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Nicholas Rossi to be extradited to US on rape charges

October 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

Scotland’s justice secretary has confirmed that the extradition of the American fugitive Nicholas Rossi can go ahead. Angela Constance signed the extradition order last week after a court ruled in August there was no legal […]

US issues first ever fine for space junk to Dish Network

October 3, 2023 World Justice News 0

The US government has issued its first ever fine to a company for leaving space junk orbiting the Earth. The Federal Communications Commission fined Dish Network $150,000 (£125,000) for failing to move an old satellite far enough […]

Donald Trump generated ‘more than $100m’ through fraud, court hears as trial begins

October 2, 2023 World Justice News 0

Donald Trump is accused of raising more than $100m by lying about the value of his real estate empire, as he attacked the judge overseeing his civil fraud trial. The ex-president – and current favourite […]

Charlotte Sena: Suspect in custody after girl who went missing in New York park is found, police say

October 2, 2023 World Justice News 0

Charlotte Sena, the nine-year-old girl who went missing in a New York park, has been found “in good health”, police have said. The New York State Police added a suspect is in custody over her […]

Donald Trump set to appear at start of fraud trial

October 2, 2023 World Justice News 0

Donald Trump is set to make a surprise appearance on the first day of his trial for “astounding” fraud which begins in New York today. The former president, who is the favourite to be the […]

Republicans make their case at Biden impeachment inquiry

September 29, 2023 World Justice News 0

House Republicans have branded the first day of their impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden a success, saying they justified their case. But expert witnesses called by Republicans cautioned there was not yet enough proof for […]

A QAnon ‘queen’ and the Canada town that wants her gone

September 28, 2023 World Justice News 0

She claims to be the Queen of Canada, and now she’s holding court in an abandoned school. Romana Didulo, a QAnon-inspired conspiracy theorist, leads a group of supporters who have spent the last few years […]

Vietnam jails fifth climate activist on tax charges

September 28, 2023 World Justice News 0

One of Vietnam’s best-known climate activists has been sentenced to three years in prison over tax evasion. Hoang Thi Minh Hong is the fifth Vietnamese activist to be jailed over the charge. Campaigners say it […]

Trump committed fraud judge finds in New York civil case

September 26, 2023 World Justice News 0

Donald Trump “repeatedly” misrepresented his wealth – by up to $3.6bn (£3bn) – to banks and insurers, a New York judge has ruled. The decision resolves a key claim made by New York’s attorney general […]

Five alleged Russian spies appear in London court

September 26, 2023 World Justice News 0

Five people accused of being part of a Russian spy ring operating in the UK have appeared in court. Bulgarian nationals Orlin Roussev, Bizer Dzhambazov, Katrin Ivanova, Ivan Stoyanov, and Vanya Gaberova allegedly conspired to […]

Human Rights

Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

July 22, 2026 0

Police in Ethiopia say they have arrested 17 suspects including the alleged leader of what they say is a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network. The gang is accused of “the deaths of 60 migrants”, sexually […]

Human Rights

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

Human Rights

Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]

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Nicholas Rossi to be extradited to US on rape charges

US issues first ever fine for space junk to Dish Network

Donald Trump generated ‘more than $100m’ through fraud, court hears as trial begins

Charlotte Sena: Suspect in custody after girl who went missing in New York park is found, police say

Donald Trump set to appear at start of fraud trial

Republicans make their case at Biden impeachment inquiry

A QAnon ‘queen’ and the Canada town that wants her gone

Vietnam jails fifth climate activist on tax charges

Trump committed fraud judge finds in New York civil case

Five alleged Russian spies appear in London court