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Mariupol hospital bombing ‘was a war crime’

March 10, 2022 World Justice News 0

The governor of Donetsk region said 17 people, including women in labour, were wounded in a airstrike which he claimed happened during an agreed ceasefire period to allow civilians to safely escape. Children have been […]

Ukraine: Russia faces war crimes investigation

March 3, 2022 World Justice News 0

An investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine has been launched, after Russia was accused of bombing civilians. The International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor said evidence was being collected on alleged war crimes, crimes […]

Ukraine hostages freed after President Zelensky plugs Joaquin Phoenix film

July 22, 2020 World Justice News 0

A stand-off in Ukraine has ended with security forces freeing 10 hostages from a bus in the city of Lutsk and detaining the gunman, after a bizarre intervention by the president. Pictures showed the gunman […]

Flight MH17: Trial opens of four accused of murdering 298 over Ukraine

March 9, 2020 World Justice News 0

The trial has opened in the Netherlands of three Russians and a Ukrainian – still at large – for the murder of 298 people aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, shot down over Ukraine in 2014. […]

Trump impeachment: Failed witnesses vote paves way for acquittal

January 31, 2020 World Justice News 0

US President Donald Trump is set to be acquitted in his impeachment trial after senators voted against calling witnesses or admitting new evidence. Democrats hoped four swing Republicans would vote for witnesses, which would have […]

Impeachment trial: Trump defence wraps up amid Bolton bombshell

January 29, 2020 World Justice News 0

Donald Trump’s defence team concluded its oral arguments in the US Senate impeachment trial on Tuesday, setting the stage for two days of questioning. The closing arguments came amid a bombshell report that former national […]

Impeachment: Democrats reject witness swap in Trump trial

January 23, 2020 World Justice News 0

US Democrats have ruled out a “witness swap” with Republicans in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. Lawmakers who are seeking to remove the president from office hope to hear testimony from his former National Security […]

Trump impeachment trial set to open in US Senate – What you need to know

January 21, 2020 World Justice News 0

For only the third time in history, an American president is facing an impeachment trial, with hearings set to start on Tuesday at 13:00 (18:00 GMT). Such a trial could, in theory, lead to President […]

Trump Impeachment Inquiry Report – Evidence of misconduct is overwhelming

December 3, 2019 World Justice News 0

Evidence for impeaching US President Donald Trump for misconduct in office is “overwhelming”, according to the panel leading the impeachment inquiry. The president placed personal political interests “above the national interests of the United States”, […]

Trump impeachment inquiry: New claims amid public hearing

November 14, 2019 World Justice News 0

President Donald Trump directly asked about a Ukrainian investigation into his Democratic rival Joe Biden, a top US diplomat has unveiled. Bill Taylor, the acting ambassador to Ukraine, told an impeachment inquiry that a member […]

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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 […]