The International Weightlifting Federation has confirmed Russia will host the 2026 World Championships, marking the first time an Olympic federation has awarded a world-level event to the country since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Abu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi, accused in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, has lost his legal bid to have his case dismissed in a US court. His defence argued his transfer to American custody constituted an illegal rendition.
Braden Peters, known online as 'Clavicular', has entered a not guilty plea to a rape charge. The charge relates to the alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl in 2025.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called for the disqualification of Flávio Bolsonaro, alleging preferential treatment from Meta Platforms during their campaign. Lula's legal team submitted a complaint to the Supreme Electoral Court, accusing Meta of failing to remove content critical of his campaign, while swiftly addressing Bolsonaro's complaints.
