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Kansas City: Gunman on run after four shot dead in bar

October 6, 2019 World Justice News 0

Four people have been killed in a shooting at a bar in Kansas City in the midwestern US state of Kansas. Local police said in a tweet that five other people were wounded during the incident […]

John Dillinger: US gangster’s body set to be exhumed

October 5, 2019 World Justice News 0

A request to exhume the remains of infamous US gangster John Dillinger has been approved by officials in Indiana. Dillinger’s relatives have been pressing for the permit, saying an imposter is buried at Crown Hill […]

Thailand judge shoots himself in court

October 5, 2019 World Justice News 0

A Thai judge shot himself in a courtroom after delivering a rare speech railing against the country’s justice system. Kanakorn Pianchana acquitted five Muslim men of murder on Friday before calling for a fairer judiciary. […]

Trump-Ukraine inquiry: Democrats demand documents from White House

October 5, 2019 World Justice News 0

US Democratic lawmakers have demanded documents from the White House as part of their impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. The documents relate to a call between Mr Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on […]

Harry Dunn crash: US diplomat’s wife leaves UK amid police probe

October 5, 2019 World Justice News 0

The wife of an American diplomat has left the UK after being made a suspect in an investigation into a fatal crash. Harry Dunn, 19, of Charlton, Banbury, was killed when his motorbike crashed with […]

Prince Harry sues Sun and Mirror’s owners in phone-hacking claim

October 4, 2019 World Justice News 0

The Duke of Sussex has begun legal action against the owners of the Sun, the defunct News of the World, and the Daily Mirror, in relation to alleged phone-hacking. Documents have been filed on behalf […]

Abortion: Northern Ireland law ‘breaches human rights’

October 3, 2019 World Justice News 0

Northern Ireland’s abortion law breaches the UK’s human rights commitments, the High Court ruled. The case was taken in Belfast by Sarah Ewart, who challenged the law after she was denied a termination. The judge […]

Amber Guyger: Amazing scenes in court of forgiveness after ex-cop sentenced for murder

October 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

A US former police officer who shot dead her neighbour has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for murder. Amber Guyger, 31, argued she killed Botham Jean, 26, after mistakenly thinking she was in […]

Family of Indian royals wins £35m court battle against Pakistan

October 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

A London court has ruled that £35m ($42m) held in a UK bank account must go to the descendants of an Indian royal, and not to Pakistan. The dispute began in 1948 when the last […]

Israel PM Netanyahu faces final hearings in corruption cases

October 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a series of final hearings before a decision is made on whether to charge him with corruption. His lawyers will try to persuade the attorney-general not to proceed […]

Human Rights

War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release

May 3, 2026 0

Lawyers acting for convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic are awaiting a decision by a UN court on their bid to release him from jail in The Hague on the grounds he is near […]

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 […]

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Articles by World Justice News

Kansas City: Gunman on run after four shot dead in bar

John Dillinger: US gangster’s body set to be exhumed

Thailand judge shoots himself in court

Trump-Ukraine inquiry: Democrats demand documents from White House

Harry Dunn crash: US diplomat’s wife leaves UK amid police probe

Prince Harry sues Sun and Mirror’s owners in phone-hacking claim

Abortion: Northern Ireland law ‘breaches human rights’

Amber Guyger: Amazing scenes in court of forgiveness after ex-cop sentenced for murder

Family of Indian royals wins £35m court battle against Pakistan

Israel PM Netanyahu faces final hearings in corruption cases