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89 Cattle bandits killed in joint Nigeria-Niger raid

April 26, 2020 World Justice News 0

Nigeria’s military says it has killed 89 bandits responsible for a series of attacks against civilians in the country’s north-western Zamfara state. The operation was supported by troops from neighbouring Niger and led to the […]

Croydon stabbing: Search for Gucci tiger bag after fatal attack

April 26, 2020 World Justice News 0

Police are searching for a “distinctive” Gucci bag which was stolen from a man during a fatal stabbing in south London. Tyler Roye died in hospital three hours after he was attacked near the Arena […]

Brazil justice minister Moro quits in Bolsonaro clash

April 24, 2020 World Justice News 0

Brazil’s Justice Minister Sergio Moro has resigned amid tension with President Jair Bolsonaro. Mr Moro, a former judge, had threatened to quit after the president fired one of his allies – federal police chief Mauricio […]

Coronavirus: Disinfectant firm warns after Trump comments

April 24, 2020 World Justice News 0

A leading disinfectant producer has issued a strong warning not to use its products on the human body after Donald Trump suggested they could potentially be used to treat coronavirus. Reckitt Benckiser, which owns Lysol […]

Meghan’s claims against newspaper ‘objectionable’

April 24, 2020 World Justice News 0

The Duchess of Sussex’s allegations that articles in the Mail on Sunday and MailOnline caused a dispute between her and her father are “objectionable”, the High Court has heard. Lawyers for publisher Associated Newspapers said […]

Coronavirus: Doctors launch legal challenge over PPE guidance

April 24, 2020 World Justice News 0

Two married doctors who say they have been exposed to coronavirus patients are challenging government guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE). Dr Nishant Joshi and Dr Meenal Viz, who is pregnant, are concerned PPE advice […]

Coronavirus: Germany’s states make face masks compulsory

April 23, 2020 World Justice News 0

All of Germany’s states have announced plans to make face masks compulsory to combat the spread of coronavirus. Bremen became the final federal region to back the measures, with its senate set to confirm the […]

Euthanasia: Dutch court expands law on dementia cases

April 21, 2020 World Justice News 0

Doctors in the Netherlands can no longer be prosecuted for carrying out euthanasia on dementia patients who have previously given written consent. Previously, patients would need to confirm their request. But on Tuesday the Dutch […]

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Texts sent by Meghan and Harry to her father revealed in court papers

April 20, 2020 World Justice News 0

The Duchess of Sussex has revealed text messages she and Prince Harry sent to her father before their wedding, as part of legal action against the publisher of the Mail on Sunday. Meghan claims Associated […]

Coronavirus: New York couples can now tie the knot over Zoom

April 20, 2020 World Justice News 0

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed an order allowing online marriages, as many weddings are cancelled under lockdown restrictions. From now on, people in the US state will be able to apply for marriage […]

Human Rights

The British Renters’ Rights Act comes into force – what it means for tenants and landlords

May 1, 2026 0

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 […]

Human Rights

Nine held in religious group modern slavery raid

April 29, 2026 0

Nine people have been arrested over allegations of serious sexual offences, forced marriage and modern slavery among members of a religious group in Cheshire. More than 500 officers were involved in raids at three addresses, […]

Human Rights

British Government to impose some form of social media age or functionality restrictions

April 28, 2026 0

The government will “impose some form of age or functionality restrictions” on social media for under-16s even if it stops short of an outright ban, Education Minister Olivia Bailey has said. Ministers proposed further amendments […]

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89 Cattle bandits killed in joint Nigeria-Niger raid

Croydon stabbing: Search for Gucci tiger bag after fatal attack

Brazil justice minister Moro quits in Bolsonaro clash

Coronavirus: Disinfectant firm warns after Trump comments

Meghan’s claims against newspaper ‘objectionable’

Coronavirus: Doctors launch legal challenge over PPE guidance

Coronavirus: Germany’s states make face masks compulsory

Euthanasia: Dutch court expands law on dementia cases

Texts sent by Meghan and Harry to her father revealed in court papers

Coronavirus: New York couples can now tie the knot over Zoom