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Bolsonaro: Trial which could bar Brazil ex-leader from office starts

June 23, 2023 World Justice News 0

The trial of Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro before the Supreme Electoral Court has started in Brasilia. Mr Bolsonaro is accused of abusing his power and spreading false information about Brazil’s electoral system ahead of last […]

Rust shooting: Prosecutors charge armourer with evidence tampering

June 23, 2023 World Justice News 0

Prosecutors have charged the Rust film armourer with evidence tampering in connection to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has already been charged with involuntary manslaughter. She will face an additional charge […]

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Honduras prison violence: At least 41 killed in women’s jail riot

June 21, 2023 World Justice News 0

At least 41 people have been killed in a riot at a women’s prison in Honduras on Tuesday. It is understood that a fight broke out between rival gangs, after which one gang set a […]

MOVEit hack: Gang claims not to have BBC, BA and Boots data

June 21, 2023 World Justice News 0

Cyber- criminals have told the BBC they do not have data belonging to large UK organisations thought to be victims of a mass hack. Firms including the BBC, British Airways and Boots have told staff […]

Former Megaupload Executives Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison

June 21, 2023 World Justice News 0

After signing a plea deal in 2022 to avoid extradition to the United States, former Megaupload coders Mathias Ortmann and Bram van der Kolk have been sentenced in New Zealand. The High Court in Auckland […]

Joe Biden’s son Hunter charged with federal tax and weapons offences

June 20, 2023 World Justice News 0

US President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanour tax crimes and admit to illegally possessing a gun while a drug user, after a five-year investigation. The US Attorney […]

Andrew Tate and his brother to face trial in Romania over human trafficking allegations

June 20, 2023 World Justice News 0

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been charged in Romania over allegations of human trafficking and forming an organised crime group. The Tate brothers are accused of tricking seven women into sexual […]

Police search 2024 Paris Olympics headquarters in corruption investigation

June 20, 2023 World Justice News 0

Police have searched the headquarters of the 2024 Paris Olympics organisers as part of a probe into suspected corruption. The Paris organising committee said in a statement that a search was undertaken at its offices […]

Moldovan court bans pro-Russian party Sor

June 20, 2023 World Justice News 0

The Constitutional Court in Moldova has ordered the immediate dissolution of pro-Russian party Sor. The court said that the party was “unconstitutional” and would be banned. In March, Moldova’s police chief warned that Russian intelligence […]

Conor McGregor accused of sex assault after NBA game

June 16, 2023 World Justice News 0

UFC fighter Conor McGregor has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman after an NBA Finals basketball game in Miami earlier this month. A legal letter outlining allegations, sent to Mr McGregor and seen by […]

Human Rights

Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]

Human Rights

Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

June 25, 2026 0

Those who carry out conversion practices – commonly known as “conversion therapy” – could be jailed for up to five years under landmark new plans. The draft Conversion Practices Bill, which criminalises “abusive acts” aiming […]

Human Rights

Under-16s in UK will be banned from social media from early 2027

June 16, 2026 0

Millions of children in the UK will be forced off social media after the government announced it would ban under-16s from accessing a range of platforms. Apps including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram will become inaccessible […]

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Bolsonaro: Trial which could bar Brazil ex-leader from office starts

Rust shooting: Prosecutors charge armourer with evidence tampering

Honduras prison violence: At least 41 killed in women’s jail riot

MOVEit hack: Gang claims not to have BBC, BA and Boots data

Former Megaupload Executives Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison

Joe Biden’s son Hunter charged with federal tax and weapons offences

Andrew Tate and his brother to face trial in Romania over human trafficking allegations

Police search 2024 Paris Olympics headquarters in corruption investigation

Moldovan court bans pro-Russian party Sor

Conor McGregor accused of sex assault after NBA game