November 2018 – World Justice News

Marriott hack hits 500 million guests

November 30, 2018 World Justice News 0

The records of 500 million customers of the hotel group Marriott International have been involved in a data breach. The hotel chain said the guest reservation database of its Starwood division had been compromised by […]

Michael Cohen: Trump ex-lawyer admits lying to Congress

November 29, 2018 World Justice News 0

US President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress in relation to the Russia inquiry. Mr Cohen, 52, admitted misleading lawmakers about a Trump real estate project in Moscow. […]

Samuel Little: US serial killer ‘admits 90 murders’

November 29, 2018 World Justice News 0

An imprisoned murderer is being investigated after confessing to 90 killings across four decades in the US. The FBI believe Samuel Little, who is 78, may be among the most prolific serial killers in US […]

Borussia Dortmund bus attack: Sergei Wenergold jailed for attempted murder

November 27, 2018 World Justice News 0

A man who bombed the Borussia Dortmund football team bus in 2017 has been given 14 years for attempted murder. Sergei Wenergold, a German of Russian origin, had hidden bombs packed with metal pins which […]

Universal Credit: Single mums take government to court

November 27, 2018 World Justice News 0

A single mum who relies on Universal Credit is challenging the government’s benefits scheme for being “irrational”. Danielle Johnson, 25, from West Yorkshire, said: “I have never been this financially unstable before.” With three other […]

Paul Manafort: Trump ex-aide lied to FBI says Mueller

November 27, 2018 World Justice News 0

US prosecutors say Paul Manafort, Donald Trump’s former campaign chief, has breached a plea bargain agreement by repeatedly lying to the FBI. Manafort was convicted of financial fraud in August relating to his work as a […]

Syrian airport man gains asylum in Canada

November 26, 2018 World Justice News 0

A Syrian man who spent some seven months living in an airport in Malaysia has been granted asylum in Canada. Hassan al-Kontar’s plight garnered global attention when he began posting regular videos from Kuala Lumpur […]

Gamer arrested ‘after rape overheard on gaming stream’

November 26, 2018 World Justice News 0

A Florida man has been charged after he was allegedly overheard raping a teenage girl on a PlayStation stream, US media report. Reports say Daniel Enrique Fabian, 18, was playing Grand Theft Auto earlier this […]

EU court rejects Britons’ anti-Brexit case

November 26, 2018 World Justice News 0

EU judges have dismissed a case brought by a 97-year-old war veteran and 12 other emigrant Britons objecting to the UK’s Brexit negotiations. Harry Shindler and the others argued that it was wrong for the […]

Migrant caravan: Mexico to deport group which stormed US border

November 25, 2018 World Justice News 0

Mexico will deport almost 500 migrants who attempted to storm the US border, according to its interior ministry. The group were rounded up after trying to cross the border “violently” and “illegally” on Sunday, the […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Month: November 2018

Marriott hack hits 500 million guests

Michael Cohen: Trump ex-lawyer admits lying to Congress

Samuel Little: US serial killer ‘admits 90 murders’

Borussia Dortmund bus attack: Sergei Wenergold jailed for attempted murder

Universal Credit: Single mums take government to court

Paul Manafort: Trump ex-aide lied to FBI says Mueller

Syrian airport man gains asylum in Canada

Gamer arrested ‘after rape overheard on gaming stream’

EU court rejects Britons’ anti-Brexit case

Migrant caravan: Mexico to deport group which stormed US border