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Court orders girl to keep rapist father's surname

A High Court judge has ruled a five-year-old girl must retain her rapist father's surname despite serious domestic abuse history. Barrister Charlotte Proudman calls it 'state-sanctioned harm'.

Cambridge surgeon cleared in NHS stroke claim case

A University of Cambridge professor has been cleared of dishonesty after being accused of exaggerating disabilities in a £1m NHS compensation claim following a stroke. Discover the full story.

Court blocks Trump's SNAP benefits crackdown

A federal appeals court delivers major setback to Trump administration's attempt to restrict food stamp eligibility for thousands of Americans in landmark ruling.

UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP

British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.

Judge overturns school transgender notification policy

A federal judge has struck down a Pennsylvania school district's policy requiring parental notification when students change their name or pronouns, citing First Amendment violations in a case with national implications.

Paralysed gardener loses £1m High Court claim

A professional gardener left paralysed after a devastating fall from a ladder while tree-cutting has lost his £1 million High Court claim in a heartbreaking legal ruling that highlights the dangers of gardening work.

Court blocks Trump's food stamp cuts for 700,000 Americans

A US federal court has struck down Donald Trump's controversial attempt to remove nearly 700,000 Americans from food stamp programmes, dealing a significant legal defeat to the former president's welfare reform agenda.

Real Madrid wins major court battle against UEFA

In a landmark ruling that shakes football's foundations, Real Madrid celebrates a European court decision challenging UEFA's monopoly over club competitions, potentially reopening the door for the controversial Super League project.

Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case

In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights

Court rules Palestine Action protest ban was unlawful

In a dramatic legal victory, Palestine Action has successfully challenged a police order that restricted their protests, with the High Court declaring the ban unlawful in a ruling that could reshape protest rights across Britain.

Credit Suisse Faces High Court Over Mozambique Scandal

The Swiss banking giant confronts fresh legal turmoil as the High Court greenlights a landmark case over its role in Mozambique's controversial $2 billion loan scandal that crippled the African nation's economy.

Court blocks Sydney Opera House pro-Palestine march

A planned pro-Palestine demonstration at Sydney Opera House has been prohibited by the NSW Supreme Court following police warnings of significant safety risks and potential public disorder.

Singapore orders caning for Malaysian visa overstayer

Singapore's High Court has reinstated a caning sentence for a Malaysian man who overstayed his visa, overturning a lower court's ruling. The decision, condemned by Amnesty International, highlights the city-state's strict immigration enforcement.

Met Police Gave Harry Protection Despite Court Ruling

The Metropolitan Police furnished Prince Harry with personal protection during his recent London trip, despite his legal defeat over security arrangements. The decision reveals ongoing tensions between royal security protocols and private legal battles.

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