September 2025 – Page 2 – World Justice News

Madeleine McCann suspect refuses Met Police interview

September 15, 2025 World Justice News 0

The prime suspect in the high-profile case of Madeleine McCann’s disappearance has declined to be interviewed by the Metropolitan Police, the force has said. The Met said an international letter of request was sent to […]

Australian triple murderer jailed for life over toxic mushroom lunch

September 8, 2025 World Justice News 0

An Australian woman has been jailed for life, with no chance of release for at least 33 years, for murdering three relatives and trying to kill another with a toxic mushroom meal. The jail term, […]

New Zealand dad shot dead by police after years on the run with children

September 8, 2025 World Justice News 0

A father who had been on the run with his three children in New Zealand’s wilderness for nearly four years has been shot dead by police. Tom Phillips, who disappeared with his children in late […]

ACE Shuts Down World’s Largest Sports Piracy Ring ‘Streameast’ – But the Original Streameast Survives

September 4, 2025 World Justice News 0

In a major anti-piracy action against a Streameast-branded operation, ACE has shut down what it calls the world’s largest illegal sports streaming ring. Conducted alongside Egyptian authorities, the operation dismantled a network of more than […]

Australian man arrested over A$250,000 Lego and toy heist

September 2, 2025 World Justice News 0

An Australian man is facing theft charges after police uncovered a “significant” trove of Lego and toys worth $250,000 (£120,800; $163,400) allegedly stolen from department stores in Adelaide. About 2,500 items, including 1,700 unopened boxes […]

Ghanaian chief justice Gertrude Torkornoo removed from office

September 2, 2025 World Justice News 0

Ghana’s President John Mahama has fired the country’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo following a recommendation by an inquiry. She had been on suspension since April after complaints were lodged against her in petitions by three individuals, with […]

Mob burns Nigerian woman to death for alleged blasphemy

September 1, 2025 World Justice News 0

A woman has been burnt to death by a mob in northern Nigeria’s Niger state after she was accused of blaspheming against Prophet Muhammad, police have said. Police condemned the killing of the woman – […]

Jewellery boss in £170m scam told shop staff to pretend to be customers

September 1, 2025 World Justice News 0

Staff at a luxury jewellery retailer were told to pose as customers to trick investors in the UK’s biggest diamond scam, BBC Panorama can reveal. The deception helped diamond dealer Vashi Dominguez get fresh cash […]

U.S. Recommends 57-Month Prison Sentence in ‘Spider-Man’ Piracy and Firearm Case

September 1, 2025 World Justice News 0

The U.S. government has recommended a lengthy prison sentence for a former employee of a disc manufacturing company. He previously admitted stealing and distributing numerous DVD and Blu-ray discs, including ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’. The […]

Human Rights

War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release

May 3, 2026 0

Lawyers acting for convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic are awaiting a decision by a UN court on their bid to release him from jail in The Hague on the grounds he is near […]

Human Rights

US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone

May 2, 2026 0

A US court has issued an order significantly restricting access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail. Friday’s decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily reinstated a requirement that abortion pills be obtained […]

Human Rights

The British Renters’ Rights Act comes into force – what it means for tenants and landlords

May 1, 2026 0

Described as the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years, new laws giving tenants more rights start on Friday 1 May 2026. The Renters’ Rights Act aims to give more stability […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Month: September 2025

Madeleine McCann suspect refuses Met Police interview

Australian triple murderer jailed for life over toxic mushroom lunch

New Zealand dad shot dead by police after years on the run with children

ACE Shuts Down World’s Largest Sports Piracy Ring ‘Streameast’ – But the Original Streameast Survives

Australian man arrested over A$250,000 Lego and toy heist

Ghanaian chief justice Gertrude Torkornoo removed from office

Mob burns Nigerian woman to death for alleged blasphemy

Jewellery boss in £170m scam told shop staff to pretend to be customers

U.S. Recommends 57-Month Prison Sentence in ‘Spider-Man’ Piracy and Firearm Case