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Israelis accused of raping British tourist go on trial in Cyprus

October 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

Five Israeli men have gone on trial in Cyprus, charged with the gang rape of a 20-year-old British woman last month. The alleged attack is said to have taken place at a hotel in Ayia […]

Biden approves new section of border wall as Mexico crossings rise

October 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

US President Joe Biden’s administration is to build a section of border wall in southern Texas in an effort to stop rising levels of immigration. Around 20 miles (32km) will be built in Starr County […]

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Nicholas Rossi to be extradited to US on rape charges

October 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

Scotland’s justice secretary has confirmed that the extradition of the American fugitive Nicholas Rossi can go ahead. Angela Constance signed the extradition order last week after a court ruled in August there was no legal […]

US issues first ever fine for space junk to Dish Network

October 3, 2023 World Justice News 0

The US government has issued its first ever fine to a company for leaving space junk orbiting the Earth. The Federal Communications Commission fined Dish Network $150,000 (£125,000) for failing to move an old satellite far enough […]

Donald Trump generated ‘more than $100m’ through fraud, court hears as trial begins

October 2, 2023 World Justice News 0

Donald Trump is accused of raising more than $100m by lying about the value of his real estate empire, as he attacked the judge overseeing his civil fraud trial. The ex-president – and current favourite […]

Charlotte Sena: Suspect in custody after girl who went missing in New York park is found, police say

October 2, 2023 World Justice News 0

Charlotte Sena, the nine-year-old girl who went missing in a New York park, has been found “in good health”, police have said. The New York State Police added a suspect is in custody over her […]

Donald Trump set to appear at start of fraud trial

October 2, 2023 World Justice News 0

Donald Trump is set to make a surprise appearance on the first day of his trial for “astounding” fraud which begins in New York today. The former president, who is the favourite to be the […]

Republicans make their case at Biden impeachment inquiry

September 29, 2023 World Justice News 0

House Republicans have branded the first day of their impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden a success, saying they justified their case. But expert witnesses called by Republicans cautioned there was not yet enough proof for […]

A QAnon ‘queen’ and the Canada town that wants her gone

September 28, 2023 World Justice News 0

She claims to be the Queen of Canada, and now she’s holding court in an abandoned school. Romana Didulo, a QAnon-inspired conspiracy theorist, leads a group of supporters who have spent the last few years […]

Vietnam jails fifth climate activist on tax charges

September 28, 2023 World Justice News 0

One of Vietnam’s best-known climate activists has been sentenced to three years in prison over tax evasion. Hoang Thi Minh Hong is the fifth Vietnamese activist to be jailed over the charge. Campaigners say it […]

Australia

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

April 7, 2026 0

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier has been charged over allegations he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Ben Roberts-Smith – who left the defence force in 2013 – was arrested at Sydney airport on Tuesday and will […]

Human Rights

‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

March 28, 2026 0

The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity”. Welcoming the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the wealth of many Western […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]

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Israelis accused of raping British tourist go on trial in Cyprus

Biden approves new section of border wall as Mexico crossings rise

Nicholas Rossi to be extradited to US on rape charges

US issues first ever fine for space junk to Dish Network

Donald Trump generated ‘more than $100m’ through fraud, court hears as trial begins

Charlotte Sena: Suspect in custody after girl who went missing in New York park is found, police say

Donald Trump set to appear at start of fraud trial

Republicans make their case at Biden impeachment inquiry

A QAnon ‘queen’ and the Canada town that wants her gone

Vietnam jails fifth climate activist on tax charges