting, officials say.

Turkish court sentences Syrian woman to life in prison for deadly Istanbul bombing

A Syrian woman has received a life sentence for her role in a 2022 explosion in Istanbul, Turkey, which killed six people and injured 99, officials say.

UK parliamentary researcher and alleged accomplice granted bail in espionage case linked to China

A former U.K. Parliament researcher and his alleged accomplice have been granted bail after being charged with espionage for China, according to officials.

Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid intense anti-corruption campaign

Vuong Dinh Hue, the head of Vietnam’s parliament, has resigned as the country faces an ongoing anti-corruption campaign, according to state media reports.

Mexico's chief detective apologizes for 'inadequate' remark about country's fentanyl production

The head of Mexico’s detective service has apologized for calling Mexico "the champion" of fentanyl and meth production this week, according to his office.

Biden admin to tighten restrictions on firearm exports, official says

The Biden administration plans to implement new restrictions on firearms exports to limit their diversion to criminal groups and drug cartels, officials say.

Trump compliments prosecution's first witness in criminal trial: 'very nice'

Former President Donald Trump said the prosecution team's first witness in the NY v. Trump case, David Pecker, is a "nice guy," in comments ahead of court Thursday.

Trump prosecutor quit top DOJ post for lowly NY job in likely bid to ‘get’ former president, expert says

Matthew Colangelo, a key member of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's team prosecuting President Trump, was once a senior official in the Biden Justice Department.

Trump attorney, Supreme Court justice clash on whether a president who 'ordered' a 'coup' could be prosecuted

Former President Donald Trump's attorney in the presidential immunity case clashed with Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan over whether a president "who ordered a coup" can be prosecuted.

Iran court sentences popular rapper to death for involvement in protests, lawyer says

A rapper in Iran who rose to fame after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing the Islamic Republic has been sentenced to death, his lawyer said.

More than 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison after heavy rains damage facility

Heavy rains destroyed parts of a prison near Abuja, Nigeria, leading to the escape of over 100 inmates. The downpour damaged the facility's perimeter fence.

Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence

Ariel Henry resigned on Thursday as prime minister of Haiti as the country faces rampant gang violence that has killed or injured more than 2,500 people.

Russian court fines TV presenter who threw 'almost naked' party over her calls for peace

Anastasia Ivleeva, a TV presenter and actress, has been fined for social media posts advocating peace during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, officials said.

US senators demand answers on closure plan for California women's prison where inmates were sexually abused

U.S. senators are demanding accountability for the rapid closure plan of a troubled women's prison in California where sexual abuse by guards was rampant.

The anti-Trump movement’s secret Zoom calls give their target ammo

A group of former prosecutors and media pundits have been gathering in off-the-record Zoom calls to discuss former President Donald Trump.

Philadelphia man sees 'big win' in squatter lawsuit against Airbnb, though legal battle continues a year later

A year later, the legal battle between Pennsylvania landlord Joseph Foresta and Airbnb continues. He sued the company after a squatter refused to leave his property after his stay.

Arrest made after 3 injured in 'major incident' at school in Wales, police say

Welsh police say a suspect has been arrested after three people were injured in a “major incident" at a school in Wales. Additional details were not disclosed by police.

Blue state voters reveal whether they think former President Trump's trial is 'legitimate': poll

A Siena College poll revealed most voters in New York believe former President Donald Trump's trial is legitimate, while the rest view it as a "witch hunt."

German lawmaker to dismiss assistant arrested for alleged Chinese espionage, continue election bid

Maximilian Krah, a far-right lawmaker in Germany, has announced plans to dismiss his assistant, Jian Guo, who was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.

David Pecker calmly links Trump, Michael Cohen to suppressing stories, pushing fake news

Ex-National Enquirer czar, David Pecker, confirmed under oath yesterday that he allegedly had used catch-and-kill payments to help Donald Trump’s campaign.

Trump slams 'unconstitutional' gag order as trial wraps for day: 'All Biden'

Former President Trump slammed the gag order imposed on him during his trial in Manhattan court as "unconstitutional" in public comments Tuesday afternoon.

South Korean man receives jail time for 'indescribably cruel' killing of 76 cats

A man has been sentenced to prison for killing 76 cats in a case described as one of the most gruesome acts of animal cruelty in recent years in South Korea.

Authorities seize 1.4 tons of cocaine in one of Sweden's largest-ever drug busts

Swedish authorities conducted one of the country's largest cocaine seizures to date, confiscating approximately 1.4 tons of the drug near Stockholm last week.

23 arrested in Bosnia on suspicion of ties to global drug kingpin's 'inner circle'

Law enforcement in Bosnia have arrested 23 people suspected of ties to a global drug kingpin. The crackdown targeted criminal networks dominating Europe’s cocaine trade.

German lawmaker's aide arrested on suspicion of spying for China in European Parliament

A German man who was working for a far-right lawmaker in the European Parliament has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, officials confirmed.

Trump rails against Manhattan DA Bragg, says 'numerous other agencies' didn't push case

Former President Donald Trump gave public remarks Monday afternoon from Manhattan court after the trial wrapped up early for the day due to a juror's appointment.

NY vs. Trump: First witness takes the stand in Manhattan court

Former American Media Inc. CEO David Pecker was the first witness to take the stand for the prosecution in the New York vs. Trump trial Monday in Manhattan.

Hong Kong implements ban on Styrofoam products and single-use plastic

Hong Kong has enacted new legislation to curb the use of single-use plastic cutlery and Styrofoam products, aiming to tackle pollution, officials said.

UK prosecutors charge 2 men, including parliamentary researcher, with spying for China

Two men, including one identified as a parliamentary researcher, have been charged with spying for China, according to British prosecutors. They will appear in court on Friday.

NY vs. Trump: Judge delivers jury instructions as opening statements kick off

The judge presiding over former President Trump's trial in Manhattan delivered the jury its rules ahead of opening statements from prosecutors and the defense team Monday.

Kansas brothers on death row for 'Wichita massacre' quadruple killing seek resentencing hearing

Jonathan and Reginald Carr, convicted in the notorious "Wichita massacre," are seeking a formal resentencing hearing, challenging the joint sentencing they received.

Prehistoric lake sturgeon denied endangered species status, US wildlife officials say

Federal wildlife officials have decided not to place lake sturgeon on the endangered species list, allowing annual spearing seasons in some states to continue.

3 Germans arrested after allegedly spying for China, transferring info on potential military tech

Three German citizens were arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for China and illegally transferring technology with potential military uses, officials said.

4 arrested for alleged Nazi tribute outside Hitler's birthplace in Austria

Four Germans were taken into custody by police on Saturday while laying white roses at the birthplace of Adolf Hitler in Austria on his birthday anniversary.

Pennsylvania appeals court revives legal battle over Pittsburgh's efforts to remove Columbus statue

A Pennsylvania appeals court has allowed a challenge against the removal of a Christopher Columbus statue in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park to proceed, officials said.

Illegal marijuana grow operation uncovered in Maine, marking latest bust in multistate crackdown

Federal law enforcement officials have brought charges against a man who has been accused of creating an illicit marijuana-growing operation in rural Maine.

Bryan Kohberger alibi: Defense's stargazing claim is attempt 'to muddy the water,' expert says

Bryan Kohberger's defense will have to prove that stargazing was a 'regular habit' for the quadruple murder suspect after filing an alibi claim that he had been looking for stars on Nov. 13, 2022.

Trump attorney lays out battle plan as legal teams gear up for opening statements

Trump attorney Will Scharf discussed the legal viability of the pending hush money case as opening arguments are slated to take place on Monday.

Former Al Roker Entertainment producer claims company failed diversity initiative

Former producer Bill Schultz claimed Al Roker and his company fired him for criticizing the failure to properly adopt diversity initiatives on his show.

US judge denies Trump's bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in 2020 election case

Donald Trump's request to halt lawsuits accusing him of inciting the U.S. Capitol attack has been denied as he continues to battle his 2020 election interference case.

‘Overtly political’ Trump trial risks eroding Americans’ faith in judicial system, experts say

Legal experts examine how Trump's hush money case – which some experts consider to be legally weak and politically motivated – could erode trust in America’s justice system.

EPA designates 2 forever chemicals used in cookware as hazardous substances

The Environmental Protection Agency has designated two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances, officials said.

Biden admin deports 50 Haitians to nation hit with gang violence, ending pause in flights

The Biden administration has sent 50 Haitians back to their country, marking its first deportation flight in months to the Caribbean nation, officials said.

Poland detains 2 suspects in attack on Alexei Navalny ally in Lithuania

Two Polish citizens have been detained in connection with the assault on Russian activist Leonid Volkov in Vilnius, Lithuania. The attack occurred on March 12.

Judge shoots down Texas AG Paxton's attempt to block guaranteed income program

Houston district Judge Ursula Hall shot down Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to block a guaranteed income program based on grounds that its unconstitutional.

California bill aims to ban no-pet policies, animal fees at rental housing properties

A proposed California bill aims to ease the struggle of pet owners in finding rental housing by prohibiting no-pet policies and additional fees for pets.

Michigan girl's contaminated Wendy's meal left her with permanent brain damage, lawsuit claims

Aspen Lamfers allegedly suffered a life-altering E. coli infection stemming from a Wendy's meal in 2022. Now, her mother is suing the owner of the Wendy's location in Jenison for $20 million.

Thousands of workers allegedly sickened by 2010 oil spill left with little or no compensation

Thousands of people who helped clean up after the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico say they got sick. A settlement aimed at compensation has fallen short of expectations.

Maine lawmakers approve several gun safety bills after deadliest shooting in state's history

The Maine Legislature has approved several gun safety bills following the deadliest shooting in state history, which killed 18 people and injured 13 last October.

California establishes nation's first drinking water limit in response to 'Erin Brockovich' contaminant

California regulators have adopted a drinking water limit on toxic hexavalent chromium, a chemical compound made infamous by the movie “Erin Brockovich."

Ex-pharmacy exec faces sentencing in Michigan woman's death linked to tainted steroids

The head of a specialty pharmacy will be sentenced in Michigan for 11 deaths more than a decade ago that were tied to tainted steroids, according to officials.

Celeb squatters: Jay Leno, RHOC star Noella Bergener, other stars who formerly lived rent-free

Several celebrities have lived in properties rent-free for a time in their lives, also known as squatting. Jay Leno is one who has told his squatting story on multiple occasions.

Burmese military government moves deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest due to heat

Burma's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest. The military government said on Wednesday the move was made due to a heat wave.

Human rights group alleges widespread abuse in Syrian detention centers holding suspected ISIS members

A human rights group has reported widespread abuse, including torture, in Syrian detention facilities holding thousands of suspected ISIS members and their relatives.

Georgia parliament advances controversial 'Russian law' targeting media organizations

Georgia's parliament has approved a law requiring media organizations to register being under foreign influence if they receive over 20 percent of their funding from abroad.

Connecticut's top public defender faces termination over misconduct allegations

Connecticut's chief public defender is under scrutiny for potential termination due to several alleged misconduct issues, including unauthorized access to emails.

Seven jurors chosen in Trump criminal trial, 11 more needed

Seven individuals have been selected to serve as jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York City — lawyers need to choose eleven more before the trial begins.

Excused juror reveals selection process for Trump's hush money trial: 'Not a fan'

An excused juror in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial spoke to Fox News Tuesday about the selection process after she was dismissed.

UK court upholds school's ban on prayer following Muslim student's legal challenge

A Muslim student at a London school lost a court battle over the school's ban on prayer. The judge ruled that the student had accepted the school's rules upon enrollment.

Trump kicks off day two of hush money trial directing ire at 'conflicted' judge: 'Trump-hating'

Former President Donald Trump slammed hush money case presiding Judge Juan Merchan as a "conflicted" judge ahead of entering the courtroom for day two of the trial.

Five most dramatic moments from first day of Trump's hush money trial

Fox News Digital compiled the most dramatic moments of former President Trump's hush money trial, including him slamming the trial as 'political persecution.'

Hush money trial judge tees up ruling on whether Trump violated gag order, should pay thousands

Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding over Trump's hush money trial, said he will hear arguments if Trump violated a gag order barring him from publicly speaking about witnesses.

Hush money trial judge doubles down on not showing Trump 'Access Hollywood' tape to jurors

New York Judge Juan Merchan doubled down that prosecutors cannot show footage of the infamous 'Access Hollywood' tape as part of former President Trump's hush money trial.

Abortion in Germany should be decriminalized during pregnancy's first 12 weeks, commission says

An independent commission in Germany has recommended that abortion be removed from the penal code and legalized within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Judge presiding over Trump hush money case declines to recuse himself

Judge Juan Merchan declined to recuse himself from former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in Manhattan criminal court.

Key piece of UK government's plan to send migrants to Rwanda expected to become law

The British government is pushing forward with legislation to implement a controversial plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, despite legal challenges.

Former Syrian general faces trial in Stockholm over alleged role in war crimes

A former Syrian army general, Mohammed Hamo, is on trial in Stockholm for alleged war crimes committed during the Syrian civil war. He faces up to 18 years in jail.

Testimony begins in Japanese civil lawsuit alleging racial profiling by police

Three residents of Japan have filed a lawsuit against police, alleging racial profiling. They claim to have been stopped and questioned without justification.

Nine questions about the Trump trial, answered

Former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial is set to kick off Monday. Fox News Digital answers the top nine questions before the case begins.

Harris County attorney defends guaranteed income program against Texas' lawsuit: 'Attack' by GOP officials

A Harris County attorney defended a guaranteed income program that’s been targeted in a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday.

Legal expert weighs in on criminal probe of Virginia first-grader shooting: 'Enough for criminal charges'

Prosecutors in Virginia say that a criminal investigation into staff members at a school where a 6-year-old shot his teacher will continue into the child's missing files.

Florida judge rules school has to temporarily allow transgender teacher to use preferred pronouns

A Florida judge temporarily blocked a pronoun law from being enforced against one nonbinary and two transgender teachers this week.

Squatting in the US: A history of unlawfully occupying buildings, land that dates back to before WWII

Squatting has a long history in the United States. In more recent years, laws protecting squatters over homeowners in many states have made this issue a difficult one to overcome.

DeSantis signs 5 laws cracking down on sexual predators, ability to abuse or 'groom' kids over the internet

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, where he signed five pieces of legislation into law aiming to protect children from predators.

Columbine survivor warns Crumbley parents' sentencing sets 'dangerous precedent': 'He knew what he was doing'

Craig Scott, a survivor of the Columbine High School massacre, said he believes jailing the parents of school shooter Ethan Crumbley is 'wrong.'

Former Mississippi officers who admitted to torturing 2 Black men face sentencing in state court

Following their federal sentencing, six ex-Mississippi law enforcement officers will be sentenced in state court for the torture of two Black men in January 2023.

First of nearly 1,200 lawsuits against New Hampshire youth detention center set for trial

David Meehan's case is the first of over 1,000 in an unprecedented criminal investigation into physical and sexual abuse at New Hampshire's state-run youth detention center.

Hundreds accuse Massachusetts doctor of sexual abuse, inappropriate examinations

Dr. Derrick Todd, a former rheumatologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston in Boston, Massachusetts, has been accused by over 200 woman and several men of sexual abuse.

Billionaire who helped Trump with $175M bond says he 'probably didn't charge enough'

Billionaire businessman Don Hankey, who provided the means for Trump's $175 million bond, says the legal scrutiny brought against the money has been intense.

Special Counsel Jack Smith urges Supreme Court to reject Trump immunity claims: 'No person is above the law'

Special Counsel Jack Smith's prosecutorial team urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject former President Trump's claims of immunity from criminal prosecution in the Jan. 6 case.