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Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur

September 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

Former gang boss Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur – the first conviction in a cold case that has intrigued hip-hop fans for nearly 30 years. […]

Mother who killed baby daughter with heat from hairdryer to appeal against conviction and sentence

August 31, 2026 World Justice News 0

A mother who killed her baby daughter with heat from a hairdryer plans to appeal against her conviction and sentence. Courtney Gartshore, 28, subjected three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to “significant and sustained heat” on the head and […]

‘Moonies’ church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences

August 31, 2026 World Justice News 0

The leader of the controversial Unification Church has been sentenced to two years in prison for bribing South Korea’s former first lady and other political funding offences. A court found that Han Hak-ja’s church gave […]

UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino over plan to sell shares in World Cup

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

European football’s governing body UEFA is preparing to bring criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the attempt to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, according to legal filings obtained by […]

British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported by US immigration officials

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported back to the UK after being detained by US immigration officials, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed. Mr Yiannopoulos, a supporter of US President Donald Trump’s […]

Gang leader in Haiti threatens to execute more than 50 hostages days after 47 killed

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

A gang leader in Haiti has threatened to execute more than 50 hostages days after 47 people from a once-peaceful farming community were killed. Haiti‘s National Police is facing mounting criticism as to why it […]

Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for Trump speech bets

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

A former White House teleprompter operator has been ordered to pay more than $172,000 (£127,000) for using inside information to bet on Donald Trump’s speeches. Gabriel Perez was found to have made trades concerning what the […]

Former Ecuadorian president Lenín Moreno imprisoned for corruption

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

A former president of Ecuador has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of taking bribes. Lenín Moreno insisted he had not taken money from a Chinese firm which secured a […]

Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers who were able to compromise city systems and steal data earlier this month, its mayor has said. Kai Wegner said officials would not cave in to the ransom demand, […]

Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 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 […]

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Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

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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 […]

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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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Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur

Mother who killed baby daughter with heat from hairdryer to appeal against conviction and sentence

‘Moonies’ church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences

UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino over plan to sell shares in World Cup

British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported by US immigration officials

Gang leader in Haiti threatens to execute more than 50 hostages days after 47 killed

Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for Trump speech bets

Former Ecuadorian president Lenín Moreno imprisoned for corruption

Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers

Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations