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Trump impeachment: House sends historic case to Senate

January 15, 2020 World Justice News 0

The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution to submit articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate for a trial. The resolution passed largely along party lines by 228 votes to […]

Meghan’s father Thomas Markle ‘would testify in Mail on Sunday case’

January 15, 2020 World Justice News 0

The Duchess of Sussex’s father, Thomas Markle, will testify if asked to in the court case against Meghan, the duchess’ half sister has said. Samantha Markle – Mr Markle’s daughter from his first marriage – […]

Belgium euthanasia: Three doctors accused in unprecedented trial

January 15, 2020 World Justice News 0

In an unprecedented case, three Belgian doctors are going on trial in Ghent accused of unlawfully poisoning a patient whose life they helped to end. Tine Nys, 38, died surrounded by her family on 27 […]

Church sexual abuse: Trial of French priest Bernard Preynat set to begin

January 14, 2020 World Justice News 0

The trial of a former French priest accused of sexually abusing dozens of Boy Scouts in the 1980s and 1990s is set to begin in France on Tuesday. Bernard Preynat, 74, is alleged to have […]

Musharraf: Death penalty for ex-Pakistan president thrown out

January 13, 2020 World Justice News 0

A court in Pakistan has overturned the death sentence handed down to former president Pervez Musharraf by declaring the legal process unconstitutional. Gen Musharraf had challenged the formation of special court which found him guilty […]

Harry Dunn: UK makes extradition request to US

January 10, 2020 World Justice News 0

The Home Office has requested the extradition of a US woman to be charged with causing death by dangerous driving of British motorcyclist Harry Dunn. Mr Dunn, 19, died in a road crash in Northamptonshire […]

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Delhi bus rape: Indian court issues death warrants

January 9, 2020 World Justice News 0

An Indian court has set an execution date for four men convicted of the 2012 gang-rape and murder of a student in the capital, Delhi. Akshay Thakur, Vinay Sharma, Pawan Gupta and Mukesh Singh were […]

Travelex being held to ransom by hackers

January 7, 2020 World Justice News 0

Hackers are holding foreign exchange company Travelex to ransom after a cyber-attack forced the firm to turn off all computer systems and resort to using pen and paper. On New Year’s Eve, hackers launched their […]

Japan issues arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn’s wife

January 7, 2020 World Justice News 0

Tokyo prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for the wife of fugitive ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn. Carole Ghosn is suspected of making false statements to a Tokyo court in April, investigators said. Mr Ghosn skipped […]

Ikea to pay family $46m after child killed by falling drawers

January 7, 2020 World Justice News 0

The Swedish furniture giant Ikea has agreed to pay $46m (£35m) to the parents of a child who was killed when a chest of drawers fell on him. Jozef Dudek, 2, suffocated in May 2017 […]

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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Trump impeachment: House sends historic case to Senate

Meghan’s father Thomas Markle ‘would testify in Mail on Sunday case’

Belgium euthanasia: Three doctors accused in unprecedented trial

Church sexual abuse: Trial of French priest Bernard Preynat set to begin

Musharraf: Death penalty for ex-Pakistan president thrown out

Harry Dunn: UK makes extradition request to US

Delhi bus rape: Indian court issues death warrants

Travelex being held to ransom by hackers

Japan issues arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn’s wife

Ikea to pay family $46m after child killed by falling drawers