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US government drops case against Democrats in ‘illegal orders’ video

February 25, 2026 World Justice News 0

Federal prosecutors in Washington have dropped their case against six Democratic lawmakers who released a video urging military servicemembers to refuse illegal orders. The decision – confirmed by the BBC’s media partner CBS News – […]

Man admits stealing Fabergé egg and watch worth £2m

February 25, 2026 World Justice News 0

A man has admitted stealing a handbag containing a Fabergé egg and watch thought to be worth more than £2m. Enzo Conticello, 29, of no fixed address, stole from the victim in Soho, central London, […]

‘Sadistic’ pair behind bars for blowing up sheep

February 25, 2026 World Justice News 0

Two “frankly sadistic” agricultural students have been detained for beating a sheep to death, before inserting explosive bird scarers in its body, while filming the attack. Leighton Ashby, 22 and from Beckett Road in Ashford, […]

Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder in South Africa

February 24, 2026 World Justice News 0

The youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former President Robert Mugabe has been formally charged with attempted murder at a brief appearance in a South African court. Bellarmine Mugabe, 28, was arrested last week after a […]

Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

February 24, 2026 World Justice News 0

Lord Mandelson has been released on bail, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The force said a 72-year-old-man was released pending further investigation. The […]

Suspected rapist accidentally set free and leaves UK before trial

February 23, 2026 World Justice News 0

A suspected rapist was accidentally set free from prison and managed to leave the country before he is due to stand trial, it has been revealed. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was being […]

Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed

February 23, 2026 World Justice News 0

A wave of violence has broken out in Mexico after the country’s most wanted drug baron was killed in an operation seeking his arrest. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, was the leader of […]

Armed man shot and killed after entering perimeter of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence

February 23, 2026 World Justice News 0

A man has been shot dead by Secret Service agents after trying to unlawfully enter Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, authorities in the US have said. The man was seen by the north gate of the Florida property […]

Call for ‘treason’ probe into Andrew’s Epstein links – as searches at ex-duke’s former home continue

February 22, 2026 World Justice News 0

Searches are expected for a fourth day at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home – as he faces calls for an investigation into whether “treason” has been committed. Andrew was arrested on Thursday on ‌suspicion of misconduct in public office […]

Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians

February 22, 2026 World Justice News 0

Three Cameroonian soldiers have been sentenced to prison for their role in the killing of at least 21 civilians in the country’s troubled Anglophone region. The jail terms for the crimes, which took place six […]

Human Rights

Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

July 22, 2026 0

Police in Ethiopia say they have arrested 17 suspects including the alleged leader of what they say is a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network. The gang is accused of “the deaths of 60 migrants”, sexually […]

Human Rights

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

Human Rights

Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]

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Crime and Justice News from around the world

Year: 2026

US government drops case against Democrats in ‘illegal orders’ video

Man admits stealing Fabergé egg and watch worth £2m

‘Sadistic’ pair behind bars for blowing up sheep

Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder in South Africa

Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Suspected rapist accidentally set free and leaves UK before trial

Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed

Armed man shot and killed after entering perimeter of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence

Call for ‘treason’ probe into Andrew’s Epstein links – as searches at ex-duke’s former home continue

Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians