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South Africa’s Jacob Zuma denies being ‘king of corrupt people’

July 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma told a judge-led inquiry that allegations of corruption against him were a “conspiracy” aimed at removing him from the political scene. He was appearing for the first time at the […]

Facebook ‘to be fined $5bn over Cambridge Analytica scandal’

July 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

US regulators have approved a record $5bn (£4bn) fine on Facebook to settle an investigation into data privacy violations, reports in US media say. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been investigating allegations that political […]

R. Kelly ‘arrested on federal sex trafficking charges’

July 12, 2019 World Justice News 0

R. Kelly is in custody after being arrested in Chicago on sex trafficking charges, according to reports in the US. There are said to be 13 charges against the singer, including child abuse images and […]

Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court

July 11, 2019 World Justice News 0

Tommy Robinson has been jailed for nine months over contempt of court. The ex-English Defence League leader was found guilty last week of interfering with the trial of a sexual grooming gang at Leeds Crown […]

IVF: Second couple sue after clinic ‘uses wrong embryos’

July 11, 2019 World Justice News 0

A US couple are suing a fertility clinic, saying the company implanted their embryo into a different woman. The woman gave birth to twins in March, only for DNA tests to allegedly show the babies […]

Trump blocking Twitter critics unconstitutional, court rules

July 10, 2019 World Justice News 0

President Donald Trump is violating free speech laws by blocking critics on Twitter, a New York federal appeals court has ruled. It follows a case brought on behalf of seven individuals who had been blocked […]

Brazil’s Vale convicted and ordered to pay compensation for dam disaster

July 10, 2019 World Justice News 0

A judge in Brazil has ordered mining giant Vale to pay compensation for all damages caused by the collapse of the Brumadinho dam in January. The collapse was Brazil’s worst industrial accident. The judge did […]

Iraqi Ali Bashar jailed for life for Susanna Feldman killing

July 10, 2019 World Justice News 0

A failed Iraqi asylum seeker has been handed life in prison for the rape and murder of a 14-year-old German girl. Ali Bashar, 22, had admitted in court in Wiesbaden that he strangled Susanna Feldman […]

Egypt to sue Christie’s to retrieve £4.7m Tutankhamun bust

July 9, 2019 World Justice News 0

Egypt says it will instruct a law firm in the UK to file a civil suit over the sale last week of a Tutankhamun bust. The sculpture of the pharaoh was bought for £4.7m ($6m) […]

Venezuela releases 22 prisoners after UN report

July 7, 2019 World Justice News 0

Venezuela released 22 prisoners, including high-profile judge Maria Afiuni and journalist Braulio Jatar, on Thursday, according to the UN. They were released on the same day the UN published a report by its human rights […]

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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Articles by World Justice News

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma denies being ‘king of corrupt people’

Facebook ‘to be fined $5bn over Cambridge Analytica scandal’

R. Kelly ‘arrested on federal sex trafficking charges’

Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court

IVF: Second couple sue after clinic ‘uses wrong embryos’

Brazil’s Vale convicted and ordered to pay compensation for dam disaster

Iraqi Ali Bashar jailed for life for Susanna Feldman killing

Egypt to sue Christie’s to retrieve £4.7m Tutankhamun bust

Venezuela releases 22 prisoners after UN report