2018 – World Justice News

Hammersmith stabbing: 39 attempted murder arrests

December 31, 2018 World Justice News 0

Thirty-nine people at a house party were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in west London. The man, thought to be in his mid-30s, was found with life-threatening wounds when […]

Duterte: Outrage as Philippines leader describes sexually abusing maid

December 31, 2018 World Justice News 0

There has been a wave of criticism after Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he sexually assaulted a maid when he was a teenager. In a speech, he recalled confessing to a priest how he reached […]

German female IS recruit ‘let slave child die of thirst’ in Iraq

December 30, 2018 World Justice News 0

A female Islamic State group member accused of letting a five-year-old girl die of thirst in scorching sunlight is facing war crimes charges in Germany. The 27-year-old German, identified as Jennifer W, and her husband […]

Pirate IPTV Services Will Be Blocked Says Set-Top Box Manufacturer

December 30, 2018 World Justice News 0

Infomir, the manufacturer of the popular MAG range of set-top boxes, says it will block the portals of suspected copyright-infringing IPTV providers following complaints from copyright holders. While MAG devices are used to access plenty […]

Maren Ueland and Louisa Vesterager Jespersen

Morocco tourist murders: Swiss-Spanish national arrested

December 30, 2018 World Justice News 0

A dual Swiss-Spanish national has been arrested in Morocco for alleged involvement in the killings of two Scandinavian tourists. The man, who has not been named, was detained in Marrakesh for allegedly trying to recruit […]

Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

December 30, 2018 World Justice News 0

Several US newspapers suffered major printing and delivery disruptions on Saturday following a cyber-attack. The attack led to delayed distribution of The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun and other titles belonging to Tribune […]

Bristol drug rape photographer’s Twitter account suspended

December 29, 2018 World Justice News 0

The Twitter account of a convicted rapist has been suspended after a judge ordered it be taken down. Earlier this month, Nigel Wilkinson was jailed for 16 years and six months after being found guilty of […]

Egypt police ‘kill 40 militants’ in raids after tourist bus blast

December 29, 2018 World Justice News 0

Police in Egypt have killed dozens of militants during security raids on their hideouts, the interior ministry has said. The raids killed “40 terrorists” in Giza and North Sinai on Saturday morning, according to a […]

Cape Town race row erupts after ‘black visitors cleared from beach’

December 29, 2018 World Justice News 0

Protesters have taken to one of Cape Town’s most picturesque beaches after private security guards were accused of ordering black visitors to leave. The guards, hired by local residents, allegedly cleared the Clifton 4th beach […]

California police killing suspect held

December 29, 2018 World Justice News 0

A suspected illegal immigrant suspected of shooting dead a California police officer has been arrested following a large-scale manhunt lasting two days. Gustavo Perez Arriaga is accused of killing 33-year-old Ronil Singh in the town […]

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 […]

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Crime and Justice News from around the world

Year: 2018

Hammersmith stabbing: 39 attempted murder arrests

Duterte: Outrage as Philippines leader describes sexually abusing maid

German female IS recruit ‘let slave child die of thirst’ in Iraq

Pirate IPTV Services Will Be Blocked Says Set-Top Box Manufacturer

Morocco tourist murders: Swiss-Spanish national arrested

Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

Bristol drug rape photographer’s Twitter account suspended

Egypt police ‘kill 40 militants’ in raids after tourist bus blast

Cape Town race row erupts after ‘black visitors cleared from beach’

California police killing suspect held