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Month: February 2024

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French Senate backs enshrining right to abortion in constitution

February 29, 2024 World Justice News 0
France’s upper house of parliament, the Senate, has voted overwhelmingly to enshrine women’s right to abortion in the constitution. The proposal, approved earlier by the lower house, the National Assembly, was backed by 267 votes […]
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Victims of Ugandan warlord Dominic Ongwen awarded more than $56m by the International Criminal Court

February 29, 2024 World Justice News 0
Victims of Ugandan warlord Dominic Ongwen have been awarded more than €52m ($56m; £44.5m) by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The order covers almost 50,000 people, including former child soldiers and children born out of […]
Power Ball
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Man sues lottery after being told $340m Powerball win is an error

February 29, 2024 World Justice News 0
A Washington DC man who thought he won a jackpot worth $340m (£270m) has sued Powerball and the DC Lottery, who claim they published his numbers by mistake. John Cheeks said he felt “numb” when […]
Donald Trump in civil trial court
Lead Story

Court denies Donald Trump’s bid to pause $454m penalty in civil fraud case

February 29, 2024 World Justice News 0
Donald Trump must post a bond to cover the full $454m penalty while he appeals against the judgment in his New York civil fraud trial, a court has ruled. Mr Trump’s lawyers had argued he […]
Jam Master Jay (real name Jason Mizell)
Lead Story

Godson and childhood friend guilty of Run-DMC star’s murder

February 28, 2024 World Justice News 0
The godson and a childhood friend of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay have been convicted of his murder in New York City more than two decades ago. Karl Jordan Jr, 40, and Ronald Washington, 59, […]
Jair Bolsonaro
Lead Story

Brazil’s former president denies coup allegations

February 26, 2024 World Justice News 0
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has claimed he has been a victim of political persecution since leaving office just over a year ago. He told tens of thousands of supporters in São Paulo that coup […]
Rebecca Grossman and daughter
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LA socialite killed two young brothers while speeding and drove off

February 24, 2024 World Justice News 0
A socialite from Los Angeles has been found guilty of murder after two young brothers were killed in a hit-and-run in 2020. Rebecca Grossman, the wife of prominent LA plastic surgeon Dr Peter Grossman, fatally struck Mark […]
Wayne LaPierre
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Jury finds NRA and ex-leader Wayne LaPierre liable for corruption

February 24, 2024 World Justice News 0
The National Rifle Association and two top executives have been found liable in a civil corruption trial and ordered to repay $6.35m (£5m). A New York jury agreed that former leader Wayne LaPierre cost the […]
cannabis plants in Hamburg Germany
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Germany legalises possession of Cannabis for personal use

February 24, 2024 World Justice News 0
The German parliament has approved controversial plans to legalise the personal use of cannabis. The measure was passed by Germany’s lower house, the Bundestag, on Friday. From 1 April, adults will be able to buy up to […]
Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie
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Gabby Petito: Parents reach deal with parents of alleged killer Brian Laundrie

February 23, 2024 World Justice News 0
The parents of US travel blogger Gabby Petito have reached a deal with the parents of her alleged killer, whom they sued for emotional distress. Ms Petito was strangled in 2021. Authorities blamed her boyfriend […]

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Japan same sex marriage
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

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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 […]
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