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REvil ransomware gang arrested in Russia

January 15, 2022 World Justice News 0

Authorities in Russia say they have dismantled the ransomware crime group REvil and charged several of its members. The United States had offered a reward of up to $10m (£7.3m) for information leading to the […]

London ‘hitman’ on trial over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands

January 14, 2022 World Justice News 0

A man has gone on trial in London, accused of plotting to kill a Pakistani blogger living in the Netherlands. A court heard that 31-year-old Muhammad Gohir Khan was hired as a “hitman” by figures […]

Canada: Unvaccinated father loses right to see his child

January 14, 2022 World Justice News 0

A Canadian father who has not been vaccinated against Covid has temporarily lost the right to see his 12-year-old child. A judge ruled his visits would not be in the child’s “best interest”. It followed […]

Largest darknet stolen credit card site closes

January 14, 2022 World Justice News 0

The administrators of the largest illegal marketplace on the darknet for stolen credit cards are retiring after making an estimated $358m (£260m). The anonymous owners of UniCC thanked the criminal fraternity for their business, citing […]

Capitol riot: Oath Keepers leader charged with seditious conspiracy

January 14, 2022 World Justice News 0

The leader of far-right militia group the Oath Keepers has been charged with seditious conspiracy over last year’s attack on the US Capitol. Stewart Rhodes was among 11 people to be charged with the crime […]

Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels tennis star’s visa again

January 14, 2022 World Justice News 0

Australia has revoked tennis star Novak Djokovic’s visa for a second time in a row over his right to remain in the country unvaccinated. The decision by Immigration Minister Alex Hawke on “health and good […]

Prince Andrew to face civil sex assault case after US ruling

January 12, 2022 World Justice News 0

Prince Andrew is to face a civil case in the US over allegations he sexually assaulted a woman when she was 17. Virginia Giuffre is suing the prince, claiming he abused her in 2001. His […]

Alps murders: French police arrest suspect over killing of British family

January 12, 2022 World Justice News 0

French police have arrested a suspect over the unsolved 2012 murder of a British family and a French citizen in the Alps. Few details were given, but police said a man was in custody “in […]

Former Israeli PMs Netanyahu and Olmert face off in court in libel case

January 11, 2022 World Justice News 0

Two former Israeli prime ministers have faced off in court in Tel Aviv, as Benjamin Netanyahu and his family began a defamation suit against Ehud Olmert. Mr Netanyahu, his wife Sara, and their eldest son […]

Millionaire convicted murderer Robert Durst dies in prison aged 78

January 10, 2022 World Justice News 0

Millionaire convicted murderer Robert Durst has died in prison at the age of 78, according to his lawyer. Durst died as a California prisoner after pleading guilty in September to killing his friend Susan Berman. […]

Human Rights

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

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 […]

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REvil ransomware gang arrested in Russia

London ‘hitman’ on trial over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands

Canada: Unvaccinated father loses right to see his child

Largest darknet stolen credit card site closes

Capitol riot: Oath Keepers leader charged with seditious conspiracy

Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels tennis star’s visa again

Prince Andrew to face civil sex assault case after US ruling

Alps murders: French police arrest suspect over killing of British family

Former Israeli PMs Netanyahu and Olmert face off in court in libel case

Millionaire convicted murderer Robert Durst dies in prison aged 78