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Britney Spears released from 13-year conservatorship

November 13, 2021 World Justice News 0

Britney Spears has described the termination of a legal arrangement that controlled many aspects of her life for 13 years as “the best day ever”. “I think I’m gonna cry,” she told her 35 million […]

Britney Spears’ father suspended as conservator

September 29, 2021 World Justice News 0

A judge has suspended Britney Spears’ father from the legal arrangement that gave him control of her life after Spears accused him of years of abuse. Jamie Spears was appointed her guardian in 2008, amid […]

Britney Spears’ father steps down as conservator

August 12, 2021 World Justice News 0

Britney Spears’ father has agreed to step down as the singer’s conservator after 13 years, US media report. The singer’s career has been in the hands of legal guardians since public concerns over her mental […]

Britney Spears: Judge denies request to remove father from conservatorship

July 1, 2021 World Justice News 0

A US judge has denied Britney Spears’s request to remove her father from his role overseeing her conservatorship. The pop star’s lawyer asked an LA court to end Jamie Spears control of her estate, in […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]