2026 – Page 15 – World Justice News

Nicholas Rossi, the US rapist who faked his death and fled to Scotland in bid to escape justice, has died

June 27, 2026 World Justice News 0

Nicholas Rossi, who fled from the US to Scotland after he faked his own death to avoid rape charges, has died in hospital. Rossi, originally from Rhode Island, was jailed last year for raping two women in […]

Google’s YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen

June 25, 2026 World Justice News 0

Google’s YouTube has settled a social media addiction case brought by a 15-year-old in Florida, in a fresh legal blow for online platforms accused of fuelling a mental health crisis among children. The teenager, who […]

Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

June 25, 2026 World Justice News 0

Those who carry out conversion practices – commonly known as “conversion therapy” – could be jailed for up to five years under landmark new plans. The draft Conversion Practices Bill, which criminalises “abusive acts” aiming […]

What to know about the SAVE America Act

June 25, 2026 World Justice News 0

President Donald Trump is turning up the heat on the US Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require people to provide ID and proof of citizenship to vote and which has failed […]

Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead

June 23, 2026 World Justice News 0

A midday shooting in the Canadian city of Montreal left a police officer, a civilian and the armed assailant dead on Monday. The unidentified male suspect, who is believed to have acted alone, was shot […]

Former SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for £400,000 embezzlement of party funds

June 23, 2026 World Justice News 0

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in jail after he admitted to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party. Murrell – the estranged husband of Nicola […]

Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction

June 23, 2026 World Justice News 0

A ransom note sent days after the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie was abducted from her home claimed she had died, according to investigators. The note was one of two addressed to Nancy […]

Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker

June 22, 2026 World Justice News 0

Australian police have seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine – the country’s largest ever such bust – from an underground bunker system in western Sydney. The drugs, with an estimated street value of A$816m (£433m, €500m), […]

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Suspected Ecuador gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport

June 21, 2026 World Justice News 0

An Ecuadorean man, who police accuse of leading a faction of one of the country’s most feared criminal gangs, has been shot dead as he was leaving the airport in Ecuador’s largest city, Guayaquil. Security […]

Canada

Music Labels Win Canadian Site Blocking Order Against Y2Mate, YTMP3, and Savefrom

June 21, 2026 World Justice News 0

For the first time in Canada, a site-blocking order has been issued that specifically targets YouTube rippers. The Federal Court has ordered major ISPs to block access to Y2Mate, YTMP3, and Savefrom domains. Interestingly, the […]

Human Rights

First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

September 22, 2026 0

A Rwandan man, who has been living in north London, has become the first person charged in the UK with offences relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. Dr […]

Human Rights

UK MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights

September 14, 2026 0

A cross-party group of MPs and peers has identified human rights risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), arguing existing laws are ill-equipped to address the technology’s rapid growth. The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) […]

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 […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Year: 2026

Nicholas Rossi, the US rapist who faked his death and fled to Scotland in bid to escape justice, has died

Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

What to know about the SAVE America Act

Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead

Former SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for £400,000 embezzlement of party funds

Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction

Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker

Suspected Ecuador gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport

Music Labels Win Canadian Site Blocking Order Against Y2Mate, YTMP3, and Savefrom