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Brazil nightclub fire: Four convicted over blaze that killed 242

December 11, 2021 World Justice News 0

A Brazilian court has sentenced four people to lengthy prison terms over the deaths of 242 club-goers in a fire during a party in 2013. The blaze began when members of a band performing at […]

London fire: Twelve confirmed killed as Grenfell Tower in Kensington engulfed in flames

June 14, 2017 World Justice News 0

Twelve people have died and more than 50 are in hospital after a huge fire raged through the night at a west London tower block, police say. Eyewitnesses described people trapped in the burning Grenfell […]

Paraguay congress set on fire by protesters

March 31, 2017 World Justice News 0

Demonstrators in Paraguay have set fire to the country’s Congress amid violent protests against a bill that would let the president seek re-election. Protesters stormed the legislature, breaking windows and fences. The country’s 1992 constitution, […]

Last defendant in fatal Indianapolis house explosion gets 3 years

December 29, 2016 zoshinuk 0

INDIANAPOLIS — A judge sentenced the final Richmond Hill defendant to three years for his role in the fatal 2012 explosion, ending the long and costly prosecution. Glenn Hults, 50, will serve 1 1/2 years in either prison or […]

Officer Rescued Pets From Blaze In Pet Shop

November 15, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Police were the first responders to arrive at a fire in a Franklin, New Jersey pet store last February. When Officer Rafael Burgos was satisfied there were no people in the building; he began to rescue the frightened […]

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 banned from all planes in the USA

October 15, 2016 World Justice News 0

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones have been banned from all planes in the US following reports of the devices catching fire. The order from the country’s Transportation Department bars owners from carrying on the phones […]

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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 […]

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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 […]