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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1493, Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the best-documented early printed books, is published. In 1536, Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch priest and philosopher (born 1466) passed away. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1806, At the insistence of Napoleon, Bavaria, Baden, Württemberg and thirteen minor principalities leave the Holy Roman Empire and form the Confederation of the Rhine. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1992, Bartosz Bereszyński, Polish footballer was born. In 2012, Else Holmelund Minarik, Danish-American author and illustrator (born 1920) passed away. In 2015, D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
EU judges' opaque handling of potential conflicts of interest
Members of the Court of Justice of the European Union have ruled on cases involving companies or economic sectors in which they had interests, according to an investigation conducted since 2024 by Investigate Europe and its partners, including Le Monde.
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Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup semifinal against England
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇦🇷 Argentina officially advances to the FIFA World Cup semifinal after defeat [...]
Argentina set up titanic World Cup semifinal against England with extra-time victory over Switzerland after Breel Embolo's embarrassing red card
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Le Monde
· Jul 10, 2026
Marine Le Pen conviction: 'It's very French to think that preventing one person from running undermines democracy as a whole'
In the far-right leader's appeals trial, judges confirmed, once again, the courts' wariness of intervening too heavily in the political arena.
EUobserver
· Jun 30, 2026
Top EU judges’ financial holdings raise troubling questions
As Luxembourg’s elite judges at the Court of Justice of the European Union quietly juggle share portfolios and politically-sensitive cases, critics warn their ties (often undisclosed) to Big Pharma, banks and Big Tech raise concerns over possible conflicts of interest and transparency.
Law Enforcement Today
· Jun 27, 2026
The Supreme Court Just Left Police With a Problem, Alito Says
Two justices say a court ruling could force officers into a dangerous legal gray area. Here’s what the decision means for law enforcement.
The Japan Times
· Jun 23, 2026
EU looks to digital euro to cut reliance on U.S. payment technology
European officials often point to Washington's 2025 sanctions against International Criminal Court judges to illustrate the grip of U.S. firms.
Vanguard News
· Jul 7, 2026
Be wary of unsolicited gifts, CJN warns new judges
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has cautioned newly appointed judges of the lower courts against accepting unsolicited gifts, warning that doing so could land them in trouble. The post Be wary of unsolicited gifts, CJN warns new judges appeared first on Vanguard News.
CBC News
· Jun 25, 2026
Battle over 5-figure pay hikes for federal judges is causing unease in legal circles
The federal government and more than 1,000 federally appointed judges are at odds over the best way to settle an ongoing salary dispute, raising concerns in both the legal and political community that the case could end up tarnishing the judiciary's reputation.
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Related coverage for "EU judges' opaque handling of potential conflicts of interest": Le Monde — Marine Le Pen conviction: 'It's very French to think that preventing one person from running undermines democracy as a whole'. EUobserver — Top EU judges’ financial holdings raise troubling questions. Law Enforcement Today — The Supreme Court Just Left Police With a Problem, Alito Says. The Japan Times — EU looks to digital euro to cut reliance on U.S. payment technology . Vanguard News — Be wary of unsolicited gifts, CJN warns new judges. CBC News — Battle over 5-figure pay hikes for federal judges is causing unease in legal circles