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George Pell: Cardinal found guilty of sexual offences in Australia

February 25, 2019 World Justice News 0

Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty of sexual offences in Australia, making him the highest-ranking Catholic figure to receive such a conviction. Pell abused two choir boys in the rooms of a Melbourne cathedral […]

Bangladesh plane ‘hijacker’ shot dead by special forces

February 25, 2019 World Justice News 0

A passenger suspected of attempting to hijack a flight from Bangladesh to Dubai has been shot dead by Bangladeshi special forces, local media report. The suspect, who reportedly warned he had a pistol, was killed […]

R Kelly: Singer charged with sexual abuse in Chicago

February 22, 2019 World Justice News 0

R Kelly has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, nine of which involve underage girls. The R&B star, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, has faced decades of claims of […]

Melbourne car rampage: James Gargasoulas jailed for six murders

February 22, 2019 World Justice News 0

An Australian man has been sentenced to life in jail for murdering six people and injuring 27 more in a vehicle attack in Melbourne. James Gargasoulas, 29, deliberately ploughed a stolen car into pedestrians in […]

Facebook Held Liable for Copyright Infringing ‘Links’ in Italy

February 21, 2019 World Justice News 0

Social networking giant Facebook must pay damages for failing to remove a link to a copyright infringing YouTube video, an Italian court has ruled. The case, which was filed by the Italian media conglomerate Mediaset, […]

Empire star Jussie Smollett ‘staged hoax attack over salary’

February 21, 2019 World Justice News 0

US actor Jussie Smollett staged a fake attack on himself because he was “dissatisfied with his salary”, according to Chicago Police. Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said in a news conference that he “took advantage of […]

Alesha MacPhail murder: Boy, 16, found guilty

February 21, 2019 World Justice News 0

A 16-year-old boy has been found guilty of the abduction, rape and murder of six-year-old Alesha MacPhail. Her naked body was found on the Isle of Bute after she was reported missing on the morning […]

US Coast Guard officer Hasson ‘planned terror attack’

February 21, 2019 World Justice News 0

A US Coast Guard officer has been arrested on suspicion of planning a terror attack, court documents show. Police found a cache of weapons and ammunition at the Maryland home of Christopher Paul Hasson. The […]

Fang Fenghui: China’s ex-top general jailed for life

February 20, 2019 World Justice News 0

A former high-ranking Chinese general has been sentenced to life in jail for corruption, state media reports. Fang Fenghui, ex-chief of joint staff of the People’s Liberation Army, was found guilty of bribery and having […]

Shamima Begum: IS teenager to lose UK citizenship

February 19, 2019 World Justice News 0

Shamima Begum, who joined the Islamic State group in Syria aged 15, is to lose her UK citizenship. Whitehall sources said it was possible to strip the 19-year-old of British nationality as she was eligible […]

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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George Pell: Cardinal found guilty of sexual offences in Australia

Bangladesh plane ‘hijacker’ shot dead by special forces

R Kelly: Singer charged with sexual abuse in Chicago

Melbourne car rampage: James Gargasoulas jailed for six murders

Facebook Held Liable for Copyright Infringing ‘Links’ in Italy

Empire star Jussie Smollett ‘staged hoax attack over salary’

Alesha MacPhail murder: Boy, 16, found guilty

US Coast Guard officer Hasson ‘planned terror attack’

Fang Fenghui: China’s ex-top general jailed for life

Shamima Begum: IS teenager to lose UK citizenship