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William Amos: Politician apologises after urinating during video call

May 28, 2021 World Justice News 0

A Canadian politician has apologised after urinating during virtual video parliamentary proceedings. It was the second such mishap involving William Amos, who represents Pontiac in Quebec. Last month, he appeared naked on a video call […]

Bitcoin mine found stealing electricity

May 28, 2021 World Justice News 0

A suspected Bitcoin “mining” operation illegally stealing electricity has been found by police who were searching for a cannabis farm. Officers had been tipped off about the site on the Great Bridge Industrial Estate, Sandwell, […]

Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns

May 28, 2021 World Justice News 0

Black Lives Matter’s co-founder says she is resigning from its foundation, but not because of what she called right-wing attempts to discredit her. Patrisse Cullors said Friday would be her last day at the foundation, […]

Ryan Giggs appears at crown court accused of coercive control

May 28, 2021 World Justice News 0

Wales boss and ex-Manchester United player Ryan Giggs will go on trial in January accused of headbutting his ex-girlfriend and controlling her. Mr Giggs, 47, allegedly assaulted Kate Greville, 36, and caused her actual bodily […]

San Jose shooting: Eight killed in California rail yard shooting

May 26, 2021 World Justice News 0

A gunman has killed eight people at a commuter train yard in California. The shooting took place at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) rail yard in San Jose. Officials say the victims include […]

Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell charged with murder

May 26, 2021 World Justice News 0

Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, a US couple at the centre of a bizarre and long-running criminal investigation, have been charged with murder. Both face first-degree murder charges for the death of Vallow’s children from […]

Alan Foster, Donald Denton and Peter Metcalf

Hillsborough trial: Men acquitted as judge rules no case to answer

May 26, 2021 World Justice News 0

Two retired police officers and an ex-solicitor accused of altering police statements after the Hillsborough disaster have been acquitted. Retired Ch Supt Donald Denton, retired Det Ch Insp Alan Foster and former solicitor Peter Metcalf […]

Marilyn Manson active arrest warrant issued on assault charges

May 26, 2021 World Justice News 0

Police in the US state of New Hampshire have issued an active arrest warrant for singer Marilyn Manson in connection with assault charges. Mr Manson, 52, is accused of two counts of “class A misdemeanour […]

Grand jury to consider Donald Trump charges

May 26, 2021 World Justice News 0

Prosecutors in New York have convened a grand jury to decide whether to indict former US President Donald Trump on criminal charges, local media report. They say the jury will consider evidence gathered during investigations […]

Rocco Morabito: Italian fugitive arrested in Brazil

May 25, 2021 World Justice News 0

Brazilian police have arrested fugitive Italian mafia boss Rocco Morabito in the north-eastern city of João Pessoa. Known as the “cocaine king of Milan”, the suspected head of the ‘Ndrangheta crime gang has been one […]

Human Rights

Double murderer awarded £7,500 compensation over human rights breaches

January 2, 2026 0

A double murderer has been awarded £7,500 compensation by the High Court over breaches of his human rights. Fuad Awale, who is serving a life sentence for shooting two teenagers in the head in 2011, […]

Human Rights

US plans to start checking all tourists’ social media

December 10, 2025 0

All tourists – including those from Britain – will have to undergo a social media screening before being allowed entry into the US under new plans being considered by the country’s border force. At the […]

Australia

Children locked out of social media apps after Australia’s world-first ban

December 10, 2025 0

Australia’s world-first social media ban for children has taken effect, with throngs of teenagers waking up to find their accounts have gone dark. Others tell BBC they have already snuck past barriers and will continue […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Year: 2021

William Amos: Politician apologises after urinating during video call

Bitcoin mine found stealing electricity

Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns

Ryan Giggs appears at crown court accused of coercive control

San Jose shooting: Eight killed in California rail yard shooting

Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell charged with murder

Hillsborough trial: Men acquitted as judge rules no case to answer

Marilyn Manson active arrest warrant issued on assault charges

Grand jury to consider Donald Trump charges

Rocco Morabito: Italian fugitive arrested in Brazil