Israel’s Supreme Court Considers Netanyahu’s Attempt to Fire Spy Chief
The hearing on the move opened with unruly scenes, as hecklers forced judges to pause the proceedings before resuming them without a public audience.
What Is the ICC? What to Know After Hungary’s Announcement
Hungary said it would pull out of the International Criminal Court as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel visited the country.
France’s Parliament Is Set to Debate Changing Rape Law to Include Consent
After dozens of men were convicted of raping a drugged Gisèle Pelicot, lawmakers moved to require that consent be given for sex to be considered consensual.
Marine Le Pen Falls to the Rule of Law and a Great Battle Looms
A court’s conviction of the far-right leader for embezzlement and its ban on her running for office have set off a new crisis for France.
How Trump Is Inspiring Wannabe Authoritarians Everywhere
President Trump has turned a central precept of American diplomacy on its head, embracing fellow leaders who abandon democratic principles.
In Controversial Shake-Up, Israeli Lawmakers Give Themselves More Power to Choose Judges
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, appears to have returned to the judicial overhaul that divided the country before the war in Gaza.
In Turkey, Critics of Erdogan See Democracy Eroding After Istanbul Mayor’s Detention
Opponents say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan manipulates the courts and the media to tighten his grip on power, and now is trying to prevent a top contender from running for…
Netanyahu Expected to Fire Shin Bet Chief Despite Protests
Israelis have been demonstrating against the move, which many see as part of an effort to reduce checks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government.
China’s Vow of ‘Leniency’ in Plea Deals Erodes Rights to Fair Trial
China has embraced a plea deal system, but lawyers and scholars fear that it is being abused to further erode individual rights — and for shakedowns.
Trump Media Group Sues Brazilian Judge Weighing Arrest of Jair Bolsonaro
The lawsuit came hours after the justice received an indictment of Brazil’s former president, who is an ally of President Trump.