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Five alleged Russian spies appear in London court

September 26, 2023 World Justice News 0

Five people accused of being part of a Russian spy ring operating in the UK have appeared in court. Bulgarian nationals Orlin Roussev, Bizer Dzhambazov, Katrin Ivanova, Ivan Stoyanov, and Vanya Gaberova allegedly conspired to […]

Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann denies using vibrating sex toy to cheat

September 26, 2023 World Justice News 0

An American grandmaster who was part of a row which rattled the world of chess has denied using a vibrating sex toy to cheat. In September 2022 Hans Niemann sat down to play Norwegian grandmaster […]

Venezuela regains control of gang-run jail with pool and zoo

September 23, 2023 World Justice News 0

Venezuela says it has regained control of a notorious jail, which had been under the control of the powerful Tren de Aragua criminal gang. Some 11,000 security personnel were deployed to Tocorón prison, which had […]

Louisiana man who was on the run for more than 30 years chuckled as police handcuffed him

September 23, 2023 World Justice News 0

A fugitive convicted of attempted murder who evaded police for more than 30 years has been caught. Greg Lawson, who had been on the run for 32 years, laughed and asked officers “how are you […]

US death row inmate Anthony Sanchez executed for rape and murder of Juli Busken after being caught by his DNA

September 22, 2023 World Justice News 0

A man has been executed in the US for the rape and murder of a dance student which went unsolved for years until DNA from the crime scene was matched to him while he was […]

US senator Bob Menendez charged with bribery after wads of cash and gold bars found at home

September 22, 2023 World Justice News 0

Bob Menendez, a Democrat senator in the US, has been indicted on charges he took cash, gold and a luxury car in exchange for alleged corruption. Menendez and his wife are alleged to have have […]

Iran hijab bill: Women face 10 years in jail for ‘inappropriate’ dress

September 21, 2023 World Justice News 0

Iran’s parliament has passed a controversial bill that would increase prison terms and fines for women and girls who break its strict dress code. Those dressed “inappropriately” face up to 10 years in jail under […]

James Bulger killer Jon Venables to be given parole hearing

September 20, 2023 World Justice News 0

One of James Bulger’s killers, Jon Venables, has been granted a two-day parole hearing. The hearing will take place on 14 and 15 November, the Parole Board has confirmed. Venables and Robert Thompson were 10 […]

Chris Kaba: Met Police officer to be charged with murder

September 20, 2023 World Justice News 0

A police officer is to be charged with the murder of Chris Kaba, who was shot in south London last year. Mr Kaba, 24, died after a police operation in Streatham Hill on 5 September […]

Melvin Emde: Oklahoma man wanted on child rape charge arrested after ‘faking own death in kayaking accident’

September 20, 2023 World Justice News 0

A man who is facing a child rape charge has been arrested after faking his own death in a kayaking accident, Louisiana police have said. Melvin Emde, 41, was detained after crashing his motorbike while […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Five alleged Russian spies appear in London court

Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann denies using vibrating sex toy to cheat

Venezuela regains control of gang-run jail with pool and zoo

Louisiana man who was on the run for more than 30 years chuckled as police handcuffed him

US death row inmate Anthony Sanchez executed for rape and murder of Juli Busken after being caught by his DNA

US senator Bob Menendez charged with bribery after wads of cash and gold bars found at home

Iran hijab bill: Women face 10 years in jail for ‘inappropriate’ dress

James Bulger killer Jon Venables to be given parole hearing

Chris Kaba: Met Police officer to be charged with murder

Melvin Emde: Oklahoma man wanted on child rape charge arrested after ‘faking own death in kayaking accident’