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US ruling opens way for states-wide sports betting

May 15, 2018 World Justice News 0

The US Supreme Court has made a landmark ruling that could allow states across the country to legalise sports betting. It has endorsed a 2014 state ruling in New Jersey which permits sports betting in […]

One killed in Paris ‘Islamic State’ knife attack

May 12, 2018 World Justice News 0

A knifeman has killed one person and wounded four in a suspected terror attack in central Paris, French officials say. The attacker was then shot dead by police in the Opéra district. Witnesses say they […]

Dennis Nilsen: Serial killer dies in prison aged 72

May 12, 2018 World Justice News 0

Serial killer Dennis Nilsen, who admitted killing at least 15 people in the 1970s and 1980s, has died in prison. Nilsen, 72, was jailed in 1983 with a recommendation he serve at least 25 years. […]

Cheeki Rafiki boss sentenced over death yacht safety

May 11, 2018 World Justice News 0

A company boss who failed to safely operate a yacht on which four sailors were killed has been given a suspended prison sentence. The crew of the Cheeki Rafiki died after the 40ft vessel lost […]

Record $120m fine for nuisance robocalls

May 11, 2018 World Justice News 0

A man has been fined a record-breaking $120m (£88m) for making more than 90 million automated marketing telephone calls in the US. Miami salesman Adrian Abramovich was accused of trying to sell holidays and timeshare […]

Court Orders Pirate IPTV Linker to Shut Down or Face Penalties Up to €1.25m

May 11, 2018 World Justice News 0

Anti-piracy group BREIN has prevailed in a legal clash against an unlicensed provider of thousands of live IPTV streams and movies. A court found that Leaper Beheer BV, which operated under names including Flickstore and […]

Margaret River deaths: Seven people found dead in Western Australia

May 11, 2018 World Justice News 0

Seven people have been found dead at a rural property near Margaret River in Western Australia (WA), police say. The bodies of four children and three adults were discovered in the town of Osmington, 280km […]

Gina Haspel hearing: 9/11 ‘mastermind’ asks to share information

May 9, 2018 World Justice News 0

The self-proclaimed mastermind of the 9/11 attacks has asked for permission to share information about Gina Haspel, nominee for CIA director, at her confirmation hearing. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is held at Guantanamo Bay, has asked […]

Violence at Feltham prison drops after sweet rewards

May 9, 2018 World Justice News 0

Levels of violence at a young offenders institution dropped after teenagers were given sweets for good behaviour, inspectors found. Inmates at YOI Feltham, in west London, can select confectionery items from a “merit shop”, inspectors […]

Horse trainers guilty in Australia’s ‘biggest’ racing scandal

May 8, 2018 World Justice News 0

Eight horse racing professionals have been found guilty of doping offences in what has been called the biggest scandal to hit the sport in Australia. A tribunal found the five trainers and three stablehands had […]

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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US ruling opens way for states-wide sports betting

One killed in Paris ‘Islamic State’ knife attack

Dennis Nilsen: Serial killer dies in prison aged 72

Cheeki Rafiki boss sentenced over death yacht safety

Record $120m fine for nuisance robocalls

Court Orders Pirate IPTV Linker to Shut Down or Face Penalties Up to €1.25m

Margaret River deaths: Seven people found dead in Western Australia

Gina Haspel hearing: 9/11 ‘mastermind’ asks to share information

Violence at Feltham prison drops after sweet rewards

Horse trainers guilty in Australia’s ‘biggest’ racing scandal