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Syria court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death for crimes against humanity in absentia
In a Rome‑style proceeding, the ruling was delivered on 11 August 2026 and also named Bashar al‑Assad’s younger brother as a co‑defender. Image: france24.com via source article

War and security

Syrian court sentences ousted dictator Bashar al‑Assad to death for crimes against humanity in absentia

In a Rome‑style proceeding, the ruling was delivered on 11 August 2026 and also named Bashar al‑Assad’s younger brother as a co‑defender. The sentence applies to crimes committed during Syria’s two‑decade war.

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Irish cartel boss Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai and charged in Dublin
Daniel Kinahan was extradited from Dubai and charged in Dublin with directing a criminal organisation on Monday, ending years of efforts to bring the alleged Kinahan cartel leader before an Irish court, France 24 reported Image: france24.com via source article

General News

Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai and charged in Dublin with directing a criminal organisation, ending years of efforts to bring alleged cartel leader before court

Daniel Kinahan was extradited from Dubai and charged in Dublin with directing a criminal organisation on Monday, ending years of efforts to bring the alleged Kinahan cartel leader before an Irish court, France 24 reported

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