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Sacramento shooting: At least six dead in centre of California state capital

April 3, 2022 World Justice News 0

At least six people have been killed and 10 injured in a shooting in the centre of Sacramento, police in California’s state capital say. People fled through the streets after rapid gunfire rang out in […]

Evan Neumann: US Capitol riot suspect gets asylum in Belarus

March 23, 2022 World Justice News 0

A California man suspected of taking part in the US Capitol riots last year has been granted asylum in Belarus. Evan Neumann fled the US after being charged in connection with the riots. The 48-year-old […]

University of California in $250m payout for doctor’s sex abuse

February 9, 2022 World Justice News 0

The University of California has agreed to pay nearly $250m (£185m) to over 200 women who allege they were sexually assaulted by a campus gynaecologist. Multiple women accuse the university’s Los Angeles site (UCLA) of […]

Millionaire convicted murderer Robert Durst dies in prison aged 78

January 10, 2022 World Justice News 0

Millionaire convicted murderer Robert Durst has died in prison at the age of 78, according to his lawyer. Durst died as a California prisoner after pleading guilty in September to killing his friend Susan Berman. […]

Elizabeth Holmes: Theranos founder convicted of fraud

January 3, 2022 World Justice News 0

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has been convicted of defrauding investors after a months-long landmark trial in California. Prosecutors said Holmes knowingly lied about technology she said could detect diseases with a few drops of blood. […]

Judge Throws Out Triller Lawsuit Against ‘Jake Paul’ Pirate Streaming Site

December 27, 2021 World Justice News 0

Triller’s legal campaign against sites that allegedly streamed the Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren boxing match last April has suffered another setback. Alleged pirate streaming site Online2LiveStream has been sued twice by the promotor but […]

Police stray bullet kills teen in LA store’s dressing room

December 24, 2021 World Justice News 0

Los Angeles police have killed two people, including a 14-year-old girl trying on new outfits, after opening fire inside a clothing store. A stray bullet hit the teen as she was in a changing room […]

Kim Kardashian passes California ‘baby bar’ law exam

December 13, 2021 World Justice News 0

Kim Kardashian is one step closer to her dream of becoming a lawyer after revealing she has passed a key law exam on her fourth attempt. The reality TV star and businesswoman posted the news […]

Theranos trial: Elizabeth Holmes makes surprise testimony

November 20, 2021 World Justice News 0

An entrepreneur accused of scamming investors for millions of dollars with a bogus blood test has surprised a US court by testifying in her defence. Elizabeth Holmes is accused of making false claims about her […]

US man sues psychic who ‘promised to remove ex-girlfriend curse’

October 6, 2021 World Justice News 0

A California man is suing a psychic who he says falsely claimed she could remove a curse put on his marriage by a witch hired by his ex-girlfriend. Mauro Restrepo said Sophia Adams promised she […]

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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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France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

August 12, 2026 0

France has banned unsolicited telemarketing phone calls, in what a consumer group is hailing as a “small revolution” for the sales industry. From Tuesday, unsolicited calls are prohibited for businesses in all sectors – but […]

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Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

July 22, 2026 0

Police in Ethiopia say they have arrested 17 suspects including the alleged leader of what they say is a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network. The gang is accused of “the deaths of 60 migrants”, sexually […]