June 2026 – Page 4 – World Justice News

Manhunt after 12 people shot near festival in Toledo Ohio

June 7, 2026 World Justice News 0

Police say they are searching for suspects after at least 12 people were shot near a festival in Toledo, in the midwestern US state of Ohio. The Toledo Police Department said 10 people “are reported […]

John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified documents case

June 5, 2026 World Justice News 0

John Bolton, a onetime national security advisor to Donald Trump who evolved into one of his most prominent critics, has reached a deal to plead guilty in his federal classified documents case, according to two […]

Dutch police investigate suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women

June 5, 2026 World Justice News 0

Warning: This story contains details some may find distressing A major investigation has been launched by police in the Netherlands into the suspected drugging and sexual assaults of a number of women, prompting the arrests […]

Nigeria sentences four to death for church killings

Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria

June 5, 2026 World Justice News 0

A court in Nigeria has sentenced four men to death for attacking a church in the south-western Ondo state in 2022 in a case which sent shockwaves across the nation. Forty-one worshippers were killed and […]

migrants onboard small boat in Gravelines France

UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal

June 2, 2026 World Justice News 0

The UK will not have to pay Rwanda millions of pounds over the collapsed asylum agreement that was cancelled by Keir Starmer shortly after he took office, an international court has ruled. The Rwandan government […]

US judge orders Trump’s name be removed from Kennedy Center

June 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

A US judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the title of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Washington DC venue cannot be renamed without congressional approval, the judge […]

Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

June 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

A 21-year-old Austrian man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for planning a jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna during the US singer’s Eras tour in August 2024. The man, […]

EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products

June 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

The European Union has imposed a €200m ($232m; £173m) fine on Chinese-owned online retailer Temu for having illegal products such as dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers for sale on its platform. The European Commission […]

Mother of Archie Battersbee jailed for driving motorist off road

June 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

The mother of Archie Battersbee, the 12-year-old who died after a High Court battle, has been jailed for driving a motorist into a tree. Hollie Dance, 50, tailed the victim for miles before running him […]

British Olympic sprinter in court over alleged drugs supply and cryptocurrency scam

June 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

British sprinter and Olympian has been charged with belonging to an organised crime group running a cryptocurrency scam. CJ Ujah, who represented Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, is also accused of supplying […]

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Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

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France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]

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Month: June 2026

Manhunt after 12 people shot near festival in Toledo Ohio

John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified documents case

Dutch police investigate suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women

Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria

UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal

US judge orders Trump’s name be removed from Kennedy Center

Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products

Mother of Archie Battersbee jailed for driving motorist off road

British Olympic sprinter in court over alleged drugs supply and cryptocurrency scam