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US judge orders Trump’s name be removed from Kennedy Center

June 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

A US judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the title of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Washington DC venue cannot be renamed without congressional approval, the judge […]

Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

June 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

A 21-year-old Austrian man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for planning a jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna during the US singer’s Eras tour in August 2024. The man, […]

EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products

June 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

The European Union has imposed a €200m ($232m; £173m) fine on Chinese-owned online retailer Temu for having illegal products such as dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers for sale on its platform. The European Commission […]

Mother of Archie Battersbee jailed for driving motorist off road

June 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

The mother of Archie Battersbee, the 12-year-old who died after a High Court battle, has been jailed for driving a motorist into a tree. Hollie Dance, 50, tailed the victim for miles before running him […]

British Olympic sprinter in court over alleged drugs supply and cryptocurrency scam

June 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

British sprinter and Olympian has been charged with belonging to an organised crime group running a cryptocurrency scam. CJ Ujah, who represented Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, is also accused of supplying […]

Ex-CIA officer accused of stealing 300 gold bars worth $40m

June 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

A former senior CIA official with top secret-level clearance has been accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40m (£29.6m) and stashing them in his home. Officials also seized around $2m (£1.5m) […]

FIFA investigated by two US states over World Cup ticket prices and seating

June 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

FIFA is facing an investigation by the states of New York and New Jersey over World Cup 2026 ticket prices and the accuracy of seat locations. New York attorney general, Letitia James, and New Jersey […]

Former member of German militant group jailed for armed robberies after decades on the run

May 27, 2026 World Justice News 0

A former member of the German militant group Red Army Faction (RAF) has been jailed for 13 years for carrying out a string of armed robberies between 1999 and 2016. Daniela Klette, 67, was finally […]

Peter Murrell arriving at the High Court in Edinburgh

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400k from the party

May 25, 2026 World Justice News 0

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling £400,310.65 from the party. Murrell, the estranged husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon, pleaded guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday. Peter Murrell’s […]

‘Ancient’ statues fraud foiled by fake paperwork

May 23, 2026 World Justice News 0

A fraudster who tried to sell bogus ancient statues to Sotheby’s was foiled when his fake accompanying paperwork was found to be written with printing methods that were 25 years too modern, a court heard. […]

Human Rights

European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

Human Rights

France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]

Human Rights

France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

August 12, 2026 0

France has banned unsolicited telemarketing phone calls, in what a consumer group is hailing as a “small revolution” for the sales industry. From Tuesday, unsolicited calls are prohibited for businesses in all sectors – but […]

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US judge orders Trump’s name be removed from Kennedy Center

Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products

Mother of Archie Battersbee jailed for driving motorist off road

British Olympic sprinter in court over alleged drugs supply and cryptocurrency scam

Ex-CIA officer accused of stealing 300 gold bars worth $40m

FIFA investigated by two US states over World Cup ticket prices and seating

Former member of German militant group jailed for armed robberies after decades on the run

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400k from the party

‘Ancient’ statues fraud foiled by fake paperwork