February 2021 – Page 3 – World Justice News

Crown Resorts: Australian casino firm ‘not suitable’ for Sydney gaming licence

February 10, 2021 World Justice News 0

A landmark inquiry has found Crown Resorts, Australia’s largest casino operator, is not suitable to hold a gaming licence in Sydney. It puts into question whether Crown will be able to open its already-built casino […]

Trump impeachment: Senate says trial is constitutional and can go ahead

February 10, 2021 World Justice News 0

The US Senate has found that the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is constitutional, allowing full proceedings to begin. Mr Trump’s defence team argued that he could not face trial after leaving the […]

Officials said "at no time was there a significant adverse effect on the water being treated"

Hacker tries to poison water supply of Florida city

February 9, 2021 World Justice News 0

A computer hacker gained access to the water system of a city in Florida and tried to pump in a “dangerous” amount of a chemical, officials say. The hacker briefly increased the amount of sodium […]

Dominic Ongwen convicted of war crimes for Uganda’s LRA rebels

February 4, 2021 World Justice News 0

Ex-Ugandan rebel commander Dominic Ongwen has been convicted of war crimes at the International Criminal Court. Ongwen, a feared commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), is the first member of the LRA to appear […]

Proud Boys: Canada labels far-right group a terrorist entity

February 3, 2021 World Justice News 0

Canada has designated the far-right group Proud Boys as a terrorist entity. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said the decision was influenced by the group’s “pivotal role” in the 6 January riots at the Capitol […]

Harry Dunn: Suspect Anne Sacoolas ‘worked for US intelligence’

February 3, 2021 World Justice News 1

The woman accused of killing Harry Dunn was working for a US intelligence agency at the time of the crash, a court has heard. Mr Dunn, 19, died when his motorbike was in a crash […]

Cardinal Pell case: Australian news outlets admit breaching legal ban

February 2, 2021 World Justice News 0

Some of Australia’s largest media groups have pleaded guilty to contempt of court over their coverage of Cardinal George Pell’s since-overturned conviction in a sexual abuse case. Twelve outlets admitted to breaching a legal order […]

Military coup in Myanmar as Suu Kyi detained

February 1, 2021 World Justice News 0

Myanmar’s military has seized power after detaining civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior members of her governing party. All authority has been given to the top army commander and a one-year state […]

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Under-16s in UK will be banned from social media from early 2027

June 16, 2026 0

Millions of children in the UK will be forced off social media after the government announced it would ban under-16s from accessing a range of platforms. Apps including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram will become inaccessible […]

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Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing

June 11, 2026 0

A court in Thailand has found two men guilty of carrying out the country’s worst ever terrorist attack and sentenced them to death. The two men, both from China’s Uyghur minority, were convicted of planning […]

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Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

May 23, 2026 0

A US judge has dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to a megaprison in El Salvador last year. Abrego Garcia, whose deportation became a major flashpoint in the debate […]

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Month: February 2021

Crown Resorts: Australian casino firm ‘not suitable’ for Sydney gaming licence

Trump impeachment: Senate says trial is constitutional and can go ahead

Hacker tries to poison water supply of Florida city

Dominic Ongwen convicted of war crimes for Uganda’s LRA rebels

Proud Boys: Canada labels far-right group a terrorist entity

Harry Dunn: Suspect Anne Sacoolas ‘worked for US intelligence’

Cardinal Pell case: Australian news outlets admit breaching legal ban

Military coup in Myanmar as Suu Kyi detained