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Anthony Joshua’s driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hears

September 4, 2026 World Justice News 0

The driver of a car carrying Anthony Joshua was attempting to overtake another vehicle when it crashed, killing two of the boxer’s friends, a court in Nigeria has heard. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, faces charges including […]

Maltese tycoon Yorgen Fenech acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist

September 3, 2026 World Justice News 0

A Maltese businessman on trial over the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been acquitted. Yorgen Fenech, 44, was accused of complicity in her murder and criminal association to commit murder. He denied […]

Madagascar ex-Senate chief sentenced to hard labour over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown

September 3, 2026 World Justice News 0

Madagascar’s former Senate president has been sentenced to 10 years of hard labour over his alleged role in the violent crackdown on youth-led protests that helped bring down the previous government last year. Richard Ravalomanana, […]

Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial

September 2, 2026 World Justice News 0

A 23-year-old Utah man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk – as a judge ruled prosecutors can seek the death penalty at trial. Tyler Robinson denies aggravated murder, a […]

Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur

September 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

Former gang boss Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur – the first conviction in a cold case that has intrigued hip-hop fans for nearly 30 years. […]

Mother who killed baby daughter with heat from hairdryer to appeal against conviction and sentence

August 31, 2026 World Justice News 0

A mother who killed her baby daughter with heat from a hairdryer plans to appeal against her conviction and sentence. Courtney Gartshore, 28, subjected three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to “significant and sustained heat” on the head and […]

‘Moonies’ church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences

August 31, 2026 World Justice News 0

The leader of the controversial Unification Church has been sentenced to two years in prison for bribing South Korea’s former first lady and other political funding offences. A court found that Han Hak-ja’s church gave […]

UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino over plan to sell shares in World Cup

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

European football’s governing body UEFA is preparing to bring criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the attempt to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, according to legal filings obtained by […]

British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported by US immigration officials

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported back to the UK after being detained by US immigration officials, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed. Mr Yiannopoulos, a supporter of US President Donald Trump’s […]

Gang leader in Haiti threatens to execute more than 50 hostages days after 47 killed

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

A gang leader in Haiti has threatened to execute more than 50 hostages days after 47 people from a once-peaceful farming community were killed. Haiti‘s National Police is facing mounting criticism as to why it […]

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 […]

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Year: 2026

Anthony Joshua’s driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hears

Maltese tycoon Yorgen Fenech acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist

Madagascar ex-Senate chief sentenced to hard labour over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown

Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial

Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur

Mother who killed baby daughter with heat from hairdryer to appeal against conviction and sentence

‘Moonies’ church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences

UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino over plan to sell shares in World Cup

British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported by US immigration officials

Gang leader in Haiti threatens to execute more than 50 hostages days after 47 killed