August 2026 – Page 4 – World Justice News

Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil

August 16, 2026 World Justice News 0

Brazil’s data protection authority (ANPD) has ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature after a teenage girl was allegedly encouraged to take her own life in a broadcast on the platform. The messaging service allows […]

Birmingham European Athletics Championships crowd waiting for transport

European Athletics Championships medal ceremonies in Birmingham postponed after fraud arrest

August 16, 2026 World Justice News 0

Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were postponed after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud. Transport at the Alexander Stadium tournament was also suspended on Saturday as a result of […]

Virginia State University multiple shooting scene

‘Multiple suspects’ after five shot at Virginia State University

August 16, 2026 World Justice News 0

Five people have been shot at Virginia State University (VSU) in an incident involving “multiple suspects” that sparked a campus lockdown. The victims were found outside dormitories when campus police and Chesterfield County officers responded […]

Luigi Mangione admits killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and pleads guilty to federal charges

August 16, 2026 World Justice News 0

Luigi Mangione has admitted to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleading guilty to federal charges of interstate stalking resulting in death. “I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died,” the 28-year-old admitted in federal […]

Builders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian property

August 16, 2026 World Justice News 0

Builders renovating a house in Belgium have discovered a stash of gold reportedly worth €9m (£7.6m) sealed into the walls of its cellar. The construction workers stumbled across the hidden trove of gold bars and […]

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

August 16, 2026 World Justice News 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 […]

New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner

August 13, 2026 World Justice News 0

The son of beloved Hollywood director Rob Reiner was lying in wait before killing the filmmaker and his wife, a new indictment alleges. Nick Reiner, 32, who is accused of fatally stabbing his parents in […]

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to spend $20m equipping officers with electric shock gloves

August 13, 2026 World Justice News 0

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in the US may soon be equipped with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks. ICE plans to spend between $10m (£7.4m) and $20m (£14.8m) to provide officers and […]

UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing

August 12, 2026 World Justice News 0

British prosecutors are urging a US court to deny a request by influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan that they be released from jail while extradition proceedings play out, ahead of a detention hearing. […]

France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

August 12, 2026 World Justice News 0

France has banned unsolicited telemarketing phone calls, in what a consumer group is hailing as a “small revolution” for the sales industry. From Tuesday, unsolicited calls are prohibited for businesses in all sectors – but […]

Human Rights

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

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Month: August 2026

European Athletics Championships medal ceremonies in Birmingham postponed after fraud arrest

‘Multiple suspects’ after five shot at Virginia State University

Luigi Mangione admits killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and pleads guilty to federal charges

Builders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian property

New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to spend $20m equipping officers with electric shock gloves

UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing

France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls