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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 […]

News

Drivers sue Mercedes-Benz and allege car’s logo gave them burns

August 11, 2026 World Justice News 0

Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver’s seat. Gabriel Lahijani and Karendeep “Karina” […]

Trainee Greater Manchester Police officer charged with rape and kidnap of woman

August 11, 2026 World Justice News 0

A trainee police officer has been charged with the rape and kidnap of a woman in Manchester while off-duty over the weekend, Greater Manchester Police said. Mohammad Hassan was charged in relation to reports made […]

Australia

Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison

October 26, 2026 0

A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia has lost his bid to overturn a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite – the salty yeast-based spread that has become a national symbol. Andre McKechnie argued […]

Human Rights

Patients in chains rescued from suspected illegal rehab centre in South Africa

October 16, 2026 0

A pastor and his wife have been arrested in South Africa after 200 people, some in chains, were found held at a suspected illegal rehabilitation centre in the north-eastern part of the country. The facility, […]

Human Rights

UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy

October 15, 2026 0

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has threatened to ban all Eritreans from entering the UK if the east African country’s government does not accept more returns of small boat migrants and foreign national offenders. From Thursday, […]

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Year: 2026

‘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

Drivers sue Mercedes-Benz and allege car’s logo gave them burns

Trainee Greater Manchester Police officer charged with rape and kidnap of woman