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Stormy Daniels seeks Trump testimony on her sex claims

March 28, 2018 World Justice News 0

Adult-film star Stormy Daniels has filed a court motion for US President Donald Trump to testify about her claim that they had a relationship. Her lawyer wants sworn testimony from Mr Trump about a “hush” […]

Alexandre Bissonnette pleads guilty to Quebec mosque attack

March 28, 2018 World Justice News 0

A Canadian man accused of killing six Muslim worshippers at a mosque in Quebec City in 2017 has changed his mind and pleaded guilty to all charges. Alexandre Bissonnette, 28, faced six counts of first-degree […]

Worboys release decision overturned as parole head quits

March 28, 2018 World Justice News 0

A decision by the Parole Board to release the rapist John Worboys has been quashed, prompting the board’s chairman Nick Hardwick to resign. The legal challenge by two victims was upheld by the High Court, […]

William Strampel: Michigan supervisor of Larry Nassar charged

March 28, 2018 World Justice News 0

A former Michigan State University dean who oversaw USA Gymnastics abuser Larry Nassar has himself been arrested for alleged criminal sexual misconduct. William Strampel is accused of inappropriate sexual conduct and of storing nude photos […]

Dotcom Wins Privacy Breach Case Against New Zealand Government

March 26, 2018 World Justice News 0

The Human Rights Tribunal in New Zealand has ruled that the Government violated the Privacy Act by withholding information from Kim Dotcom. The Megaupload founder is now calling for the resignation of New Zealand’s Privacy […]

Billion euro cyber-suspect arrested in Spain

March 26, 2018 World Justice News 0

A cyber-crime mastermind suspected of stealing about £870m (€1bn) has been arrested in Spain. The individual is alleged to be the head of the organised crime gang that ran the Carbanak and Cobalt malware campaigns […]

March For Our Lives: Huge gun-control rallies sweep US

March 24, 2018 World Justice News 0

Mass student-led protests calling for tighter gun control are under way across the United States. The protests – under the banner March For Our Lives – have grown out of a movement calling for change […]

Craigslist drops dating ads after new law

March 23, 2018 World Justice News 0

Classified advertising website Craigslist has closed its dating ads section in the US, in response to a new bill against sex trafficking. The bill states that websites can now be punished for “facilitating” prostitution and […]

France hostage crisis: Police shoot supermarket gunman

March 23, 2018 World Justice News 0

Armed police have killed a suspect who shot dead three people in a series of attacks in southern France. The gunman hijacked a car and then took hostages at a supermarket in the town of […]

Eleven jailed for life over India ‘beef’ murder

March 22, 2018 World Justice News 0

A court in the northern Indian state of Jharkhand has sentenced 11 men to life in prison for lynching a Muslim meat trader last year. Alimuddin Ansari, 55, was beaten to death by the men […]

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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Stormy Daniels seeks Trump testimony on her sex claims

Alexandre Bissonnette pleads guilty to Quebec mosque attack

Worboys release decision overturned as parole head quits

William Strampel: Michigan supervisor of Larry Nassar charged

Dotcom Wins Privacy Breach Case Against New Zealand Government

Billion euro cyber-suspect arrested in Spain

March For Our Lives: Huge gun-control rallies sweep US

France hostage crisis: Police shoot supermarket gunman

Eleven jailed for life over India ‘beef’ murder