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Twitter employee takes down Trump account

November 3, 2017 World Justice News 0

US President Donald Trump’s Twitter account briefly vanished on Thursday but has since been restored, the social media company said. An employee deactivated the @realdonaldtrump account, it said, clarifying that it had been their last day in […]

Moors Murders: Ian Brady’s ashes disposed of at sea

November 3, 2017 World Justice News 0

The ashes of Moors Murderer Ian Brady have been disposed of at sea in the middle of the night after a cremation last week, it has been revealed. The child killer, who died in May aged […]

Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort charged with US tax fraud

October 30, 2017 World Justice News 0

Donald Trump’s former presidential campaign manager, Paul Manafort, has been charged with conspiring to defraud the US in his dealings with Ukraine. The 12 charges brought against Mr Manafort and one of his business associates, […]

Child maintenance bank account loophole to be closed

October 29, 2017 World Justice News 0

Parents will no longer be able to use a legal loophole to avoid paying child maintenance, under new laws to be brought in within months. If a parent owes maintenance, payment can currently be taken only from […]

Barack Obama called for jury duty in Illinois and plans to serve

October 28, 2017 World Justice News 0

Former US president Barack Obama has been summoned for jury duty in the state of Illinois and is planning to serve, a court official says. Details have not been released but he is expected to […]

Jailed drunk plane passenger to face more charges when released

October 28, 2017 World Justice News 0

A drunken airline passenger jailed in Canada this week will face a drink-driving charge when she gets out of jail. Bridget Hanley, from north Manchester, was sentenced to 20 days behind bars after attacking a […]

Trump-Russia investigation: First charges filed

October 28, 2017 World Justice News 0

The first charges have been filed in the investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller into alleged Russia interference in the 2016 US election, media reports say. It was not clear what the charges were […]

Catalonia independence: Spain takes charge of Catalan government

October 28, 2017 World Justice News 0

The Spanish government has stripped Catalonia of its autonomy and taken charge of its government. The measures came early on Saturday after the Catalan parliament voted to declare independence on Friday. An official state bulletin […]

New US flight security measures take effect

October 26, 2017 World Justice News 0

New security measures affecting flights into the US are coming into effect, which US authorities say are aimed at reducing the threat of hidden explosives. They include enhanced screening of passengers and electronic devices. About […]

Law student faces jail over Bieber ticket scam

October 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

A law student who duped Justin Bieber fans into buying fake concert tickets has pleaded guilty to fraud. Zainab Pervaiz, 25, set up online sale listings for performances by Bieber, Adele and Beyonce, conning victims […]

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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Twitter employee takes down Trump account

Moors Murders: Ian Brady’s ashes disposed of at sea

Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort charged with US tax fraud

Child maintenance bank account loophole to be closed

Barack Obama called for jury duty in Illinois and plans to serve

Jailed drunk plane passenger to face more charges when released

Trump-Russia investigation: First charges filed

Catalonia independence: Spain takes charge of Catalan government

New US flight security measures take effect

Law student faces jail over Bieber ticket scam