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Boris Becker guilty of four charges under Insolvency Act

April 8, 2022 World Justice News 0

Ex-tennis star Boris Becker has been found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act relating to his 2017 bankruptcy. The former world number one was accused of hiding millions of pounds worth of assets […]

Sabina Nessa: Man jailed for life for murdering London teacher

April 8, 2022 World Justice News 0

A man who drove to London in order to attack a stranger has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 36 years for the murder of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa. Koci Selamaj, […]

Ketanji Brown Jackson voted first black female justice in 233-year history of US Supreme Court

April 8, 2022 World Justice News 0

The US Supreme Court is to include a black female justice for the first time in its 233-year history after the Senate confirmed Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the nine-member bench. Three Republicans crossed the […]

Canada proposes foreign buyers home real estate ban

April 8, 2022 World Justice News 0

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has proposed a two-year ban on some foreigners buying homes. The measure comes as the country grapples with some of the worst housing affordability issues in the world. Prices have […]

NY attorney general seeks to hold Donald Trump in contempt of court

April 8, 2022 World Justice News 0

New York’s top lawyer has asked a state judge to hold Donald Trump in contempt of court, for allegedly failing to turn over files for an investigation into his business practices. Attorney General Letitia James […]

Ex-Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaoré found guilty and receives a life sentence

April 7, 2022 World Justice News 0

Burkina Faso’s former President Blaise Compaoré has received a life sentence in absentia for his role in the assassination of his charismatic predecessor, Thomas Sankara. Sankara, 37, was gunned down along with 12 others during […]

Ivanka Trump testifies to Capitol riot committee

April 6, 2022 World Justice News 0

Former White House adviser Ivanka Trump testified for hours on Tuesday to the congressional committee investigating the 6 January attack on the US Capitol. Ms Trump, 40, was asked for her account of her father’s […]

End of blame game in divorce laws in England and Wales

April 6, 2022 World Justice News 0

The most far-reaching change in divorce laws in decades has come into force – ending the need for separating couples to blame one of themselves. The launch of no-fault divorces for England and Wales comes […]

Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You copyright case

April 6, 2022 World Justice News 0

Ed Sheeran has won a High Court copyright battle over his 2017 hit Shape of You. A judge ruled on Wednesday that the singer-songwriter had not plagiarised the 2015 song Oh Why by Sami Chokri. […]

Supreme Court: Senate panel deadlocks on Ketanji Brown Jackson

April 5, 2022 World Justice News 0

A US Senate panel has deadlocked in a vote to approve President Joe Biden’s nominee for the Supreme Court, but she is set to be confirmed anyway later this week. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson would […]

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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Boris Becker guilty of four charges under Insolvency Act

Sabina Nessa: Man jailed for life for murdering London teacher

Ketanji Brown Jackson voted first black female justice in 233-year history of US Supreme Court

Canada proposes foreign buyers home real estate ban

NY attorney general seeks to hold Donald Trump in contempt of court

Ex-Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaoré found guilty and receives a life sentence

Ivanka Trump testifies to Capitol riot committee

End of blame game in divorce laws in England and Wales

Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You copyright case

Supreme Court: Senate panel deadlocks on Ketanji Brown Jackson