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Ricardo Martinelli: Panama’s ex-leader guilty of money laundering

July 19, 2023 World Justice News 0

A court in Panama has found former President Ricardo Martinelli guilty of money laundering and sentenced him to 10 years and eight months in jail. Mr Martinelli, 71, has denied any wrongdoing and says the […]

UK Illegal Migration Bill: Government sees off final Lords challenge

July 19, 2023 World Justice News 0

The Illegal Migration Bill is set to become law after the government won a final series of votes in the Lords. The legislation is central to the prime minister’s pledge to stop small boats crossing […]

Ryan Giggs: Ex-Man Utd star cleared over former girlfriend charges

July 18, 2023 World Justice News 0

Former Manchester United footballer and ex-Wales manager Ryan Giggs has been cleared of allegations he assaulted his ex-girlfriend and her sister. It comes after charges were withdrawn by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) at a […]

Dartford man convicted of the murder of his girlfriend in Peru

July 18, 2023 World Justice News 0

A man who strangled and buried his partner while on holiday in Peru has been found guilty of her murder. Jorge Garay, 46, of Hythe Street, Dartford, killed 37-year-old Karla Godoy between 21 September and […]

Mallory Beach’s family settles for $15m over Murdaugh boat crash

July 18, 2023 World Justice News 0

A multi-million dollar settlement has been reached in a fatal boat crash involving the family of disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh. Relatives of Mallory Beach, 19, who died when the vessel hit a bridge […]

Gilgo Beach murders: Man charged over deaths of three women linked to unsolved serial killings

July 16, 2023 World Justice News 0

A wealthy architect has been charged with murdering three women linked to the unsolved killings of 11 people, which was the subject of the Netflix film Lost Girls. Rex Heuermann, 59, was arrested as the […]

Andrew Tate sues woman who accused him of human trafficking

July 14, 2023 World Justice News 0

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate is suing a Florida woman, saying she lied when she accused him of human trafficking. Tate, who has been charged in Romania with human trafficking, rape and forming an organised crime group, claims […]

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One dead as driver flees police traffic stop near White House

July 13, 2023 World Justice News 0

A person has died after a driver fleeing a US Secret Service traffic stop ploughed into pedestrians near the White House. The fatal collision in the heart of Washington DC unfolded as uniformed officers pulled […]

Ben Roberts-Smith: Australia’s top soldier appeals over war crimes defamation trial

July 13, 2023 World Justice News 0

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is appealing against a landmark defamation judgement which found he committed war crimes. A judge last month ruled articles alleging the Victoria Cross recipient had murdered four Afghans were […]

Tewkesbury School stabbing: Boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of teacher

July 11, 2023 World Justice News 0

A boy has been arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of a teacher who was stabbed at a secondary school in Gloucestershire. Armed officers detained the teenager an hour after the stabbing in Stoke Orchard, about […]

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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Ricardo Martinelli: Panama’s ex-leader guilty of money laundering

UK Illegal Migration Bill: Government sees off final Lords challenge

Ryan Giggs: Ex-Man Utd star cleared over former girlfriend charges

Dartford man convicted of the murder of his girlfriend in Peru

Mallory Beach’s family settles for $15m over Murdaugh boat crash

Gilgo Beach murders: Man charged over deaths of three women linked to unsolved serial killings

Andrew Tate sues woman who accused him of human trafficking

One dead as driver flees police traffic stop near White House

Ben Roberts-Smith: Australia’s top soldier appeals over war crimes defamation trial

Tewkesbury School stabbing: Boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of teacher