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British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia

August 21, 2026 World Justice News 0

British rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on three rape charges in Australia, after a jury cleared him of several sexual assault offences but could not reach a decision on others. The YouTuber, whose […]

Mushroom murderer trial undermined by ‘catastrophic’ hotel mix-up, appeal court told

August 19, 2026 World Justice News 0

Lawyers for Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson say her conviction was undermined by a “catastrophic” mix-up that led to the jury staying at the same hotel as prosecutors and a key witness. Patterson is serving […]

Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial

August 18, 2026 World Justice News 0

Meta has been hit with successive losses in court over how its platforms have targeted and harmed young users, but a jury trial set to begin on Tuesday may pose the biggest threat yet to […]

Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company

August 17, 2026 World Justice News 0

Hollywood actress and singer Selena Gomez is being sued by five investors who backed Wondermind Global, a mental health business she founded with her mother. Shareholders are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises […]

Researchers Hunt Telegram Pirates with AI Tool and Flag Hundreds of Channels

August 16, 2026 World Justice News 0

A new academic study offers a detailed look inside Telegram’s video piracy ecosystem, spotting more than 19,000 pirated titles linked in posts that were viewed more than 4 billion times. The researchers built an AI-powered […]

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 […]

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

British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia

Mushroom murderer trial undermined by ‘catastrophic’ hotel mix-up, appeal court told

Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company

Researchers Hunt Telegram Pirates with AI Tool and Flag Hundreds of Channels

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