World Justice News

Rodney Reed: Texas court halts execution in high-profile case

November 16, 2019 World Justice News 0

A court in Texas has halted the execution of Rodney Reed, convicted for murder, in a case that has attracted huge public attention in the US. Reed has been 21 years on death row for […]

Trump ally Roger Stone convicted of lying to Congress

November 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

US President Donald Trump’s adviser Roger Stone has been convicted on seven counts of lying to Congress, obstruction and witness tampering. The court heard he lied about his efforts to learn more about when WikiLeaks […]

South Africa post office rapist and murderer given life

November 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

South African post office worker Luyanda Botha has been handed three life sentences after admitting to the rape and murder of 19-year-old student Uyinene Mrwetyana. Her killing in August sparked large protests over the high […]

California school shooting: Santa Clarita attack leaves two dead

November 14, 2019 World Justice News 0

Two students have been killed and three others injured by a gunman who opened fire at a secondary school in California, officials say. The shooting took place at the Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, […]

US silicone death: Briton Donna Francis sentenced to year in jail

November 14, 2019 World Justice News 0

A British woman convicted of killing a US patient by giving her botched buttock-enhancement injections has been sentenced to a year in New York jail. Donna Francis had pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide for […]

Man jailed for crushing boy to death with car seat

November 14, 2019 World Justice News 0

A man who crushed a three-year-old boy to death with a car seat has been jailed for more than seven years. Stephen Waterson, 26, inflicted irreversible brain injuries on Alfie Lamb, his girlfriend’s son, who […]

‘Cryptoqueen’ brother admits role in OneCoin fraud

November 14, 2019 World Justice News 0

Konstantin Ignatov, the brother of “missing cryptoqueen” Dr Ruja Ignatova, has admitted his role in the OneCoin crypto-currency fraud. Ignatov pleaded guilty to several charges, including money laundering and fraud. OneCoin and the disappearance of […]

Trump impeachment inquiry: New claims amid public hearing

November 14, 2019 World Justice News 0

President Donald Trump directly asked about a Ukrainian investigation into his Democratic rival Joe Biden, a top US diplomat has unveiled. Bill Taylor, the acting ambassador to Ukraine, told an impeachment inquiry that a member […]

Cardinal Pell granted final chance to challenge sexual abuse convictions

November 12, 2019 World Justice News 0

Cardinal George Pell will be allowed a final chance to challenge his child sexual abuse convictions, Australia’s top court has ruled. Pell was granted leave to appeal the verdict in the High Court of Australia. […]

Shiregreen murders: Sarah Barrass killed teenage sons

November 12, 2019 World Justice News 0

A mother-of-six murdered her two teenage sons the day after a bid to poison them failed. Sarah Barrass, along with family member Brandon Machin, strangled Tristan and Blake Barrass, aged 13 and 14, in Shiregreen, […]

Human Rights

US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone

May 2, 2026 0

A US court has issued an order significantly restricting access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail. Friday’s decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily reinstated a requirement that abortion pills be obtained […]

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, […]

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Rodney Reed: Texas court halts execution in high-profile case

Trump ally Roger Stone convicted of lying to Congress

South Africa post office rapist and murderer given life

California school shooting: Santa Clarita attack leaves two dead

US silicone death: Briton Donna Francis sentenced to year in jail

Man jailed for crushing boy to death with car seat

‘Cryptoqueen’ brother admits role in OneCoin fraud

Trump impeachment inquiry: New claims amid public hearing

Cardinal Pell granted final chance to challenge sexual abuse convictions

Shiregreen murders: Sarah Barrass killed teenage sons