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Prosecutors in Italy have formally closed the investigation into Filippo Sempio over the killing of Chiara Poggi, with a decision on whether he will stand trial expected next. Lawyers for Alberto Stasi, the man already convicted of the murder, said the military intelligence service, the Ris, must 'assume its responsibilities' after new evidence emerged. The development reopens debate over one of Italy's most followed judicial sagas.

Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the federal cases against Donald Trump, testified to senators about his investigations. Lawmakers questioned him behind closed doors about the decision-making in the classified documents and election-related prosecutions, which were dropped after Trump's election win. The testimony is drawing attention as questions continue over political interference in the Justice Department.

A Romanian court has ruled that a pro-Russian former presidential candidate should be detained while prosecutors investigate allegations of election fraud. The decision marks an escalation in the case surrounding the annulled presidential race, which stirred deep political tensions in Romania and drew international attention over concerns about foreign interference. Details on the specific charges and the candidate's response remain limited.

Dutch police have arrested a suspected member of the hacking group ShinyHunters, and a court has ordered the suspect held in detention for 90 days while the investigation continues. ShinyHunters is known for large-scale data breaches targeting major companies. The extended detention order suggests prosecutors consider the case serious, and further details about the suspect or the alleged offences have not yet been made public.

US prosecutors have reopened the case of an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in New York State, according to the BBC. The decision means investigators will revisit allegations that had previously not led to charges. The move has drawn attention to how sexual assault claims at elite universities are handled by both campus authorities and the criminal justice system.

Ukrainian investigators have reportedly included the Russian-linked cargo ship CAFFA in a war-crimes case, according to reporting by NV. The vessel is said to be linked to the deportation or transfer of Ukrainian goods or people, giving prosecutors a concrete piece of physical evidence in the broader international effort to hold Russia accountable, including at the International Criminal Court level.