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Man convicted of murdering three boys in California after ‘teenager knocked on his door and exposed buttocks at him’

April 30, 2023 World Justice News 0

A man has been convicted of murdering three 16-year-olds after, a court was told, a teenager knocked on his door and exposed his buttocks at him as a prank. Anurag Chandra deliberately rammed a car […]

Gunman kills five, including child, at Texas home

April 29, 2023 World Justice News 0

Five people – including an eight-year-old boy – have been killed in a shooting in Texas after they asked a man to stop firing rounds in his garden because they were trying to sleep. Authorities […]

Thai woman accused of murdering 12 friends in cyanide poisonings

April 27, 2023 World Justice News 0

Thai police say they have arrested a woman suspected of killing 12 of her friends and acquaintances by poisoning them with cyanide. Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn was arrested in Bangkok on Tuesday following recent inquiries into a […]

Not proven verdict to be scrapped in Scottish courts

April 26, 2023 World Justice News 0

The controversial not proven verdict is to be scrapped in Scottish courts as part of sweeping reforms to the country’s justice system. The measures will also see the number of jurors in criminal trials reduced […]

New rules ban subscription traps and fake reviews

April 25, 2023 World Justice News 0

Buying, selling or hosting fake reviews will become illegal as part of changes planned in new laws. The UK government’s new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill aims to help consumers and increase competition between […]

Trump faces civil trial for E Jean Carroll rape allegation

April 25, 2023 World Justice News 0

Former President Donald Trump is facing a civil trial over an allegation that he raped an advice columnist nearly three decades ago. Jury selection is due to begin on Tuesday in a New York federal […]

Ministers in legal move to cut nurse strike short

April 25, 2023 World Justice News 0

Health Secretary Steve Barclay is to ask judges to rule whether all 48 hours of the next nurse strike is lawful. The government wants the High Court to assess whether Tuesday – the last day […]

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High Court: YouTube-Ripping is Illegal. UK National Newspaper: YouTube-Ripping Is Totally Legal

April 24, 2023 World Justice News 0

Ripping YouTube streams to MP3 files is something millions of people do every day. Most probably have no idea of the legal battles playing out behind the scenes, including at the High Court in London […]

Texas shooting: Nine teenagers shot at prom after-party

April 24, 2023 World Justice News 0

Nine people have been injured after gunfire erupted at a teenagers’ party in Jasper County, Texas. The shooting early on Sunday took place at a private residence where some 250 Jasper High School students had […]

Thabo Bester at Bloemfontein Magistrates Court

Thabo Bester: Body used in South African rapist’s prison break identified

April 23, 2023 World Justice News 0

The father of a man whose body was used by a notorious South African rapist to escape from prison has demanded to know how his son died. Thabo Bester managed to break out of prison […]

Human Rights

Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

Human Rights

European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

Human Rights

France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]

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Man convicted of murdering three boys in California after ‘teenager knocked on his door and exposed buttocks at him’

Gunman kills five, including child, at Texas home

Thai woman accused of murdering 12 friends in cyanide poisonings

Not proven verdict to be scrapped in Scottish courts

New rules ban subscription traps and fake reviews

Trump faces civil trial for E Jean Carroll rape allegation

Ministers in legal move to cut nurse strike short

High Court: YouTube-Ripping is Illegal. UK National Newspaper: YouTube-Ripping Is Totally Legal

Texas shooting: Nine teenagers shot at prom after-party

Thabo Bester: Body used in South African rapist’s prison break identified