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Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder in South Africa

February 24, 2026 World Justice News 0

The youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former President Robert Mugabe has been formally charged with attempted murder at a brief appearance in a South African court. Bellarmine Mugabe, 28, was arrested last week after a […]

Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

February 24, 2026 World Justice News 0

Lord Mandelson has been released on bail, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The force said a 72-year-old-man was released pending further investigation. The […]

Suspected rapist accidentally set free and leaves UK before trial

February 23, 2026 World Justice News 0

A suspected rapist was accidentally set free from prison and managed to leave the country before he is due to stand trial, it has been revealed. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was being […]

Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed

February 23, 2026 World Justice News 0

A wave of violence has broken out in Mexico after the country’s most wanted drug baron was killed in an operation seeking his arrest. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, was the leader of […]

Armed man shot and killed after entering perimeter of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence

February 23, 2026 World Justice News 0

A man has been shot dead by Secret Service agents after trying to unlawfully enter Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, authorities in the US have said. The man was seen by the north gate of the Florida property […]

Call for ‘treason’ probe into Andrew’s Epstein links – as searches at ex-duke’s former home continue

February 22, 2026 World Justice News 0

Searches are expected for a fourth day at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home – as he faces calls for an investigation into whether “treason” has been committed. Andrew was arrested on Thursday on ‌suspicion of misconduct in public office […]

Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians

February 22, 2026 World Justice News 0

Three Cameroonian soldiers have been sentenced to prison for their role in the killing of at least 21 civilians in the country’s troubled Anglophone region. The jail terms for the crimes, which took place six […]

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DISH Sues ‘DMTN IPTV’ in $21m Piracy Lawsuit whose Operator Posed as Breaking Bad Creator

February 20, 2026 World Justice News 0

Pay TV provider DISH Network has filed a complaint against ‘DMTN IPTV’ and its alleged operators, including one who posed as Breaking Bad’s creator on Facebook. The lawsuit, filed in a New York federal court, […]

Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder

February 20, 2026 World Justice News 0

Police in South Africa have arrested the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former President Robert Mugabe, who is facing a charge of attempted murder after a reported shooting at a property in an upmarket suburb […]

New Mexico reopens criminal inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch

February 20, 2026 World Justice News 0

The US state of New Mexico will reopen a criminal probe into a ranch once owned by Jeffrey Epstein, following allegations that surfaced in justice department files on the convicted sex offender. State prosecutors said […]

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 […]

Human Rights

Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms

February 26, 2026 0

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation that could double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The proposal was sent to parliament on Tuesday […]

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Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder in South Africa

Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Suspected rapist accidentally set free and leaves UK before trial

Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed

Armed man shot and killed after entering perimeter of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence

Call for ‘treason’ probe into Andrew’s Epstein links – as searches at ex-duke’s former home continue

Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians

DISH Sues ‘DMTN IPTV’ in $21m Piracy Lawsuit whose Operator Posed as Breaking Bad Creator

Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder

New Mexico reopens criminal inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch