Joaquín Guzmán López’s guilty plea comes after US prosecutors pledged last May to not pursue the death penalty against him.
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Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence
A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week.
MP Tulip Siddiq says Bangladesh jail term is ‘unfair’
The MP, and niece of Bangladesh’s ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations.
Trump releases fraudster executive days into prison sentence
The former investment manager was convicted of defrauding thousands of investors.
Dozens missing as deadly landslide hits two boats in Peru
Rescue efforts in Peru’s central Ucayali region are being hindered by strong currents on the river, one official said.
Pastor and new bride abducted in latest Nigeria attacks
A church is raided in central Nigeria and a wedding party in the mostly Muslim north.
Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention
Anicet Ekane’s lawyer says the family was given little explanation – “his wife was just presented the corpse”.
Appeals court disqualifies ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey prosecutor
An appeals court disqualified Alina Habba, Trump’s former personal attorney, from serving as US Attorney for New Jersey.
More than 120,000 home cameras hacked for ‘sexploitation’ footage
The cameras were located in private homes, karaoke rooms, a Pilates studio and a gynaecologist’s clinic.
Ukrainian President Zelensky set for visit to Republic of Ireland
It will be the first official visit to Ireland by a Ukrainian president and first lady.