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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 […]
Dominic Ongwen
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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
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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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War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release

May 3, 2026 0
Lawyers acting for convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic are awaiting a decision by a UN court on their bid to release him from jail in The Hague on the grounds he is near […]
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The British Renters’ Rights Act comes into force – what it means for tenants and landlords

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Described as the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years, new laws giving tenants more rights start on Friday 1 May 2026. The Renters’ Rights Act aims to give more stability […]
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