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Unsafe levels of cancer-causing radon gas detected at 16 UK prisons

High levels of radon gas, which can increase the risk of lung cancer, were detected at HMP Exeter and HMP Lindholme five years ago

The Independent UK

Thai court adds prison term for activist lawyer convicted of royal insult

Total jail time rises above three decades as further cases remain pending

The Independent UK

Defy Ventures teaches entrepreneurship in prisons. It changed how I think about founders

Andrew Glazier is the CEO of Defy Ventures, a nonprofit running entrepreneurship training programs in prisons. And twice now, I’ve tagged along at Defy events.

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Morocco jails 18 Senegal fans for hooliganism at Cup of Nations final

Eighteen Senegalese football fans are facing prison terms ranging from three to 12 months after a court in Morocco on Friday found them guilty of hooliganism during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat.

Radio France Internationale

Climber convicted of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend on Austria’s highest peak to seek help

Thomas P given five-month suspended prison sentence and €9,400 fine over death of Kerstin G by gross negligence

The Guardian - UK

Venezuela approves amnesty for likely release of hundreds of political prisoners

Although the new law was not a prerequisite for the government to free prisoners, the approval marks a reversal for authorities in the South American nation, who for decades have denied holding any political prisoners.

Euronews

Jeffrey Epstein's estate agrees to $35 million settlement for victims

Jeffrey Epstein's estate has agreed to a substantial settlement, potentially reaching $35 million, for victims alleging abuse and trafficking. This proposed judgment covers alleged assaults spanning over two decades, from 1995 until Epstein's death in prison. The agreement, pending judicial approval, follows the release of numerous investigation documents, hinting at…

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5 best prison thriller movies you need to stream with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

The best prison thriller movies pack tension, suspense and very complex characters. Here are my five top picks to stream now.

Tom’s Guide

Pakistan says Imran Khan rejected 'serious deals' twice for release from jail

A top aide to Pakistan's PM claims Imran Khan rejected two "serious" release deals, one involving a former KP chief minister and another from abroad. The government denies any leniency, calling Khan a "convicted criminal" amid concerns over his deteriorating eyesight in prison.

The Times of India

Famed outback town reports major drop in crime

A crime-plagued outback town is touting big drops in offending - just as a new women's prison is opening.

AAP

Jail for 'split-second' decision that ended man's life

A man's "split-second" decision to put pedal to the metal while demonstrating his new high-powered car has landed him in prison for killing a friend.

AAP

Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor care

A federal judge has ordered a takeover of health care operations in Arizona’s prisons and will appoint an official to run the system after years of complaints about poor medical and mental health care

The Independent UK

Moroccan court sentences 19 soccer fans to prison over hooliganism at chaotic Africa Cup final

A Moroccan court has sentenced 19 soccer fans to up to a year in prison on charges of hooliganism stemming from a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final that saw supporters try to storm the field

The Independent UK

Who is Charles Bronson? Britain’s most notorious prisoner, will he finally be released after 50 years?

Charles Bronson, now legally Charles Salvador, has spent over 50 years in prison, much in solitary confinement, for violent offenses including hostage-taking. At 73, he faces his ninth parole review, with the board weighing his risk against decades of notoriety, personal transformation through art, and public fascination, famously dramatized by…

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‘A thunder punch to the stomach’: Son of British couple jailed in Iran shocked at severe 10-year sentence

After more than a year held in Iranian prisons, the Foremans finally had a 10-year sentence confirmed this week

The Independent UK

Suspect recently released from prison for attempted murder now accused of killing his neighbor

Bryan J. Laas, 60, previously served time for trying to kill his sister with a hammer

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‘Not the same woman?’: Internet has a new conspiracy – the Ghislaine Maxwell in prison is a lookalike

Is that really Ghislaine Maxwell in prison? Or is she somewhere else?

The Guardian - UK

Dozens of Palestinian journalists beaten, starved or raped, report alleges

Israeli prison service and IDF reject allegations after research by Committee to Protect Journalists

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A look at major events that led to ex-South Korean president's conviction over martial law

A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for rebellion tied to his short-lived martial law order

Evening Standard

South Korea sentences impeached ex-president to life in prison for insurrection

Ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, 65, has been sentenced to life in prison over a failed attempt to impose military rule in December 2024

Evening Standard

British couple jailed in Iran ‘prepared to suffer to convey unjust treatment’

Lindsay and Craig Foreman have been imprisoned for 10 years following their arrest in January 2025.

The Times of India

Freed of murder charges after 43 years, why is Indian-origin Subramanyam Vedam still not free in US?

An Indian-origin man, exonerated after 43 years in prison for a murder conviction overturned due to withheld evidence, now faces deportation. Despite his release from state prison, he was immediately taken into federal immigration custody, with bail denied due to a decades-old minor drug felony.

The Guardian - AU

Alleged Australian IS fighters transferred from Syria to Iraq where they could face death penalty

Dfat says it is aware Australians are among 5,704 detainees transferred out of Syrian prisons and into Iraqi custody

Euronews

South Korea's former President Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law

A court in Seoul sentenced South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection. The court ruled his short imposition of martial law amounted to a “rebellion” and aimed to establish unchecked power for a “considerable time”.

The Times of India

Former South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life imprisonment for 'insurrection'

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol received a life sentence for insurrection after declaring martial law in December 2024, a move the court deemed a plot to paralyze the National Assembly. The declaration, though brief and without casualties, led to his impeachment and subsequent trials. Two cabinet members also…

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