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Greenpeace risks bankruptcy at US pipeline trial

February 24, 2025 World Justice News 0

Greenpeace has said that a lawsuit brought by an energy company over the Dakota Access Pipeline could wipe it out. The Texas-based company, Energy Transfer, alleges protest tactics by Greenpeace delayed the project, which began […]

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Migrants in shackles led on to US military plane – as Mexico refuses to accept deportation flight

January 26, 2025 World Justice News 0

US military aircraft have started flying detained migrants out of America on the orders of Donald Trump, as Mexico refused a request from his administration to allow a deportation plane to land in the country. […]

Texas man gets 100 years prison for shootings that killed 1, wounded others in Nevada and Arizona

December 15, 2024 World Justice News 0

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge in Las Vegas sentenced a Texas man to 100 years in prison for his role in a two-state shooting rampage on Thanksgiving 2020 that included the killing of a […]

Judge in ‘shaken baby’ death penalty case steps down

December 4, 2024 World Justice News 0

The execution of Robert Roberson – a Texas man who was convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter – faces further delay after the judge in the case voluntarily recused herself. Roberson was set to be […]

Daniel Khalife: Former soldier who escaped from Wandsworth Prison guilty of spying for Iran

November 28, 2024 World Justice News 0

A former British soldier who escaped from Wandsworth Prison has been found guilty of spying for Iran. Daniel Khalife, 23, who was a lance corporal in the Royal Signals, used a sling made from trousers […]

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 […]

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Gunfire at Dallas airport as passenger plane hit by bullet

November 16, 2024 World Justice News 0

A passenger plane has been hit by a bullet near the cockpit as it was preparing to take off at an airport in Dallas. The bullet struck the right side of the Southwest Airlines jet […]

Alabama executes man who asked to be put to death – as Texas judge halts another execution

October 19, 2024 World Justice News 0

There were two planned executions in the US on Thursday – one was halted over questions of the suspect’s guilt and the other went ahead after the death row inmate asked to be killed. The […]

US soldier who fled to North Korea sentenced for desertion

September 22, 2024 World Justice News 0

Travis King, the US soldier who fled from South to North Korea last year before being returned home, has been sentenced to one year of confinement and dishonourably discharged from the military. He faced charges […]

Leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel arrested in Texas

July 26, 2024 World Justice News 0

One of the world’s most powerful drug lords, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, has been arrested by US federal agents in El Paso, Texas. Zambada, 76, founded the criminal organisation with […]

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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 […]