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Video shows Illinois police fatally shoot woman in her home

July 23, 2024 World Justice News 0

Illinois police have released bodycam footage that shows the chaotic moments that led to the fatal shooting of a woman who had called 911 to report a suspected intruder at her home. The killing of […]

Arkansas supermarket shooting leaves three dead and 10 wounded as gunman arrested

June 22, 2024 World Justice News 0

A supermarket shooting in Arkansas, US, has left three people dead and 10 others wounded. Parked cars and shop windows were left riddled with bullet holes after a gunman opened fire on Friday, forcing bystanders […]

Club Q shooter sentenced to 55 life terms in prison

June 19, 2024 World Justice News 0

The mass shooter who killed five at a Colorado LGBTQ nightclub in 2022 was sentenced to multiple life sentences Tuesday. Anderson Aldrich pleaded guilty to 50 federal hate crimes and was sentenced to 55 life […]

US Supreme Court lifts ban on gun bump stocks

June 15, 2024 World Justice News 0

The US Supreme Court has lifted a ban on bump stocks, the rapid-fire gun accessory used in America’s deadliest mass shooting. The court ruled by a 6-3 majority that the government did not have the […]

One dead, dozens injured in Ohio mass shooting

June 3, 2024 World Justice News 0

One person has been killed and at least 24 others injured in a mass shooting in the US state of Ohio. The shooting happened just after midnight local time (05:00 BST) in the city of […]

Families of Uvalde school shooting victims sue Meta, Call Of Duty makers and gun company

May 25, 2024 World Justice News 0

The families of some of the victims of the Uvalde school shooting have announced new legal action against three companies they say effectively helped to “train” the gunman to carry out the attack. Legal action […]

Mass shooting at a Maryland elementary school averted after teen arrested

April 20, 2024 World Justice News 0

A US teenager accused of planning a mass shooting at his former elementary school was arrested after sharing a story he wrote describing the attack, police say. Alex Ye, 18, was arrested in Maryland after […]

James Crumbley: Father of Michigan school gunman convicted of manslaughter

March 15, 2024 World Justice News 0

The father of a Michigan school gunman who killed four students has been convicted of manslaughter. The trial heard that James Crumbley, 47, had ignored his 15-year-old son’s mental health needs, buying him the handgun […]

Godson and childhood friend guilty of Run-DMC star’s murder

February 28, 2024 World Justice News 0

The godson and a childhood friend of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay have been convicted of his murder in New York City more than two decades ago. Karl Jordan Jr, 40, and Ronald Washington, 59, […]

Two men charged with murder over shooting at Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebrations

February 21, 2024 World Justice News 0

Two men have been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting following the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade. A woman was killed and 22 other people were injured in the 14 […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]