Stepchildren Win £8.2m Trust Court Battle
A High Court judge has removed two trustees from an £8.2m fortune after they branded the beneficiaries 'entitled spoilt brats'. Discover the full story of the family trust dispute.
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Italian court takes children from off-grid UK family
An Italian court's decision to remove three children from their British-Australian parents living off-grid sparks political outcry and accusations of 'kidnapping'. Read the full story.
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'.
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.
Teenager loses court battle over Ghana boarding school
A 16-year-old has lost her High Court challenge against her parents' decision to send her to a strict boarding school in Ghana, in a landmark case about parental authority and child welfare.
Court rules teen stays in Ghana to escape UK gangs
A High Court judge has ruled a teenager removed from London gang culture to Ghana should remain there temporarily, highlighting radical approaches to youth violence prevention.
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.
Judge orders snap benefits for food aid cut victims
A landmark court ruling mandates immediate emergency food payments for thousands affected by controversial Trump administration cuts to pandemic food assistance.
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.
Perth YouTubers Face Social Media Ban in Court Ruling
An Australian court has imposed a social media prohibition on controversial Perth-based YouTube family, The Empire, restricting their online activities in a groundbreaking legal decision.
Family farm faces seizure in tribal land claim battle
A Richmond farming family's century-old homestead is threatened with compulsory purchase after a tribal court ruling recognised the land as ancestral Native American territory, sparking a bitter property rights dispute.
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.
Court blocks Trump's Portland National Guard deployment
A federal appeals court delivers a stunning blow to presidential power, ruling that Donald Trump exceeded his authority by deploying National Guard troops to Portland during 2020 protests.
Domestic abuse victim's suicide ruled unlawful killing
In a groundbreaking legal precedent, Georgia's tragic suicide has been ruled an unlawful killing by her abusive partner, setting a new standard in domestic violence cases across England.
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.
US Supreme Court overturns conversion therapy bans
In a controversial 6-3 decision, America's highest court has struck down local bans on conversion therapy, reigniting debates over LGBTQ+ protections and states' rights.
Judge Blocks ICE's Mass Detention of Migrant Children
A federal judge has halted ICE's controversial family detention programme, declaring the systematic holding of migrant children in jail-like facilities unlawful in a groundbreaking decision.
Prince Harry wins phone hacking case against Mirror Group
Duke of Sussex awarded £140,600 in damages after High Court ruling finds Mirror Group engaged in 'widespread and habitual' illegal information gathering
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.
Texas Judge Mandates AI Disclosure in Court Filings
A US federal judge in Texas has issued a groundbreaking order requiring lawyers to certify they did not use AI programmes like ChatGPT to draft filings without human oversight. The move aims to combat 'hallucinated' fake cases and protect legal integrity.
Parents lose court battle over son's cancer donations
A High Court rules against parents seeking to transfer £100,000 in cancer donations raised for their late son to his terminally ill younger sister. The charity trustees' decision to use funds for general purposes is upheld.
Hong Kong's Landmark IVF Ruling for Same-Sex Parents
In a groundbreaking decision, Hong Kong's top court grants parental rights to a non-biological mother in a same-sex couple, setting a new precedent for LGBTQ+ families in the region after a four-year legal battle.
Nazi Heiress Ordered to Return Stolen Painting
Patricia Kadgien, daughter of a convicted Nazi art thief, must surrender a valuable 17th-century Dutch painting stolen from a Jewish family in 1943 after a Munich court ruling.
Scottish Court Blocks Extradition Over Prison Conditions
A landmark ruling by Scotland's High Court halts the extradition of a German national accused of rape, citing 'inhumane' conditions in German prisons as a breach of his human rights.
Scott Wolf loses UK court battle over relocating children
Beverly Hills, 90210 star Scott Wolf has been denied permission by a UK court to move his children to America, as judges rule against uprooting them from their mother and life in Britain.
Jade Goody's Missing Millions: Court Decision Stuns Family
A High Court ruling has denied administrators access to key documents in the mystery of Jade Goody's vanished £3.5 million estate, leaving her sons' inheritance in jeopardy years after her tragic death.
Supreme Court rules against Scottish Gov over court closure
The UK Supreme Court has ruled against the Scottish Government, upholding the controversial closure of Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court. The decision deals a significant blow to Holyrood's authority over local justice matters.
US Court Rules Trump Tariffs Were Implemented Illegally
A US federal appeals court has delivered a stunning rebuke to former President Donald Trump, declaring his administration's tariffs on foreign steel and aluminium unlawful. The ruling, which could have massive financial repercussions, opens the door for c
Court blocks Trump's Venezuela oil deal
A US federal court has halted a controversial deal between Donald Trump's company and Venezuela's state-owned oil giant, PDVSA, dealing a significant legal and political blow to the former president.
Yellowstone grizzlies remain protected as court blocks hunting
A landmark US court ruling has upheld federal protections for Yellowstone's grizzly bears, blocking controversial state plans to allow trophy hunting near the national park.
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