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ASAP Rocky’s Swedish lawyer injured in Stockholm shooting

September 7, 2019 World Justice News 0

A prominent Swedish lawyer who represented US rapper ASAP Rocky in a recent assault case has reportedly been shot multiples times in Stockholm. Police were called to a shooting in Kungsholmen at around 09:00 local […]

American Airlines mechanic charged with sabotaging plane

September 7, 2019 World Justice News 0

An American Airlines mechanic has been charged with damaging an aircraft in July as he was allegedly “upset” over stalled union contract negotiations. The plane, with 150 people on board, was scheduled to fly from […]

French rooster Maurice wins battle over noise with neighbours

September 7, 2019 World Justice News 0

A French court has ruled in favour of a cockerel owner after her bird’s early morning crowing provoked a noise pollution complaint from neighbours. Maurice, who roosts on the picturesque isle of Oléron off the […]

Identical triplets jailed after DNA link to Uzi gun plot

September 7, 2019 World Justice News 0

Identical triplets have been jailed after DNA linked them to a plot to supply an “extremely dangerous criminal” with an Uzi sub-machine gun. DNA found on a handgun linked it to either Reiss, Ralston or […]

Stanford sexual assault: Chanel Miller reveals her identity

September 4, 2019 World Justice News 0

She was known as Emily Doe when her victim impact statement, read out in the sexual assault trial of Brock Turner, went viral. Now, she has revealed her identity as 27-year-old Chanel Miller as she […]

Brexit: Judge rejects parliament shutdown legal challenge

September 4, 2019 World Justice News 0

A Scottish judge has rejected a bid to have Boris Johnson’s plan to shut down parliament ahead of Brexit declared illegal. The case was brought to the Court of Session in Edinburgh by a cross-party […]

Man sentenced for sending fake poison letter to Queen

September 3, 2019 World Justice News 0

A self-styled “Muslim Slayer” who sent fake poison to the Queen with a letter saying “The Clowns R Coming 4 You” has been sentenced to 12 years and six months. David Parnham, 36, posted similar […]

Australian woman sues neighbours over barbecue use

September 3, 2019 World Justice News 0

A woman in Western Australia has tried to stop her neighbours from using their barbecues by suing them in court. Perth woman Cilla Carden claimed that their activities – among them barbecuing and smoking -as […]

Hong Kong police storm metro system after protests

September 1, 2019 World Justice News 0

Hong Kong police have violently tackled suspected protesters after thousands marched in the city in defiance of a ban. Images show police hitting people with batons and using pepper spray on a train in Hong […]

Texas shootings: Random gun attacks leave seven dead

September 1, 2019 World Justice News 0

At least seven people were killed after a gunman went on a shooting rampage in west Texas on Saturday. Police say the mass shooting, the second in the state in August, began when they stopped […]

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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ASAP Rocky’s Swedish lawyer injured in Stockholm shooting

American Airlines mechanic charged with sabotaging plane

French rooster Maurice wins battle over noise with neighbours

Identical triplets jailed after DNA link to Uzi gun plot

Stanford sexual assault: Chanel Miller reveals her identity

Brexit: Judge rejects parliament shutdown legal challenge

Man sentenced for sending fake poison letter to Queen

Australian woman sues neighbours over barbecue use

Hong Kong police storm metro system after protests

Texas shootings: Random gun attacks leave seven dead