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Apple discloses serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs

August 18, 2022 World Justice News 0

Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs, which could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of devices. Apple added that it is “aware of a report that this issue may […]

James ‘Whitey’ Bulger: Three men charged in mob boss murder

August 18, 2022 World Justice News 0

Three men have been charged over the prison killing of infamous Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger. The 89-year-old Bulger was discovered unresponsive in October 2018 at a maximum-security facility in West Virginia. Fotios Geas, 55, […]

Salma al-Shehab: Concern for Saudi student jailed for 34 years over tweets

August 18, 2022 World Justice News 0

Leeds University has expressed deep concern for one of its PhD students who has been jailed for 34 years in Saudi Arabia over critical tweets. Salma al-Shehab, 34, a Saudi citizen and mother of two, […]

US pharmacy chains ordered to pay $650m in Ohio opioids suit

August 18, 2022 World Justice News 0

A federal judge has ruled that America’s three largest pharmacy chains must pay $650.5m (£539.8m) for helping fuel a painkiller crisis in two Ohio counties. In November, a federal court found Walgreens Boots Alliance, CVS […]

€8.5m Copyright Infringement Verdict Against Vimeo Stands on Appeal

August 16, 2022 World Justice News 0

The Rome Court of Appeal has confirmed that American streaming platform Vimeo must pay €8.5 million in copyright infringement damages to Italian broadcast giant Mediaset. The verdict centers around roughly 2,000 infringing videos that were […]

Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder

August 13, 2022 World Justice News 0

The man suspected of stabbing Salman Rushdie at an event in the United States on Friday has been charged with attempted murder. Hadi Matar has been remanded in custody without bail after pleading not guilty, […]

Forest of Dean: Millionaire jailed over unauthorised ‘man cave’

August 13, 2022 World Justice News 0

A man who built an unauthorised leisure complex in his garden has been jailed for refusing to demolish it. Graham Wildin, from Gloucestershire, was jailed for six weeks for contempt of court, at a hearing […]

Software Company Still Fighting U.S. Navy Over Millions in Piracy Damages

August 13, 2022 World Justice News 0

The software piracy battle between the U.S. Navy and German software company Bitmanagement is reaching its conclusion. After a drawn-out fight at the US Court of Federal Claims, only the scale of the damages is […]

Donald Trump being investigated under Espionage Act – ‘top secret’ documents taken from his Florida home

August 13, 2022 World Justice News 0

The FBI recovered more than 20 boxes of items – some labelled top secret – during a search of Donald Trump’s Florida mansion, court records show. Details from a warrant that has now been unsealed, […]

Brazil woman and psychic con mum out of $140m in art and cash

August 13, 2022 World Justice News 0

A woman in Brazil has been arrested on suspicion of using a psychic to swindle her mother out of more than $140m (£114m) in art, cash and jewellery. The alleged victim is reportedly the widow […]

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 […]

Human Rights

Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rules

March 19, 2026 0

A judge in Poland has ruled that Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin can be extradited to Ukraine, although his defence says he will appeal. Butyagin is being held in a Warsaw prison for allegedly conducting illegal […]

Human Rights

Istanbul’s ex-mayor to stand trial on corruption charges

March 9, 2026 0

The former mayor of Istanbul is due to become the central defendant in a mass corruption trial that his opposition party and rights groups say is politically motivated. Ekrem Imamoglu, 55, faces more than 140 charges […]

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Apple discloses serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs

James ‘Whitey’ Bulger: Three men charged in mob boss murder

Salma al-Shehab: Concern for Saudi student jailed for 34 years over tweets

US pharmacy chains ordered to pay $650m in Ohio opioids suit

€8.5m Copyright Infringement Verdict Against Vimeo Stands on Appeal

Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder

Forest of Dean: Millionaire jailed over unauthorised ‘man cave’

Software Company Still Fighting U.S. Navy Over Millions in Piracy Damages

Donald Trump being investigated under Espionage Act – ‘top secret’ documents taken from his Florida home

Brazil woman and psychic con mum out of $140m in art and cash