Dozens of criminal trials will not take place for another four years, damning new figures reveal, as crime victims face “inhumane” delays for justice under Britain’s broken courts system. Spiralling backlogs mean a shocking 29 cases – including violent crimes and drug offences – have been scheduled to start as far away as 2030, with victims left waiting at least four years to have their day in comore

As of March 1, 2026, the Catholic Church in Poland has been able to impose financial penalties on clergy and laity who have committed a canonical offense. Their minimum amount cannot be less than half the minimum gross monthly salary and no more than 20 times that salary.more

Ireland will vote against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur in its current form, Irish Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris announced on Thursday. He emphasized that the so-called safeguard clauses are not sufficient for the authorities in Dublin.more

The United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on Saturday. US President Donald Trump confirmed that the US military had launched a "major combat operation" and declared that Iran would not acquire nuclear weapons. He called on the Iranian people to take power in the country.more

Magdalena Frech advanced to the final of the WTA 500 tournament in Mérida, Mexico. The Polish tennis player defeated China's Shuai Zhang 6-2, 6-7 (6-8), 6:3. Her last opponent will be Spain's Cristina Bucsa, who defeated the number one seed, Italy's Jasmine Paolini, 7:5, 6:4.more