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Donald Trump wrote own health letter, says physician Harold Bornstein

May 2, 2018 World Justice News 0

Donald Trump’s former doctor has said he did not write a 2015 letter declaring the then-Republican presidential candidate’s “astonishingly excellent” health, US media report. “[Mr Trump] dictated that whole letter,” Harold Bornstein told CNN. The […]

Judge criticises lack of legal aid for rape claim mother

May 2, 2018 World Justice News 0

A judge has criticised the legal aid system after a woman was forced to appear in the same court as a former partner she had accused of raping her because she could not afford a […]

City worker jailed for fake porn posts of colleague

May 2, 2018 World Justice News 0

A City worker who posted fake photos of his colleague on porn websites after she refused to give him her number has been jailed. Davide Buccheri, 25, made a gallery between 2016 and 2017 while working at […]

Mueller ‘threatened Trump with subpoena’ amid Russia probe

May 2, 2018 World Justice News 0

Special Counsel Robert Mueller warned he could order Donald Trump to testify as part of a probe into alleged Russian election meddling, US media report. Mr Mueller suggested the move during talks with Mr Trump’s […]

Cardinal Pell ordered to stand trial on sexual assault charges

May 1, 2018 World Justice News 0

Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell will stand trial on historical sexual assault charges, a court has ruled. Cardinal Pell formally pleaded not guilty to the charges on Tuesday. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing. An […]

Salford fatal house fire siblings ‘killed following feud’

May 1, 2018 World Justice News 0

Four sleeping children were murdered after being trapped in their bedrooms when their house was torched with petrol bombs, a court has been told. Zak Bolland, 23, launched the attack after being involved in a […]

Stormy Daniels sues Trump over ‘defamatory’ tweet

April 30, 2018 World Justice News 0

Adult film star Stormy Daniels is suing US President Donald Trump over a “defamatory” tweet about alleged threats against her, her lawyer says. Ms Daniels, real name Stephanie Clifford, says she was threatened by a […]

Amber Rudd resigns as UK Home Secretary

April 30, 2018 World Justice News 0

The home secretary Amber Rudd has resigned, saying she “inadvertently misled” MPs over targets for removing illegal immigrants. Ms Rudd, who had been due to make a Commons statement, was under pressure to quit over […]

Alfie Evans: Legal battle toddler dies

April 28, 2018 World Justice News 0

Alfie Evans, the 23-month-old toddler at the centre of a High Court legal battle, has died, nearly a week after his life support was withdrawn. The boy from Merseyside, who had a degenerative brain condition, […]

Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault in retrial

April 26, 2018 World Justice News 0

US comedian Bill Cosby has been found guilty of three counts of sexual assault, each of which carries a potential 10 years in prison. The actor, 80, has been on trial for drugging and assaulting […]

Human Rights

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

Human Rights

Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]

Human Rights

Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

June 25, 2026 0

Those who carry out conversion practices – commonly known as “conversion therapy” – could be jailed for up to five years under landmark new plans. The draft Conversion Practices Bill, which criminalises “abusive acts” aiming […]

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Donald Trump wrote own health letter, says physician Harold Bornstein

Judge criticises lack of legal aid for rape claim mother

City worker jailed for fake porn posts of colleague

Mueller ‘threatened Trump with subpoena’ amid Russia probe

Cardinal Pell ordered to stand trial on sexual assault charges

Salford fatal house fire siblings ‘killed following feud’

Stormy Daniels sues Trump over ‘defamatory’ tweet

Amber Rudd resigns as UK Home Secretary

Alfie Evans: Legal battle toddler dies

Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault in retrial