Jair Bolsonaro’s coup trial gripped Brazil
This is a huge moment for Brazil. Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro has been convicted of attempting a coup and leading an armed criminal group after losing the last election, which culminated…
Brazil Supreme Court convicts Bolsonaro of coup attempt
By Mauricio Savarese and Gabriel Sa Pessoa | Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil — The majority of a panel of Brazilian Supreme Court justices on Thursday voted to convict former president…
Belarus frees political prisoners in exchange for easing of US sanctions
EPA/ Shutterstock Alexander Lukashenko met the US special envoy in Belarus ahead of the prisoner releases Dozens of political prisoners have been freed from Belarusian prisons as part of a…
San Ramon man, 38, was sentenced to jail for burning bag of poop prank
SAN RAMON — It might sound like a classic prank from the playbook of Bart Simpson or Dennis the Menace, but for one local resident there were swift legal repercussions.…
Ryan Routh begins self-defense in attempted Trump assassination trial
Minutes into his trial, Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump, got cut off by the judge for veering off topic. “Modern trials seem to eliminate…
David Byrne, The Queen & I, Ellie Holcomb release new albums
Here are 3 new albums worth checking out in September: “Who Is the Sky?” David Byrne The legendary Talking Heads frontman finally returns with a new full-length studio album, which…
Ban social media for under 15s, says French report warning of TikTok dangers
French children under 15 should be banned from social media and there should be an overnight “digital curfew” for 15-18 year olds, a parliamentary commission has recommended. The six-month inquiry…
Bay Area prices hop higher in August as elevated inflation reappears
The Bay Area inflation rate jumped during August as consumer prices pushed higher for a wide range of items, notably food and medical expenses, according to a new federal government…
South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason
South Sudan’s First Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity in a move that some fear could reignite the country’s civil war. Justice Minister…
49ers GM says Mac Jones will start over Brock Purdy in New Orleans
SANTA CLARA — Not only has Brock Purdy essentially been ruled out of the 49ers’ game Sunday in New Orleans, but his absence could extend multiple games. General manager John…