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Nigeria’s Kaduna train attack: Pregnant woman freed

May 15, 2022 World Justice News 0

Gunmen who abducted dozens of train passengers in northern Nigeria have released one of the hostages – a heavily pregnant woman. In a video message circulating on social media, the woman said the abductors told […]

Ten dead in suspected race attack at Buffalo New York state store

May 15, 2022 World Justice News 0

An 18-year-old white man has shot dead 10 people in a black neighbourhood of New York state in what authorities are calling a racially motivated attack. The man, named as Payton Gendron in court papers, […]

Why an Indian couple is suing their son over grandchildren

May 14, 2022 World Justice News 0

An unusual lawsuit is making headlines in India. A couple is suing their only son and his wife for not giving them a grandchild after six years of marriage. Sanjeev and Sadhana Prasad, 61 and […]

Ukraine begins first war crimes trial of Russian soldier

May 13, 2022 World Justice News 0

Ukraine has started its first war crimes trial since the beginning of Russia’s invasion, with a 21-year-old soldier appearing in the dock accused of killing an unarmed civilian. Vadim Shishimarin appeared at a preliminary hearing […]

Spain plans menstrual leave in new law for those with severe pain

May 13, 2022 World Justice News 0

Spain is planning to introduce medical leave for women who suffer from severe period pain, media reports suggest. A draft bill says women could have three days of leave a month – extended to five […]

Kim Dotcom Could Seek New Zealand Trial After Co-Defendants Strike Deal

May 12, 2022 World Justice News 0

This week former Megaupload operators Mathias Ortmann and Bram van der Kolk revealed that instead of being extradited to the United States to face copyright-related charges, their case will now be handled in New Zealand. […]

California’s under-21 gun ban struck down by court

May 12, 2022 World Justice News 0

A federal appeals court in California has ruled that the state’s ban on the sale of semiautomatic firearms to Americans under 21 is unconstitutional. In a 2-1 vote, the judges’ panel said the law was […]

Floribet Chebeya: DR Congo policeman sentenced to death for murder

May 12, 2022 World Justice News 0

A Congolese military court has sentenced a high-ranking policeman to death for his role in the 2010 murder of human rights activist Floribet Chebeya, which caused national outrage. Commissioner of police Christian Ngoy Kenga Kenga […]

Levi Bellfield: Serial killer applies to marry in prison

May 12, 2022 World Justice News 0

Serial killer Levi Bellfield is engaged and has applied to marry in prison, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed. The 53-year-old will need the permission of the governor at HMP Frankland in County Durham. He […]

Megaupload Pair Sign Deal to Avoid Extradition, Dotcom Vows to Fight On

May 10, 2022 World Justice News 0

After 10 years of legal battles following the closure of Megaupload, Mathias Ortmann and Bram van der Kolk have reached a deal with the authorities that will see them avoid extradition and face charges in […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]

Human Rights

Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rules

March 19, 2026 0

A judge in Poland has ruled that Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin can be extradited to Ukraine, although his defence says he will appeal. Butyagin is being held in a Warsaw prison for allegedly conducting illegal […]

Human Rights

Istanbul’s ex-mayor to stand trial on corruption charges

March 9, 2026 0

The former mayor of Istanbul is due to become the central defendant in a mass corruption trial that his opposition party and rights groups say is politically motivated. Ekrem Imamoglu, 55, faces more than 140 charges […]

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Nigeria’s Kaduna train attack: Pregnant woman freed

Ten dead in suspected race attack at Buffalo New York state store

Why an Indian couple is suing their son over grandchildren

Ukraine begins first war crimes trial of Russian soldier

Spain plans menstrual leave in new law for those with severe pain

Kim Dotcom Could Seek New Zealand Trial After Co-Defendants Strike Deal

California’s under-21 gun ban struck down by court

Floribet Chebeya: DR Congo policeman sentenced to death for murder

Levi Bellfield: Serial killer applies to marry in prison

Megaupload Pair Sign Deal to Avoid Extradition, Dotcom Vows to Fight On