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UK Government Publishes Advice on ‘Illicit Streaming Devices’

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

The UK’s Intellectual Property Office has today published advice on so-called ‘Illicit Streaming Devices’. Noting the importance of ensuring that copyright holders get paid, the IPO warns that ‘Kodi boxes’ and ‘Android TV boxes’ present […]

Stolen John Lennon items recovered in Berlin

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

German police have recovered more than 100 items stolen from John Lennon’s estate, including three diaries. The diaries were put on display at Berlin police headquarters with other items including a tape recording of a […]

Charlie Rose: CBS sacks talk show host over harassment claims

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

US TV host Charlie Rose has been fired by CBS News following sexual harassment allegations. An email to staff said the presenter’s employment had been “terminated… effective immediately”. It said the move followed the revelation […]

Drug-driving cases dropped over forensics

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

Around 50 drug-driving prosecutions have been dropped because original test results may have been “manipulated”. More than 10,000 cases, including violent crime, may have been affected, police chiefs said. They probed Randox Testing Services in […]

Charles Manson dies aged 83 after four decades in prison

November 20, 2017 World Justice News 0

Charles Manson, the notorious head of a cult which he directed to commit murders, has died in hospital aged 83. He was admitted to Bakersfield hospital in California earlier this month, US media reported. In […]

US nuclear chief to resist ‘illegal’ presidential strike order

November 18, 2017 World Justice News 0

The top nuclear commander in the US says he would resist any “illegal” presidential order to launch a strike. Air Force Gen John Hyten, said as head of the US Strategic Command he provided advice […]

Body found in search for missing Gaia Pope

November 18, 2017 World Justice News 0

A body has been found in the hunt for missing teenager Gaia Pope. Dorset Police said they were “confident” that the remains on land near Swanage were those of the 19-year-old, who has been missing […]

Ohio Supreme Court Judge Bill O’Neill brags of sex conquests

November 18, 2017 World Justice News 0

Ohio voters are in shock after a top judge boasted of having been “sexually intimate” with “approximately 50 very attractive females”. State Supreme Court Judge Bill O’Neill, who is a Democratic candidate for state governor, […]

Birmingham child murders: Dad guilty of killing son and daughter

November 17, 2017 World Justice News 0

A father has been found guilty of murdering his two young children who he smothered with a petrol-soaked rag before setting fire to the family home. Saros Endris, eight, and his sister Leanor, six, were […]

Army takes over in Zimbabwe – President Robert Mugabe ‘detained’

November 15, 2017 World Justice News 0

The military has seized control in Zimbabwe but has said President Robert Mugabe, in power since 1980, is safe. After seizing state TV, an army spokesman announced it was targeting people close to Mr Mugabe […]

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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UK Government Publishes Advice on ‘Illicit Streaming Devices’

Stolen John Lennon items recovered in Berlin

Charlie Rose: CBS sacks talk show host over harassment claims

Drug-driving cases dropped over forensics

Charles Manson dies aged 83 after four decades in prison

US nuclear chief to resist ‘illegal’ presidential strike order

Body found in search for missing Gaia Pope

Ohio Supreme Court Judge Bill O’Neill brags of sex conquests

Birmingham child murders: Dad guilty of killing son and daughter

Army takes over in Zimbabwe – President Robert Mugabe ‘detained’