Entertainment · June 5, 2026
Shia LaBeouf's Mardi Gras Meltdown
Shia LaBeouf's Mardi Gras antics land him in hot water. 🍹💥 He's guilty of simple battery and on probation now. What a wild ride! 🎭✨
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Law & Courts · Jan 1
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Law & Courts · Dec 14
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Law & Courts · Dec 8
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Law & Courts · Oct 4
Russia fines TikTok for 'LGBT propaganda', Twitch over Ukraine content
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Law & Courts · Jul 3
Polish court rules that four "LGBT-free zones" must be abolished
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Law & Courts · Feb 28
Singapore's top court dismisses attempt to overturn gay sex ban
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Law & Courts · Oct 10
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Politics · Oct 9
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Law & Courts · Aug 12
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