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Trump impeachment: Senate says trial is constitutional and can go ahead

February 10, 2021 World Justice News 0

The US Senate has found that the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is constitutional, allowing full proceedings to begin. Mr Trump’s defence team argued that he could not face trial after leaving the […]

US Capitol riots: Trump supporter arrested after Pelosi ‘data theft’

January 19, 2021 World Justice News 0

A Donald Trump supporter suspected of stealing a laptop or hard drive from Democrat Nancy Pelosi’s office during the US Capitol riots has been arrested. Riley June Williams, 22, was detained in Pennsylvania on charges […]

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Trump impeached for ‘inciting’ US Capitol riot

January 13, 2021 World Justice News 0

The US House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” at last week’s Capitol riot. Ten Republicans sided with Democrats to impeach the president by 232-197. He is the first president […]

Capitol riots: The hunt to identify and arrest Capitol rioters

January 9, 2021 World Justice News 0

After the siege on the US Capitol building, the FBI is appealing to the public for help in bringing the assailants to justice. Will this approach work? Trump supporters converged on Capitol Hill on Wednesday […]

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War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release

May 3, 2026 0

Lawyers acting for convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic are awaiting a decision by a UN court on their bid to release him from jail in The Hague on the grounds he is near […]

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US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone

May 2, 2026 0

A US court has issued an order significantly restricting access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail. Friday’s decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily reinstated a requirement that abortion pills be obtained […]

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The British Renters’ Rights Act comes into force – what it means for tenants and landlords

May 1, 2026 0

Described as the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years, new laws giving tenants more rights start on Friday 1 May 2026. The Renters’ Rights Act aims to give more stability […]