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Church leader charged with child rape

June 5, 2019 World Justice News 0

The leader of an international religious organisation is being held in the US on charges of human trafficking, child rape and other felonies. Naasón Joaquín García, who heads La Luz del Mundo (The Light of […]

Parkland school shooting: Florida officer arrested over inaction

June 5, 2019 World Justice News 0

An armed officer who stood outside a Florida school as a gunman killed 17 people has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including child neglect and perjury. Scot Peterson, a security guard at the Marjory […]

YouTube Ordered to Hand Over Identities of Manga Pirates

June 4, 2019 World Justice News 0

Publishing giant Shogakukan has obtained a DMCA subpoena compelling YouTube to hand over the personal details of several alleged manga pirates, including their names, addresses, IP logs, and financial information. However, significant details in the […]

Darwin shooting: Four killed in northern Australia

June 4, 2019 World Justice News 0

At least four people have been shot dead by a gunman in Darwin, northern Australia, police say. Eyewitnesses said the gunman entered a motel in an inner suburb of the city and opened fire in […]

Graduate gets £60k payout from university over ‘false advertising’

June 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

A graduate who sued her university over her “Mickey Mouse” degree has received a £60,000 out-of-court settlement. Pok Wong graduated with a first in international business strategy from Anglia Ruskin University in 2013. But she […]

Virginia: 12 killed after city worker opens fire at colleagues

June 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

At least 12 people were killed and several injured on Friday in a mass shooting at a government building in the US state of Virginia. The suspect, described by officials as a disgruntled city employee […]

Brazilian soccer star Neymar denies accusation he raped a woman in Paris

June 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

Brazilian football star Neymar has denied an accusation that he raped a woman in Paris. According to a police report filed in São Paulo, the woman alleges that the attack took place in a hotel […]

Navy Seal accused of war crimes wins release

May 31, 2019 World Justice News 0

A US Navy Seal accused of stabbing a teenage Islamic State fighter to death has been unexpectedly released days ahead of his trial. Navy Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher, 39, is also charged with indiscriminately […]

Sir Philip Green charged with assault in US

May 31, 2019 World Justice News 0

British retail tycoon Sir Philip Green has been charged in the US with four counts of misdemeanour assault. The charges come after a fitness instructor in Arizona alleged that he repeatedly touched her inappropriately. The […]

Julian Assange subjected to psychological torture, UN expert says

May 31, 2019 World Justice News 0

Julian Assange has suffered “prolonged exposure to psychological torture”, the UN’s torture expert has said. Nils Melzer urged Britain not to extradite the WikiLeaks founder, warning that his human rights would be violated and that […]

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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Church leader charged with child rape

Parkland school shooting: Florida officer arrested over inaction

YouTube Ordered to Hand Over Identities of Manga Pirates

Darwin shooting: Four killed in northern Australia

Graduate gets £60k payout from university over ‘false advertising’

Virginia: 12 killed after city worker opens fire at colleagues

Brazilian soccer star Neymar denies accusation he raped a woman in Paris

Navy Seal accused of war crimes wins release

Sir Philip Green charged with assault in US

Julian Assange subjected to psychological torture, UN expert says