August 2021 – Page 2 – World Justice News

Claudia Lawrence: Mum in ‘utter shock’ at new search

August 25, 2021 World Justice News 0

The mother of missing Claudia Lawrence has said she is in “utter shock” and “very, very churned up” about a new police search for her daughter. A popular fishing spot, near York, is being searched […]

US court rules asylum seekers must stay in Mexico

August 25, 2021 World Justice News 0

The US Supreme Court has ordered President Joe Biden to reinstate a policy of making asylum seekers stay in Mexico while claims are processed. The policy was put in place by his predecessor, Donald Trump, […]

John Lydon loses court battle to stop Sex Pistols songs being used in a new TV series

August 23, 2021 World Justice News 0

John Lydon has lost a High Court battle to stop the Sex Pistols music from being used in a new TV drama. Former drummer Paul Cook and guitarist Steve Jones had sued Lydon, aka Johnny […]

Hackers steal nearly $100m in Japan crypto heist

August 21, 2021 World Justice News 0

Leading Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Liquid has been hit by hackers, with almost $100m (£73m) estimated to have been stolen. The company announced that some of its digital currency wallets have been “compromised.” It is the […]

Canadian soldier faces jail over feeding cannabis cupcakes to troops

August 19, 2021 World Justice News 0

A Canadian soldier who fed cannabis cupcakes to her fellow troops during a live firearms exercise could now be sentenced to five years in prison. Bombardier Chelsea Cogswell was found guilty of administering “a noxious […]

Washington DC: Man arrested over bomb threat near US Capitol

August 19, 2021 World Justice News 0

A man has been arrested after making a bomb threat near the Congress building in Washington DC. The man, identified as Floyd Ray Roseberry, 49, surrendered hours after the threat was made. US Capitol Police […]

News

40 million T-Mobile customers hit by US data breach

August 19, 2021 World Justice News 0

More than 40 million T-Mobile customers have been hit by a US data breach, the company has admitted. It blamed the breach on a “highly sophisticated cyberattack”. It said it is “taking immediate steps to […]

Belgium stabbing suspect won’t be charged over unborn baby’s death

August 19, 2021 World Justice News 0

A man who allegedly stabbed his nine months pregnant partner has been arrested for attempted murder, but will face no charges over the death of her unborn baby, prosecutors say. The 23-year-old man allegedly attacked […]

Federal Court Orders Pirate Box Sellers To Pay US$23.6m in Copyright Damages

August 17, 2021 World Justice News 0

Bell Canada, Videotron, Group TVA and Rogers Communications have been awarded in excess of US$23.6m in copyright damages by a judge at Canada’s Federal Court. The long-running case was filed against retailers involved in the […]

AdCenter Affiliate Network Closes Shop After ‘Piracy Scam’ Investigation

August 17, 2021 World Justice News 0

The Montreal-based affiliate network AdCenter has closed shop overnight. The company gives no reason for its sudden decision, which follows a few weeks after an investigation linked the outfit to one of the largest piracy-related […]

Australia

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

April 7, 2026 0

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier has been charged over allegations he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Ben Roberts-Smith – who left the defence force in 2013 – was arrested at Sydney airport on Tuesday and will […]

Human Rights

‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

March 28, 2026 0

The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity”. Welcoming the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the wealth of many Western […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]

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Month: August 2021

Claudia Lawrence: Mum in ‘utter shock’ at new search

US court rules asylum seekers must stay in Mexico

John Lydon loses court battle to stop Sex Pistols songs being used in a new TV series

Hackers steal nearly $100m in Japan crypto heist

Canadian soldier faces jail over feeding cannabis cupcakes to troops

Washington DC: Man arrested over bomb threat near US Capitol

40 million T-Mobile customers hit by US data breach

Belgium stabbing suspect won’t be charged over unborn baby’s death

AdCenter Affiliate Network Closes Shop After ‘Piracy Scam’ Investigation