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Rupert Murdoch loses bid to change trust in real-life ‘Succession’ battle

December 10, 2024 World Justice News 0

A real-life “Succession” battle for Rupert Murdoch’s media empire has ended with a Nevada court commissioner denying the billionaire’s bid to change a family trust and give control to his eldest son. The case pitted […]

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail for third time in sex-trafficking case

November 28, 2024 World Justice News 0

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail for the third time by a judge in New York City. Two judges previously denied Mr Combs’s release from custody, primarily due to concerns about potential witness tampering, […]

Scottish man linked to hacking group ‘Scattered Spider’ among five charged in US

November 24, 2024 World Justice News 0

Prosecutors in the US have revealed criminal charges against five people – including a man from Scotland – alleged to be part of a cybercrime group suspected of stealing millions in cryptocurrency. It is claimed […]

Los Angeles declares itself an immigration ‘sanctuary’

November 20, 2024 World Justice News 0

Los Angeles, the second largest US city, is setting itself up for a standoff with President-elect Donald Trump over immigration. On Tuesday, its city council passed a “sanctuary city” ordinance to bar using local resources […]

Charles Manson spoke of more killings in prison tapes

November 14, 2024 World Justice News 0

A new recording has emerged of notorious cult leader Charles Manson appearing to admit to additional killings. Manson’s followers, known as the Manson Family, killed nine people in 1969. The cult leader directed the killings […]

Menendez brothers set to be resentenced for murder of parents after case featured by Netflix

October 24, 2024 World Justice News 0

Two brothers who were convicted of killing their parents and featured in Netflix shows could be freed early after 34 years behind bars. Lyle Menendez, 56, and his 53-year-old brother Erik are serving life in […]

Menendez brothers murder case: Prosecutors review new evidence

October 5, 2024 World Justice News 0

Prosecutors in Los Angeles are reviewing new evidence that could lead to the release or a new trial in the case of two brothers who were convicted of killing their parents in their Beverly Hills […]

Father of gunman who killed rapper PnB Rock sentenced

September 25, 2024 World Justice News 0

A father who sent his 17-year-old son to kill rapper PnB Rock has been sentenced to 31 years to life in prison. PnB, real name Rakim Hasheem Allen, was shot dead in front of his […]

Criminal used AI to make sex abuse images of child Disney star

August 5, 2024 World Justice News 0

A Disney Channel child star has told Sky News that she “broke down in tears” after learning a criminal had used artificial intelligence (AI) to create sexual abuse images using her face. Kaylin Hayman, who […]

Largest trial court in the US closes after ransomware attack

July 23, 2024 World Justice News 0

The largest trial court in the country was closed Monday after a ransomware attack shut down its computer system late last week, officials with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County said. The court disabled its computer […]

Human Rights

Double murderer awarded £7,500 compensation over human rights breaches

January 2, 2026 0

A double murderer has been awarded £7,500 compensation by the High Court over breaches of his human rights. Fuad Awale, who is serving a life sentence for shooting two teenagers in the head in 2011, […]

Human Rights

US plans to start checking all tourists’ social media

December 10, 2025 0

All tourists – including those from Britain – will have to undergo a social media screening before being allowed entry into the US under new plans being considered by the country’s border force. At the […]

Australia

Children locked out of social media apps after Australia’s world-first ban

December 10, 2025 0

Australia’s world-first social media ban for children has taken effect, with throngs of teenagers waking up to find their accounts have gone dark. Others tell BBC they have already snuck past barriers and will continue […]